Foundation Fest
Here they are – all of the foundations I’ve reviewed on my YouTube channel, searchable and sortable! You can view the entire Foundation Fest playlist on YouTube.
These notes are based on my full-day wear tests. I am 48 years old and have fair, dry to normal skin with some fine lines and some sun damage. I have a neutral skin tone and can vary from neutral undertones to very slightly warm or cool. Depending on the time of year, in the Sephora ColorIQ testing I am 1Y03, 1R03, or 2R03. I prefer the look of foundations with a cool undertone (the 1R or 2R). My winter MAC shade is NW10 and the rest of the year I am NW13-15. My favorite finish is a natural satin to luminous finish, and I do not like to appear overly dewy (i.e. sweaty-dewy).
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Printable Top 10 Lists (Updated December 24, 2022):
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Spreadsheet Updated: April 7, 2023
Review | Buy | Date | Brand | Product | Shade | Grade | Score | Finish | Weight | Pref Application | Feel | Pores | Texture | Coverage | Settling | Caking | Wear Time | Oxidizing | Sticky? | Shade Match | Quantity | Packaging | Shade Range | SPF | Category | Cruelty Free? | Vegan? | Price | Notes | |||
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Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/25/2022 | NARS | Light Reflecting Foundation | Light 4.5 Vienna | A | 100 | Satin luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Smoothed | Blurred | Light to Medium | Did not settle | No caking | 12 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 36 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $49 | Gorgeous. Not a single complaint. Wears well under masks. Great wear time. Freaking awesome. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 8/24/2018 | Dior | Backstage Face & Body Foundation | 1.5N | A | 99 | Natural Matte | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Smooth | Light to Medium | No | None | 10 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1.6 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $40.00 | Fantastic. Love. Does not settle into lines. Super comfortable. Smoothing, Feels hydrating. Bravo. | |||
Review | Buy at Amazon | 2/26/2020 | L'Oreal | Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation | 15 Rose Ivory | A | 99 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Not cakey | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 30 | SPF 50 | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $15.99 | Gorgeous finish, degrades gracefully, hydrating, no settling or caking. Super smoothing! | |||
Review | Buy at Nordstrom | 7/3/2020 | MAC | Face and Body Foundation | N2 | A | 99 | Dewy | Very lightweight | Brush | Very hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Sheer to Light | No | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 1.7 oz | Squeeze bottle | 13 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $31 | Inexpensive at $18/oz and gorgeous!! No clinging at all, no settling into lines. Super hydrating. Dewy finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/18/2021 | Wet n Wild | Bare Focus Tinted Hydrator | Fair | A | 99 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers or Brush | Very hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Light Medium | DId not settle | Not cakey | 11 Hours | None | Set w powder | Great for winter | 0.91 oz | Squeeze tube | 7 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $5.99 | Like a silky smooth canvas for your face! Gorgeous, comfortable, no issues for dry or maturing skin. Mind blown. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 4/19/2021 | MAC | Studio Radiance Face and Body | N2 | A | 99 | Satin luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge, brush, or fingers | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 12 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1.7 oz | Squeeze bottle | 30 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $33 | Amazing just like the original Face and Body. Gorgeous smoothing finish, perfect for dry skin, super long wearing and great under a mask. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 12/30/22 | YSL | All Hours Luminous Matte | LN3 | A | 99 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium to full | Did not settle | Not cakey | 12 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | SPF 30 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $56 | Beautiful soft matte finish with just a bit of luminosity, excellent wear, excellent coverage - maybe even better than the original All Hours, and I loved that one! | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 1/22/2018 | YSL | All Hours Full Coverage Foundation | BR10 Cool Porcelain | A | 98 | Natural Matte | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Visible | Blurred | Medium to Full | No | No | 12+ Hours | None | No | Excellent | 0.84 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 22 | SPF 20 | High End | Not CF | No | $58 | Gorgeous finish! Incredibly long wearing. Comfortable and lightweight. Does not settle into lines. Fine for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/27/2019 | Milk Makeup | Flex Foundation Stick | Vanilla | A | 98 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Light Medium | No | No | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | .35 oz | Stick | 36 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $36 | Beautiful finish. A bit light on coverage but very skin like, very comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at YesStyle | 9/25/2020 | Purito | Snail Clearing BB Cream | 23 Natural Beige | A | 98 | Dewy natural | Lightweight | Fingertips | Hydrating | Visible | Smoothed | Medium | No settling | No caking | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 3 | SPF 38 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | No | $10.90 | Gorgeous. Similar undertone to CYO 101, about 2 shades darker. Handles peeling skin exceptionally well. Super smoothing. | |||
Review | Buy at YesStyle - YESGOOW 5% off | 10/23/2020 | Purito | Cica Clearing BB Cream | 21 Light Beige | A | 98 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush or Fingers | Hydrating | Visible | Smoothed | Medium | No settling | Not cakey | 12+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 3 | SPF 38 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $10 | Beautiful and dewy. Skin like but great coverage. Comfortable and great ingredients. Great for dry and maturing skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 4/5/2021 | LYS | Triple Fix Serum Foundation | LP4 Vanilla | A | 98 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10+ Hours | None | No | Very Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 35 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $22 | Gorgeous finish, degrades gracefully, hydrating, no settling or caking. Does not need to be set with powder! Smoothing. Lovely. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 8/27/2021 | L'Oreal | True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum | Light 2-3 | A | 98 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Sheer to Light | Did not settle | No clinging or caking | 10+ Hours | None | No | Summer shade | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ dropper | 10 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $19.99 | Beautiful skin like finish. Wears very well under a mask. Do not need to set with powder. Hydrating. Love it. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/3/2021 | Estee Lauder | Double Wear Sheer | 1C1 Cool Bone | A | 98 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Sheer to Light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 26 | SPF 19 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $43 | Beautiful finish - not matte on me as described, but perfectly satin. Wears well under a mask and sunglasses - just a little transfer. Super comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Lisa E. | 11/20/2021 | Lisa Eldridge | Seamless Skin | Shade 7 | A | 98 | Matte not flat | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 9+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $61 | Very pretty finish, looks near perfect after 9 hours even with mask/glasses. Not a fan of the packaging (bottle doesn't stand upright, cap requires alignment). | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 1/28/2022 | Bobbi Brown | Intensive Serum Foundation | Cool Ivory | A | 98 | Satin luminous | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush or Fingers | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10+ hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 23 | SPF 40 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $72 | Beautiful, wears well under masks, comfortable, Super blurring on micro wrinkles. Very smoothing. Love it. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 03/26/22 | Kosas | Revealer Skin Improving Foundation | Light Neutral 140 | A | 98 | Natural luminous | Lightweight | Fingers or Sponge | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10+ Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 36 | SPF 25 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $42 | Gorgeous finish. Wears well even with a mask and glasses. Skin feels great at the end of the night. Beautiful. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 04/15/22 | Make Up For Ever | HD Skin Undetectable Foundation | 1R12 (R230) | A | 98 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Blurred | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 12+ Hours | None | No | Smidge dark for winter, good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | High End | Not CF | Vegan | $43 | Easy coverage, beautiful finish, super long wearing. A little darker than its equivalent R230 Reboot. At 12 hours breaks apart a tiny bit on deeper lines. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 10/07/22 | Haus Labs | Triclone Skin Tech | 130 Light Warm | A | 98 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slightly blurred | Smooth | Light to medium | Tap out upon application - then good | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 51 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $45 | Very pretty finish. Wears well, minimal transfer. Very comfortable, texture and pores quite smooth. Love this one. | |||
Review | Buy at Nordstrom | 01/27/23 | Yensa Beauty | Super Serum Silk Foundation | Light 1 (Light Neutral) | A | 98 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 12 Hours | None | No | Great | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 16 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $45 | Beautiful finish. Love the undertone - similar to CYO Lifeproof 101. Long wear, graceful wear over time. Fantastic skin care ingredients. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 2/1/2019 | Dior | Forever Skin Glow 24h Wear Radiant Perfection | 1CR | A | 97 | Satin luminous | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 8 Hours | None to Slight | Set w powder | Slightly too dark for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 24 | SPF 35 | High End | Not CF | No | $52 | Beautiful finish, no settling, no clinging to dry patches. Comfortable. Grade bumped up a few points after wearing it more. Excellent for flaking/peeling skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Yensa | 9/11/2020 | Yensa Beauty | Skin on Skin BC Foundation | Light Neutral | A | 97 | Satin luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium | No | No caking | 12 Hours | None | No | Great | 1.08 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 11 | SPF 40 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $38 | Gorgeous finish! Very long wearing. Undertone matches CYO 101, just a smidge darker. Made my flaking skin melt back into my face. Wonderful. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 4/2/2021 | Shiseido | Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation | 220 Linen | A | 97 | Satin luminous dewy | Lightweight | Sponge or brush | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Very Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 11+ Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | SPF 30 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $47 | Beautiful finish, excellent wear time, did not have to set with powder, great coverage. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/14/2021 | Tarte | Sea Water Foundation | 15N Fair Light Neutral | A | 97 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush or Sponge | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Light Medium | Did not settle | No clinging | 10+ Hours | None | No | Summer shade | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ dropper | 16 | SPF 15 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39 | Beautiful finish. Smooths and blurs all the things. Hydrating, wears well with intermittant mask wearing. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/10/2021 | Tom Ford | Traceless Soft Matte Foundation | 4 Fawn | A | 97 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge or brush | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 12 Hours | None | No | Summer shade | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $88 | Beautiful finish. Not quite matte on me - more satin. Super blurring and smoothing. Tiny bit of mask transfer but not bad. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 1/21/2022 | Charlotte Tilbury | Beautiful Skin Foundation | 3 Neutral | A | 97 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Brush or sponge | Hydrating | Smoothed | Blurred | Medium | Tiny bit into deeper lines | Not cakey | 12 Hours | One | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 30 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $44 | Excellent coverage, very hydrating. Smooths/blurs pores and texture nicely. Smile lines a little less smoothed but overall gorgeous. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 04/29/22 | IT Cosmetics | CC+ Nude Glow | Fair Light | A | 97 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Fingers or Brush or Sponge | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10+ Hours | None | No | Slightly too dark | 1.08 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 22 | SPF 40 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $42 | Excellent coverage, hydrating, super comfortable, pretty finish, good skin care ingredients. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 09/09/22 | Lancome | Care and Glow | 220C | A | 97 | Dewy natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $37 | No complaints! Pretty finish, solid wear time, comfortable, hydrating, did not emphasize lines or pores. Good stuff. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/18/22 | Westman Atelier | Vital Skincare Dewy Foundation Complexion Drops | Shade 0.5 | A | 97 | Satin luminous | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 20 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $68 | Sheer with slight evening of skin tone. Pretty finish, hydrating, handles flaking skin well. A nice base or no-makeup makeup look. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 12/16/22 | Iconic London | Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint | Cool Light | A | 97 | Satin | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Sheer to Light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 18 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $32 | Gorgeous finish and very smoothing. Holds up well especially for a light coverage product. Mixes well with other foundations too. | |||
Review | Buy at Salt NY | 01/20/23 | Salt New York | Sneaky Balm Hydrating Skin Tint | N11 | A | 97 | Dewy Natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Very hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Sheer | Did not settle | Not cakey | 8 Hours | None | No | Good | 0.15 oz | Recyclable pan | 13 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $16 | Your skin but better. Super hydrating, feels great and does a bit of smoothing and evening out of skin tone. Great for no makeup makeup. | |||
Review | Buy on Amazon | 03/03/23 | Age 20s | Signature Essence BB & CC Cream | Shade 23 | A | 97 | Dewy and Luminous | Lightweight | Sponge | Very hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Light Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 12+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Cushion compact | 3 | SPF 50 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $38 | Comes with a refill compact. Gorgeous dewy finish that stays throughout the day without getting greasy. Nicely blurring and smoothing. Be careful to mix all of the shades of the cream together for even application. Excellent SPF too. Good coverage. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 02/17/23 | L'Oreal | True Match Super Blendable Makeup New 2023 Formula | C 2.5 | A | 97 | Satin luminous | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 12+ Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 47 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Vegan | $13.99 | Beautiful foundation with all day wear. Medium coverage right off the bat, comfortable, easy. Solid improvement to the old formula. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 03/25/23 | Dior | Forever Natural Nude | 1.5N | A | 97 | Satin natural luminous | Very lightweight | Brush or sponge | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Low Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 25 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $55 | Gorgeous finish - perfect amount of dewy glow. Wears well, doesn't accentuate lines or texture, good smoothing. Very pretty foundation. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 03/31/23 | Saie | Glowy Super Skin Hydrobounce Serum Foundation | Shade 10 | A | 97 | Dewy | Very lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good for self tanning | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 36 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $40 | Beautiful dewy finish. Held up well to a rain storm and some sweating. Glowy finish without feeling sticky. Very nice. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 2/8/2019 | Hourglass | Vanish Seamless Finish Stick | Alabaster | A | 96 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Brush | Very hydrating | Blurred | Blurred | High Med to Full in 1 layer | No | No | 12 Hours | None | No | Excellent | 0.25 oz | Stick | 26 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $46 | Amazing coverage for one coat this lightweight! Dewy look by end of day. Feels hydrating. Great color match, great blurring. Very little wear off up to 10 hours, then around chin and lower nose. Best coverage with brush. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/16/2017 | Estee Lauder | Double Wear Stay in Place | 1C1 Cool Bone | A | 96 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Blurred | Blurred | Medium to Full | No | No | 9++ | None | No | Tiny Bit Dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle, no pump | 38 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $39.50 | Excellent long wear. Blurs pores and texture. No settling into lines. | ||||
