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Foundation Reviews

Peaches 'n cream-complected young people need not apply, but the rest of us need a little help evening out skin tone, hiding sun damage, and masking enlarged pores.  That's where a proper foundation comes in.  There are two main ways to use this product: mineral powder (praised for its non-comedogenic and natural sun blocking properties) and liquid formulations (best for creating a dewy glowing look).  Be sure to change your usual shade by season to best match your natural tone.  If you can't decide between two shades, go for the darker one to give your complexion warmth and mask flaws better.

ChickAdvisor members give props to powdered foundations from Bare Escentuals bareMinerals, MAC Studio Fix Powder plus Foundation, and Maybelline New York Mineral Power Loose Foundation.  High marks for liquid formulas belong to Maybelline New York Dream Liquid Mousse, Marcelle New-Age Anti-Wrinkle Makeup, and Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation.

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LA Girl Perfecting Liquid Makeup

1 review

I am not familiar with the LA Girl brand, I have never purchased any products and to be honest I don't even remember seeing it anywhere.. that should have been my first clue, as well as the low price. (You get what you pay for! ) I bought this at the Bargain Shop for $3, it...
NYC Skin Matching Luminizer

1 review

This is probably the worse foundation i have ever put on my skin. It is patchy, does not blend in at all, when i try rubbing it in my skin with my fingers it "peels off" and makes crumbs. I honestly cannot wear this foundation at all. Every time i try it, I need to wash it off...
Korres Wild Rose Mineral Foundation

1 review

I personally didn’t love this one but its gotten quite a good deal of rave reviews perhaps it’s just my skin at the moment is dry. The finish of the product was very unflattering and just seemed to make my dull skin even more dull. I felt like I had makeup on and looked like...
Vichy Teint ideal compact powder

1 review

I am all for expensive products if they work but this one failed me! The coverage was not good and it is very expensive. I have tried many powder foundations, high end and drug store and this one isn't even as good as a drug store one! In fact I would suggest drug store ones...
L.A. Girl Pro Matte Foundation

1 review

I bought this foundation because i love LA GIRL products but this one is not for me. i have normal skin and oily t zone. this foundation was so thick and felt really cakey on my face, its super matte which is good for summer but it doesn't blend well because of the thick...
SeneGence Foundation

1 review

Jumping on the SeneGence bandwagon I bought myself some of the SeneGence Foundation (non-anti aging format) and was excited to use it because of all it's hype. I was extremely disappointed. The thickness of the foundation is unreal. it feels like you have an actual face mask on...
wet n' wild intuitive blend shade adjusting foundation & primer

1 review

I thought this was going to be really good but boy was i wrong its more of a bottle of primer with few beads of foundation that leaves you with NO coverage at all just a nasty mess on your face i recommend just picking the foundation beads out and using it as a primer just to...
Dcypher Foundation

1 review

I received two samples of this foundation after doing an online colour analysis. Before I give my opinion on the product I would like to add that Dcypher customer service is fantastic, I had a problem with the colour analysis and was contacted by the company so they could help...
Essence Prime + Studio HD Hydra Primer Spray

1 review

I bought this stuff on a whim because it was cheap and I tend to buy every Essence product Shoppers Drug Mart comes out with because the stuff is super cheap and tends to work very well. I was curious about a "primer spray" and how well it actually worked for $4.99 so I bought...
Cover girl roller foundation

1 review

Supposed to evenly distribute foundation and be undetectable, however it left streaks and did not blend in. It looked horrible and blotchy
Burt's Bees Goodness Glows Liquid Foundation

2 reviews

I find the foundation to be streaky no matter what I use to apply it to my face. Otherwise it’s not a bad foundation the coverage it offers is pretty good and colour matches well.
Dr Hauschka New Foundation

2 reviews

This is a great option if you're looking for a natural option with light coverage. It's one of the few liquid foundations that doesn't make my face shiny or feel greasy. It is fairly light for coverage, so may not be a great option for those looking for more coverage, and has...
NYX Define and Refine Foundation

1 review

To be honest, I bought this because it was on sale and I thought I would try a powder foundation by NYX. I regret buying it as it does not provide adequate coverage (although it says medium coverage), is not long-lasting, and is not of good quality overall. There's a lighter...
Studio Gear’s Hydrating CC Cream

1 review

I had the opportunity to try Studio Gear’s Hydrating CC Cream as a Brandbacker member. So, what is a CC cream? CC stands for color correcting. When using a CC cream products are meant to address issues like redness or sallowness. Studio Gear’s Hydrating CC Cream is said...
TheBalm TimeBalm Creme Foundation

1 review

I have an oily t-zone and have been staying away from creme foundations, but when i read these great reviews I couldn't resist. The price is pretty expensive 36$ from pharamaplus but you do get a lot of product so its definitely worth it. *The finish of this product is a...
Signature Minerals Mineral Foundation

3 reviews

By far THE best Mineral Makeup product out there. Most people have never heard of it. I tried all of the other well known mineral products before discovering Signature Minerals and they blow away the other companies. Better coverage, makes me look 10 years younger than I am...
Covergirl clean matte ivory foundation

1 review

I am a big fan of CoverGirl make up. But this foundation I found to be runny and thin It did not provide the coverage I was hoping for I do not recommend this for oily skin
16 Brand Guroom Cream

1 review

ot the biggest fan of the color 16 brand Sixteen Guro Cream foundation. It is really thick and settles into my pores. Since my skin is on a bad run 🏃, it dies not cover my acne and reddness at all. I am going to save this for better skin days and during the winter. Planning...
qim sonso

1 review

I purchased this product off Wish and it was very cheap. That is the only thing good about this product is the price of it. I would never recommend this product. It is very water like and does not go on very well. It felt more like oil and water then makeup.
Gosh Foundation Drops

1 review

Bought this product yesterday and tested it out today...I applied it at 7am and by 3:30pm I looked like I had dipped my face in a vat of oil! I do not have oily skin, so this was somewhat odd. I would assume that for a person with a perfect or near to perfect complexion, this...