Hello Beauty Lovers!
So here is another one of my favourites, this category is my favourite liquid foundation, which I think is really essential to any makeup routine because foundation is the main part of your makeup routine.
My current favourite liquid foundation is the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour full Coverage Foundation with SPF 15. I wear the shade fair beige, which is for fair skin with pink undertones. This is actually a near perfect match for my skin, for the longest time I was wearing MAC NC15 which is actually way to yellow for me, the SA at Sephora told me I have more pink undertones, which makes sense, honestly I think my undertones are pretty neutral but I don't really know. But anyhow, this is definitely a near perfect match for my skin. The coverage is exceptional, and it lasts for hours without fading or disappearing on me. And it also stays relatively matte. The finish on this foundation is not matte, it's more of a satin finish but I don't really find I need to set it and I don't find it get shinny throughout the day so that's why I say it stays relatively matte. I don't find myself needing to blot or powder frequently, or really ever during the day.
I think this foundation would be great for someone with oily skin because it isn't dewy at all, and it doesn't show shine. I am very dry skinned and I was able to make this foundation work for me by making sure my skin is well hydrated and primed with my favourite primer.
So a few things on this product:
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan
It is formulated with Skinvigorating Ingredients:
- Water
- Mineral Pigments
- Vitamin E
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Amazonian Clay
And the foundation is Oil Free and Longwearing.
I think it is the amazonian clay that really makes it stick to your skin and not move, I don't find myself having too much transfer either. So like I said this is a great foundation for any skin type, even people with very oil skin who don't want a completely matte finish.
Initially I got a sample of the foundation because I wasn't sure about the shade or the consistency. The shade was perfect but I had some troubles applying it, a flat brush made it streaky, my real techniques flawless face brush emphasized my dry spots. I love the consistency and the shade was perfect, but it just wasn't working for me. Then I got the beauty blender from my lovely mum for the holidays (my review here) it changed everything I thought about the foundation. With the beauty blender the application is absolutely flawless! It applies to a smooth, airbrushed finish with just the right amount of coverage. I find I do need concealer in certain spots but I wouldn't want the foundation to be too full coverage because some full coverage foundations can feel cakey. There is nothing cakey about this foundation when applied with the beauty blender. It just blends it out perfectly and makes me love the foundation.
So overview time.
Pros:
- Great shade range
- They have my perfect shade
- Not too cakey
- Stays satin/matte all day
- Really does last 12 hours or more with minimal touch ups
- Doesn't transfer
- Looks flawless and airbrushed (when applied right)
Cons:
- Your skin needs to be well hydrated or else it can show dry patches
This is a must try foundation, with 16 shades ranging from Ivory to Deep Sand there is almost sure to be a foundation shade for you. Like I said I do recommend applying with the beauty blender, I have also heard that the Tarte Foundation brush is a miracle worker, I haven't tried it but since brushes seem to emphasis by dry skin I will stick to my beauty blender for now :)
I hope you enjoyed this review about my favourite foundation, there will be more favourites reviews coming soon. Here is my Beauty Talk profile for anyone who wants to chat there.
Peace, Love, and Flawless Skin!
Lady Literary <3
So here is another one of my favourites, this category is my favourite liquid foundation, which I think is really essential to any makeup routine because foundation is the main part of your makeup routine.
My current favourite liquid foundation is the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour full Coverage Foundation with SPF 15. I wear the shade fair beige, which is for fair skin with pink undertones. This is actually a near perfect match for my skin, for the longest time I was wearing MAC NC15 which is actually way to yellow for me, the SA at Sephora told me I have more pink undertones, which makes sense, honestly I think my undertones are pretty neutral but I don't really know. But anyhow, this is definitely a near perfect match for my skin. The coverage is exceptional, and it lasts for hours without fading or disappearing on me. And it also stays relatively matte. The finish on this foundation is not matte, it's more of a satin finish but I don't really find I need to set it and I don't find it get shinny throughout the day so that's why I say it stays relatively matte. I don't find myself needing to blot or powder frequently, or really ever during the day.
I think this foundation would be great for someone with oily skin because it isn't dewy at all, and it doesn't show shine. I am very dry skinned and I was able to make this foundation work for me by making sure my skin is well hydrated and primed with my favourite primer.
So a few things on this product:
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan
It is formulated with Skinvigorating Ingredients:
- Water
- Mineral Pigments
- Vitamin E
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Amazonian Clay
And the foundation is Oil Free and Longwearing.
I think it is the amazonian clay that really makes it stick to your skin and not move, I don't find myself having too much transfer either. So like I said this is a great foundation for any skin type, even people with very oil skin who don't want a completely matte finish.
Initially I got a sample of the foundation because I wasn't sure about the shade or the consistency. The shade was perfect but I had some troubles applying it, a flat brush made it streaky, my real techniques flawless face brush emphasized my dry spots. I love the consistency and the shade was perfect, but it just wasn't working for me. Then I got the beauty blender from my lovely mum for the holidays (my review here) it changed everything I thought about the foundation. With the beauty blender the application is absolutely flawless! It applies to a smooth, airbrushed finish with just the right amount of coverage. I find I do need concealer in certain spots but I wouldn't want the foundation to be too full coverage because some full coverage foundations can feel cakey. There is nothing cakey about this foundation when applied with the beauty blender. It just blends it out perfectly and makes me love the foundation.
So overview time.
Pros:
- Great shade range
- They have my perfect shade
- Not too cakey
- Stays satin/matte all day
- Really does last 12 hours or more with minimal touch ups
- Doesn't transfer
- Looks flawless and airbrushed (when applied right)
Cons:
- Your skin needs to be well hydrated or else it can show dry patches
This is a must try foundation, with 16 shades ranging from Ivory to Deep Sand there is almost sure to be a foundation shade for you. Like I said I do recommend applying with the beauty blender, I have also heard that the Tarte Foundation brush is a miracle worker, I haven't tried it but since brushes seem to emphasis by dry skin I will stick to my beauty blender for now :)
I hope you enjoyed this review about my favourite foundation, there will be more favourites reviews coming soon. Here is my Beauty Talk profile for anyone who wants to chat there.
Peace, Love, and Flawless Skin!
Lady Literary <3