Saturday, February 22, 2014

Dewy Glowy Foundation

I'm constantly in search of a better foundation since I'm not entirely satisfied with what I'm currently using, which is L'Oreal's True Match Healthy Luminous Foundation (W1-W2). I like the dewy finish it gives but colour wise it doesn't match my skin perfectly. Also, I do find that it does emphasize the dry spots around my nose, which a lot of foundations tend to do though.

It's a habit of mine to ask for foundation testers whenever I go to the mall. So far, I haven't had much luck with finding "the one", but I do find that high end foundations have better colour matches.

What I'm looking for in a foundation:
- light to medium coverage
- finish is dewy, radiant and glowy
- lasting power
- doesn't emphasize dry spots around nose
- colour match

My skin type:
- dry cheeks and normal t-zones
- problem areas include dryness around nose and blackheads on nose

What I have already tried (some were just samples and others the full product):
- M.A.C Mineralize Moisture SPF15 Foundation: I received a sample in both NC20 and NC15; since foundations tend to oxidize on me, NC15 was a better match. Unfortunately, lasting power was not great with this foundation but the good thing was it didn't emphasize the dry spots around my nose.

- Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45: The colour match was horrible! The foundation came in only one colour and although it was supposed to blend into your skin after it settles, it turned a dark pink-orange on me and I looked like I had tanned only my face. I did love the formulation; it had great lasting power and the finish was dewy beautiful.

- Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation: The lightest colour oxidized on me and was too pink. Emphasized dry spots around my nose. Finish was not as dewy as I would like.

- Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation: I really liked this one, but couldn't find a good colour match. It felt really light on the skin and had surprisingly good coverage considering how light it was.

- Make Up For Ever Liquid Lift Foundation: 11 Porcelain was a great match! I also loved the finish but did find this to be a little thicker and fuller coverage than what I preferred. I really don't like to feel like I have foundation on my face.

- Shiseido Perfect Refining Foundation: I tried the I00 and it was a good match. Overall good foundation but I felt other than the colour match, I don't feel it's that much better than what I'm using now ... and this costs more than three times as much.

- Shiseido Radiant Lift Foundation: This foundation was so thick! I cannot abide something that made me feel like I have a mask on my face.

- Skin79 Pink Super BB Cream: This was one of my first bb cream purchases and I did like the formulation and the finish. Staying power was pretty decent and price was good. The only problem I found with this was the colour, which was a tad bit dark but nothing I couldn't tolerate. I would repurchase this if I cannot find anything else better. 

- Skin79 Gold Super+ BB Cream: Very similar to the Pink one except was more moisturizing, which I liked, but for some reason this one was even darker, which I didn't like.

- Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Treatment Foundation: Horrible colour match! The colour 00 Alabaster was way too dark and yellow on my more neutral-toned face. I would give this a try again if they fix the colour issue.

I recently purchased a Korean bb cream from Pretty & Cute and should be getting the shipment today. Yay! Other than the fact that I love getting packages, I love trying new things too. We'll see how this one goes. Let's just hope it's not another fail. Grrr!



 

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