As
a girl who is completely obsessed with makeup, I’m always trying new things and
on a hunt for new amazing products. This week I went through all the
foundations I own and decided to only keep the ones I use frequently. I’ve
noticed that when I don’t reach for a specific foundation, it’s because there’s
something about it that doesn’t work for me. Whether it has too red of an
undertone or it's way too moisturizing for my skin, I realized that I had
accumulated quite a collection of foundations. After ditching a few products, I
was left with 3 foundations that I use for different occasions and happen to
really like...
SmashBox
BB Water (Dark)
Light Coverage
Light Coverage
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| Sephora ~ $50 |
The Smashbox BB water was intriguing to me as it claims to be extremely lightweight and provide a demi-matte coverage. While it does only have 3 shades on the darker shade range, none of them come with the usual grey undertones from the SPF. As for the demi-matte finish, as someone who does get extremely oily in the T-zone, I can honestly say that it definitely didn’t add any extra greasiness. As long as it’s set with a good powder, the BB water is lightweight and long-wearing even on oily skin.
Covergirl
Ready Set Go Oil Free (Tawny)
Medium to Full Coverage
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| Walmart ~ $7.97 |
First
thing first, this foundation has 12 shades and only 3 for darker tones. That
being said, it is a drugstore foundation and they aren’t known to have a good
variety of colours for deeper skin. This formula claims to have powder infused
into it that draws oil away from the skin and doesn’t keep oils trapped under
your makeup. The foundation does dry down to a natural looking matte within a
few minutes and wears really well throughout the day.
As I do have very oily skin, especially now as the weather is starting to warm up, I do feel the need to blot my face about 5-6 hours after applying my makeup. The foundation doesn’t separate throughout the day so that’s also a plus. As for application, I find that I get a light coverage when I use my Beauty Blender and am able to build it up to a full coverage with a dense brush.
As I do have very oily skin, especially now as the weather is starting to warm up, I do feel the need to blot my face about 5-6 hours after applying my makeup. The foundation doesn’t separate throughout the day so that’s also a plus. As for application, I find that I get a light coverage when I use my Beauty Blender and am able to build it up to a full coverage with a dense brush.
Esteé
Lauder Double Wear (Honey Almond)
Full Coverage
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| Sephora ~ $46 |
The
Esteé Lauder Double Wear foundation is hands down my favourite foundation ever.
As I’ve mentioned before, I do have oily skin and it’s a huge factor when
deciding on a foundation. I find that with this foundation, a little goes a
very long way for full coverage that’s practically weightless on the skin. It
dries down to a very matte finish very quickly, so you do need to work fast
when blending. With other foundations, I would never dream of not setting them
with a powder but I’ve definitely worn the Double Wear foundation without
powder on several occasions and have had no problems with oil throughout the
day.
For people that struggle with dry skin, I can see how this foundation can be uncomfortably dry because of how matte it is, but for us with oil problems it’s great! It does come in a good range of colours and undertones, and is definitely as long-wearing as it gets. My only complaint about this foundation is that I haven’t been able to find a foundation I like more.
For people that struggle with dry skin, I can see how this foundation can be uncomfortably dry because of how matte it is, but for us with oil problems it’s great! It does come in a good range of colours and undertones, and is definitely as long-wearing as it gets. My only complaint about this foundation is that I haven’t been able to find a foundation I like more.
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| ~Lakshmee~ @shadylanne |
~Lakshmee~
