One of the hardest decisions in life is choosing
your foundation…okay slight exaggeration; however attempting to find the right
shade to match your skin tone can prove to be a difficult process. Not only
when looking for make-up must you ensure that the colour is right for you but
also that it suits your skin ‘type’. If you have oily skin you need a different
foundation to that of someone who has dry skin.
One thing I have learned over the years when using make-up is that less
is more; also ALWAYS moisturise beforehand or your skin WILL feel dry,
foundation doesn’t moisturise skin, it either dries it out or makes your skin
incredibly oily!
Finding a
decent foundation for a reasonable price proves to be a difficult task; you’re
lucky if you manage to spend under £20 for a sufficient foundation that does
its job properly. Even after having found the perfect foundation the problem
doesn’t end there; next is to decide whether to apply the make-up with either a
sponge or a brush as different foundations have different consistencies which
require different methods when applying to your skin. I have found in most
cases brushes are sufficient; however brushes are only adequate if the make-up
brush is of good quality and is cleaned on a regular basis. I learnt not too
long ago that cleaning your make-up utensils is an extremely important method
to look after your skin, as old make-up and dead skin is left on your brush
every time you use it (disgusting, right?). From experience I would recommend
cleaning all make-up utensils at least one a week in order to keep them clean
and useable.
Most reasonably priced, satisfactory foundations can
be found in any local pharmacy, Boots or Superdrug.
Over the past five years
since I started wearing make-up on a regular basis, I have tried numerous
foundations not only to compliment my skin tone but also help with a good complexion;
which is not an easy task when you have oily, teenage skin. I have selected 5 different types of
foundations that I have used in the past, some of which I have found
beneficial, others not so much. Below I
are the names for each of the different products I used with a mini analysis of
each demonstrating their strong and weak points.
Maybelline
– Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
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When using this product I have found
that it gives a good even skin tone match and coverage. When applying this particular
make up I would recommend using a sponge as it evens out the foundation better
than with a brush. I would advise to always moisturise before using this
product or it could end up leaving your skin dry and flaky.
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Product Price: £7.69 (At Boots)
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Product Rating: 4/5
Rimmel
London – Renew and Lift Foundation
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When using this product I found it to be
extremely oily when applying it to my skin, the foundation doesn’t give good
coverage as it is extremely difficult to apply evenly. Both using a brush and a
sponge proved no different, neither were of any use when trying to apply this
product. Overall I found myself to be very disappointed with this product as I
thought with it being more expensive that it would have been of better quality.
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Product Price: £8.99 (At Boots)
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Product Rating: 2/5
Maxfactor
– Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation
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This has to be one of my favourite
foundations out of the ones I have chosen, it gives an extremely good, even
coverage and leaves your skin looking flawless. Either a brush or a sponge can
be used when applying this product as both work well in giving an even finish.
I would recommend moisturising before using this foundation, as I would with
most others; an amazing factor of this product is that it lasts all day with no
need for a touch up! Although this product is more expensive than the other two
it’s definitely worth it and I would buy it again as it lasts ages!
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Product Price: £12.99 (At Boots)
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Product Rating 5/5
Maxfactor
– Miracle touch liquid illusion foundation
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When using this product I found it also
gave a good even coverage, leaving your skin looking flawless, similar to the
other Maxfactor foundation; however this particular I found required the use of
a sponge when applying rather than being able to use a brush or a sponge. Then
again the product does come with a sponge in a compartment above the foundation
therefore proving it to be the best method. I would recommend using a moisturiser
before applying the product as it has a tendency to sometimes leave your skin
dry. I found the only real downside to this product to be that it didn’t seem
to last me as long as other foundations have done.
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Product Price: £12.99 (At Boots)
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Product Rating: 4/5
Estée
Lauder – Daywear sheer tint release moisturiser
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Out of all the products I tried I have
to say that this was definitely my favourite. It doesn’t even feel like you’re
wearing make-up when you have it on, yet it gives you the appearance of
flawless skin! Best applied with a brush but can be done with a sponge, the
product gives your skin the appearance of a natural sun kissed glow and gives
the illusion you’re wearing foundation. There is no need to moisturise before
applying the product as it is a moisturiser in itself! Although this product is
the most expensive of the bunch I have found it to be the best and also lasts
the longest!
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Product Price: £34.00 (At Boots)
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Product Rating: 5/5
