#it's really lightweight applies beautifully & I only use one pump of it for my whole face

[baravaggio]

sorry if this is weird but what foundation do you use?? your skin is perfect 😭😭

nars light reflecting :) I also go over it with a tiny bit of l'oreal true match powder (the kind that comes in a compact) in oily areas after I use setting spray which works fine!

[pebbeul]

fenty beauty: hydrating longwear foundation

Fenty Beauty just released the new PROFILT’R Hydrating Longwear Foundation and I was beyond excited to try this baby out. I’ve always had a good impression of Fenty Beauty products since its conception in 2017 - their price range is decently affordable and their products are always of excellent quality. Coincidentally, the first product I ever tried from the brand is their original PROFILT’R Soft Matte foundation released in 2017. It was my initial holy grail foundation and I used it religiously until it started becoming too drying for my skin and I started looking for other hydrating alternatives (hello, NARS Sheer Glow!). Later on, I found out that the Soft Matte foundation was suited for oily skin, which made me hope that Fenty would eventually release a hydrating foundation for my dry-skinned friends and me.

Needless to say, when the Fenty team dropped the news on this upcoming foundation, I was instantly intrigued. What I initially loved about the original Soft Matte foundation was that it had decent coverage, was incredibly long-lasting, and it had this airbrushed finish that made my skin look super smooth. To know that the Hydrating Longwear Foundation had all that in a moisturising formula made this new release a must-have. I was so afraid that the stores would run out of my shade that I went down to the nearest Sephora during my lunch break to purchase it. I decided to skip on the Soft Silk Primer for now because I didn’t feel like it was necessary - I usually prefer my primers to have a little more shimmer in them to help create that dewy skin look. However, I did splurge a little and got the 115 Kabuki Buff Foundation Brush along with the foundation to try out.

Spoiler alert: I regret nothing.

There are many great things to say about the new Hydrating Longwear foundation, but the very first thing has got to be that their shade range exactly matches that of its Soft Matte sister. The one thing I hate the most when brands come out with new foundations is that the shades are not always an exact one-to-one match to their previous foundation releases. I then have to go through an anxiety-wracking process to determine whether I will be going home with my One True Shade (it sucks when foundations are so pricey and it feels like its money wasted when you don’t get a good match). I thought Fenty really went the extra mile here to ensure that their existing customers won’t need to go through additional trouble to purchase the new foundation release.

Secondly, the packaging is also revolutionary. I’m always very cautious with all my foundation products because of how fragile the glass bottle is: anyone who has accidentally broken a foundation bottle before will know exactly what I mean. It’s not the easiest thing to clean up when there’s glass and liquid all over the place, and it’s even worse when you’re travelling. Having the foundation in a tube makes this foundation so much easier to travel with, and it even has a pump, which is fantastic! The only downside is that it kind of deviates a little from Fenty’s luxurious packaging present in their previous products, even though the tube itself feels very sleek and of good quality.

I got the Hydrating Longwear Foundation in the shade 210 this time around. My previous shade for the Soft Matte foundation was 230. I was much tanner back then than I am now, so I opted for a lighter shade instead. This proved to be a good choice on my end because Fenty foundations, in general, tend to oxidise a little bit after application, so 210 was a perfect match after it settled down on my skin (thank God). I tried blending this foundation out two different ways: one with my fingers, and one with the 115 Kabuki Buff Foundation brush. I felt like the brush especially blended the Hydrating Longwear foundation beautifully, and it wasn’t patchy and uneven on my skin. It helped that the 115 Kabuki brush’s fibres are more densely packed than other buffer brushes I’ve used (i.e. my preloved ZOEVA Buffer Brush), which helps pat in and blend the foundation much more smoothly. It does absorb quite a bit of product than if you were to use your fingers, but I think it’s a good trade-off for better application.

The coverage of this foundation also lives up to Fenty’s claims of delivering comfortable medium to full coverage with a natural finish. Its texture was runny but not super watery, which makes ideal for blending out the foundation smoothly and easily. It also covered up my facial imperfections quite well (my pimple scar, dark eye circles, and some freckles around my left eye) with only one pump of foundation. I didn’t feel like I needed to go in with more foundation to cover any redness/blemishes and I didn’t use any concealer or setting powder as well. My face still looked really natural; but my skin tone was evened out nicely and the best part was that my face looked like it was completely devoid of pores.  However, at the end of the day, the Hydrating Longwear foundation still creased just a little bit around my eyes and nose, so I’m not too sure if this creasing effect will be more prominent if you have on a thicker layer of foundation for higher coverage. A little side note here that this foundation is not meant to give you that dewy glass-skin look. What I do to still achieve that dewiness is to mix it with a few drops of my very-dewy Innisfree foundation to get decent coverage with a more radiant complexion.

