Foundation Friday: CYO Lifeproof Long Lasting

On September 13, 2019September 12, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment

Claims
–Not cakey
–Long lasting
–Lightweight
–Smudge and transfer free
–Comfortable
–Medium, buildable coverage
–Natural finish

Price
–$7 for 1.0 oz
—Walgreens, cyocosmetics.com

Shade Range
–15
–My shade: 101

Pros
–Affordable
–Cruelty free
–Dewy finish
–Buildable
–High medium, low full coverage
–Packaging, pump!

Cons
–Shade range
–Availability
–Color tone is off for me
–Wore off on my chin even when set with powder
–Didn’t look or sit right on my skin

Final Thoughts
I ordered mine online because my Walgreens doesn’t carry it. The color is very gray and off for my complexion. It’s a super dewy and I like the healthy look, but I had to set it with powder. The Maybelline powder foundation didn’t help it stay on my chin and it does with other foundations. I can’t pinpoint one thing that makes me like or dislike it, it just didn’t sit well on my skin.

Primers: elf Blur Stick, Tarte Base Tape
Powders: Jeffree Star Magic Powder
Setting Spray: MAC Fix+
Tools: Sonia Kashuk Brush, Sonia Brush Sponge

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Foundation Friday: Dior Backstage Face & Body

On September 6, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Fair Skin Products, Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment

Claims
–Natural, matte finish
–Medium, buildable coverage
–Waterproof
–Sweat-resistant

Price
–$40 for 1.6 oz
—Sephora, dior.com

Shade Range
–40
–My shade: 0 Neutral

Pros
–Shade range
–More than standard 1.o oz of product I.e. fair price
–Packaging
–Shade match for me
–Buildable coverage
–Longlasting
–Didn’t cling or cake on dry skin

Cons
–Not cruelty free
–Fragranced
–Hard to access :: Sephora exclusive, but not at all Sephora stores

Final Thoughts
Meghan Markle wore this on her wedding day so naturally I had to try it. However, none of the Sephora stores near me carried it so it took me forever to get a sample of it. You can definitely building this up to medium coverage, but you are not going to get full coverage with this one. There is a strong fragrance, but it doesn’t linger. It has a very liquid-y, runny consistency so be careful when you pour it. I needed extra coverage on my chin so I added some Makeup Revolution Conceal + Define Foundation in F0.5. This is a good foundation, but I wouldn’t buy the full size, I prefer full coverage.

Primers: Too Faced Hangover Rx, elf Blur Stick
Powder: Milani Prep+Set+Glow
Tools: Morphe M439 Brush

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Foundation Friday: Fenty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear

On August 23, 2019August 19, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Fair Skin Products, Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment

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Claims
–Hydrating
–Longwear
–Comfortable
–Medium-to-full coverage
–Natural finish
–Skin looks like skin

Price
–$35 for 1.08 oz
—Sephora, fentybeauty.com

Shade Range
–50
–My shade: 110

Pros
–Packaging, pump!
–Shade range
–Cruelty free
–Little more than standard 1.0 oz
–Shade match for me
–Buildable coverage
–Finish isn’t overly dewy like some hydrating foundations can be

Cons
–Expensive
–Availability (Sephora exclusive)
–Dry and cling-y when set with powder
–Broke apart
–Didn’t last all day

Final Thoughts
The original foundation was way too matte so I was excited that they released a hydrating formula. I got a sample at Sephora to try so I could decide whether or not I wanted to buy the full size. I highly recommend everyone do that! The coverage is light to high medium and builds nicely. You are not going to get full coverage with this formula. You can still see some blemishes peeking through with 2 layers. I used it with my Catrice powder and it was not a good match. I know it’s the foundation though because that powder works with every other foundation just fine. I always set with a powder and the Catrice is my go to. I’m not sure how it will work/hold up if you don’t set it. I could try it with a different powder, but I have other, cheaper foundations that I prefer. It broke apart and wore off on my chin and forehead. This is a pass for me.

Primer: Physicians Formula Rose All Day Serum, elf Blur Stick, Urban Decay b6 Spray
Powder: Catrice Prime & Fine Waterproof Mattifying Powder
Tool: elf Total Face Sponge
Setting Spray: Catrice Dewy Glow

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Foundation Friday: Cover Fx Power Play

On August 16, 2019July 29, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Fair Skin Products, Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment

Claims
–Longwearing
–Full coverage
–Transfer proof
–Sweatproof
–Matte finish
–Won’t oxidize
–Shine control

Price
–$44 for 1.18 oz
—Sephora, coverfx.com

Shade Range
–40
–My shade: N0

Pros
–Cruelty free
–Vegan
–Gluten free
–Shade match for me
–Building coverage, full coverage with 2 layers
–Shade range
–Didn’t cake or cling to dryness
–No parabéns or phthalates

Cons
–Expensive
–Looks a little powdery when set

Final Thoughts
This is a really good shade match for me and I love that it’s full coverage. It worked well with my other complexion products too. Overall, I liked it, but I would buy the full size. There are cheaper foundations that are just as good.

