Reviews
Tricky Application
the foundation itself matches me pretty well. I have oily, acne prone skin with some discolouration.
coverage wise, this foundation does a good job. its full coverage with one coat.
the staying power is good too. it lasts me a full school day (I have gym everyday and I wear makeup from 7am to 5pm).
but the one downfall is I hate how blotchy it is -- maybe its just my skin but it never applies as smooth as it should. I've tried sponges and brushes but none of them worked.
Exactly What It Sounds Like
I wasn't sure what I thought about this foundation, but after trying it for a couple of weeks I think I've formed a pretty firm opinion. This foundation is everything that it says it is. It's light and airy; very liquid and runny. When I put it on my face, it feels like I'm not even putting anything there. We all know the classic "foundation feeling." The first time I applied it with a brush it honestly felt like I was just rubbing the brush on my face. Because it's so pigmented, it ALSO provides medium-to-full coverage. Not a lot of foundations can claim that. One layer, I would say, is medium coverage. But it's so easily buildable. Add a second layer and you've got full coverage. I use 3-5 pumps (depending on whether or not my skin is behaving) to get full coverage.
My ONLY complaint about this foundation is its longevity. I initially tested it through the day with nothing else on my face. At the end of the day I noticed it had become kind of patchy, and some of my problem areas began to show through. However, this was easily fixed by adding a primer (specifically Smashbox Photo Finish Original). Slap that on underneath before application and you're golden.