From Left to Right:
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24 Hour Foundation, £29.50
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, £36.50
Clinique Even Better Foundation, £25
MAC Face and Body Foundation, £22
Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, £30
For Everyday Wear
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24 Hour Foundation describes itself as a product that provides a 'flawless looking, even complexion with a velvety-smooth, shine-free finish'. This is one of my all time favourite foundations! It is a medium coverage, long wearing foundation with an amazing fresh texture. I love how blendable this product is, as it really provides an incredibly even finish, something I often have a problem with as foundation can cling to the dry patches on the sides of my face. It does not feel heavy or sticky when applied, and also smells amazing, helping to contribute to that 'fresh' feeling. Because it is long wearing, it is genuinely able to last all day. I am not the biggest fan of setting powders, and prefer to use MAC 'fix +' spray to set my face, so this is perfect for me as I only need to use a small amount of powder to set the foundation and my make up stays in place. What I love most about this foundation is how natural it looks! Because it has build-able coverage, you can select exactly how much you wish to apply, depending on how good you are feeling about your skin. It is in this way that it works to enhance your natural complexion, rather than looking 'cakey' or over the top. Where as other foundations (for example the 'Dior Star') tend to oxidise and become darker and oilier throughout the day, the Lancôme foundation just appears more 'dewy'. I would highly recommend this foundation for most skin types! Even my mum has been using this foundation for years.
For Special Occasions
I bought the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation because it was one recommended by Kim Kardashian's make up artist: Mario Dedivanovic. At £36.50 it is one of the more pricier foundations, but it really is worth it! At first, I didn't fully understand the hype behind this product, but I think this is because I did not know how to apply it properly. This foundation is quite sheer, and is probably a low to medium coverage. Because I was used to using MAC foundations when I was going out (which are very thick and full coverage) I was unhappy with the way this product appeared on my skin. It was only until I realised that when this is applied to a very moisturised face with a Beauty Blender, the results are amazing. The product is described as an 'oil–free fluid' which 'glides on seamlessly, offering hydrating all-day coverage that can be layered for a personalised finish'. I would really agree with this because the foundation is very light weight and does feel very hydrating, it blends amazingly, especially if you are applying highlight and contour products on top. I would suggest this for special occasions because it is expensive, but I have also used it during the day a lot because it is not too heavy and doesn't go overly oily as the day progresses.
For Bad Skin
The Clinique Even Better Foundation has been a long standing favourite of mine! Especially because I used to suffer from bad skin. I never had full blown acne, but I always used to find wearing heavy or cheap makeup would break me out or make it easier for me to get blemishes. It was always a constant battle between wanting to cover these blemishes, and preventing them. This foundation was the first 'high end' brand that I had tried. I remember being recommended it by a woman in Sephora in Canada when I was on holiday and suffering from a bad breakout because of the airplane. It is oil free, not too heavy and has SPF coverage. It has always been part of my makeup collection for the past seven years and I still use this from time to time when I want to wear something lighter, or can feel my skin wanting to break out. It looks amazing blended out with a Beauty Blender, and I find it does not encourage spots like some other heavier foundations. It has a medium coverage, so can be worn during the day and in the night, providing quite a natural finish. (TIP: using the Clinique 'Take The Day Off Balm' to remove this will also help with your skin)
For Holidays
MAC Face and Body Foundation is perfect for taking on holiday, especially the smaller sized bottle, which I picked up at Duty Free. It is a very light weight foundation, with what I would describe as a low coverage. MAC calls it a 'water-based, water-resistant foundation that provides natural coverage for face and/or body'. I do not really use this day to day unless I am in a rush or have come back from holiday and am slightly tanned. This foundation is perfect for wearing in a hotter climate, as you do not feel like you are suffocating your skin. I get lots of freckles in the sun, and I like the fact that this foundation does not cover them up completely. You are still able to see the sun kissed glow you have gained whilst achieving a more even skin tone when wearing it. This is also useful for covering any burn marks or tan lines etc you might have whilst on holiday. It doesn't have SPF, meaning it is perfect for all those holiday photos (no flashback) but make sure you are using a moisturiser with SPF underneath.
For Nights Out
The Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation used to be my 'Holy Grail' product. I still love this foundation, but don't find it practical for day to day use because it is really hard to get off properly and would probably encourage blemishes unless you are very vigilant in removing it. However, it is AMAZING for when you are going on a night out, to a club or for cocktails. It is the perfect foundation to wear if you want something that is just not going to budge! This foundation is full coverage, and gives a matte finish. It does not go oily or slip and slide around your face, so by the end of the night you will look exactly the same! It makes your skin look perfect in pictures and helps to keep the rest of your makeup in place as well. I don't believe there is another foundation on the market at the moment that provides this kind of finish or longevity and for that I will always recommend it! I often add some of this foundation to my others if I do want that extra bit of coverage or to ensure I stay matte, so this will always be included in my makeup collection.
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