Since they no longer make Studio Seamless, I bought this. It is a lighter coverage, but covers nicely and leaves a smooth, soft finish with just a tiny bit of radiance. Color has always been a challenge for me, but the Fair F1 works well on my almost colorless skin. The finish is pretty flawless as far as pores go, liquid formula spreads easily and is truly buildable if you want to go heavier. I've had it on now for 9 hours and my skin still looks nice, and unlike the Studio Seamless, I do not look or feel like I am wearing foundation, but the coverage is perfect for me. My skin is normal and no blemishes, a few extremely fine lines; it looks like my skin, only better. I'm not even wearing blush (which I hate) since my natural pink cheeks are not obliterated by the foundation. Dare I say, HG??? Too soon for that!
Pros:covers nicely, smooth, slight radiant finish, lasts for hours, looks natural Cons:Maybe price, but if you like it, price doesn't matter
I like Black Opal True Color Liquid Foundation. It's a drug store brand but serves it's purpose. I'm a fan of light-medium coverage because they look more natural. However, after using this foundation consistantly for 2 weeks, i noticed my face breaking out a lil. Now, it may be another product but hmmmmmm. it's something else that doesn't sit well with me. I believe it's the liquid aspect and my oily skin. I'll use this foundation as back up when I run out of a better one.
Pros:natural looking, dries matte Cons:oily skin pops back up in the middle of a fall day
I would buy this a million times over. Finally I have found my HG foundation! Great coverage(though I wouldn't consider it full coverage), and it truly lasts all day. I am an oily skinned person, and this(I use it with the ColorStay pressed powder) keeps me matte all day too. I have never had a foundation that did that before. And it doesn't get cakey. It doesn't settle into fine lines. The finish is nice and natural looking. I love that this is widely available, and very easily can be bought during a buy one get one free sale. Best of all no breakouts! Huge plus from me with my acne prone skin. There are a couple of things I didn't like. The heavy perfume smell. It's very strong. It seemed to set too quickly. I had to blend a little faster than I normally do. I seemed to need more than other foundations(though not a lot, just a tad), but the others I have used were a thicker consistency and that may be why. Also I would love it if they offered it with a pump. I have a thread here at MUT that shows a pic of me after 7 hours of use and it's still going strong. I have never had a foundation stay so fresh looking for so long. I am so beyond impressed I can't even tell you. Definitely must try this!
Pros:HG status!, lasts all day, keeps my oily skin matte for hours and hours, no break outs, natural finish, no cakiness, no settling into fine lines, widely available Cons:Smell, dries too fast, no pump, need a bit more product(not a lot, possibly due to kind of thin consistency)
This was just an OK foundation. The coverage was decent and no break outs, but it didn't hardly last at all. No perfumed smell or bad odors, and it was creamy and applied nicely. It never settle into pores or fine lines.It comes in a pump, which is great for not contaminating the rest of the product. The bottle is glass, which I wouldn't have expected from a Jane product. This stuff is OK, but I wouldn't recommend it because it just doesn't last long.
Pros:No breakouts, no bad smells, applies nicely, doesn't settle into fine lines or pores Cons:Coverage is only OK, doesn't last long
This was simply an OK foundation. The coverage was good, but it didn't last long like it claims(I have oily skin btw). I didn't break me out, and it wasn't overly perfumed or stinky. The consistency was kind of thick, close to pudding. I liked that, because I could pump it(love the pump for keeping teh product free of bacteria) and have a small blob on my hand I could dip by foundation brush in. I like the glass bottle it comes in and the pump, but the lid doesn't stay on well at all. It's kind of annoying how easily it pops off. It spreads well, and I got really nice even coverage. It didn't settle into lines, didn't get cakey, and looked nice and smooth. If you don't have oily skin you may find that you like this, but for my skin it just wore off too quickly. For that reason I would not repurchase.
Pros:Good coverage, no breakouts, no bad smells, applies beautifully, doesn't settle into lines Cons:Wears off too quickly, lid is annoying
This tinted moisturizer has been a life saver for me. I recently had broken out rather bad and this was just about the only type of coverage I could use that didnt aggrevate my skin. The moisturizer goes on very light, doesnt feel like a foundation at all, yet it is buildable. Because it is not a foundation, it is not really a 'full coverage' sort of foundation but it did cover more than I had anticipated. It is a bit expensive, but it is WELL worth the price, whether you just want some lighter for the summer months or you're looking for something less heavy if you have problematic skin.
Also because it is a moisturizer it is easier to blend and find your color match.
The only thing I saw as a 'con' was that this gives more of a dewy finish, which is not necessarily bad but if you're used to more of a matte finsh you may be dissapointed....but I would assume that if you applied a powder that this would matte you up a bit. Im not as used to a dewy sort of finish so at times I felt I looked oily
Pros:lightweight, blends well, easy on problem skin, buildable Cons:price, dewy finish
I have this in C1 and N1 and blend to get the right shade. It's ok, imo, but I won't purchase it again, the coverage and finish didn't quite do it for me. I did like the bottle though, makes it easier to see the true color at the store.
Pros:Didn't break me out Cons:Price, finish left something to be desired.