Review | Buy at Macys | 6/12/2017 | MAC | Studio Sculpt | NW15 | A | 96 | Satin matte | Slightly lightweight | Sponge | Very hydrating | Slight blur | Blurred | High Med to Full in 1 layer | No | No | 10+ Hours | None | No | Tiniest bit too dark for winter | 1.3 oz | Squeeze tube | 19 | SPF 15 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $34 | Looked remarkably good at the 10 hour mark. Barely any wear off - very slightly on chin. Nice finish, comfortable to wear. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/14/2018 | Makeup Revolution | Fast Base Stick Foundation | F2 Fair Warm | A | 96 | Dewy & Luminous | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Smooth | Medium | No | No | 9+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too yellow | .21 oz | Stick | 18 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $9.00 | Beautiful! Hydrating, comfortable, does not settle into lines. Dewy finish. Wears well over time. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/19/2019 | PUR | Love Your Selfie Foundation | LP4 | A | 96 | Satin to slightly dewy | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Smoothed | Medium | No | No | 12 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 100 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $36 | Has pump and doe foot. Excellent wear time. Beautiful finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 3/24/2021 | CoverGirl | Outlast Extreme Wear 3 in 1 Foundation | 820 Creamy Natural | A | 96 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 11+ Hours | None | No | Great | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 21 | SPF 18 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $10.49 | Great coverage in 1 pass, beautiful finish. Slight nose wear under a mask but not bad. Comfortable for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 6/4/2021 | Neutrogena | Healthy Skin Radiant Tinted Moisturizer | Sheer Ivory 10 | A | 96 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Sheer | Did not settle | Not cakey | 9 Hours | Maybe slight? | Set w powder | Good for summer | 1.1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 3 | SPF 30 | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $12.99 | Very pretty, slightly smoothing, great for no-makeup makeup. Degrades gracefully. | |||
Review | Buy at Joah | 10/15/2021 | Joah Beauty | Crystal Glow Primedation | PFN 20 | A | 96 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Only into deepest line | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good for winter | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 24 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $15.99 | Solid coverage in one pass even with sponge, pretty finish, no need to set with powder. Graceful degredation at the 10 hour mark. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 12/02/22 | Valentino | Very Valentino Light-Lasting Perfecting Foundation | LN3 | A | 96 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | SPF 26 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $67 | Fantastically smooth blurred powder finish that blends gorgeously with other powders. Denatured alcohol is high up in the ingredients but I found it to be quite hydrating, even on flaking skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 01/13/23 | Revlon | Illuminance Skin Caring Foundation | 117 Light Beige | A | 96 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or brush | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 28 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $17.99 | Pretty finish, all day comfort. Love the good percentage of squalane in it. Wish it wore a little longer than 10 hours before breaking down. | |||
Review | Buy at Amazon | 03/15/23 | JOAH | Crystal Glow Peptide-Infused Foundation | Fair Cool | A | 96 | Satin luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 24 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $15.99 | Solid coverage in one pass even with sponge, pretty finish, no need to set with powder. Graceful degredation at the 10 hour mark. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/4/2019 | Nyx | Born to Glow Naturally Radiant | Light Ivory | A | 95 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1.01 oz | Squeeze tube | 45 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $10 | Beautiful finish, very smoothing, hydrating and very comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/15/2020 | Estee Lauder | Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup | 1N2 Ecru | A | 95 | Natural Glow | Lightweight | Brush then sponge | Hydrating | Blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Clings slightly to bad dry patches | 12+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too dark | 1.18 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 20 | SPF 45 | High End | Not CF | No | $45 | Beautiful finish, wears well, degrades gracefully. | |||
Review | Buy at YesStyle | 1/8/2021 | Mizon | Snail Repair Intensive BB Cream | Shade 21 | A | 95 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Fingers or Sponge | Hydrating | Blurred | Very Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1.6 oz | Squeeze tube | 4 | SPF 50 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $12.90 | Excellent wear, exceptionally smoothing, nice natural satin finish. | |||
Review | Buy at ShopMissA | 3/12/2021 | AOA Studio | Prowear Foundation | Buff | A | 95 | Satin | Average | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | No caking | 12+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Tiny bit too dark for winter | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 15 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $1.55 | Excellent coverage, very smoothing, great wear time. Could feel more lightweight but doggone, this is nice! And so is the price! | |||
Review | Buy at CVS | 4/23/2021 | JOAH | Perfect Complexion BB Cream | Vanilla | A | 95 | Satin luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Fingers | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 8+ Hours | None | No | Summer shade | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 6 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $8.99 | Beautifully smoothing and can handle a full face of makeup even with light coverage. Very comfortable. Wish there were more shades. | |||
Review | Buy on Amazon | 5/19/2021 | CoverGirl | CG Smoothers BB Cream | Fair to Light | A | 95 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slight blur | Smoothed | Sheer | Did not settle | No | 8+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 3 | SPF 21 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $10 | Very sheer as it claims. Hydrating, comfortable, quite smoothing. Great base for powder foundation. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 10/22/2021 | Beauty Blender | Bounce Always On Radiant Skin Tint | Light 3 | A | 95 | Satin luminous dewy | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Light Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ dropper | 20 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $29 | Pretty finish, dewy - a tiny bit on the plastic-dewy look at the end of the day but very nicely hydrating and comfortable, super lightweight. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 06/10/22 | One Size | Turn Up the Base BBB Cream | Light Neutral 3 | A | 95 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good for summer/self tanning | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 18 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $33 | Nice coverage, smoothing, degrades gracefully. Held up to sweat quite well. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/6/2017 | Too Faced | Peach Perfect Comfort Matte | Porcelain | A | 94 | Soft matte | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Smooth | Light to Medium | No | No | 10+ Hours | None | No | Slightly dark, slightly yellow | 1.60 oz | Squeeze tube | 12 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $36 | Slight accentuation of deeper lines around mouth. No settling into lines at all. Trouble blending concealer into foundation. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 6/10/2018 | Ilia | True Skin Serum Foundation | Texel | A | 94 | Natural dewy | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smooth | Medium | No | No | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 10 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $54 | SUPER easy blending concealer & powder on top. Must set w powder for longevity. Phenomenally comfortable. Would be higher grade w more shades. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/5/2018 | Makeup Revolution | Conceal & Define Full Coverage | F4 | A | 94 | Satin natural luminous | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium to Full | No | No | 12 Hours | None | No | Good for end of summer | 0.85 oz | Glass bottle w/ doe foot | 24 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $12.00 | Superior smoothing of texture. Very pretty finish. Not transfer resistant to touch. | |||
Review | Buy at Beautylish | 4/24/2020 | By Terry | Terrybly Densiliss Anti Wrinkle Serum Foundation | 5 Medium Peach | A | 94 | Satin | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | No | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 13 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $116 | Incredibly smooth. Skin felt and looked amazing even after taking it off. Strong fragrance. | |||
Review | Buy at NARS | 3/23/2020 | NARS | Tinted Glow Booster | Kalvoya Light | A | 94 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Fingers | Slightly drying | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Sheer | No | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 4 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $39 | Similar to CT Hollywood Flawless Filter with a tiny bit more coverage. Nice for no-makeup makeup. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/20/2020 | Make Up For Ever | Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation | R230 | A | 94 | Natural Dewy | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 10+ Hours | Half shade darker | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 24 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $39 | Long wear, beautiful finish, graceful wear away. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/19/2021 | Maybelline | Dream BB Pure | Light | A | 94 | Matte not flat | Very lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Slight polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 9 Hours | Maybe a tiny bit | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 5 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $8.99 | Pretty finish, not super matte on me. Not drying. Tiny bit of polka dot pores on nose but otherwise degrades gracefully and wears well. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/17/2017 | MAC | Studio Fix Fluid | NW10 | A- | 93 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Brush slightly better, both fine | Not drying | Blurred | Blurred | Medium to High Med | No | No | 12 Hours | None | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Glass bottle, no pump | 43 | SPF 20 | High End | Not CF | No | $29 | No settling at all into fine lines. Did not transfer when wearing sunglasses. Very comfortable. | |||
Review | Unavailable | 11/10/2017 | Revlon | Age Defying 3X | Fresh Ivory | A- | 93 | Satin natural | Average | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Not drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Medium to High Med | No | Slightly heavy around mouth | 8 Hours | Very slight | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $13 | Heavy/separates slightly along deep wrinkles. No settling elsewhere. | |||
Review | Buy at withSimplicity | 2/9/2018 | With Simplicity | Organic Liquid Foundation | Shade 02 | A- | 93 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 9 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 8 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $34 | Very beautiful skin-like finish. Strong vanilla fragrance. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/28/2018 | Revlon | Photo Ready Candid Foundation | 130 Ivory | A- | 93 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 12 Hours | None | No | Good | 0.75 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 31 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $10.99 | Anti blue light. Very pretty finish and wears well, degrades gracefully. Natural finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 11/20/2018 | CoverGirl | TruBlend Matte Made | Shade 140 | A- | 93 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 12 Hours | None | No | Good mixed w shade 120 | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $11.49 | Very pretty finish - not quite matte. Slightly drying but otherwise great! | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 5/10/2019 | Tarte | Babassu Foundcealer | 13N Fair Neutral | A- | 93 | Natural Dewy | Lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light | Into deeper lines | No | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 30 | SPF 20 | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $39 | Very pretty and very comfortable for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/8/2019 | Clarins | Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation | 102.5 Porcelain | A- | 93 | Natural Dewy | Very lightweight | Fingers | Very hydrating | Slight blur | Smoothed | Sheer to light | No | No | 8 Hours | Half shade darker | Set w powder | Slightly too dark after oxidation | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 22 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $44.00 | Very pretty on the skin. Oxidizes slightly (half shade to a shade darker) after the first hour. Very comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 8/2/2019 | Pat McGrath | Sublime Perfection Foundation | Light 6 | A- | 93 | Satin to slightly dewy | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Smoothed | Medium | No | No | 8 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1.18 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 36 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $68 | Gorgeous finish. Poor longevity with PMG Primer and Powder. FAR better with other primers and no powder. Love it. | |||
Review | Buy at Kokie | 11/1/2019 | Kokie Cosmetics | Full Cover Foundation | 20C | A- | 93 | Satin matte | Average | Brush | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium | No | No | 11+ Hours | None | Slightly tacky throughout the day | Too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 18 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $13.00 | Very pretty finish, long wearing, not drying. Not many shades at the pale end of the spectrum. Contains alcohol and fruit extracts. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/11/2019 | Zoeva | Authentik Skin Luminous Foundation | 090C Charismatic | A- | 93 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Tiny bit drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | Minimal | Clings a tiny bit to major texture | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 44 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $28 | Wears wonderfully 12+ hours. Natural finish, great coverage. Just a tiny bit drying. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/24/2020 | Wet n Wild | Photo Focus Dewy | Shell Ivory | A- | 93 | Dewy Natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | No | Clings slightly to flaking skin | 8 Hours | None | No | Good | 0.95 oz | Glass bottle w/ spatula | 14 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $6.49 | Very pretty finish, luminous but not shiny. Feels great. Wear time could be a little better. | |||
Review | Buy at CVS | 1/31/2020 | Physicians Formula | Natural Defense | Porcelain | A- | 93 | Satin natural luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or brush | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Sheer to light | Into deeper lines | Not cakey | 7 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 12 | SPF 30 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $15.99 | Beautiful finish, blurs pores and smooths texture. SPF Primer oil is great, too! | |||
Review | Buy at Revolution | 10/9/2020 | Revolution Pro | CC Perfecting Foundation | F3 | A- | 93 | Dewy | Lightweight | Brush | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Very Smoothed | Medium | No settling | Not cakey | 12+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 30 | SPF 30 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $15 | Beautiful finish, super smooth, excellent wear time. Clings slightly along hairline, finicky with a sponge. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/30/2020 | Exa Beauty | High Fidelity Foundation | 480 Liam | A- | 93 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush or Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No settling | Not cakey | 10+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1.1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 43 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $38 | Beautiful blurring of pores, smoothing. Your skin but better. Needs slight blot or powder after 8 hours. Gorgeous at the 10 hour mark. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/15/2021 | Milani | Glow Hydrating Skin Tint | Fair to Light | A- | 93 | Dewy | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 4 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $11.99 | Total Glossier Skin Tint dupe with a tiny bit more coverage. Glass skin, or use as a base for powder foundation. Good wear time. Pretty. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 02/24/23 | Makeup by Mario | Surreal Skin | 5N | A- | 93 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Clings a little bit to dry patches | 12+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $42 | Pretty finish and excellent wear over time, solid long wear. Comfortable. Sits on top of the skin a little bit on dry patches but not too bad. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 04/07/23 | Laura Mercier | Real Flawless Foundation | 1C2 Chiffon | A- | 93 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $48 | Very pretty finish - not matte, not dewy, just right. Easy coverage. Very lightweight and easy to wear. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/18/2017 | IT Cosmetics | Bye Bye Lines | Fair | A- | 92 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Blurred | Light to Medium | No | No | 8+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Neutral to warm, slight yellow | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 7 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $38 | Great skin care ingredients. Very comfortable and hydrating. Product moves around a bit when first applied. Buildable. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/20/2017 | BareMinerals | BarePro Performance Wear | 04 Aspen | A- | 92 | Natural Matte | Lightweight | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Very slightly drying | Slight blur | Blurred | Medium to Full | Slight into deep lines | No | 12 Hours | None | Self setting | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | SPF 20 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $34 | Doesn't need to be set. Builds very nicely. Nice long wear, comfortable. Minimally drying after 12 hours, doable for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at CVS | 1/12/2018 | Rimmel | Lasting Finish Breathable 25 Hour | 081 Fair Ivory | A- | 92 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Slight around nose | 9+ Hours | None | No | Good to slightly too light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ doe foot | 17 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $12 | Slightly patchy finish, some redness around nose and chin. Wears incredibly well beyond 9 hours. Very comfortable. Does not need to be set with powder. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/22/2019 | Shiseido | Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation | 220 Linen | A- | 92 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Very slight clinging to very dry patches | 10 Hours | None | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | SPF 30 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $47 | Very pretty finish, smoothing. Clings a tiny bit to very dry skin but otherwise wears well. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 4/17/2020 | Lorac | Pro Soft Focus Longwear Foundation | Shade 2 | A- | 92 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | No | Clings just a tiny bit to flaking skin | 13 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 23 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $38 | Excellent long wear, pretty finish that gets more luminous throughout the day. Great coverage in 1 layer. | |||
