Hello Friends,
It’s been a while since I talked
about foundations that I’ve tried. The
last blog post I put up was about 2 years, and things have definitely updated
since then from formulas, to finishes, etc.
You all know that I’m obsessed with foundation, and that perfect
flawless skin is my forte. So with that
said….here’s what I thought about the following (in no particular favorite
order):
Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Hydrating
Foundation
A very long title….YES! So automatically you wonder how does this foundation
sit on the skin because the first thing you see is “15 hour” and “hydrating”. Two very powerful active ingredients in a
foundation - something long lasting is usually suitable for those who have combination
to oily skin, and something hydrating is usually suitable for those who have
dry to normal skin. (keyword: usually
lol) So the answer to wondering what skin types this foundation suitable for; I’d
say normal to combination skin. The
finish sets to a semi-matte look and feels almost powdery. It’s not sticky or feels like liquid
foundation after it dries on the skin.
The coverage is medium. The
foundation really does keep your skin hydrated and it seriously does last about
15 hours. I have worn this foundation on
the hottest days and it held up pretty well.
Definitely you need a primer – I think with mostly all foundations try
to wear a primer. Unless you have very
dry skin you may skip it. The foundation
doesn’t oxidize, the color is pretty spot on I didn’t have a problem matching
my skin.
Smashbox Halo Powder Foundation
Years ago I used to be a powder junkie;
I loved loved loved powder foundation.
After learning more of different products and understanding my skin
thoroughly I branched out. Then I
thought….well let me try a powder foundation again. Hmm, I didn’t care for it and I think because
of the coverage. For most powder
foundations you really have to build in order to get the coverage you
want. I like a medium coverage. So I have to build about 2 layers. And that can be a good thing or a bad thing,
depending on how your skin gravitates to the foundation throughout the day. I’d say use this foundation if you want to
even your skin tone and to keep your shine down to a minimum. The coverage is light to medium, and the
finish is natural.
MAC Studiofix Powder Foundation
So as I mentioned above how I was a
powder foundation fanatic, well I thought let me give the Studiofix foundation
a try again. Because back when the MAC
brand first came out, this was my holy grail….until I realized it was clogging
my pores and making me break out. But
since the buzz spread about MAC changing their formulations I figured lets try
this again. J Anddd….not
suitable for me. The coverage is medium
to heavy. Which is okay because you don’t
need to build so much and no need to pack on loads of layers. But one thing I didn’t like is that it sorta
oxidized. So I didn’t feel like buying
to 2 foundations and mix to get my shade, especially when I wanted something
quick and compact. So I use this
foundation as a touch up when on the go.
And I usually just touch up my t-zone very lightly; I also dust a small
swipe of this powder under my eyes. Suitable for normal to combination/oily skin
tones, and last pretty good throughout the day.
Cover Girl Outlast 3 in 1
You all know I have ranted that when
purchasing makeup and mixing high’s and low’s, definitely pick a high end foundation. Just because the ingridents are “you get what
you pay for”, it’s your skin so you don’t want nasty junk sitting on your skin
creating build up and nastiness. And why
not splurge on something luxury so your base is flawless and perfect. However, we all know that drugstore
foundations have definitely turned for the best and now are rivaling with some
top high end products out there. So with
that said, friends of mine in the industry ranted that they’ve used this
foundation personally and love it. Andd
sooo I had to pick up myself a bottle.
It’s really not bad for a drug store foundation. I definitely would use this when in a pinch. This
foundation is okay for everyday wear, but not for a special event. I think this
rivals with my other drugstore foundation fav that I like - Neutrogena Healthy
Skin (which I talked about 2 years ago).
The color range is a bit drastic, while they have lots of shades
available for light to medium tones, but from the medium tones to the warmer
tones they don’t offer much. At least in
the stores in my area, although I checked online and saw they have a line just
for warmer tones – but I have yet to see that in any drugstore (so not too sure
about that, sorry!). Anyhoo, the color I
chose for me was spot on which was a HUGE surprise, because hellooo it’s a
drugstore foundation therefore no testers are open so I went on a hunch and
found the right color. This foundation
does not oxidize….yes! It’s suitable for
normal skin tones. The coverage is light
to medium but you can build it without looking cakey. And it last about a good work day. Though it’s a “3 in 1” that contains the
primer and concealer as well; I’d say still put on those products. Definitely wear a concealer, and as for the
primer it’s sorta hit or miss. Now to have
the foundation last almost all day definitely put on a primer, but if you’re
running to do errands and just want some coverage, it’s okay to wear as is – I’ve
done it myself and I didn’t get that oily.
YSL Touché Éclat Foundation
Loved this product….the finish is
just AMAZING! However it’s not suitable
for my skin type. L Finally something for the dry to normal skin tones….yayy!
J As I mentioned the
finish is amazing, you look so flawless like airbrush flawless with a touch of
matte but illuminating at the same time.
The coverage is light to medium but definitely buildable without the
foundation feeling heavy on the skin.
However, after a few hours you do become shiny. That’s why it’s better for the dry to normal
skin. Now my skin has been funny lately
where it wants to be dry and then it wants to be oily, so that’s why I picked
this up. But it didn’t gel with my skin
after a while. (Although I think I will
be trying this again in the winter to see how it works on my skin in that
climate lol) Even with after touching up
the skin mid-day, the skin has gotten so illuminating (for a combo-oily skin
type) it’s unbearable to have the finish go back to semi matte just because
your skin has adjust to the foundation.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish
Foundation
This foundation is very similar to
the Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Hydrating Foundation (it even has a long title
haha lol). The difference I notice is the
undertones are a little more yellow based.
But the finish is the same, coverage is the same, and it’s long lasting
as well.
Clinique Stay-Matte Foundation
This has been my go to foundation for
the past few weeks and I love it.
Definitely is a MATTE foundation!
And it lasts for a very long time throughout the day. However, I noticed it oxidizes just a
tad. So definitely go a shade lighter if
you can and are comfortable with that. When
applying the foundation it sets pretty fast, so you’ll have to blend pretty
quick. And it sets to a powdery
finish. The coverage is heavy light to medium. You can for sure build this to a heavy
coverage if necessary. What I love is
that you can still see your skin come through the foundation, but it stays
matte flawless and long lasting for almost the entire day. I find myself rarely
having to powder my t-zone or touch up.
I hope this helps you all in finding
a good foundation suitable for your skin.
I know there are tons of systems to use in finding a foundation, for
example; Sephora came out with a tool to use in-store called Sephora Pantone
Color IQ – which basically helps you find any foundation out there (usually all
brands Sephora carries) that’s suitable for your skin. But often times, we all like to hear from
someone’s personal review because we can relate to one another’s skin types or
experiences. So I really hope this helps
you all, definitely comment or inbox me if you have any questions. There are tons more foundations I will
continue to try, so look out for my next update! J
xo,
Tiffany