I have a friend who just raved and raved about MAC Cosmetics so I gave in and decided to try one of their foundations. From the get go I was not impressed. The makeup artist picked a color that was way too dark and I ended up picking out a lighter one myself and applying it with them watching because my skill was better than theirs. Even the lightest one was a little too dark making it hard to blend effectively into the jawline. Like an idiot I thought it was just the harsh store lighting but color looked worse outside! I echo many reviews in saying that this product is very yellow!! Not for us pale girls at all! Coloring issues aside it does provide nice coverage for a short time, but I found that it tends to slide around and clump together if you don't reapply powder several times a day. I am sad to say that I would NOT recommend this product, and I had such high hopes!!!!
When I was in NYC at the end of July, I schlepped over to the MUFE store from Penn Station in the brief time I had before I had to catch the A train to JFK just so I could try this foundation. Of course, my color was sold out but they gave me a sample. Can I just say love? The first couple of times I tried it, I used a foundation brush and it didn't come out that great, plus it flaked on my chin. Turns out the flaking was from a sunscreen I've been using. With a good primer, this stuff stays on really well and with a Sonia Kashuk elliptical sponge it applies beautifully (I stipple). One of the things I *love* about it is that when I apply it, I don't look like I'm wearing foundation -- it looks like my skin. It also looks amazing in photographs. MUFE has created a very wide range of shades in this foundation, too, which is great. If I actually start getting wedding clients, I'm going to be buying this for foundation.
Pros:Looks like my own skin only better, very lightweight feel, photographs well, beautiful in person... Cons:Expensive! Also, without primer it doesn't look as good, but isn't that true of most, if not all, foundations?
I used Face & Body foundation for my wedding and I've worn it both before and since. Every time, it's stayed on until I take it off. The only problem is that I need to do multiple coats because it's so sheer. It looks like my skin only better and it photographs beautifully.
Pros:Stays on all day *and* night, doesn't sweat off, doesn't run with tears, basically it doesn't budge, looks like my natural skin, feels so lightweight sometimes I forget I'm wearing it. Cons:Need multiple applications for good coverage, have to wait between each "coat" for the foundation to dry, which takes a little while. Also, it has a strong fragrance which could be a problem for some people and the glass bottle, while durable, is a little heavy.
This is a great alternative to those who want a natural look. I've been trying different MMUs and TMs without a great deal of success. MMUs tend to make me look dry (even w/moisturizer and primer) and TMs are usually too greasy looking on my skin. I got a sample of this from Nordstrom's (the MA recommended this one after I told her I wanted a very natural look). I love this stuff! It doesn't break me out, gives me natural/sheer coverage and gives me a luminous look that I'd been missing with MMU. I don't "love" very many products. I like alot but don't usually say this is the best. But...this really is a quality product delivers as promised.
For reference, I am a MAC NC20 and I use DWL in intensity #2.
Pros:natual/sheer, no breakout, luminous look Cons:none
This product is finally supposed to replace my HG of a few years ago, Almay Amazing Lasting. It came out in December and I've been using it for a few months now. I'd say it is on the level of amazing lasting. It doesn't smudge or fade, it does give the 16 hours it says. I can't say it doesn't budge at all under water, but it stays pretty fresh. Great coverage just like Amazing Lasting and it has a pump dispenser. My new HG.
Pros:Stays on for 16 hours, full coverage, pump dispenser. Cons:
Pros:Provides good medium coverage. Did not breakout my skin. I bought a medium & was able to get coverage with 3. Lasts all day Cons:If you are not exactly at 3 on the dial you end up running out of one color. Did feel mildly uncomfortable when it got really hot & had to use blotting paper a couple of times but it's not too bad
I bought this foundation the other day instead of my usual Rimmel as I was short of cash, and it was a great decision! For £2.49 this foundation is amazing. Great coverage and it is perfect for my fair skintone, blends evenly without making me look in the slightest bit orange! I am so pleased with this product. On the negative side, this foundation only comes in 3 shades, light, medium and dark, but light works perfectly for me. It also smells really nice and hasn't broke me out in spots like most other foundations have done. Would definately recommend.
Aqua gel based new formulation covers pore and uneven complexion. It gives a lasting beauitiful smooth finish that can withstand sweats. It has SPF24. I have oily skin and this works for me so far. I feel that my skin is glowing when i wear this foundation. It is very light to the skin.
Well, I wouldn't say this product is bad, because I liked the natural and light finish that it gave as well as the coverage.
If you have dry skin, you'll want to stay away from this foundation, though. It dried my skin out like nobody's business after a few uses.
It's a little hard to find a color match as well as most drugstores won't let you test the foundation shades before you buy. But whatever you do, don't get the "no color" one. It's pure yellow. But the other shades are normal. :)
I didn't like the finish of this foundation, but it wore off after 3 hours anyway.
Honestly, it's nothing different from any other non-longwearing cheap drugstore foundation for me.
I suppose if you're looking for eco friendly, paraben free makeup at drugstore prices, it might be worth it...but I won't be repurchasing. Actually, I think I'm going to see if anyone else wants it, because I won't be using mine up.