Review | Buy at Amazon | 6/19/2020 | Peripera | InkLasting Cover Foundation | 2 Beige | A- | 92 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium to Full | Into deeper lines | Slight clinging to dry patches | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 3 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $12 | Pretty finish, super coverage. A little goes a long way. Doesn't wear as long as I'd like but otherwise quite good. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/22/2021 | Revlon | Color Stay Light Cover Foundation | 110 Ivory | A- | 92 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Sponge | Not hydrating, not drying | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light | Settles into deeper lines | Not cakey | 10+ hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 12 | SPF 34 | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $13.99 | Beautiful, wears well, comfortable. Tiny bit dry feeling after 10 hours but fine the rest of the day. | |||
Review | Buy at Jones Road | 3/10/2021 | Jones Road Beauty | Face Pencil | Shade 01 | A- | 92 | Satin natural | Exceptionally lightweight | Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to light | Did not settle | Clings slightly to edges of flaking skin | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too light | 2.9 g | Pencil | 25 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $25 | Your skin but better. Works best over a highly emollient moisturizer if you have dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/2/2021 | Dermablend | Continuous Correction CC Cream | 20N | A- | 92 | Satin | Lightweight | Sponge | Hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium to Full | Did not settle | Not cakey | 11 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 16 | SPF 50 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39 | Fantastic coverage, super comfortable and hydrating. Doesn't hold up great in humidity and gets more dewy throughout the day but overall great! | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/12/2021 | Lawless | Conseal Conceal the Deal Longwear Foundation | Champagne | A- | 92 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Brush or sponge | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Very Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 28 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $39 | Self-setting as described. Might be a tiny bit drying in the winter but maybe not - very smoothing, transfers a little under masks. Degrades gracefully. | |||
Review | Buy at Jones Road | 09/02/22 | Jones Road Beauty | WTF What the Foundation | Fair | A- | 92 | Very dewy | Very lightweight | Brush | Very hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Light Medium | Minimal | Not cakey | 8 Hours | None | Slightly tacky - may want to set with powder | Excellent | 0.8 oz | Jar | 12 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $44 | Got several compliments on this day one! Very dewy - might want to set w powder. Very hydrating, very pretty finish. Degrades gracefully. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/11/2016 | L'Oreal | Infallible Total Cover | 301 Classic Ivory | A- | 91 | Natural matte | Weightless | Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | No | Slight around nose | 9 Hours | None | Dry finish | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 12 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $13 | Very nice finish. Starts to wear off/break down after 9 Hours. Works for dry skin! | |||
Review | Buy at CT | 6/2/2016 | Charlotte Tilbury | Magic Foundation | Fair 2.0 | A- | 91 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Clings slightly to dry patches | 9+ Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 15 | SPF 15 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $44 | ||||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/9/2018 | La Mer | Soft Fluid Foundation | Ivory | A- | 91 | Luminous | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Slight into deep lines | No | 8 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 20 | SPF 20 | High End | Not CF | No | $120.00 | Gorgeous skin-like finish. Didn't wear as long as hoped. B+ to A- giving it the benefit of the doubt for the Miracle Broth skin care. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/20/2019 | Charlotte Tilbury | Airbrush Flawless Foundation | 3 Cool | A- | 91 | Matte | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium to Full | No | Very slight clinging to peeling skin | 10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 44 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $44.00 | Very smoothing, wears well. Finish looks a little dry but doesn't feel dry. | |||
Review | Buy at Shop Miss A | 2/7/2020 | AOA Studio | Drop Liquid Foundation | Buff | A- | 91 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Brush | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Very slightly on flaking skin | 10 Hours | About half shade | Set w powder | Good for winter | 0.64 oz | Glass bottle w/ dropper | 18 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $1.88 | Beautiful finish, smoothing, no issues with settling. Clings just a tiny bit to flaking/very dry skin. Shockingly inexpensive. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 7/16/2021 | Armani Beauty | Neo Nude Foundation | Shade 4.25 | A- | 91 | Slightly dewy | Very lightweight | Fingers | Very hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 24 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $40 | Beautiful natural slightly dewy finish, surprisingly smoothing for such light coverage. Wish it wore a bit longer than 9 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 10/18/2021 | Charlotte Tilbury | Light Wonder | 2 Fair | A- | 91 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Very Smoothed | Sheer | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1.4 oz | Squeeze tube | 12 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $46 | Comfortable and pretty. Slight transfer under masks. Excellent wear time, hydrating. Sheer coverage. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 09/19/22 | RMS Beauty | ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation | Shade 11.5 | A- | 91 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Settles into deeper lines | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | .98 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 15 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $48 | Could degrade a little more gracefully and wear a little longer. Overall pretty finish and good coverage and nice blurring and smoothing. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 1/25/2018 | Cover FX | Natural Finish Foundation | P20 | A- | 90 | Natural Dewy | Lightweight | Sponge | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Smooth | High Light to Medium | No | No | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $42 | Water based formula. Very pretty luminous finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/5/2018 | Stellar | Limitless Foundation | S02 | A- | 90 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Very slightly drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium | No | No | 10 Hours | Slight | No | Good until oxidation | 1.01 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 22 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $38 | Oxidized slightly yellow a half shade. No settling into lines at all. Tiny bit drying after 9 hours. Very nice wear over time. | |||
Review | Buy at Walgreens | 4/20/2018 | CYO | Lifeproof Long Lasting Foundation | 104 | A- | 90 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to Light Medium | No | No | 11+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 15 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $7 | Transfer-proof and exceptionally lightweight - super comfortable! No caking or settling. | |||
Review | Buy at Osmosis | 12/21/2018 | Osmosis | Performance Wear Satin Foundation | Fair | A- | 90 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Light Medium | No | No | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 7 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $48 | Very pretty, wears very well. Slight transfer. Clean ingredients with some anti-aging benefits. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 8/23/2019 | Anastasia Beverly Hills | Luminous Foundation | 140N | A- | 90 | Luminous | Lightweight | Sponge | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1.01 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 50 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $38.00 | Beautiful finish. Does not cling to dry patches or flaking. Comfortable luminous finish. Degrades gracefully. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/4/2019 | Guerlain | L'Essentiel Natural Glow 16HR Foundation | 00C | A- | 90 | Satin luminous | Lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | After 6 Hours | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | SPF 20 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $60 | Very pretty but started breaking down after 9 hours, nowhere near the 16 hour claim. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/9/2020 | Colour Pop | Pretty Fresh Tinted Moisturizer | Fair 3 Warm | A- | 90 | Satin Natural | Lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Slight polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Light | No | Very slight clinging to peeling skin | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too warm | 1.45 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 24 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $14 | Pretty finish. Must set w powder. No cool shades in the fair range. | |||
Review | Buy at Macys | 2/21/2020 | Clarins | Everlasting Foundation + | Shade 103 | A- | 90 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Light Medium | No | Clings slightly to peeling skin | 10+ Hours | None | No | Good for winter | 1.1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 10 | SPF 15 | High End | Not CF | No | $44 | Don't need to set with powder. Doesn't transfer wearing sunglasses. Clings to peeling skin but not noticable at a conversational distance. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/15/2020 | Ilia | Super Serum Skin Tint SPF40 | 03 Balos | A- | 90 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Blurred | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | Slightly into deeper lines | Not cakey | 8-9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ dropper | 18 | SPF 40 | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $46 | Very pretty. Clings to flaking skin. Built in color matching can be spotty on dry patches. Comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/31/2020 | Colour Pop | Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation | Light 55 Neutral | A- | 90 | Natural Glow Dewy | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Into deeper lines | Not cakey | 12+ Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 42 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $16 | Beautiful and smooth. Doesn't blur wrinkles but doesn't accentuate. Long wearing. Transfers a little bit. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 8/6/2021 | Garnier | SkinActive BB Cream Anti Aging | Light/Medium | A- | 90 | Slightly dewy | Very lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Sheer | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10+ Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 1 | SPF 15 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $15 | Very pretty, long wearing base for light coverage makeup. No need to set with powder. Wish it was a little more hydrating and had more shades. | |||
Review | Buy at MAC | 3/15/2017 | MAC | Mineralize | NC20 | B+ | 89 | Very dewy | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Blurred | Smooth | Light to Medium | Very slight | No | <8 Hours | None | No | Too Dark, Too Yellow | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 8 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $38 | Very comfortable. Super smooth. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 2016 | Rimmel | Lasting Finish 25 Hour | 091 Light Ivory | B+ | 89 | Natural | Average | Sponge | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly visible | Light to Light Med | Very slight | Slight around nose | 9++ | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle, no pump | 7 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $7 | Looks heavy at 2 coats. | |||
Review | Buy at Walmart | 3/9/2018 | Lalafox | Second Skin Foundation | Petal Beige | B+ | 89 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Blurred | Medium | No | No | 9+ Hours | None | No | Slightly Dark | 1.01 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 5 | None | Drugstore | No | No | $10 | Very comfortable. Smoothes. Does not settle into lines. Very pretty finish, wears very well. | |||
Review | Buy at Doll10 | 12/7/2018 | Doll 10 | Hydragel Foundation | Fair | B+ | 89 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to Low Medium | No | No | 12 Hours | 1 shade darker | Set w powder | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 4 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $38 | Natural skin-like finish, wears well, no settling into lines. Degrades gracefully. Terrible shade range. | ||||
Review | Buy at By Terry | 4/24/2020 | By Terry | Hyaluronic Hydra Foundation | 100 Cool | B+ | 89 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | Settles into deeper lines | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ dropper | 15 | SPF 30 | High End | Not CF | Vegan | $59 | Pretty finish, hides flaking skin well. Slight polka dot pores over time. Comfortable and hydrating. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/8/2020 | Kevyn Aucoin | Stripped Nude Skin Tint | ST 03 | B+ | 89 | Natural Dewy | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | Into deeper lines | Not cakey | 8 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 10 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $42 | Did not have to set with powder, but broke down after 8 hours without being set. Pretty finish, dewy skin-like. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/4/2020 | IT Cosmetics | Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare | Light Cool 20 | B+ | 89 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Smoothed | Light to Light Medium | Into deeper lines | Clings to flaking dry skin | 10 Hours | None | No | Good for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39.50 | Nice wear time but not at all radiant as described. Looks great on less troubled skin. Comfortable. Accentuates flaking skin and coverage could be better. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/13/2021 | Clinique | Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation | CN10 Alabaster | B+ | 89 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or brush | Slightly hydrating | Visible | Very Smoothed | Medium | Did not settle | Handles dry patches very well, barely visible | 12+ hours | None | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 42 | SPF 25 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $42 | Beautiful easy coverage. Doesn't do much to smooth lines or pores but doesn't accentuate them. Excellent wear time, holds up to sunglasses. Very pretty. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 4/30/2021 | Fenty Beauty | Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint | Shade 3 | B+ | 89 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Sponge or Fingers | Not drying | Slight polka dot pores | Smoothed | Sheer to light | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1.08 oz | Squeeze bottle | 25 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $29.50 | Don't need to set with powder. Very nicely blurring and smoothing though does sink into pores a tiny bit. Comfortable. Not super hydrating but is OK for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/28/2021 | YSL | Touche Eclat Radiance Awakening Radiant Foundation | BR10 Cool Porcelain | B+ | 89 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Tiny bit of settling by end of day | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 29 | SPF 22 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $54 | Very pretty, feels soft on the skin, hydrating. Wear time could be better. Starts to break down around 9 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at YesStyle | 12/31/2021 | Klavuu | Urban Pearlsation High Coverage Tension Cushion | 21 Light Beige | B+ | 89 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Slight into deep lines | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 0.53 oz | Cushion compact | 3 | SPF 50 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $22 | Excellent coverage easily, pretty finish, holds up well under a mask. Wish there were more shades. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 08/26/22 | Hourglass | Ambient Soft Glow Foundation | Shade 4.5 | B+ | 89 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Sponge | Hydrating | Slightly visible | Slightly visible | Light to Medium | Settled a bit into all lines | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 32 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $58 | More matte than I expected. Settled into lines for the first half hour or so - once I tapped it out several times it stopped settling. Good coverage, very comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 03/10/23 | KVD Vegan Beauty | Good Apple Serum Foundation | Light 012 | B+ | 89 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Brush | Tiny bit drying | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Medium to High Med | Did not settle | Clings a tiny bit to flaking skin | 10+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $42 | Less dry skin than mine can probably eeek an A grade out of this one - very easy to wear, pretty finish, solid coverage. Rare matte for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/14/2017 | Clinique | Chubby in the Nude | Intense Ivory | B+ | 88 | Natural Dewy | Weightless | Brush | Slightly oily | Smooth | Smooth | Light to Light Med | No | No | 10-12 Hours | None | Stays tacky | Slightly Dark | 0.21 oz | Stick | 10 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $24 | Vanishes over time after 10 hours. Comfortable. Should probably grade down to B. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/1/2017 | Smashbox | Studio Skin 15 Hour Hydrating | Shade 1.0 | B+ | 88 | Soft matte | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Visible | Medium | No | Slightly heavy around mouth | 8+ Hours | None | No | Good, slightly yellow | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 22 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $42 | Comfortable for dry skin. Transfer resistant. | . | ||
