About a month ago I did a ton of research on foundations and selected the top 4 to sample from Sephora. I have been looking for a new foundation and want something with a little more coverage than the BE powder I had been using. Over the summer I bought a very expensive foundation by Hourglass in which I love but I didn't want to continue paying that price if I could get something slightly cheaper that will cover just as well.
Here's the review:
Dior Nude Skin - Shade 25Did not like it. I think it broke me out. Didn't cover very well. It made my face shiny.
BE Complexion Rescue - Shade 06 (Ginger)I like the way it feels when it goes on my skin. It's super lightweight and feels like I have nothing on. There was no staying power though. It didn't cover my dark spots, blemishes, and red areas. It also made my face shiny.
Kat Von D Lock It Foundation - #54The Sephora beautician told me that I shouldn't try this foundation because it would be too thick for me. I don't have a lot of discoloration and can probably go without foundation so I think that's whey she thought it would be too thick for me. Well, turns out, it's one of my top favs. It covers superbly well and even though it's not considered a matte foundation, it is matte on me. This is like a holy grail. I've never been a fan of the creator of this line, Kat Von D herself, but I gave in and decided to try it because the youtubers love it. I'm glad I gave it a chance because I just might buy this one. I realize that KVD is pretty good at what she does not only in tattoos but in makeup as well.
Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet - #45This one is amazing too. It's so similar to the Hourglass and the Kat Von D.
I have also sampled the
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation and really like it too. It's not a matte but it covers very well. My face does shine a bit more than the Matte Valvet, KVD, and Hourglass but it makes my skin so smooth and lasts all day.
Right now I'm going to stick with the Hourglass because it is really a great foundation. When I'm done with it though, I might switch to either KDV, MUFE Matte Velvet or buy anther Hourglass. Tough choices.