Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation

Revlon Nearly Naked foundation is the new kid on the block these days.  This was a massive hit when it was released a few months ago.  Sadly, I tried it out and I didn't understand the hype.  I have since got a tan (ish) and decided to dip my toe into the Nearly Naked pool once more.  My gripe with this foundation to start with was that to me the coverage was just too low that I really didn't think it did anything.  Even now I still don't think it does a lot, however, I now appreciate that fact.  On some days I don't want a heavy mask covering my face, I just want to iron out some kinks. This is a really natural looking foundation so is perfect for a summers day especially as it contains SPF 20. Longevity is good and blends evenly into the skin. Packaging wise I am not a fan of the white lid, I think it looks a little cheap, and there is no pump. Why Revlon, why? The bottle is made of glass which I think a lot of people would like, but for me I worry about it spilling or breaking as I travel a lot.  All in all I am glad I tried this foundation out, for £8.99 I think it is a good foundation. 

Find Your Perfect Foundation With PS Beauty

Finding the right foundation can be hard work. Decisions on the correct coverage, finish and longevity.  All that before you even look at the shade range and the whole pink tone/yellow tone business.  The whole experience can be very overwhelming for anyone.  That was until PS Beauty came along.  PS Beauty is an online personalised foundation finder. 

Firstly, the website asks you questions on the type of skin you have, and on your preferences for your perfect foundation.

You then choose all the foundations that you have previously tried and your thoughts on those foundations.  The system can now pin point exactly what you want from your foundation, including consistency, longevity and value for money.

Then voila, three foundations that are personalised to you and your tastes.

The whole process is done so quickly I am really impressed with website. I know this tool will help me save money as I can now tell if a foundation is right for me before buying it. PS Beauty  has also confirmed that I need to try YSL Touche Eclat Foundation, thanks PS Beauty.  Find your perfect foundation here.

Bourjois Health Mix Foundation

As we are in Spring, for the majority of us, our skin becomes a shade or two darker, and we leave behind the heavy matte foundations that masked our Winter skin.  I have continuously repurchased Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation over the last couple of years and for me is one of my all time favourites.

I have to say high street foundations are a pain to colour match.  You can be minding your own business putting strips of foundation on your neck in Boots and trust me you will always get a funny look from someone, and even then it's hard to tell which one actually matches you due to the artificial lighting. Ok rant over, my point is that, this foundation matches me perfectly. The best colour match of any of my foundations, highend included.  All the shades do tend to be more yellow or neutral toned so bare that in mind if you are pink toned.

The packaging, I have had to take the whole of the top off because the pump stopped working. So for a long time I didn't really reach for this foundation as it became a bit of a pain. I like the fact there's a little cylinder inside the plastic bottle that moves up as you use the product, so you can see how much is left. It might be that little mechanism that made the pump stop working actually, hhmm oh well I still like the idea.  Also a foundation that comes with a pump is always a winner in my book.  Saves wasting a lot of foundation and is not as messy as foundations that do not come with a pump.

On to the actual foundation and the first thing that I noticed was the scent.  It's kinda fruity which is such a change from the paint-like-stench that most foundations smell off.  This is due to the 'fruit therapy' that this foundation claims to have.  Key fruit ingredients help the affect of your skin.  There is apricot for radiance, melon for hydration, apple for anti-oxidants and ginger for energy.  I don't know if all this hocus pocus is completely true, however, I do know I love the finish that this foundation gives.  A lovely, dare I say it, dewy, hydrated glow to the skin.

I would say this is a light to medium coverage foundation.  It covers my redness but not necessarily those nasty spots but it evens the skin out nicely.  Another claim is that it is supposedly meant to last 16 hours, I don't think it lasts anywhere near that time, and is the one thing that lets this foundation down.  It can become a bit patchy as it fades so I always use a primer underneath to help with the longevity. 

Retailing for £9.99, it is one of the more pricer foundations on the high street.  There is also a serum version on the market and recently the packaging has had a revamp.  I will continue to buy this foundation as it is a brilliant everyday foundation for me.

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

Last year Maybelline released a new range called 'Fit Me' and consists on a foundation, concealer and a face powder. Being the foundation lover that I am, I dove straight in and bought the foundation, the other products didn't really appeal to me.

The main selling point behind this range is that the makeup should 'fit' your skin tone.  They cater for whether you have pink or yellow undertones, something that very few high street brands do.  If you have yellow undertones like myself then your shade will end in 0, whereas the pink undertone shades end in 5. There is also 9 shades within each undertone section and also have a larger darker shade range than many other high street brands.

I do like this foundation, and has become my everyday foundation throughout the Winter. I like the matte finish that it has as well as it's longevity. On me this foundation can last a good 6-8 hours, with powder. It has a medium coverage that can be built up, but what I like is how natural it looks on the skin. I haven't found this to be cakey or patchy at all.  It blends very nicely in to the skin and you don't have to work too hard with it.  I think this foundation can be used all year round as it never looks heavy but can provide enough coverage so that it can be worn in the evenings too.

I like the packaging, a sleek glass bottle and yes with a pump. I find it really annoying when you buy a foundation and then have to waste most of it because you have to pour it onto the back of your hand. I find 2-3 pumps is more than enough to achieve the flawless finish that I like. I also like that it's square, a lot of drugstore foundations are round so it's nice to have a change. Oh the little things in life keep me happy.

At around £7 I am really impressed with this foundation and the shade range is really good. So if you do struggle to find a good match, especially darker skin tones, I would definitely say to have a look for this foundation.  The only thing that I found a little weird is that the first couple of times I used it I think it broke me out.  I don't know if maybe it was a moisturiser that I was using that it had a problem with and I changed or whether my skin got used to it quickly, but it's absolutely fine now. 

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation

Since discovering makeup I have always wanted the perfect base. I enjoy a duey look for during the day, but if I'm going out at night I prefer a matte base and add any shimmer within my blush or eyeshadow. Everybody looks for different things in a foundation, for me, matte finish, medium coverage without being cakey, and the longevity to last all night is what I'm looking for.

If you've seen a review on this foundation before, there may be something different. Rimmel recently changed the packaging from a plastic tube to a more sophisticated glass bottle, with a pump may I add.  This is more hygienic, makes less of a mess and you use less as well.

 The first thing that I noticed about this foundation, and it's main selling point is the longevity. 25 hours may be a tad excessive to have your makeup on for, but I get their point that it lasts all day even without a primer.
One downside to drugstore foundation is that it can be hard to find the correct shade for your skin, but until this particular product I had actually never experienced that problem as my drugstore foundations match me better than my MAC or Estee Lauder foundations. This one, however, is too light for me 100 Ivory which is a little disappointing.
I use this foundation in the evening or if I know there is going to be flash photography as there is no SPF so there will be no flashback in pictures. Not having any sun protection in my foundation isn't something that particularly bothers me as I apply sun cream separately if needed.
I like the coverage of this foundation, I would say it is medium coverage and very easy to build up. I use a Coastal Scent flat kabuki brush and I find, combined with Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation I can achieve an almost airbrush finish. Though the one I currently own is slightly light for me, I am considering buying a shade darker to mix together to create my shade. Definitely one of my favourite matte foundations at only £6.99 from Boots.