Review | Buy at Walmart | 3/6/2018 | CoverGirl | Advanced Radiance Age Defying Makeup | 105 Ivory | B+ | 88 | Satin natural | Average | Sponge | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 10 Hours | Slight | Set w powder | Good until oxidation | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 11 | SPF 10 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $9 | Wears very well over time. About half shade oxidation (darker, not orange). Nice finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/30/2018 | L'Oreal | True Match Super Blendable Makeup Original Formula | N3 Natural Buff | B+ | 88 | Natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 9+ Hours | None | No | Good for self tanning | 1 oz | Glass bottle, no pump | 33 | SPF 17 | Drugstore | No | No | $10.99 | Comfortable, looked quite good at 9 hours. Finish looks slightly dry but formula is not drying. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 6/8/2018 | Kevyn Aucoin | Etherealist | EF01 Light | B+ | 88 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Smooth | Medium | Slight | No | 8+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too light | 0.95 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 16 | None | High End | Cruelty free | No | $58 | Moves around a bit. Stipple to apply - don't buff. Not transfer resistant. Comfortable. Very pretty finish. Very little settling in to lines and not drying. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/21/2018 | Philosophy | Miracle Worker Foundation | 3 Fair Light | B+ | 88 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush or sponge | Not drying | Slight blur | Smoothed | Medium | No | No | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 8 | SPF 30 | High End | Unknown | Unknown | $40.00 | Comfortable. Wears well for about 8 hours then degrades gracefully. Slight polka dot pores after 9 hours. Shade numbering is not consistent to other lines in the brand. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/6/2019 | Fenty | Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation | Shade 170 | B+ | 88 | Dewy & Luminous | Slightly heavy | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | Into deeper lines | Caked where set with powder | 12+ Hours | None | Slightly tacky | Good for summer | 1.08 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 50 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $35 | Very pretty. Good coverage that holds up, but doesn't set down completely and doesn't take well to setting with powder. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 27-Nov | Huda Beauty | Faux Filter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Stick | 210B Chai | B+ | 88 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Drying | Visible | Visible | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Summer shade | 0.44 oz | Stick | 39 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39 | Very pretty finish but feels very tight/drying at the 5 hour mark. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/26/2021 | Danessa Myricks | Vision Cream Cover Foundation | 3 Neutral | B+ | 88 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Brush or sponge | Not drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | Settles into deeper lines | Clings a tiny bit to dry skin | 8+ Hours | None | No | Too dark, might work for summer | .34 oz | Pump | 23 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $22 | Feels lightweight but looks heavy in spots. Velvet matte finish emphasizes micro wrinkles until later in the day when the finish gets a bit more dewy. Exceptionally comfortable to wear. Excellent coverage. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 05/06/22 | Maybelline | Instant Age Rewind Perfector 4 in 1 Whipped Matte | Shade Light | B+ | 88 | Matte | Lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Slight settling | Smoothed | Light | Did not settle | Not cakey in 1st layer | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 6 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $14.99 | Odd texture but once applied, nice soft skin feel. Clings to baby hairs and not very buildable. Pretty on the skin and not drying, very smoothing to texture. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 09/30/22 | Elf | Camo Powder Foundation | Fair 150C | B+ | 88 | Matte natural | Lightweight | Brush | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Smoothed | Light | Settles into deeper lines | Avoid layering - fine with 1 layer | 9 Hours | None | No | Good | 0.28 oz | Powder compact | 16 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $11 | Very smoothing! Can look h eavy if you try to build it up. Great light foundation over a tinted moisturizer. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 10/27/2016 | Kat Von D | Lock-It | Light 44 | B+ | 87 | Matte | Slightly heavy | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Slightly visible | Slightly smoothed | Full | Very slight | Slightly around nose and lips | 9++ | None | No | Slightly light | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 30 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $35 | Slightly drying, doable for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/15/2018 | BareMinerals | BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation | 02 Bare Shell | B+ | 87 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush or fingertips | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light | No | No | 6-8 Hours | None | No | Very Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 16 | SPF 20 | High End | Cruelty free | Yes? | $30.00 | Not suitable for sweaty conditions - sweat makes foundation drip on the skin. Otherwise very comfortable. Not very long wearing. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 8/10/2018 | Laura Geller | Filter First Luminous Foundation | Buff | B | 87 | Natural Glow | Very lightweight | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Hydrating | Slight blur | Smooth | Medium | Only into deep chin lines | Slight clinging to dry patches | 10 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $38.00 | Wears best with a wear-enhancing primer. Clings to dry patches but is otherwise very blurring and smoothing. Very pretty finish. Comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Thrive | 10/12/2018 | Thrive Causemetics | Buildable Blur CC Cream | Fair Light | B+ | 87 | Dewy & Luminous | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Smoothed | Sheer to Medium | No | No | 7 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 18 | SPF 35 | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $38.00 | Beautiful finish, nice blur. Starts wearing off on chin and nose around the 6 hour mark. Longevity is not good but it's beautiful. No settling. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 5/22/2021 | Clinique | Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator | Light | B+ | 87 | Satin luminous | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slightly visible | Slightly smoothed | Sheer | Did not settle | Not cakey | 8 Hours | None | No | Self tanning shade | 1.4 oz | Squeeze tube | 7 | SPF 25 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $39.50 | Very pretty finish, slightly smoothing. Wears well under sunglasses. Do not have to set with powder. Needs more fair shades. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/26/2021 | Saie | Slip Tint | Shade 2 | B+ | 87 | Dewy | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slight blur | Very Smoothed | Sheer | Did not settle | Not cakey | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1.35 oz | Squeeze tube | 14 | SPF 35 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $32 | Very dewy. Not much coverage but nice smoothing. Sort of disappears/absorbs into the skin - graceful decline but it's gone pretty quickly. Some transfer under masks. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/27/2017 | Maybelline | Dream Cushion | 15 Ivory | B | 86 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge | Hydrating | Visible | Visible | Medium in 1 layer | Slight | Around Nose | 9 Hours | Slight | No | Slightly Dark | 0.51 oz | Cushion compact | 8 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $15.99 | Feel exceptionally lightweight for this amount of coverage. Very hydrating. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/16/2016 | L'Oreal | True Match Lumi | Neutral 1-2 Soft/Classic Ivory | B | 86 | Slightly dewy | Average | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slightly visible | Clings to dry patches | Light to medium | Slight | Tiny bit around nose | 8 Hours | Slight | No | Slightly yellow | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 15 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $13 | Comfortable for dry skin | |||
Review | Buy at Beautylish | 6/16/2017 | The Ordinary | Colours Serum | 1.1P | B | 86 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Blurred | Light to Medium | No | No | 10+ Hours | None | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 21 | SPF 15 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $6.70 | Very comfortable. Very nice finish that wears well for 9+ hours without primer. Makeup blended on top phenomenally smooth. Forgot to wear primer to test. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/24/2017 | Laura Mercier | Flawless Fusion Ultra Long Wear | 1C1 Shell | B | 86 | Matte not flat | Lightweight | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Not drying | Slight blur | Blurred | High medium | No | Slightly heavy around mouth | 10+ Hours | None | No | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 20 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $48 | Needs more lighter shades. Looks amazing at a conversational difference after 13+ hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Nordstrom | 9/22/2018 | Chanel | VitaLumiere Aqua | 32 Beige Rose | B | 86 | Luminous | Lightweight | Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Smoothed | Sheer to light | Slight into deep lines | No | 8 Hours | None | Slightly tacky | Good | 1 oz | Plastic squeeze bottle | 20 | SPF 15 | High End | No | No | $50.00 | Nice skin like finish, but starts breaking down on movement areas after 6 hours. Somewhat oily finish once it starts breaking down. Comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 5/17/2019 | UOMA Beauty | Say What | T2C | B | 86 | Satin natural luminous | Lightweight | Sponge | Drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium to High Med | Into deeper lines | Clings slightly to dry patches | 12 Hours | Slight | No | Good to slightly too dark over time | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 51 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $39 | Very pretty finish. Gets more dewy throughout the day. Clings slightly to flaking skin. Darker/clinging to hair line. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 7/5/2019 | Giorgio Armani | Power Fabric | 3.5 | B | 86 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium to High Med | No | No | 9-10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | SPF 25 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $64 | Chemical sunscreen. Does not accentuate flaking or peeling. Very pretty finish, exceptionally lightweight. Graceful wear down. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 5/12/2021 | Morphe | Filter Effect Soft Focus Foundation | Light 3 | B | 86 | Satin luminous | Lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Clings slightly to dry patches | 12 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $20 | Exceptionally blurring and smoothing, but clings to dry and flaking skin. Very pretty finish that wears well otherwise. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 3/3/2017 | Missha | Perfect Cover BB Cream | #13 Bright Beige | B | 85 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | High Med in 2 layers | Only into deep chin lines | Slight around nose | 8+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Excellent | 1.69 oz | Squeeze tube | 6 | SPF 42 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $22 | Gets slightly dewy after 8 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/17/2017 | Marc Jacobs | Remarcable Concentrate | ? Ivory or Bisque Light | B | 85 | Matte not flat | Very lightweight | Brush | Not drying | Blurred | Blurred | Full | Yes | Tiny bit around nose | 9++ | None | No | Slightly Light | 0.75 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 22 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $55 | Need very little product. Very nice finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/23/2017 | Revlon | Youth FX Blur & Fill | 110 Ivory | B | 85 | Satin natural | Slightly heavy | Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Blurred | Medium to Full | No | No | 10+ Hours | None | Slightly | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 12 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $18 | Very nice blur of deeper lines and smile lines. Slightly heavy. Stays slightly sticky. Looks nice. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/22/2017 | Perricone MD | No Foundation Foundation | Fair/Light | B | 85 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Fingers or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Blurred | Sheer | No | No | 6-8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 2 | SPF 30 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $60 | No real coverage. Great as a base to powder foundation. Doesn't wear well past 8 hours. Beautiful otherwise. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 3/8/2018 | L'Oreal | Visible Lift Serum Absolute | 145 Classic Ivory | B | 85 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | SPF 17 | Drugstore | No | No | $14.95 | Comfortable for dry skin. Wears very nicely. Slightly dry looking. Looks very nice at a conversational distance - imperfect but OK up close. | |||
Review | Buy at Nordstrom | 4/13/2018 | Chanel | Perfection Lumiere Velvet | 22 Beige Rosé | B | 85 | Matte not flat | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Blurred | Light to Medium | No | No | 9+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 9 | SPF 15 | High End | No | No | $50 | Felt drying after 5 hours. Beautiful matte finish. Great for mature skin, but not so good for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/4/2018 | Shiseido | Synchro Skin Lasting Liquid Foundation | N2 | B | 85 | Demi matte | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 11+ Hours | None | No | Slightly dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 11 | SPF 20 | High End | No | No | $45 | Shade range is light to medium, missing fair and dark. Very long wearing and comfortable but slightly drying. Accentuates lines after 8 Hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/28/2019 | JCat Beauty | Aquasurance Compact Foundation | Ivory | B | 85 | Matte | Average | Sponge | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium to Full | No | Slight over moisture | 10 Hours | Half shade darker | No | Good | 0.31 oz | Powder compact | 13 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $13.99 | Feels tight like the sensation of a clay mask. Beautifully smoothing. Great coverage. Doesn't wear well with sweat. | |||
Review | Buy at CVS | 4/3/2020 | CoverGirl | TruBlend Liquid Makeup | L2 | B | 85 | Dewy Natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Light Medium | No | No | 12 Hours | Half shade darker | Set w powder | Good for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 21 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $11.49 | Very pretty finish. Sets beautifully with the CG mineral powder. Graceful wear away, good wear time. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/29/2020 | Benefit | Hello Happy Air Stick Foundation | Shade 3 | B | 85 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light | Settles into deeper lines | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 0.3 oz | Stick | 12 | SPF 20 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $32 | Pretty finish, wears well. A little trouble staying on the nose. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/7/2021 | Make Up For Ever | Watertone | R230 | B | 85 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Sheer | Did not settle | Clings to dry skin and flakes | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 20 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $39 | Almost no coverage but zero transfer under a mask and glasses.Clings to flakes but otherwise good for maturing skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 03/15/22 | Chanel | No1 de Chanel Revitalizing Foundation | BR12 | B | 85 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Slightly visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to medium | Did not settle | Clings slightly to peeling skin | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 20 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $70 | Nice coverage but a little bit clingy to texture/flaking skin. Wears well. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/29/2017 | Wet n Wild | Photo Focus | Rose Ivory | B | 84 | Matte | Light to Medium | Sponge | Slightly drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Slightly Over Time | Around Nose | 8 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ spatula | 20 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $5.99 | Separates along deeper lines over time. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 1/26/2018 | Koh Gen Do | Aqua Foundation | Shade 012 | B | 84 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush or sponge | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Smooth | Light to Light Med | Minimal | No | 8 Hours | None | No | Good | 1.01 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 10 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $66 | Very pretty finish. Does not need to be set with powder. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 4/19/2019 | Soap and Glory | Kick Ass All Day Wear Foundation | 01 N | B | 84 | Slightly dewy | Lightweight | Brush | Very slightly drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Into deeper lines | No | 9 Hours | Slight | Set w powder | Slightly dark | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 12 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $16 | Neutral with a slightly gray undertone. Nice finish but can look like makeup on top of the skin. Good wear over time. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 8/9/2019 | Urban Decay | Stay Naked Weightless Foundation | 20NN | B | 84 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Visible | Visible | Medium | No | Clings to dry patches | 10+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 50 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $39 | Very pretty matte except where it clings to flaking or peeling skin. Great longevity, does not settle into lines or pores. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/13/2020 | RMS Beauty | Un Cover-Up Cream Foundation | Shade 00 | B | 84 | Dewy to Very Shiny | Average | Brush | Very hydrating | Slight blur | Very Smoothed | Medium | Set w powder to avoid settling | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too dark and yellow | 1 oz | Jar | 18 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $52 | Tends toward greasy throughout the day but looks great after blotting. Looks slightly heavy but super moisturizing and very smoothing. Worth the effort for super dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 8/7/2020 | No 7 | Protect and Perfect Advanced All in One Foundation | Calico | B | 84 | Satin natural | Average | Sponge or Brush | Slightly hydrating | Minor settling | Clings slightly to dry skin | Light | Did not settle | Clings to flaking dry skin | 7 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 14 | SPF 50 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $15.99 | Better coverage and finish when set with powder. Caused me to break out (tried twice). Very pretty but wear time is short. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/19/2021 | Physicians Formula | Butter Believe It Foundation | Fair to Light | B- | 84 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge | Tiny bit drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Requires tapping out early but then stays put | Clings a tiny bit to flaking skin | 12 Hours | None | No | Good, as dark as I can go for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 5 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $11.99 | Nice finish, great coverage and wear time. Heavily coconut scented with fragrance high on the ingredients. No need to set with powder but did have to tap foundation out of lines the first few minutes of wear. Then it stayed put. | |||
