Foundations Part II

Following on from Wednesday’s Post, what foundations to do I use?  I must admit, I have loads but I do have favourites (one of which is only £3 – I am not a make-up snob!).

 

I never normally like the effect any foundation gives me on application – I like it to ‘settle’ in order to see the finished result and for me to make my mind up.  Anyway, these three get the thumbs up from me:- 

 

(1)    Makeup Revolution’s BB Foundation – I absolutely love this product – the consistency is so pliable and it has a ‘bounce’ to it, if you know what I mean?  I love the dewy, radiant skin effect it gives me and it smooths over my pores nicely (even when I’m not wearing my KIKO Primer). I actually bought these foundations online so it was a bit of gamble with regards to the right shades but I thought if I do get it wrong (and I did), then I can bung them in my pro-kit (which I did) but you can now buy this brand in Superdrug.  Out of the 3 shades I have, one suits me perfectly so I will definitely be reordering (£3 for 30ml).

 

(2)    Makeup Revolution’s The One Foundation is similar to MAC’s Face and Body.  Now I couldn’t get on with MAC (it made my skin itch) but I really like The One, which adapts to your skin tone and texture.  It’s a liquid (very, very runny) and best applied with your fingers (rather than a sponge or brush which will absorb it and you’ll end up using more) in short downwards strokes but you can build it up to the coverage that you prefer.  It comes in 16 shades but I only bought one of these and got lucky with the shade (#5).  It’s perfect (£4 for 25ml).

 

(3)    I use Catrice’s Nude Illusion (€9) the most – light reflecting pigments for a lovely glow but at the same time mattifying as well.  Who knew?  It feels great on the skin, provides light coverage (which is substantial) and has UVA and UVB protection.

 

I love these too: Benefit’s Flawless (€36), Bourjois Healthy Mix (€12), Catrice 12hr Mousse (€6) and Rimmel’s Stay Matt Mousse (€8), Ken Boylan’s HD Foundation (€30) and Make Up For Ever’s HD Foundation (€41) and their Face and Body (€37).  The finishes are great!