Primer: Becca First Light Priming Filter
Powder: Maybelline Fit Me Loose in Fair
Tools: Japonesque Brush

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Foundation Friday: Marc Jacobs Re(marc)able Full Cover

On August 9, 2019July 29, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment

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Claims
–Instant full coverage
–Soft, matte finish
–Up to 24 hour wear
–Gold mica for radiance
–Ingredients to improve blendability

Price
–$55 for 0.75 oz
—Sephora, marcjacobsbeauty.com

Shade Range
–22
–My shade: Ivory Light 10

Pros
–Cruelty free
–No parabéns, phthalates, or mineral oil
–Full coverage with 1 layer
–Lightweight
–Longlasting
–Worked on my dry skin

Cons
–No shade match for me
–Expensive
–Availability
–Packaging

Final Thoughts
I got a sample of this at Sephora to test because I’m not jumping in and committing to a $55 foundation on a Tuesday. I was really impressed with the coverage and formula. I thought it would be a disaster on my dry skin, but it wasn’t. The lightest shade is too dark for me so I had to use a white mixer to make it work. I got full coverage in 1 layer and it covered EVERYTHING in an instant. It’s very expensive and you don’t get the standard 1.0 oz of product. As I said, I tested a sample, but the actual packaging is so messy and quite a disaster. The formula get my stamp of approval but the packaging and no shade match makes it a pass for me so we’re going to meet in the middle with a MEH.

Primers: Too Faced Hangover Rx, elf Blur Stick
Powder: Milani Prep+Set+Glow
Tool: Morphe M439 Brush

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Foundation Friday: beautyblender Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear

On August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Fair Skin Products, Foundation Friday, ReviewsLeave a comment

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Claims
–Weightless
–Wears up to 24 hours
–Matte finish
–Never looks cakey
–Buildable coverage

Price
–$40
—Sephora, beautyblender.com

Shade Range
–44
–My shade: 1.00C

Pros
–Innovative design and concept
–Shade range
–Vegan
–Easy to blend
–Long lasting
–No mineral oil, parabens, phthalates
–Full coverage with 1 layer
–Hyaluronic acid
–Didn’t cake when set with powder
–Cruelty free
–Gluten free
–Lightweight
–Good formula
–Packaging locks=no mess

Cons
–Sephora exclusive

Final Thoughts
I’m always hesitant to try matte foundations since my skin is dry, but I LOVE this one. It didn’t look dry or cakey on my skin. The coverage is bomb and a little product goes a long way. It’s obviously intended to be used with a beautyblender, but it looked good with a brush too. I would definitely buy the full size.

Primers: Too Faced Hangover Rx, elf Blur Stick
Powder: LOreal Hydra Powder
Tool: Morphe M439 Brush

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Foundation Friday: NYX Born To Glow Naturally Radiant

On July 26, 2019July 24, 2019 By thehannahhardyIn Foundation Friday, Reviews, TutorialsLeave a comment

Claims
–Buildable, medium overage that lasts all day
–Naturally radiant finish
–Smooth, even-toned look
–Blends like a dream

Price
–$10 at Ulta and nyxcosmetics.com
–1.0 oz

Shade Range
–45
–My shade: Light Porcelain

Pros
–Affordable
–Shade range
–Longwearing
–Packaging
–Buildable coverage
–Worked with other complexion products
–Didn’t cake when set with powder
–Cruelty free
–Vegan
–Shade match for me
–Easy to blend with brush and sponge
–Works on my dry skin
–Lightweight
–Great to mix in other foundation to add radiance and glow

Cons
–None

Final Thoughts
I FREAKING love this foundation and I can’t believe it’s only $10. It reminds me of the NARS Radiant Longwear Foundation, just a hell of a lot cheaper. I got full coverage with 2 layers and all my redness was covered. It worked great with a brush and sponge which is important to me because I go back and forth with which tool I prefer. The shade and undertone match me perfectly which is RARE. It’s cheap and good and I can’t say enough good things.

Primer: Kaja Blur Drop Weightless Water Primer
Powder: Catrice Prime & Fine Waterproof Mattifying
Tools: Sonia Kashuk Brush and Sponge

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