Review | Buy on Amazon | 2/27/2021 | Ownest | Mushroom Head Air Cushion BB Cream | B Natural | B | 84 | Satin | Average | Sponge | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Clings slightly to dry patches | 8+ Hours | Very slight | No - did not need to set | Good | 20g | Cushion compact | 2 | None | Drugstore | Unknown | Unknown | $12 | Very pretty finish with nice coverage. Did not need to set with powder. Transfers slightly to a mask. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/5/2021 | Morphe | Hint Hint Skin Tint | Hint of Latte | B | 84 | Slightly dewy | Lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Slightly visible | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to light | Did not settle | Clings slightly to dry patches | 10+ Hours | Slightly orange | Set w powder | Too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ dropper | 20 | None | Drugstore | Unknown | Unknown | $17 | Very strange dry-down, almost freezes fine lines in place and feels a bit like a thin mask, but stays put and doesn't move even under a face mask. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 04/01/22 | Maybelline | Green Edition Superdrop Tinted Oil | Shade 030 | B | 84 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Visible | Sheer | Did not settle | Clings to flaking dry skin | 8 Hours | None | No | Too dark and a little orange | 0.67 oz | Glass bottle with dropper | 8 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Vegan | $11.99 | Nice base for a no-makeup makeup look, but clings to edges of dry skin and is not very hydrating. Shade 30 pulls orange and is the 2nd lightest shade. | |||
Review | Buy at Beautylish | 6/2/2017 | The Ordinary | Colours Coverage | 1.1P | B- | 83 | Satin to slightly dewy | Lightweight | Brush slightly better, both fine | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium | No | No | 8+ Hours | None | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 21 | SPF 15 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $6.90 | GORGEOUS finish. Slight accentuation of lines and pores around chin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/23/2018 | Lawless | Woke Up Like This Foundation | Pristine | B- | 83 | Dewy & Luminous | Slightly lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Smoothed | Medium to Full | Slight | No | 10+ Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 20 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $46.00 | Clean ingredients, very dewy borderline shiny, even set w powder. Slightly drying but very pretty. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/15/2019 | Juice Beauty | Phyto-Pigments Flawless Serum Foundation | 11 Rosy Beige | B- | 83 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 5 Hours | None | Slightly tacky | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 10 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $44 | Clings slightly to dry patches or flaking but overall very hydrating and comfortable, wears well. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/7/2019 | Lancome | Skin Feels Good Hydrating Skin Tint | 010C Cool Porcelaine | B- | 83 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Almost polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to light | Only into deep chin lines | No | 6 Hours | None | Set w powder | One shade too dark | 1.08 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 11 | SPF 23 | High End | Not CF | No | $35.00 | ||||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/18/2019 | Stila | Hide & Chic Fluid Foundation | Light 1 | B- | 83 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Some polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Light | Into deeper lines | Minor clinging to dry skin | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 30 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39 | Very pretty finish but accentuates dry skin. Over time breaks apart along lines and wrinkles. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/27/2020 | CoverGirl | Clean Fresh Skin Milk | Fair | B- | 83 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Brush or sponge | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | Into deeper lines | Clings to flaking dry skin | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 14 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $11.99 | More satin than dewy but a pretty finish. A bit finicky on flaking skin. Wear time and shade selection could be better. Degrades gracefully. | |||
Review | Buy at Amazon | 6/12/2020 | Purlisse | Perfect Glow BB Cream | Light | B- | 83 | Dewy & Luminous | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Almost polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | No settling | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | Sticky | Good for summer | 1.4 oz | Squeeze tube | 8 | SPF 30 | High End | Cruelty free | No (beeswax) | $35 | Very dewy. Pretty finish but very sticky even when set with powder. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 6/11/2017 | Georgio Armani | Luminous Silk | 3 (fair golden) | B- | 82 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Blurred | Blurred | Light to Medium | Slight into deep lines | After 6 hours around chin | 9+ Hours | None | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 24 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $64 | Very comfortable. Very nice finish that lasts 9 hours. Caking around chin may have been user error. | |||
Review | Buy at WnW | 1/19/2018 | Wet n Wild | Mega Cushion Foundation | Light Ivory | B- | 82 | Luminous | Very lightweight | Sponge | Hydrating | Visible | Smooth | Medium | Yes | Slight around nose | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 0.52 oz | Cushion compact | 8 | SPF 15 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $8.99 | Very comfortable for dry skin. Stopped settling into lines after lots of tapping out. Set lightly w powder. Beautiful finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/16/2018 | IT Cosmetics | Bye Bye Foundation | Light | B- | 82 | Dewy | Lightweight | Brush or fingertips | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium | No | No | 8 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1.014 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 12 | SPF 50 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39.50 | Comfortable. Surprisingly slightly drying - supposed to be hydrating. Starts to get heavy when building. Pretty finish, but not full coverage. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/12/2019 | Beauty Bakerie | Insta Bake Aqua Glass Foundation | 347 Cool | B- | 82 | Satin natural | Average | Sponge | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Visible | Medium to Full | Slight into deep lines | Clings slightly to dry patches | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 0.9 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $34 | Looks and feels a little like wearing a full face of makeup. Great coverage, nice finish. Settles a little bit into lines. Above average but not awesome. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/13/2020 | NARS | Soft Matte Complete Foundation | Light 2 Mont Blanc | B- | 82 | Soft matte | Lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Slightly blurred | Clings slightly to dry skin | Medium to full | Did not settle | Clings slightly to dry patches | 9 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1.5 oz | Squeeze tube | 34 | None | High End | Not CF | Vegan | $40 | Beautiful soft focus finish. Looks a tiny bit dry on dry patches, doesn't quite hit the 16 hour wear it claims, but comfortable and pretty. | |||
Review | Buy at Milani | 10/25/2019 | Milani | Conceal & Perfect | 00A Porcelain | B- | 81 | Satin matte | Slightly heavy | More smooth w brush | Slightly drying | Blurred | Clings to dry patches | Medium to Full | No | Around Nose | 10+ | Yes | Set w powder | Too dark, Too Yellow | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 15 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $9.99 | Tough to blend out creams on top. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/2/2018 | Hourglass | Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint | Vanilla | B- | 81 | Shiny dewy | Lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Smoothed | Light to Light Medium | Slight into deep lines | After 8 hours, breaks up cakes up | 7-8 Hours | Slight | Set w powder | Good to slightly too dark | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 8 | SPF 15 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $56.00 | Super dewy finish, shiny after a few hours. Breaks up after 7-8 hours. Otherwise very pretty. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/3/2019 | Wander Beauty | Nude Illusion | Fair Light | B- | 81 | Slightly dewy | Average | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Polka dot pores over time | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Into deeper lines | Slightly cakey around temples | 10 Hours | Slight | No | Slightly dark, slightly yellow | 1.01 oz | Doe Foot Applicator | 12 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $40 | Slighty yellow orange undertone that darkens immediately. Very pretty finish to start, slightly shiny over time. Smoothing to texture. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 5/31/2019 | CoverGirl | Simply Ageless Olay 3 in 1 | 205 Ivory | B- | 81 | Demi matte | Average | Brush | Not drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Medium to High Med | Into deeper lines | No | 8-10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too light to good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 12 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $10.49 | Very pretty, smoothing finish. Probably wears even better on skin more mature than mine. Looks slightly heavier than skin-like. Wears about 8 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Amazon | 1/17/2020 | Revlon | PhotoReady Candid Glow | 130 Ivory | B- | 81 | Natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush or Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Some smooth, some visible | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to Light | Into deeper lines | Clings slightly to flaking skin | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 0.75 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 16 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $10.99 | Starts out pretty, your skin but better, but dries down to a bit flat and dry looking. Wear time isn't great but degrades gracefully. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/21/2017 | Tarte | Double Duty Beauty Empowered Hybrid Gel | Porcelain | B- | 80 | Satin natural | Average | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Blurred | Medium to Full | Yes | Slight around nose | 9 Hours | None | Slightly | Good | 1 oz | Jar | 18 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39 | Problem child. Where it's good, it's beautiful. Where it's bad, it moves around and cakes up and wears away. May need to find right primer/setting powder combo for best results. B- is the benefit of the doubt. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 10/13/2017 | Fenty | Pro Filt'r Soft Matte | Shade 170 | B- | 80 | Soft matte | Slightly lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Visible | Visible | Light to Medium | Slight | Slightly dry around mouth, nose | 8 Hours | Yes, immediately | No | Too dark | 1.08 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $34 | Dupe - Catrice HD. Accentuates lines, not good for maturing skin. | |||
Review | Not available | 6/6/2016 | Boots No 7 | Airbrush Away Foundation | Cool Ivory | B- | 80 | Soft matte | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | No | 8 Hours | None | No | Slightly Dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ squeeze | 12 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $17.99 | ||||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/18/2018 | Cover FX | Power Play | N20 | B- | 80 | Velvet matte | Very lightweight | Sponge | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Smooth | Medium to Full | Yes | No | 10+ Hours | None | No | Good | 1.18 oz | Squeeze bottle | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $44 | Doesn't need to be set with powder except on areas that are transfer-prone (like nose). Makes wrinkles appear deeper, slightly aging. Beautiful finish, comfortable. Only slightly drying - not too bad. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/11/2018 | Essence | Fresh and Fit Awake Makeup | 030 Fresh Honey | B- | 80 | Dewy & Luminous | Average | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Smoothed | Medium | No | No | 10 Hours | Slight | Slightly tacky | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 4 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | No (beeswax) | $6.99 | Slightly transfer prone, slightly tacky even after set w powder. Average weight, not super comfortable (but not uncomfortable). Pretty finish, wears well over time. | |||
Review | Buy at GS | 6/19/2018 | Girda Spillmann | Bio-Fond Foundation Compact | Weekend | B- | 80 | Satin | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Blurred | Smoothed | Light to Full | No | Over time, around nose | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 12g | Compact | 21 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $64.99 | Comfortable but looks heavy over time. Wears well - can spackle over texture and pores. Seems good for event makeup, harsh conditions, etc. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 8/31/2018 | IT Cosmetics | CC+ Oil Free Matte | Light Medium | B- | 80 | Matte | Average | Sponge | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Slight | No | 10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for self tanning | 1.08 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 12 | SPF 40 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $38.00 | Not a matte finish - more like satin natural. Transfers a bit. Wears fairly well. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 8/20/2019 | Kevyn Aucoin | Foundation Balm | FB01 | B- | 80 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | Did not settle | Clings to dry patches | 10+ Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 0.7 oz | Jar | 20 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $52 | Clings terribly to dry patches and flaking skin, but is comfortable and very long-wearing elsewhere. Gorgeous at a distance, looks a bit heavy up close. Emphasized my smile lines. | |||
Review | Buy at Beautylish | 11/8/2019 | Surratt | Dew Drop Foundation | Shade 1.5 | B- | 80 | Very dewy | Very lightweight | Dense brush | Hydrating | Slight blur | Smoothed | Light | No | No | 8 Hours | None | Slightly tacky | Good for winter | 0.67 oz | Dropper bottle | 20 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $75 | Very dewy. Pretty for the first half of the day, then SUPER weird oily film forms all over the face which gathers in lines and gets on clothes. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/4/2020 | J.Cat Beauty | SkinSurance Max Coverage Silky Foundation | Bisque | B- | 80 | Matte, flat | Lightweight | Sponge | Slightly drying | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Clings to dry and flaking skin | 9 Hours | None | No | At least 1 shade too light | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 16 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $14.99 | B- is probably generous. Before/after photos on web site are misleading and likely altered. Decent smoothing and blurring of pores but drying and not good on flaking skin. Wear time could be better. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/22/2017 | Revlon | Photo Ready Insta Filter Foundation | 130 Porcelain | C+ | 79 | Satin matte | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Slightly visible | Smooth | Medium | Minimal | Clings heavily to dry patches | 8+ Hours | Very slight | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Twist tube w/ sponge top | 12 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $17.99 | Very comfortable. Smooths texture except for dry patches. Slight half shade oxidation immediately, did not get worse. Very minimal settling in lines. OK for mature or dry skin, even better for everybody else. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/14/2019 | Makeup Revolution | Conceal & Hydrate | F3 | C+ | 79 | Dewy | Slightly lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Polka dot pores over time | Visible | Medium | Into deeper lines | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 0.7 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 50 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $12 | Very very dewy by the end of the day, borderline greasy. Doesn't do much for blurring/smoothing. Looks better at a distance than up close. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 5/1/2020 | Tarte | Maracuja Tinted Hydrator | 13B Fair Light Beige | C+ | 79 | Satin | Very lightweight | Sponge or Fingers | Hydrating | Polka dot pores | Visible | Sheer | Settles into deeper lines | Clings a tiny bit to flaking skin | 7-8 Hours | None | Sticky | Good for summer | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 20 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $29 | Almost no coverage. Pretty but too sticky to wear without powder, and powder ruins the dewy finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/15/2016 | Revlon | Color Stay Normal to Dry | 110 Ivory | C+ | 78 | Satin matte | Average | Sponge | Not drying | Visible | Slightly visible | Light to Light Med | Slight | Slight around nose | 8-10 Hours | Slight | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 13 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $9 | Not very buildable. Wears off at 10 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/29/2017 | Catrice | HD Liquid Coverage | 020 Rose Beige | C+ | 78 | Soft matte | Lightweight | Sponge | Very drying | Blurred | Smooth | Medium to High Med | No | No | 6 Hours | Slight | No | Slightly dark | 1.05 oz | Glass bottle w/ squeeze | 4 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $10.99 | A little product goes a long way. Very smooth finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/24/2019 | Tom Ford | Traceless Foundation Stick | 0.4 Rose | C+ | 78 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Polka dot pores over time | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Gunks up slightly over time | 8-10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 15 g | Stick | 29 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $87.00 | Clings to dry patches. Very pretty finish, hydrating. