Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk- Perfection. I was constantly hearing makeup artist rave about this foundation, it is a splurge but you get what you pay for with this product. It is ultra smooth and glides so nicely on the skin. It dries into a natural matte with minimal dewy glow. I would say this is medium to full coverage & very build-able. I love this foundation, currently its my holy grail but I can't afford it to be my "everyday" foundation. I save it for best.
NARS All Day Luminous Weightless- the packaging on this product is amazing. I am a sucker for packaging and i love it. This is a natural looking foundation, medium to full coverage. It can been worn sheer with a light layer using a beauty blender. I feel like this is more on the matte side, no shimmer. Not so much dewy either. The only downside I saw with this foundation was by the end of the day it did start to crease around my mouth [laugh lines] & i felt like i had to touch it up with powder. But that was at the very end of the day, it lasted great throughout the day. It blends so well. I do recommend using a heavier moisturizer if you have dry skin, let it sink in for at least 5 minutes before applying foundation.
Makeup Forever HD- This is my everyday foundation for the most part. It is one of the best foundations for pigment.
It easily blends to your skin tone. I love that i don't have to use a lot of
this to achieve a medium to full coverage look. It kind of blurs my pores
without that cakey look. Its pretty skin like natural finish. [my color N127]
Estee Lauder Double Wear- This foundation is on the heavier side for me. You don't need to
use much to get a good coverage. The important thing with this is to make sure
you get color matched, if you get the wrong shade its pretty hard to blend.
Unlike the Makeup Forever if you are off a shade it won't show as much. But
this foundation does exactly what it says, stays in place. It doesn't smudge or
move around. & lasts all stinkin' day. No retouching required. It is
very matte, no shine\dewy look. If you have normal\oiler skin this might be a
great foundation for you. I do have dry skin so it was a little heavy if i
didn't use a cream moisturizer. But overall, I would probably repurchase this
foundation. [my color 3N1]
Tarte Amazonian Clay Full
Coverage- This is such a weightless, almost mousse like
foundation. But it does come very thick so you get surprised with how light it
feels on your face. It gives kind of a soft focus look, dries like a powdery
finish. This would also be great for normal\oiler skin. If you are drier like
me, use a cream\oil moisturizer first & either use an extra layer of
moisturizer under your eyes or use a good eye cream. It can magnify the signs of
aging if you have drier skin. If you love the matte look, no need to set with
powder. If you would like a little more dewy finish, try using some MAC
fix + up top. It is a full coverage foundation so it doesn't have a
natural finish but does cover up imperfections well. & remember to BLEND
well with this. [my color medium sand]
Full Coverage MAC- This has a thick creamy consistency. Comes in a compact, so what
works best is using a damp beauty blender & dab product on. Start out with
little & work your way up. It is very full coverage. It blends out great
& delivers a creamy finish. I like this because it is best for normal\dry
skin. It covers all imperfections. Definitely not a matte or natural finish.
The tricky thing with MAC is staying away from orange tones. NW is neutral warm
best for cool\pink tones & NC is neutral cool best for warm yellow tones.
I am more neutral so most the time i stick to C, it stands for Cool but
honestly most MAC foundations can be a little on the warm side. Although the
shade i have is [NC30] & it a great shade.
MAC Mineralize Foundation- I'm not really sure why MAC calls this mineral because when i
think of mineral makeup i think of Bare Minerals. But okay. Once again, this
MAC foundation is very creamy. Blends well & stays in place fairly well.
The finish is not powdery more dewy skin-like. This compact foundation is more
on the light to medium coverage. I initially thought it would be medium to full
but its not. Although it blends nicely into a great medium coverage while still
maintaining a skin like finish. Not cakey. Best for normal\dry skin. [my shade
NC30]
MAC Studio Fix {Powder}- Great coverage. Not super buildable for those with dry skin. Light
to medium coverage while still masking pores/imperfections. This usually isn't
my go to only because it tends dry out my drier areas. I use this as a
"touch up" powder & it is GREAT. If you want some extra coverage
with your liquid foundation, just set your foundation with this. Amazing. But
using it as your only foundation is difficult for me. If you have oiler skin,
this would be a great foundation. [my shade C4]
MAC Studio Fix Fluid- Silky texture, smooth application. Sets as a natural matte
with very little shine (if you are going for light coverage) if you want more
medium to full coverage it stills sets matte but its not a natural finish. I'm
sure if you are into foundation you have heard of this. It is a holy grail to
so many people. This use to be my everyday foundation, I still love it &
wear it depending on the day & makeup look. This foundation is versatile in
the sense, it can range from light to full coverage. Has a big variety of
shades. [my shade C4.5]
MAC Matchmaster- So this foundation is suppose to have translucent pigments that
match to your skins pigments. I don't think thats how this works although as
you can see i have used almost all of it. Its a great foundation. I think the
pigments in it as different than the MAC studio fix & just mesh with your
skin tone so much better. Maybe more yellow tones in it. It looks natural,
blends great into your skin. Coverage is medium but buildable. The finish is a
natural matte, but has depth not dull. Great for breakout prone skin, the
studio fix broke me out a little each time i used it. I have never had a
problem with this foundation doing that. [my shade 4.0]
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra- This is such a silky smooth texture when applying. This is VERY
long wearing. I have actually purchased this twice & thats pretty big for
me. It gives me amazing coverage that is buildable. It layers very well.
