Hi Guy's,
I hope your all well! One thing I always get asked is what foundation do I use and how do I get a flawless finish? Well... The secret is out! Firstly, I cannot stress enough how important prep is for the perfect base. If your skin is dry and flaky or excessively oily then your foundation will be too, keep your skin hydrated and if needs be use a primer depending on your skin needs. Now, in my teenage years I had epic fails with foundation. From using the wrong colour to applying all over my face but not applying to my forehead?! (Not sure what I was trying to achieve there) but thankfully I have learnt so much since then. I cannot tell you how many foundations I have tried over the years, it has been a classic example of trial and error. I would recommend finding a brand that you like and asking the ladies on counter in your nearest store for a colour match; especially if your going for a high end foundation. Getting the wrong colour is a very pricey mistake to make and trust me I've made it! Think about the finish you want to achieve, not everyone wants a full coverage so don't be afraid to ask on counter and they should point you in the right direction. ALWAYS check the colour in natural light. The cosmetic counters are lit by artificial lighting and even a full face of make up looks understated in those lights. You should always wear your foundation for at least an hour before you go ahead and purchase. Some foundations can oxidise which means the colour changes, usually they go orange so always take a walk around and check the colour. If you find a great brand such as Lancome, Estee Lauder and Clinique they often have sample pots of foundations. Purchase the foundation but use the sample first, that way if you don't get on with it you can return your unused bottle. The three foundations i'm featuring are ones that I have found and love, these probably won't be for everyone. But if your looking for a medium to full coverage that is long lasting then these are your three.
Make Up Forever Ultra HD Stick - Provides a full coverage, as this is a stick foundation it doesn't have the fluidity of the liquid foundation so it really needs to be buffed into the skin with a foundation brush. One swipe of this stick will cover pretty much all pigmentation and it does not budge. All of the Make Up Forever foundations photograph beautifully after all it is HD. Some full coverage and long wearing foundations contain talc and when photographed flash back meaning your face looks beautiful but in flash photography your face will look ghostly white. RRP £29.00 Available in several Debenhams across the country or the Debenhams website.
Make Up Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover - Medium to full coverage, this foundation is buildable and I would say much easier to wear day to day than the stick. As this is a liquid foundation it is much easier to work with and can be applied with both a brush and a sponge. Again, this photographs beautifully and will stay in place throughout the day. RRP £29.00 Available in several Debenhams across the country or the Debenhams website.
Lancome Teint Idol Ultra 24hr - Medium to full coverage which is really easy to build. It can be applied using both a sponge or a brush. This liquid foundation (despite being 24hr wear) some how still allows your skin to breath and feel like your wearing no make up. I was initially sceptical about flash back as this is a long wear formula but I have had no problems with it at all. This stays in place no matter what and throughout the the day gives your skin a polished, almost airbrush finish. This is my every day "go to" foundation. RRP £30.00 available at all Lancome counters, I usually go to Boots so I have get my advantage card points!
Thank you for reading, I hope you find this review useful; please comment below and let me know your thoughts or if there are any looks or products you'd like me to try let me know!
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