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 4/10/2020 | VDL | Perfect Lasting Foundation | A02 Cool Light Beige | C+ | 78 | Matte, dry | Average | Brush | Drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | No | Clings heavily to dry patches | 12 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1.01 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 18 | None | High End | Unknown | Unknown | $35 | Good wear time but highly accentuates dry and flaking skin. Dehydrates skin quickly. Looks pretty on "good" skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Amazon | 1/14/2022 | L'Oreal | Age Perfect 4-in-1 Tinted Balm | Fair 20 | C+ | 78 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Visible | Slightly accentuated | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Clings to dry skin and texture | 9 Hours | Slight | No | OK, a little off in undertone | 0.63 oz | Balm | 8 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $11.99 | Feels very nice on the skin but ages me, looks dry. Sits on top of the skin in areas of pores or texture. Clings to dry patches. Looks ok at a conversational distance but not so much up close. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 03/22/23 | LA Girl | Tinted Foundation | Nude | C+ | 78 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Visible | Visible | Sheer | Did not settle | Clings to dry skin | 8 Hours | None | No | Slightly too yellow | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 16 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $8.99 | Sheer and doesn't really do any blurring or smoothing. Works OK as a base layer but nothing really to write home about. Clings to dry and flaky skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/19/2017 | Pretty Vulgar | Bird's Nest Blurring Beauty Mousse | 20 Pretty Porcelain | C+ | 77 | Natural Matte | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Blurred | Slightly visible | Light | Slight | Slight around mouth | 6-8 Hours | None | Too light | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 6 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $44 | Might not work on oily skin - I started to get dewy at the end of the night. Claims primer built in - I would still recommend a primer. | ||||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/26/2018 | Estee Lauder | Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra | 1C0 Shell | C+ | 77 | Matte | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to High Light | No | Second half of day around nose | 8-10 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 21 | None | High End | No | No | $42.00 | Does not smooth over deeper lines. Starts out with nice blur but polka dot pores later in the day. Fails transfer resistance claim with glasses. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 8/30/2019 | Benefit | Hello Happy Flawless Brightening Foundation | Shade 1 | C+ | 77 | Satin luminous | Slightly lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Light Medium | No | No | 4-6 Hours | None | Stays tacky | Good for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | SPF 15 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $30 | Vanishes after 4 hours, gone by 10 hours. Stays tacky, not very comfortable. Trouble blending powders and concealer even when set. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/11/2019 | Smashbox | Studio Skin Full Coverage Foundation | Shade 1.1 | C+ | 77 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Polka dot pores over time | Visible | Medium to Full | Into deeper lines | Sits on top of skin in spots | 10 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly yellow | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $36 | Looks beautiful from a distance but sits on top of the skin and cakey up close. Transfer resistant in some spots but wore completely off chin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 4/9/2021 | Sephora | Best Skin Ever Foundation | 11.5P | C+ | 77 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge | Slightly drying | Visible | Visible texture | Light | Did not settle | Clings to dry skin | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | .84 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 50 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $20 | Kind of drying, kind of patchy, kind of clings to dry skin. OK for light coverage but nothing special. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 11/04/22 | Makeup Revolution | IRL Filter Longwear Foundation | F3 | C+ | 77 | Matte | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Polka dot pores | Slightly visible | Medium | Settles into pores and deeper lines | Not cakey | 9 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 0.7 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 16 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $13 | Wearable but I probably won't. Too much settling into pores and somewhat drying. Note the price is for .7 oz so it's around $18 per ounce. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 01/25/23 | Nyx | Bare with Me Blur Skin Tint | 03 Light Ivory | C+ | 77 | Matte | LIghtweight | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Visible, some polka dot | Visible | Light | Settles into lines over time | Not cakey | 8 Hours | None | No | A smidge light | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 24 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $14 | It's ok. Not the longest wearing. Doesn't really blur pores or texture despite the name. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 6/16/2018 | Guerlain | Natural Perfection Foundation | 00N Porcelain | C | 76 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Slight | No | 6 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 14 | SPF 20 | High End | No | No | $63.00 | Pretty finish. Must be set with powder for longevity greater than 5 hours. Very comfortable. Slight settling into lines. Good for dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/28/2017 | Note Cosmetics | Luminous Moisturizing Foundation | 01 Beige | C | 75 | Matte | Average | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Visible | Visible | Light to Medium | No | Slight | 8 Hours | Slight | No | Too yellow, too dark | 1.18 oz | Squeeze tube | 8 | SPF 15 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $11.95 | Not luminous at all. Slightly drying, otherwise comfortable. Does not build up well. Slightly patchy overall. Wears well over time. | |||
Review | Buy at Kohls | 5/23/2016 | Bliss | Exglowsion Triple Oxygen Serum | Natural | C | 75 | Slightly dewy | Lightweight | Sponge | Hydrating | Visible | Visible | Light to Medium | No | No | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ squeeze | 10 | SPF 20 | High End | Not CF | No | $39 | ||||
Review | Buy at Amazon | 1/11/2019 | Undone Beauty | Unfoundation Skin Tint | Pink Petal Light | C | 75 | Dewy | Very lightweight | Brush or fingertips | Slightly hydrating | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to light | Minimal | Clings heavily to dry patches | 7-8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Excellent | 1 oz | Plastic squeeze bottle | 6 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $14.00 | Would have scored a B if it did not cling to dry patches. Comfortable, pretty finish, good for dry skin, minimal settling. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/18/2019 | Maybelline | Dream Urban Cover | 112 Light Ivory | C | 75 | Natural | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Very drying | Blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light Medium to Medium | Slightly into deeper lines | Clings to peeling skin | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 16 | SPF 50 | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $12.99 | Very pretty finish but super dehydrating - denatured alcohol high on ingreds and includes added fragrance. Degrades poorly. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 11/6/2020 | Makeup Revolution | Conceal & Glow Foundation | F2 | C | 75 | Satin | Very lightweight | Sponge | Drying | Slight blur | Clings to dry patches | Light to Light Medium | No | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good for winter | 0.8 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 20 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $12 | Not as glowy as expected. Looks pretty but feels drying. Dehydrated skin by the end of the night. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/13/2021 | Urban Decay | Hydromaniac Tinted Glow Hydrator Foundation | 20 Fair Neutral | C | 75 | Dewy | Lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Blurred | Slightly visible | Light to Light Medium | Into deeper lines | Clings to dry skin | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1.1 oz | Squeeze tube | 12 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $29 | Breaks apart early along movement lines and wrinkles. Oil separates out over time. Finicky to apply. Pretty but too fussy for a short wear time. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 4/12/2021 | KVD Vegan Beauty | Good Apple Foundation Balm | Light 18 | C | 75 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Slightly blurred | Texture slightly accentuated | Medium to Full | Did not settle | Clings to dry skin | 8 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | .35 oz | Compact | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $38 | Transfers a ton. Completely wears away under a mask. Skin look dehydrated despite feeling hydrated. Pretty finish where you can get it to stay on. Great coverage. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/4/2022 | Tarte | Shape Tape Cloud Coverage Foundation | 16N Fair Light Neutral | C | 75 | Matte, dry | Very lightweight | Brush | Hydrating | Slightly blurred | Slightly accentuated | Medium | Slight into all lines | Clings to texture over time | 10 Hours | None | No | Good to a tiny bit light | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 21 | SPF 15 | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $39 | Nice coverage and feels hydrating, but looks dry and accentuates texture and lines - ages me a bit. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 01/06/23 | Beauty Blender | Bounce Liquid Whip | 2.10 Light Buff | C | 75 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Very drying | Slightly blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | Did not settle | Not cakey | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 40 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $29 | Very nice foundation except that it is super drying on me, even when my skin is well hydrated. Looks great, but probably not the best choice for those with dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 10/27/2017 | Milk Makeup | Blur Liquid Matte Foundation | Fair | C | 74 | Matte not flat | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Full in 1 layer | Yes, lots | Slightly heavy around mouth | 8 Hours | None | No | Excellent | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 16 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Yes | $40 | Water based formula. Slight fruity fragrance. Nose looks great! A little goes a very long way. Powders blend fine but creams/concealers do not blend well. Pretty well transfer resistant, even on a phone. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 5/26/2017 | Elf | Flawless Finish Foundation | Porcelain | C | 74 | Matte, dry | Heavy | Sponge | Drying | Visible | Visible | Light | Yes | Yes | 6 Hours | None | Yes | Too yellow | 0.8 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 5 | SPF 15 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $6 | ||||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 1/25/2019 | Laura Mercier | Flawless Lumiere Radiance Perfecting | Cameo | C | 74 | Satin natural | Average | Brush | Slightly drying | Polka dot pores over time | Visible | Light to Medium | Yes | Clings to dry patches and texture | 6-8 Hours | None | No | Good for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $48 | Looks heavy on areas where built up. Not dewy. Skin like but not radiant. Average breakdown after 8 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 12/12/2016 | Too Faced | Born This Way | Snow | C- | 73 | Natural, slightly dewy | Slightly heavy | Sponge | Not drying | Visible | Visible | Medium to High Med | Yes | Slight around nose | 9 Hours | Slight | Set w powder | Good, slightly yellow | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 18 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39 | Buildable. Not quite full coverage. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/20/2016 | Exuviance | Cover Blend Skin Caring Foundation | Bisque | C- | 73 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Visible | Visible | Light | Slight | No | 8 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 10 | SPF 20 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | 38 | ||||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 03/02/22 | L'Oreal | Skin Paradise Tinted Moisturizer | Fair 3 | C- | 73 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Visible | Visible | Sheer | Slight settling | Clings to texture, dry skin | 8 Hours | None | No | Good for summer | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 12 | SPF 19 | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $16.99 | Pills like crazy over both sunscreens I tried it with. Just average. Not the best, not the worst. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/8/2017 | Pur | Bare It All | Porcelain | C- | 72 | Demi matte | Average to slightly heavy | Brush slightly better, both fine | Hydrating | Blurred | Blurred | High Med to Full | Yes into deeper lines | Slight around nose and mouth at end of day | 12 Hours | None | No | Good | 1.5 oz | Squeeze tube | 10 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39 | Lots of drag on skin with brush - hard to blend other products over it. Gorgeous in some spots, heavy in others. Nice finish. Comparable to KVD, UD AN. Felt slightly oily at 9 hours. Nose/mouth breakdown, wear off at 9 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/13/2017 | Lancome | Teint Idole Stick | 90 Ivory Neutral | C- | 71 | Matte, dry | Very lightweight | Sponge | Very Itchy/Drying | Visible | Visible. Strange. | Medium in 2 layers | Constantly | Significant around nose | <9 Hours | None | No | Good | 0.31 oz | Stick | 30 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $42 | Sits strangely on skin. Concealer went on patchy. Not long wear as described. Not transfer resistant as claimed. Comfortable to wear. Probably graded too high. | ||||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 2/17/2018 | NARS | Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation | 2.5 Yukon | C- | 71 | Satin matte | Average | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Visible | Blurred | Light to Medium | Yes, lots | Yes, on textured areas | 9 Hours | None | Yes | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 43 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $49 | Sits on top of skin and does not blend well. Separates along expression lines. Transfers a lot. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 5/12/2017 | CoverGirl | Outlast Stay Fabulous All Day | 805 Ivory | C- | 70 | Matte, dry | Lightweight | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Slightly drying | Visible | Visible | Light to Light Med | No | Slight around nose after a few hours | 8-10 Hours | Slight | Set w powder | OK after oxidation, otherwise light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 9 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $11.99 | Looks dry after 5 hours. Emphasizes dry texture. | |||
Review | Buy at BH | 12/1/2017 | BH Cosmetics | Naturally Flawless Foundation | 204 Natural Beige | C- | 70 | Satin natural | Slightly heavy | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Slightly drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Slight | Slight | 8-10 hours | None | Slightly | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 18 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $8.99 | Hard to blend products over. Uneven coverage - red pokes through even after spot covering. Wears well but doesn't work well for dry or maturing skin. | |||
Review | Not available | 6/10/2017 | Fiona Stiles | Matte Foundation Concentrate | Shade 01 | C- | 70 | Matte | Very lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Very drying | Blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Clings to dry patches after 4 hours | 5 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 10 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $30 | Looks beautiful for 4 hours. Goes downhill fast. Very drying. | |||
Review | Buy at Yves Rocher | 6/13/2018 | Yves Rocher | Youthful Glow | Beige Rose 000 | C- | 70 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Fingers or Brush | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Clings to dry patches | Light to Medium | Yes | Yes, on dry patches and around nose | 6 Hours | None | Set w powder | OK | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 10 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $33.00 | Looked good at a distance for the first few hours, heavy looking up close and clings to texture and dry patches. Very short wear time. Strong fragrance like baby powder. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/19/2018 | Nyx | Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation | Light | C- | 70 | Matte, dry | Average | Sponge | Very drying | Some blur, some polka dot pores | Some smoothed, some visible | Medium to Full | Yes into deeper lines | Sits on top of skin in spots | 8-10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 45 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $14.99 | Immediately drying. Looks nice from a distance. Mixed bag - some smoothing, some blurring, but also some settling and areas of product sitting on top of skin. Not transfer proof as it claims. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 3/11/2019 | No 7 | Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Foundation | Cool Vanilla | C- | 70 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge | Drying | Some polka dot pores | Visible | Light | Yes | Slightly cakey | 6 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | SPF 15 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $15.99 | Disappointing. Transfers too easily, cakes up easily, feels drying. Looks fine at a distance but has problem spots up close. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/14/2019 | Nyx | Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil | Pale Light | C- | 70 | Satin luminous | Average | Fingers | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Sheer to none | Into deeper lines | Clings to dry patches | 6 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 0.9 oz | Squeeze tube | 6 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $13.00 | Hardly any coverage. Settles immediately into pores and clings to texture and dry patches. Good base for a no-makeup look but that's about it. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 11/25/22 | CoverGirl | Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless Wrinkle Defying | 205 Ivory | C- | 70 | Matte | Lightweight | Sponge or fingers | Slightly drying | Visible pores | Visible texture | Light to Light Medium | Settles into lines | Clings to texture and dry skin | 7 Hours | None | No | Good | 0.4 oz | Balm | 8 | SPF 28 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $15.99 | Looks nice early on at a conversational distance but degrades quickly, less than a full day of wear. Settles into lines, accentuates pores and texture. Not great after a few hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/19/2017 | Elf | Beautifully Bare Serum Foundation | Fair/Light | D+ | 69 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Drying | Polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Light | Slight | Around Nose | 6-8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly dark | 0.47 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 3 | SPF 25 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $8 | Less than half ounce for $8!!! | |||
