Wednesday 2 April 2014

Favourite Foundations

I'm always looking for the best foundations, I don't think I've yet found the ultimate foundation but I'm pretty sure I'm close for my skin type. I have normal/combination skin, my T zone gets oily by the end of the day but generally my skin holds foundation well except on my chin where I get a lot of redness. Because of this redness I usually have to wear a medium/full coverage foundation or layer with a lighter foundation and concealer.

So here are my Top 3


First is Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. It has an SPF 10 and there's 30ml of foundation. This foundation is fantastic for girls who want full coverage flawless skin - I wear it on nights out or when my skin is breaking out. However it's pretty difficult to work with, you will get the hang of it because I did, you just have to work fast. I've been using this foundation for a few years now and also I always purchase a new one before I run out. They have a great range of colours and I'll soon be switching to a warmer shade as summer is coming up.  It just has a screw lid, no pump but this doesn't really bother me. It truly gives you perfect skin.


Secondly is MAC Face and Body. I love this foundation even though it completely contrasts double wear. It's very very very easy to work with, the liquid is thin and extremely blendable. I love the fact you get 50ml for £21.50, more than you get from double wear at a cheaper price (double wear is £28.50). You can layer this foundation and concealers blend really well when applied on top. Since this foundation is light your skin still looks like skin is also nice to mix with a moisturiser when you only want a tiny bit of coverage. I often wear this when I want natural looking make up.


Finally is my most recent purchase, Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation. This foundation is a medium coverage but easily buildable. It sits nicely on the skin and makes your skin look really dewy. I think this will look great when the sun finally comes out and it also has SPF15. However if you are oily you might not get on so well with the foundation as I know with my T zone I have to powder throughout the day. The foundation is great for a glowy look and it's only £8.99 at Boots for 30ml. I love how mine feels and the look it gives but I don't think I've got quite the right colour as it has pink undertones, I generally look for yellow undertones as this suits me more when I fake tan as well as my skin naturally having yellow pigments in.



I tried Lo'real True Match when I first started using foundation however I'm thinking of buying a new one to see if the formula's changed/ their colours suit me better. What do you think of it?

Hope this was useful when searching for a new foundation. 

Emma x
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  1. Sandy2 April 2014 at 09:47

    Which shade do you have Rimmel wake me up in? I've been wanting to try it for ages but never know which shade to go for. I always fake tan too so it's so hard to find a good shade! Especially in drugstore. You should definitely give true match ago, sometimes on the L'oreal website they have vouchers for money off of a bottle :) xx

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    1. Unknown7 April 2014 at 16:15

      Thanks for the tip I'll go and take a look! I use classic beige but I find it too pinky xx

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  2. Unknown2 April 2014 at 10:55

    I've been thinking of trying Mac face and body. I tried Mac studio fix but it made my skin break out badly. I currently wear pro long wear concealer with revlon colorstay and it works well

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    1. Unknown3 April 2014 at 03:49

      I think it's such a versatile foundation, it's great all year round. It's a really thin consistency too so it shouldn't break you out, professional make up artists love it too. Yeah colour stay is great too xx

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  3. SEJ Secc3 April 2014 at 09:52

    I would defo recommend trying L'oreal true match again, it's currently my go to! I swapped to it from Rimmel wake me up because all the colours of that range are too dark for me :(
    Sian x
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    1. Unknown7 April 2014 at 16:12

      I'm going to go to boots and try and match my colour, hope they have lots stocked! x

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  4. ezapotoczna3 April 2014 at 11:01

    I love YSL touche eclat, but I always have to use primer underneath. It has the nicest glowy finish :) Never tried MAC face and body, but everyone seems to love it so I have to give it a go!
    Ewelina

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    1. Unknown7 April 2014 at 16:13

      YSL is so good for brightening! Yeah do it! I think £20 is good for the amount you get xx

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