I am always, ALWAYS on the hunt for a foundation that holds up on my skin. I generally stick to long wear formulas with full coverage, but I also love illuminating foundations as long as they hold up to blotting and powdering touch ups. I have oily skin, and will usually get shine 4-5 hours after application of a really good foundation with primer. But blotting and powdering normally allow me to get through a full day. I just tested the matte formula on this when I went out to dinner tonight and the coverage is amazing. It says to use a pea sized amount and they aren't kidding. I used slightly more and was borderline chalky-I tend to over apply-I could have buffed a smaller amount further as it remains pliable until you set it. But the matte is very matte and really sticks onto your face. I think my T zone is less oily now than in my 20's and I got fantastic wear. Normally my nose gets shiny during dinner but this was matte until I got home. I'll try to post swatches. My match was the darkest of the trio, Sienna something. I'm tanned, perhaps NC35? At the max. Bought this from ebeauty.ca , the shopping channel owns them I think.
Edit #1
Used the fantastic finish today in Sienna Sun-walked down to the mall and back in pouring rain. This foundation has a dewy effect and is a tad more sheer than the matte. It's been several hours and my skin still looks glowing and natural. I did set with powder. I've always identified with oily skin-I did use a different base (skinn orchid gel primer) than with the matte yesterday-but for a moisturizing formula it did not get shiny. Very pleased with this-I'll try it again during an oiler skin day to be sure.
Edit #2
Fantastic finish and humidity are no bueno on my skin. Took it on vacation, I get quite shiny. Humidity is no ones friend however, and I would still use this here. Extra coverage and the matte seem so similar I can't tell the difference.
No comments:
Post a Comment