Foundation Friday
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Foundation Friday: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder
Claims–Longwear–Buildable, light to full coverage–Sweat-, humidity-, and crease-resistant–Won’t settle into fine lines, clog pores, or cake up–Light-as-air–Reduces shine–No flashback–Soft matte finish Price–$40 at Ulta, Sephora Shade Range–50–My Shade: 110 Pros–Cruelty free–Shade range–Shade match for me–No flashback–Longevity–Doesn’t look cakey or powdery–Vegan–Sleek compact–Buildable coverage–Lightweight–Agree with all claims Cons–Price–Availability Final Thoughts–Used the sponge it came with for the… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Primark Perfect Finish
Claims–Medium to full coverage–Natural finish Price–$4 at Primark Shade Range–14–My Shade: 02 Ivory Pros–Vegan–Affordable–Shade match for me–Buildable coverage–Hydrating–Availability–Cruelty free–Infused with Vitamins C & E–Easy to blend–Lasted all day–Lightweight Cons–Availability –Shade range Final Thoughts–In-store only, annoying–Builds to full coverage with 2 layers. One layer is solid medium coverage (I have one layer on in the pics… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof
Claims–Water-resistant–Transfer-resistant–Instant & long-term hydration–Blends seamlessly–Natural satin finish–Long-wearing, 24 hours–Oil-free–Stay-true color–Medium to full coverage–Weightless Price–$41 Shade Range–32–My Shade: NW13 Pros–Non-acnegenic–Shade range–Easy to blend–Flawless finish–Hydrating–Buildable coverage–Shade match for me–Lightweight–Didn’t cake with powder–Lasted all day Cons–Availability–Not cruelty free Final Thoughts–I think this is being discontinued because it’s hard to find, but if you find your shade, grab it.… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Tarte Amazonian Clay Liquid Gem
Claims–Customizable full coverage–Weightless–Youthful glow–Reduce appearance of fine lines Price–$40 at QVC Shade Range–21–My Shade: 12N Fair Neutral Pros–Cruelty free–Shade range–Lightweight–Didn’t cake with powder–Long-lasting–Buildable coverage–Shade match for me–Easy to blend–Natural finish–Flawless Cons–Availability–Price Final Thoughts–QVC exclusive–Longevity–$40 isn’t cheap, but you get a brush so it’s a really good deal. Tarte brushes are top tier quality–Extremely lightweight–Medium to… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: a2O Lab Soft Matte
Claims–Lightweight–Blurs pores, texture, & fine lines–Non-drying–Soft matte finish–Creamy–Breathable–For all skin types Price–$4 at Miss A Shade Range–9–My Shade: L1 Pros–Vegan–Packaging, pump!–Easy to blend–Longwearing–Matte but not flat or drying, dry skin friendly–Didn’t cake with powder–Cruelty free–Lightweight–Buildable coverage–Affordable–Agree with all claims Cons–No shade match for me–Availability–Shade range Final Thoughts–Had to use white mixer to make the shade… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Patrick Ta Major Skin Creme Foundation & Finishing Powder
Claims–Foundation: blendable, breathable, buildable, medium coverage, natural finish–Powder: satin finish, blurs pores, flawless/skin-like finish Price–$52 at Sephora, Patrick Ta Shade Range–24–My Shade: Fair 1 (Cool Rose) Pros–Vegan–Fragrance free–Shade range–Buildable–Sleek compact packaging–Flawless finish–Agree with all claims–Cruelty free–2-in-1 convenience–Shade match for me–Easy to blend–Lightweight–Long lasting Cons–Availability–Price Final Thoughts–TikTok made me buy and I’m so glad I did–This… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Wander Beauty Nude Illusion
Claims–Medium to full coverage–Lasts all day–Conceal blemishes, redness, and discoloration–Hydrates–Naturally radiant finish–Lightweight Price–$40 at Wander Beauty, Amazon Shade Range–14–My Shade: Fair Pros–Easy to blend–Flawless finish–Hydrating–Lasts all day–Buildable coverage–Didn’t cake with powder–Lightweight–Agree with all claims–Cruelty free Cons–Availability–Price–Shade range Final Thoughts–I bought this and then realized it had been reformulated and repackaged, but I’m reviewing it any… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear
Claims–Full coverage–Natural matte finish–Up to 24 hour wear–Humidity & transfer-resistant–Sweat- and water-proof–Ultra-breathable–Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid Price–$57 at Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, Amazon Shade Range–50–My Shade: 100W Pros–Full coverage–Longwear–Matte but not flat or drying–Didn’t cake with powder–Packaging, pump–Easy to blend–Lightweight–Flawless finish–Shade range–Agree with all claims Cons–Price–Not cruelty free–Shade tones Final Thoughts–Shade 100W was not the best… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm
Claims–Leaves skin visibly smoother–Buildable coverage, natural to full glam–Helps blur the appearance of pores, fine lines, and evens out complexion–Supple look and feel–Soft matte finish Price–$52 at Saks, Neiman Marcus, Kevyn Aucoin Shade Range–20–My Shade: Light FB 01 Pros–Comes with a brush–Ingredients :: hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E–Easy to blend–Blurred, smooth finish–Agree with all claims–Cruelty free–Lightweight–Long… Continue reading
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Foundation Friday: Thrive Causemetics Buildable Blur CC Cream SPF 40
Claims–Lightweight–Skin-perfecting coverage–Visibly blurs the look of fine lines and pores–Lasts all day, 16 hours–Not heavy or cakey–Diminished appearance of redness–Hydrating–Smooth, natural finish–Blends effortlessly–Creamy Price–$38 at thrivecausemetics.com Shade Range–28–My Shade: 110 Fair Neutral Pros–Cruelty free–SPF 40–Lightweight–Buildable coverage–Didn’t cake with powder–Agree with all claims–Ingredients :: Vitamin C, Flaxseed Extract–Vegan–Company mission–Easy to blend–Hydrating–Flawless finish–Longevity Cons–Price–Availability–No shade match for… Continue reading
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