The Hydrating Longwear Foundation is also, for a lack of a better word, really long-wearing. I applied this foundation at 7.30 in the morning because I had an early morning meeting last week, and it only started fading a little bit around 5 in the evening. But for the first 6 hours while I was travelling to and fro, my makeup felt as fresh as it did when I just applied it. That’s really impressive because Singapore’s humid weather is the primary reason why my makeup doesn’t last when I am out and about in the day.

With regards to the heaviness of the foundation, the Hydrating Longwear Foundation has a more airy and lightweight texture than the Soft Matte foundation, which is denser. Wearing this for an entire day doesn’t feel like my pores are clogged; which is something I can’t say for the latter. I definitely think that this foundation is a lot more comfortable than the Soft Matte one. If you’re oily skinned and are worried whether this foundation will suit you, I thought that this comparison video might be particularly helpful. It’s by Manny MUA, and he features the Soft Matte and Hydrating Longwear foundation side by side on his face to see how it held up against his oily skin.

All things considered, I would say that this foundation is a pretty good bang for your buck if you're looking for a new one. The durability, texture, coverage, and finish is pretty decent and the price is quite affordable at 52 SGD for 30 ml. As a whole, I find that the Fenty Beauty range isn’t very discriminatory with their price; their products are all relatively affordable and not insanely overpriced. While it might not as cheap as most drugstore foundations, the superb quality of the foundation makes up for it. I would recommend this foundation, and especially to inexperienced makeup users because of its versatility. I can just imagine wearing this for long days at work and still looking put together at the end of it.

Have you tried this foundation out in stores yet? What did you think about it?

[kaitlinrheanne-blog]

As some of you may know, if you watch my Youtube videos, I am cruelty free. And also very picky. One of the hardest things for me is finding a good foundation that I;

Like the feel of

Doesn’t dry my skin out

Is cruelty free

For years I swore by my BareMinerals original foundation, and to this day still think it’s fantastic, however, felt like I needed a bit of a change. I wanted a bit more coverage and something that would last all day. With my BareMinerals foundation I kept having to touch it up every few hours for it to stay looking flawless. During my search for a new foundation I tried so many testers I don’t think I actually spent money on a foundation for about a month! Side note: it was a great way to save some money…

Finally, I found one that fit snugly into my top 3 criteria. My skin is by no means problematic, however, can be a bit sensitive and more dry than oily. Therefore, I often find that foundations I like often dry my skin out after a few hours and start to crack. This is a huge no for me, it’s something I have come to hate so even if it is the best foundation in the world I would not stick with it if it did this to my skin.

This Magic foundation by Charlotte Tilbury is cruelty free and the perfect foundation for me. With a creamy consistency it applies beautifully and evenly with both a sponge and a brush, however I personally prefer the finish after I have applied with a sponge blender. It’s light enough so I don’t feel like I’m wearing anything but gives enough coverage to even out the redness in my skin and make my complexion look more flawless. With the foundation being so lightweight you can build until you are satisfied with the coverage without it looking like you’re wearing too much. A little goes a long way too so you really don’t need a lot, some days one coat works for me, others I feel like I need a little more and I can hardly feel it’s there.

I’m really impressed by how long this foundation lasts. At work I would normally have to retouch areas of my foundation around lunchtime, but not with this. I continue to have a flawless finish after rushing around, being busy and eating. The only times I have had to add any more was after a long day of rushing around (more than normal) when I looked a bit flushed and after eating spicy food when my nose and cheeks for some reason go very red! But they’re the only times I can think of. On normal days I won’t have to touch it.

Safe to say I love this product, and I haven’t even mentioned the bottle yet. The Charlotte Tilbury packaging is beautiful. All of her products look amazing, following the same rose gold/copper theme with an elegant logo and font. The box embraces a 1920s art deco style pattern but isn’t too much, keeping the whole thing looking elegant and classy while sticking to modern trends. The pump applicator and frosted bottle is nice to hold and easy to use and the large cap just finishes the look perfectly. It’s just beautiful as well as practical and doesn’t break the bank at only £30. It’s by no means as cheap as high street but you get the high end quality for a reasonable price.

http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/makeup/face/foundation.html

http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/makeup/face/foundation.html

http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/makeup/face/foundation.html

If you find you have skin like mine or just want to try something new then I highly recommend! I’m shade 3 which is a fair shade, and there are plenty medium and dark shades for you to find your perfect match. Let me know if you try it or have tried it in the past and what you think.

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  Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation – My Perfect Match As some of you may know, if you watch my Youtube videos, I am cruelty free. And also very picky.