This claims to be more of a matte finish and it may be on some. But this
gives me such a pretty natural, dewy satin (not shiney) finish. Remember
if you don't like the dewy look or have oily skin just set with a powder. [my
shade bisque 6]
Smashbox High Definition
Healthy FX- Smooth application
probably due to the amount of silicones in the formula. Blending takes a little
more work but it sets to a soft satin finish. Perfect for normal/dry skin. I
would say light to medium coverage. Very skin like, not cakey. It claims to
having anti aging properties in it but I haven't noticed a difference when using
it consistently. I purchased this in the summer so my shade is a little too
warm/dark for fall winter. Get color matched for this product if you can. [my
shade light L4]
Bare Minerals Original- My absolute favorite powder foundation. I can't say enough good
things about this. The end result of using this is a soft, natural, undeniably
dewy finish. You wouldnt think you would get that with a powder. This is non
drying, cakey, creasy, it doesn't form into fine lines/wrinkles. I have
repurchased this product over & over and will continue to. One layer can
cover imperfections amazing. The trick is to BUFF. Just buff buff till your
little hand hurts ha. The one you buff it warms up the product and blends,
spreads easier making it a flawless medium to full coverage without being
cakey. But the great thing is if you want a more natural finish a light layer
is so easy to achieve. Just start out with a little in your cap & you can
work your way up. You will be surprised about how little it takes. This is my
absolute go to makeup in the summer. I wear it in the winter as well but almost
everyday in the summer. The shades are a very natural skintone. This is by far
my husbands favorite foundation on me, he always notices when i am wearing it.
One of the best things about this is the more you use it the better your skin
looks, its like a makeup/skincare in one. [my shade medium beige/medium tan]
Bare Minerals Matte- The only difference with this & the original would be that
it is best for oiler skin. It obviously leaves more of a matte finish rather
than the dewy finish the original has. It also contains more minerals.
Bare Minerals Ready
(compact)- This is just a pressed powder version of the
original foundation. Providing 108% increase in skin hydration. Although, i
didn't see a difference in hydration while using this. It was actually drying
on my skin. The finish a little thicker, the control of the product is a little
harder. You have to use very little or you can put too much in one place. It
doesnt buff out as well as original. I would choose the original over this a
thousand times. But if you have oiler skin, this might be a good bet for you.
[my shade medium beige]
Bare Minerals Bare Skin
Brightening- I also love this in the
summer, just a light layer gives great coverage. A soft dewy very natural
finish. If you are looking for a full coverage foundation this probably isnt
you best bet. But it is so nice to use under the bare minerals original powder.
Amazing for dry skin. A very lightweight natural foundation. It wont cover up
prominent imperfection. Doesn't crease in fine line/ wrinkles. Beauty blender
is ideal when using this foundation. [my shade bare natural 07]
Loreal Infallible Pro Matte- This is probably the best drugstore foundation I have ever
tried. It is VERY matte. But it is perfect for a long lasting makeup look, add
a great highlighter to brighten it up if you like a dewy look. Those of you
with dry skin, use a good thick moisturizer. It lasts all day then some. No
need for touchups. Its pretty lightweight. I noticed it turns matte on your
skin within seconds from applying. It still blends well but i wouldn't
recommend dabbing it on & letting it sit. Medium to full coverage. If you
need shine control this is will be your holy grail. [my shade 105]
Loreal True Match- I really am not a fan of this foundation at all. It does have a
drier finish. Probably great for oiler skin. But those of us with dry skin, not
a good mix. It emphasized my dry skin & pores. Makes lines around your eyes
more apparent. Overall I just am not into this foundation. [my shade N4]
AIRBRUSH
For those of you that have an airbrush kit this
is for you. I am obsessed with mine & wish i had the time to airbrush my
foundation everyday. I love so much how flawless it turns out every time.
Temptu- My favorite airbrush line, ever. It is so flawless & the
coverage is incredible after one layer. This is the holy grail of airbrush
makeup. They have water & silicone based makeup. It delivers a flawless,
dewy, HD look. Silicone base is great for dry skin. Water based is best for
oiler skin. If you want to use the silicone base just prep your skin really
well. The airpod foundation is my absolute favorite. With that you have to
purchase the whole kit that incorporates well with the pod. [my shade 004 sand]
Belletto Studio- This is amazing & affordable airbrush company/makeup. Ultra
smooth application. Silky, HD finish. Hides imperfections perfectly. It layers
so nice, as with any airbrush always start out with one layer & work your
way up. Airbrush is all about controlling the makeup to achieve the look you
want. It takes practice & this brand is perfect to start out with. They
have a huge range of colors, blushes, eyeshadows etc. I have only used the
foundation & have loved it. [my shade f4 & f5]
Luminess Air- This is the first airbrush makeup
I tried. I love how dewy this makes your skin look. Such a pretty glow. I did
feel like i had to layer this a little more than the other two to get a good
coverage. Probably 2 layers of this vs 1 layer of Belletto. But it does layer
nice. Most airbrush makeup isn't water proof but this one really isn't. I was
outside & one drop hit my face and it made a streak down my face. That is
probably the only draw back. It does photograph really well too. They have a huge
range of different foundations as per your finish preference. [my shade fawn 5]
Whoa! That was so much but I really hope this
was helpful when finding the perfect foundation for you. I am always looking
for a great foundation so if you have any that you are LOVING leave a comment
here, on my instagram @kaylouisejohnson or email me
kaylalouise19@gmail.com!
xoxo