Review | Buy at IDUN | 5/11/2018 | IDUN Minerals | Nordic Veil | Saga | D+ | 69 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge | Very drying | Visible | Visible | Light to Medium | Yes | Yes, on dry patches and around nose | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 9 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $28 | Looks nice at conversational distance but up close, patchy coverage. Clings to dry patches. Feels very drying. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 9/7/2018 | Too Faced | Tutti Frutti Dew You Fresh Glow Foundation | Snow and Golden Beige | D+ | 69 | Satin | Average | Sponge | Slightly drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Yes | Yes | 7 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly yellow | 1.35 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 20 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $36.00 | Definitely not full coverage. Definitely not dewy. | |||
Review | Buy at Revolution Beauty | 8/14/2020 | Makeup Revolution | XX Revolution Glow Skin Fauxxdation | Shade 4.5 | D+ | 69 | Dewy | Average | Brush | Hydrating | Polka dot pores | Highly Textured | Full | Settles into deeper lines | Gunks up over time | 10 Hours | Minimal | Set w powder | Slightly dark for summer | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 55 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | No | $18 | Looks and wears nice at a distance but a bit of a hot mess up close. Gets greasy over time. Not the most comfortable. Great coverage. | |||
Review | Buy at Walmart | 12/8/2017 | Kokie Cosmetics | Skin Perfect HD | 10C | D+ | 68 | Matte, flat, dry | Average to slightly heavy | Sponge | Very drying | Some polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Slight | Yes, especially on dry patches | 6 Hours | None | No | Good to slightly too light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 18 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | No | $13 | Not very buildable - heavy on 2nd coat. Cakey on dry patches. No dimension to skin - very flat. Separates over deeper lines to accentuate wrinkles. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 6/22/2018 | Givenchy | Photo Perfexion Fluid Foundation | 1 Perfect Ivory | D+ | 68 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly visible | Light to Light Medium | No | After 8 hours or so | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 0.80 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | SPF 20 | High End | Not CF | No | $51 | Finish is fairly flat. Sits on top of the skin in some spots. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/21/2019 | Smith & Cult | Veiled Threat Micro Blurring Foundation | 130 Neutral | D+ | 68 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Visible | Visible | Medium | Into deeper lines | Does not layer well over primer or skin care | 8 Hours | None | No | Good | 1.11 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 42 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $42.00 | Does not wear well over silicone based primer and skin care. Breaks apart on movement lines. Longevity is not great. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/26/2017 | Nyx | Total Control Drops | Light Ivory | D+ | 67 | Velvet matte | Very lightweight | Neither | Very drying | Polka dot pores | Clings to dry patches | Sheer to Medium | Yes | Around Nose & dry patches | 9 Hours | None | No | Slightly Light, slightly yellow | 0.43 oz | Dropper bottle | 24 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $14 | Shows brush texture. Soaks into sponge. Trouble blending powders on top. Bad for dry skin. | ||||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/28/2017 | LA Girl | Pro Coverage Illuminating | Porcelain | D+ | 67 | Slightly dewy | Average | Sponge or Brush | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium in 2 layers | Yes into deeper lines | No | 6-8 Hours | None | Very | Slightly dark, too yellow | 0.95 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 15 + white | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $10 | Moves around a lot, concealer cakes on top. Stays tacky all day, hairs stick to it, never dries down, fingerprints, etc. Never dries down. Uncomfortable. | ||||
Review | Buy at Walmart | 2/2/2018 | Found | Nourishing Foundation | 110 Porcelain | D+ | 67 | Matte | Lightweight | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Light | Yes | Yes, on dry patches and around nose | 6-7 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 8 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $13.88 | Clings to dry patches. Patchy coverage. Redness shows through. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/23/2018 | Flower Beauty | Light Illusion | L2 Ivory | D+ | 67 | Dewy | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Accentuated | Visible | Medium | Slight | Yes, on dry patches and around nose | 6 Hours | Yes, immediately | Set w powder | Good for fair to light skin | 1.01 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | SPF 18 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | No (beeswax) | $13.99 | Clings to dry patches. Accentuates pores and some texture. Probably nice for skin with few flaws, but not great on maturing or dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 6/20/2018 | Dermablend | Smooth Camo | Linen 0C | D+ | 67 | Demi matte | Average | Brush or sponge | Drying | Polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | Slight | Yes, on dry patches and around nose | 6-8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 15 | SPF 25 | High End | Not CF | No | $38.00 | Drying. Breaks apart on movement lines, settles into pores.Lasts about half of the advertised 16 hour wear time. Looks nice for a few hours. Not very comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Colour Pop | 8/3/2018 | Colour Pop | No Filter Foundation | Light 55 | D+ | 67 | Satin matte | Slightly heavy | Sponge | Slightly drying | Slight settling | Visible | Light to Medium | Yes, into deeper lines | Yes, on dry patches and around nose | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for summer | 0.85 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 42 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $12 | Sits on top of skin and does not blend well. Separates along expression lines. Wears well but slightly heavy. Makes skin look older. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/11/2019 | Dose of Colors | Meet Your Hue | Fair 107 | D+ | 67 | Matte, dry | Slightly heavy | Sponge | Exceptionally drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Medium to High Med | Into deeper lines | Yes, on dry patches | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too yellow and too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 42 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $36 | Very very drying. Breaks apart along all wrinkles and micro-wrinkles. Beautiful on smooth skin with no lines but bad on fine lines. | |||
Review | Buy at Amazon | 1/20/2020 | Maybelline | Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation | 08 Fair Ivory | D+ | 67 | Demi matte | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly hydrating | Visible | Visible | Light to Medium | Into deeper lines | Separates along lines and clings to dry patches | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 20 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $12.99 | Accentuates lines. Finish is matte on me and nowhere near radiant. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/28/2020 | Milani | Screen Queen | Cool Shell | D+ | 67 | Satin | Lightweight | Sponge or Blendiful | Slightly Drying | Poika dot pores | Visible | Light to Light Medium | Yes | Clings to dry patches | 9 Hours | None | Set w powder | Too light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 45 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $13.99 | Difficult pump. Settles into fine and deep lines, difficult to blend product on top of it. Slightly drying. Not great looking up close. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/25/2020 | Givenchy | Teint Couture City Balm Radiant Skin Perfecting Tint | C205 | D+ | 67 | Satin | Slightly heavy | Fingers | Slightly drying | Blurred | Slightly smoothed | Light to Medium | No | Not cakey | 10+ Hours | Slight orange | Stays tacky | Good for self tanning | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 14 | SPF 25 | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $47 | Very strange dry-down resulting in patchy application. Feels like a plastic mask. Stays put, smoothing, but finicky to apply and uncomfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/13/2019 | BareMinerals | Complexion Rescue Hydrating Stick | 20 Vanilla | D | 66 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Fingers | Drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Medium | No | Slightly cakey and patchy | 10-12 Hours | Slight | No | Good to slightly too dark | .35 oz | Stick | 20 | SPF 25 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $32 | Difficult to apply - patchy and sinks into pores in spots. Looks nice at a distance but pretty bad close up. Feels light but looks heavy. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/10/2021 | Essence | Pretty Natural Hydrating Foundation | 10 Cool Porcelain | D | 66 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Very drying | Slight polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Sheer to light | Did not settle | Clings to flaking dry skin | 6-8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 16 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $6.99 | Pretty finish but wear time isn't great and it's incredibly dehydrating in low humidity. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 8/20/2021 | Huda Beauty | Glowish Multidew Vegan Skin Tint Foundation | 01 Fair | D | 66 | Dewy | Lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Slightly visible | Sheer to light | Settles into lines | Clings to texture | 6 Hours | Slightly dark | Set w powder | Good until oxidation | 1.35 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 13 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $37 | Finish looks like plastic. Stays tacky until set with powder. Settles into lines and wear time is bad. Looks OK from a distance but cakey and plasticy up close. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/11/22 | Caliray | Free Dreaming Blurring Skin Tint | Shade 2 | D | 66 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Fingers | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Texture visible | Sheer | Settles into lines | Clings to dry skin and cakes up by the end of the night | 8 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Squeeze bottle | 10 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39 | Love the planet-positive features, but sadly this doesn't work well with fine lines, pores, and texture. Settles a lot and doesn't wear very long. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 5/5/2017 | CoverGirl | Vitalist Healthy Elixir | 710 Classic Ivory | D | 65 | Satin matte, flat | Lightweight | Sponge | Slightly drying | Visible | Visible | Medium in 2 layers | No | No | 4 Hours | Yes, immediately | Set w powder | Too Dark, Yellow oxidizes to orange | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 14 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $9 | Patchy coverage. Oxidizes horribly. Separates at fine lines. Looks oddly gross - sheen on forehead at end of day. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 8/27/2018 | Becca | Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation | Porcelain | D | 65 | Matte | Lightweight | Sponge | Slightly hydrating | Polka dot pores over time | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Yes, slight | Yes, on nose | 5 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1.23 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 24 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $44.00 | Finish has potential but looked dry and a bit flat on me. Broke down after 5 hours. Good for dry skin - did not accentuate dry patches. | |||
Review | Buy at Target | 3/12/2019 | Neutrogena | Healthy Skin Enhancer | 20 Fair to Light | D | 65 | Slightly matte | Lightweight | Fingers | Drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Sheer | No | No | 9 Hours | Slight | No | Slightly dark | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 6 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $12.99 | Slight trouble blending concealer. Leans peachy orange. Fades gracefully. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 11/15/2019 | Pretty Vulgar | Cool AF Lava Water Foundation | No Filter | D | 65 | Matte | Average | Sponge or Brush | Exceptionally drying | Polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Medium to High Med | Yes | Clings to texture and dry patches | 9 Hours | Half shade darker | No | Good but odd yellow undertone | 1.18 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 15 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $39.00 | Looks smoothing at a distance but settles into wrinkles and breaks apart along lines, clings to texture up close. Very very immediately drying. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 11/29/2019 | Elcie | Micro Silque Foundation | Porcelain | D | 65 | Satin matte, flat | Very lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Highly Textured | Medium | No | Clings heavily to dry patches and texture | 8 Hours | None | No | Great for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $45 | Clings to dry patches and accentuates texture. Dry to start, greasy by the end of the day. Exceptionally comfortable but looks fairly awful on mature skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/18/2020 | Rare Beauty | Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation | 160C | D | 65 | Demi matte | Very lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Medium to Full | Settles into deeper lines | Clings to dry and flaking skin | 10 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 48 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $29 | Sits on top of the skin, breaks along movement lines. Looks dry, clings to dry skin. Great coverage and wear, great shades - just looks bad on the skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/18/2022 | Jaclyn Cosmetics | Skin Perfecting Blurring Tint | Fair Light | D | 65 | Satin matte, flat | Average | Fingers | Not drying | Visible | Visible | Sheer | Yes | Clings to dry patches, texture | 8 Hours | None | Very sticky. Must set w powder. | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Airless pump | 12 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $34 | OK at a conversational distance. Dry and clingy to texture and dry patches up close. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 02/03/23 | Essence | Keep Me Covered Long Lasting Foundation | Porcelain | D | 65 | Matte, dry | Lightweight | Brush | Drying | Polka dot pores | Slightly visible | Light to medium | Settles into deeper lines | Clings to dry skin | 9 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 15 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $6.99 | Can't recommend it for dry or maturing skin. Doesn't live up to the long lasting claim either. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 7/12/2019 | Erborian | CC Cream Radiance Color Corrector | Clair | D | 64 | Dewy | Lightweight | Fingers | Drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Sheer | No | No | 8 Hours | Orange | Yes | Too dark, orange | 1.5 oz | Squeeze tube | 3 | SPF 25 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $44 | Catches and darkens around hairlines, finicky to blend. Looks and wears nice but turns way too dark for fair skin and slightly orange. Shade is unwearable. Gets very dewy. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/24/2021 | YSL | Nu Bare Look Skin Tint | Shade 2 | D | 64 | Satin | Very lightweight | Fingers | Slightly hydrating | Polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | Sheer | Settles into pores | Sits on top of skin in spots | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Good for winter | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 20 | None | High End | Not CF | Unknown | $38 | Sits on top of the skin and settles into pores on dry areas. Good on normal skin areas but not good on dry areas. Too much work for sheer coverage. Needed major powder setting to get it looking wearable. Transferred a lot onto masks. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/18/2019 | L'Oreal | Infallible Fresh Wear 24 HR Foundation | 410 Ivory | D- | 63 | Satin matte, flat | Average | Brush | Drying | Some polka dot pores | Visble | Medium | Yes | Yes, especially on dry patches | 10 Hours | Slight | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 30 | SPF 25 | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $14.99 | Separates over fine lines. Sinks into pores in areas with multiple layers. Dries down quickly - difficult to build. Clings to dry patches and texture. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 2/19/2020 | Bite Beauty | Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation | L15 | D- | 62 | Natural | Lightweight | Sponge | Very drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Sheer | Yes | Clings to dry patches | 10 Hours | None | No | Good for winter | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 36 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $39.50 | Super drying, patchy, minimal coverage, settles into lines. Looks decent at a distance but a hot mess up close. | |||
