Friday 24 December 2010

Review of drug-store foundations

I have gone through quitee a few foundations since I started wearing makeup, and most of them are from a drugstore so are readily available to everyone who lives near a Boots or Superdrug, so as it got a few votes in the poll, here is a quick overview of my favourites :)

Quick note: Foundation isn't something I usually wear on it's own - no foundation will really achieve its full potential just slapped on your bare skin aha, it does take a little bit of effort to moisturise first and set it with powder afterwards for best results, but it's well-worth it! So if you're not getting the results you want out of a foundation maybe you're missing out a different step or are not using one suited to your skin tone (see blog post below!).

Anyway on with the overview!

Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid £8.19
Okay so this is my personal favourite atm, it's got a great buildable coverage and is very easy to blend. It makes your skin look flawless and covers up blemishes and evens out your skintone perfectly. What makes it special is the gorgeous satin finish, making you look glowy and fresh rather than one colour-matte which can make your skin look a bit dull. It's also really affordable and there are often 3for2 deals including this product.


L'oreal Paris True Match £10.29
This foundation is another great one to buy. It has different shades for warm, neutral and cool skin and it's super blendable and easy to build up. The 'true match' claim means that if your shade doesn't match your skin perfectly, the colour adjusts to match your skin better - any obvious colour seems to 'disappear' so it isn't obvious you're wearing foundation. The coverage is really good and makes your skin look flawless without feeling heavy on your skin.


Max Factor Second Skin Foundation £12.99
Another amazing product, the lightest shade of this foundation is recommended for pale skin, who can sometimes struggle to find a light enough shade. Once again this foundation is really blendable with great coverage for a flawless finish. It covers blemishes really well as it acts like a 'second skin', also great at covering up redness. Makes you skin look really smooth :) Only downside is there aren't many shades, but if a shade matches your skin well then i'd definitely recommend it!


Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation - £7.69
This is the most popular foundation in the market for a reason! It has a really good buildable coverage, with a matte finish making it an ideal base for other face makeup. However it can look powdery or obvious if you use too much, and IT IS NO GOOD ON DRY SKIN. So if you have dry skin be warned, it shows up dry patches like a bitch and 'sticks' to them...not a good look. Moisturising before using this foundation is really important aha, and for most people this foundation is great if you're on a budget :)


Soo that's a quick overview of my favourite drugstore foundations, hope it was useful!♥

Have a great Christmas! xoxo






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