Review | Buy at MR | 6/18/2021 | Makeup Revolution | Body Veil Face and Body Foundation | F6 | D- | 62 | Satin luminous dewy | Lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Polka dot pores | Visible | Medium | Settles into lines | Clings to texture and dry patches | 8 Hours | None | Not sticky | Good | 4.05 oz | Squeeze bottle | 15 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $18 | Shades are not consistent with same-named shades in other formulas. Breaks down on movement lines, settles into pores, definitely NOT a MAC Face and Body dupe in any way. VERY heavily scented. Lingers. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/21/2017 | Models Own | Matte Runway Foundation | Porcelain | D | 61 | Matte, dry | Lightweight | Sponge | Slightly drying | Slight settling | Visible | High Light to Low Medium | Yes | Yes | 4 Hours | None | No | Too Light | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 8 | None | Drugstore | Unknown | Unknown | $11.99 | Super dry. Patchy. Broke down severely on chin after less than 4 hours. Visible oil on face after 4 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/5/2017 | Maybelline | Super Stay Full Coverage | 110 Porcelain | D- | 61 | Matte, flat, dry | Heavy | Brush | Drying | Visible | Highly Textured | Full | Minimal | Very cakey | 8+ Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 16 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $11.99 | Emphasizes lines and texture. Flat with no dimension. Heavy and uncomfortable to wear. Not good for dry or maturing skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/23/2018 | Almay | Best Blend Forever Foundation | 100 Porcelain | D- | 61 | Satin matte | Slightly heavy | Brush | Not drying | Accentuated | Visible | Light to Medium | Yes, lots | Yes, everywhere | 6-8 Hours | Slight | Yes | OK | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 12 | SPF 40 | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $16.99 | Patchy. Sits on top of skin. Trouble blending products on top. Oxidized to a green undertone. Uneven wear. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/27/2018 | L'Oreal | Infallible Longwear Shaping Stick | 401 Ivory | D- | 61 | Satin to slightly illuminating | Average | Brush | Greasy | Polka dot pores | Visible | Medium | Yes | Yes, especially on dry patches | 5 Hours | None to Slight | Set w powder | Slightly too dark | .32 oz | Stick | 12 | SPF 27 | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $13 | Greasy. Transfers easily. Breaks down and wears off after 5 hours. Didn't look awful from a distance but up close, yuck. Not comfortable. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 9/14/2018 | Natasha Denona | Transformatte Pore Vanishing Foundation | 24W Light | D- | 61 | Matte, dry | Average | Brush for coverage, sponge to blend | Slightly drying | Visible | Slightly smoothed | Medium | Yes | Slight around mouth | 8 Hours | Slight | Set w powder | Excellent for slight color | 0.94 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 35 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $45.00 | Heavy on nose, separates around movement lines, settles, looks like makeup on top of skin, slightly drying. | |||
Review | Buy on Amazon | 11/22/2018 | Maybelline | Dream Satin Liquid Foundation | 10 Porcelain Ivory | D- | 61 | Matte, dry | Average | Brush | Drying | Visible | Visible | Light to High Light | Yes | Yes over time | 8 Hours | Slight | Set w powder | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $9.99 | Very aging, emphasizes lines, texture. Drying. Finish pretty without powder but stays tacky, so needs to be set. Very dry looking with powder. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 4/11/2016 | Lorac | Sheer PoreFection | PS1 Porcelain | D- | 60 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Sponge | Very drying | Visible | Visible | Light to Medium | Yes | Yes | 4 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too light | 1.2 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 8 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $35 | Wore away very quickly <4 hours. Very drying. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/23/2018 | Clinique | Beyond Perfecting Foundation & Concealer | 0.5 Breeze | D- | 60 | Matte, flat | Slightly heavy | Sponge | Slightly drying | Visible | Visible. Scaly. | Medium to Full | Yes | Yes, especially on dry patches | 5 Hours | Slight | No | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ doe foot | 27 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $28 | Scaley and textured. Settles into lines. Heavy. Started breaking down around the 4 hour mark. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 4/27/2018 | Neutrogena | Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint | Classic Ivory | D- | 60 | Matte, flat | Average | Brush | Slightly drying | Visible | Visible | Sheer to Light | Yes | Yes, on dry patches and around nose | 4 Hours | None | No | Good | 1 oz | Plastic bottle w/ pump | 10 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | No | $14.99 | Patchy coverage. Looked like a mask after 2 hours. Does not hold up well over time. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 4/26/2019 | IT Cosmetics | Confidence in a Foundation | 110 Light Fair Neutral | D- | 60 | Matte | Slightly heavy | Sponge | Slightly drying | Visible | Clings to dry patches | Medium | Into deeper lines | Cakey on all texture and dry patches | 10 Hours | None | No | Slightly yellow | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 48 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $32 | Accentuates every bit of texture and dry skin. Almost unwearable. Looks almost OK from a distance but bad up close. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/26/2019 | Kiehl's | Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream | Fair Light | D- | 60 | Dewy | Average | Fingers | Slightly drying | VIsible | Visible | Light | Into deeper lines | Clings to dry skin and texture | 6-8 Hours | Slight orange | Yes | Too dark | 1.35 oz | Squeeze tube | 4 | SPF 50 | High End | Not CF | No | $38 | Cakes up orange. Poor longevity. Doesn't look horrible but cheap ingredients and a lot of denatured alcohol at this price point. Shades are terrible. | |||
Review | Buy at Milani | 10/25/2019 | Milani | Conceal & Perfect Stick | 210 Creamy Nude | D- | 60 | Matte, dry | Lightweight | Dense brush | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Highly Textured | Light to Light Medium | Yes | Yes | 4 Hours | Slight | No | Turns slightly dark and orange | 0.43 oz | Stick | 20 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $9.99 | Looks OK at a distance the first couple hours, but overly ages dry or textured skin and breaks apart after a few hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/6/2020 | Physicians Formula | Organic Wear Silk Foundation Elixir | Fair | D- | 60 | Dewy to Greasy | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Slightly drying | Poika dot pores | Clings to dry patches | Light to Light Medium | Settles into deeper lines | Clings to dry skin edges | 9 Hours | None | Sticky | Good for winter | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ dropper | 12 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $15.99 | Greasy and settles into deep lines. Oddly not moisturizing but slightly drying. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/29/2021 | Tarte | Sugar Rush Skin Treat Poreless Tinted Moisturizer | Fair | D- | 60 | Matte, dry | Lightweight | Fingers | Very drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Sheer to light | Settles into deeper lines | Clings to dry skin | 8 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 9 | SPF 20 | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $32 | Feels very soft on the skin but very drying on me. Clings to dry skin and settles into pores and deeper lines. | |||
Review | Buy at PF | 12/29/2017 | Physicians Formula | Healthy Foundation | LC1 | F | 59 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Sponge | Not drying | Slight blur | Slightly smoothed | Medium to Full | Minimal | No | 8+ Hours | Orange!! | No | Very Good | 1 oz | Doe Foot Applicator | 16 | SPF 20 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $14.95 | Oxidized 2-3 shades orange on me. Doesn't seem to oxidize on everybody, so worth a shot! Beautiful finish - B- if it didn't oxidize. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 3/7/2018 | Marc Jacobs | Shameless Youthful Wear Foundation | Y210 | F | 59 | Satin natural | Very lightweight | Neither | Drying | Visible | Visible | Medium | No | Yes, everywhere | 8 Hours | None | No | Slightly dark, too yellow | 1.08 oz | Squeeze tube | 29 | SPF 25 | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $46 | Very patchy. Flashback despite claiming invisible SPF. Drying despite claims that it hydrates. Looked awful with 2 different primers. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 7/26/2021 | Maybelline | Instant Age Rewind Perfector 4 in 1 Glow | 01 Light | F | 59 | Glowy but plastic-y | Very lightweight | Fingers | Hydrating | Polka dot pores | Highly Textured | Sheer | Settles into lines | Clings to dry skin | 8 Hours | None | Slightly sticky | Good (but coverage is invisible) | 0.68 oz | Sponge tip | 5 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $12.99 | This is over $19 per ounce! It is not a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Finish in any way, shape, or form. No smoothing, no blurring. Looks like plastic on the skin (albeit comfortable plastic). No coverage. Glow looks fake. Did not like this at all. | |||
Review | Buy at HSN | 11/19/2018 | Signature Club A | Over 40 Only Vitamic C Silicone Line Fill Foundation | #1 Fair | F | 57 | Satin luminous | Heavy | Fingers | Drying | Visible | Visible | Light | Yes | Gunks up over time | 9 Hours | None | Tacky | Too dark, Orange | 1 oz | Tub | 2 | None | High End | Unknown | No | $28 | Classic formula like grandma used to wear. Not good. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 8/16/2019 | Juvia's Place | I Am Magic | 730 Isla | F | 57 | Satin natural | Average | Sponge | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Medium to Full | Yes | Yes | 8 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too light | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 42 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $20.00 | Sits on top of the skin, clings to hair lines, settles into pores, breaks up around movement lines, and doesn't help smooth or blur anything. Definitely not a velvet matte finish. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 1/24/2018 | Sephora | 10 Hour Wear Perfection | Light Porcelain 05 | F | 55 | Matte, flat, dry | Lightweight | Sponge | Drying | Visible | Scaley | Sheer to Light | Yes | Yes, on dry patches and around nose | 4 Hours | None | No | Slightly too light | 0.84 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 37 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $20 | Scaley and textured. Smooth on cheeks, awful on nose and dry patches. Broke down after 4 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/2/2019 | PUR | 4 in 1 Foundation Stick | Porcelain | F | 55 | Satin matte | Lightweight | Brush | Slightly drying | Accentuated | Visible | Medium | Yes, everywhere | Clings to dry patches | 4 Hours | None | Set w powder | Excellent | 0.3 oz | Stick | 24 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $34.00 | Significant breakdown and separation after 3 hours, especially around dynamic wrinkles. Settles into pores and lines. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/27/2020 | W3ll People | Narcissist Stick Foundation | Fair Pink | F | 55 | Dewy to Greasy | Average | Brush | Slightly drying | Polka dot pores over time | Visible | Light to Medium | Settles into deeper lines | Clings to dry skin | 8 Hours | Slight | Set w powder | Good | 0.4 oz | Stick | 10 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $28.99 | Oil based, appears greasy over time. Clings to dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/1/2021 | Elf | Camo CC Cream | 150C Fair | F | 55 | Matte | Lightweight | Brush | Exceptionally drying | Polka dot pores | Highly Textured | High Medium | Settles into deeper lines | Clings to dry patches | 4 Hours | Darkens on peeling skin | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 20 | SPF 30 | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $14 | Gorgeous for 2 hours, great on camera and at a distance - until about the 4 hour mark when it dehydrates skin so much that I want to scratch my face off. | |||
Review | Buy at Il Makiage | 10/2/2020 | Il Makiage | Woke Up Like This Foundation | Shade 40 | F | 50 | Matte | Average | Neither | Slightly drying | Polka dot pores | Texture accentuated | Medium | Slight into deep lines | Very cakey, sits on top of skin | 8 Hours | None | No | Good for self tanning | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 50 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $44 | Sits strangely on skin. Emphasizes texture, settles into pores, splits apart along my smile lines. Makes me look older. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/3/2021 | Catrice | Clean ID Hydro BB Cream | Fair Neutral | F | 50 | Satin | Very lightweight | Sponge | Slightly hydrating | Polka dot pores | Visible | None | Did not settle | Clings to texture and dry patches | 0 Hours | None | Set w powder | Too light | 1.01 oz | Squeeze tube | 7 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $10 | No coverage and clings to all flaking skin. Hydrating but does nothing to smooth texture or pores. Not a good base for powder. No reason to wear it, really. | |||
Review | Buy at Wet n Wild | 2/15/2019 | Wet n Wild | Photo Focus Stick Foundation | Porcelain | F | 40 | Demi matte | Lightweight | Brush | Very drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Medium | Yes | Clings to texture and dry patches | 6-8 Hours | None | No | Good for winter | 0.42oz | Stick | 21 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $5.99 | Very immediately drying. Broke down quickly and looked disastrous at 8 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 2/8/2019 | Hourglass | Vanish Seamless Finish Liquid | Vanilla | F | 35 | Matte | Lightweight | Brush | Unable to test | Visible | Highly Textured | Full but patchy | Yes | Clings to all texture and dry patches | 0 Hours | None | No | Summer shade | 0.84 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 32 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $56 | Unwearable. Clings to every dry patch and bit of texture. Settles into lines. Patchy. Sits on top of skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 12/8/2016 | Make Up For Ever | Water Blend | R210 | F | 30 | Satin natural | Lightweight | Brush | Not drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Sheer | No | No | 6 Hours | None | No | Slightly yellow | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 20 | None | High End | Not CF | No | $43 | Sponge soaks up product. Use a ton of product to get light coverage. Patchy. Wears horribly over 9 hours. Wore off everywhere. Polka dots. Looked oily after 9 hours. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/14/2019 | Tarte | Face Tape Foundation | 16 Fair Light Neutral | F | 30 | Matte | Lightweight | Brush | Very drying | Polka dot pores | Highly Textured | Medium to Full | No | Very cakey | 0 Hours | Unknown | No | Good | 1.01 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 50 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $39 | Clings to dry patches and texture, sinks into pores, accentuates micro wrinkles. Very dry looking. Unwearable on me. Sets down to transfer-proof. Might work for not-dry skin. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 1/27/2021 | Makeup Revolution | Super Dewy Tinted Moisturizer | Light | F | 30 | Slightly dewy | Lightweight | Fingers | Slightly drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | None | Did not settle | Pills up | 0 Hours | None | Set w powder | Too light | 1.7 oz | Squeeze tube | 8 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $12 | Pills up with any skin care underneath or any liquid applied on top of it. Unwearable for me. Might be good for someone with no morning skin care to replace a moisturizer. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 3/2/2018 | Tarte | Shape Tape Matte Foundation | Fair Neutral | F | 10 | Matte, dry | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Drying | Visible | Visible | Medium | Yes | Yes, everywhere | 4 Hours | None | No | Good | 1.01 oz | Glass bottle w/ doe foot | 18 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $39 | Initially very smoothing but looks awful quickly. Trouble blending other products on top. Separates on expression lines. | |||
Review | Buy at Walmart | 5/11/2020 | Neutrogena | Protect & Tint SPF30 Tinted Moisturizer | Ivory to Fair 10 | F | 1 | Dewy | Lightweight | Sponge or Fingers | Hydrating | Polka dot pores | Visible | Sheer to none | Unable to test | Everywhere | 0 Hours | Unknown | No | Good | 1.1 oz | Squeeze tube | 5 | SPF 30 | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $8.47 | Pills up even on a bare face with no skin care, no primer. Looks like plastic. Cannot apply powder or liquid products on top of it. | |||
Review | Buy at Beautylish | 11/3/2017 | Jouer | Essential High Coverage Crème | Alabaster | F | 0 | Matte, dry | Lightweight | Neither | Exceptionally drying | Polka dot pores | Slightly smoothed | High | Yes, lots | Very cakey | 0 Hours | None | No | Too light | 0.68 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 17 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Vegan | $38 | Unwearable. Liquid and powder won't blend on top. Patchy. Scaley. Clings to dry patches. Immediately drying and itchy. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 10/20/2017 | Burt's Bees | Goodness Glows | 1005 Porcelain | F | 0 | Matte, dry | Slightly heavy | Sponge or Brush | Drying | Polka dot pores | Visble | Light to Medium | Yes, lots | Yes | 6 Hours | None | Set w powder | Too light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 12 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $16.99 | Turns scaley on cheek/forehead texture. Clings to dry patches and blemishes. Just about unwearable. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 5/28/2016 | Josie Maran | Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation | G10 Supernatural | F | 0 | Dewy & Luminous | Lightweight | Sponge or Brush | Hydrating | Visible | Highly Textured | Medium | Yes, lots | No | 0 Hours | None | Yes | Good | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 14 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $45 | Unwearable. Settles massively into lines. Doesn't dry down even with powder. Highly texturized. | |||
Review | Buy at Sephora | 6/9/2018 | Sunday Riley | Influencer | 120 | F | 0 | Matte | Lightweight | Neither | Unable to test | Polka dot pores | Highly Textured | Light to Medium | Yes | Yes, everywhere | 0 Hours | None | Set w powder | Slightly too light | 1.08 oz | Squeeze tube w/ pump | 20 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $42 | Unwearable. Very patchy, uneven application. Sticks in pores and to any texture. Cakey. Moves around, won't set. | |||
Review | Buy at Sally | 6/12/2018 | COL-LAB | Bright Start Radiant Foundation | Ivory 02 | F | 0 | Satin matte | Average | Neither | Very drying | Polka dot pores | Visible | Light | Yes, lots | Yes, everywhere | 0 Hours | Turns Ashy Gray | No | Slightly too dark | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 10 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Unknown | $14.99 | Looks gross, patchy, cakey, heavy. Super drying. Oxidizes to a gray undertone. Basically unwearable. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 12/6/2019 | Jane Iredale | A Foundation | Radiant | F | 0 | Sticky | Lightweight | Neither | Unable to test | Polka dot pores | Visible | None | Unable to test | Unable to test | 0 Hours | Slight | Sticky | Too dark | 1.01 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 13 | None | High End | Cruelty free | Unknown | $55 | Unwearable. Zero coverage. Sticky. Looks like saran wrap by the end of a day. | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 2/5/2021 | Catrice | True Skin Hydrating Foundation | 2 Neutral Ivory | F | 0 | Matte, dry | Heavy | Neither | Drying | Polka dot pores | Highly Textured | Light | Unable to test | Yes, clings and cakes up everywhere | 0 Hours | Unknown | No | Too light | 1 oz | Glass bottle w/ pump | 17 | None | Drugstore | Cruelty free | Vegan | $11 | Unwearable. Clings horrifically to all dry, textured, or flaking skin and settles into pores. I also had a stinging reaction to this foundation (though that is not considered in the grade). | |||
Review | Buy at Ulta | 8/25/2021 | Maybelline | Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer | Shade 115 | F | 0 | Matte, flat | Lightweight | Fingers | Unable to test | Polka dot pores | Scaley | Sheer | Unable to test | Caking everywhere. Sat on top of skin. | 0 Hours | Unknown | No | Good | 1 oz | Squeeze tube | 14 | None | Drugstore | Not CF | Unknown | $9.99 | Unwearable. Clings everywhere, settles into all pores, sits on top of the skin, looks dry and flat. | |||