Foundation is something that I find very difficult, whenever I'm in the drugstore I can't even begin to explain how annoying and frustrating it is trying to find the right shade and a foundation that is what I want, eg; coverage and finish. Theres no one to help you, and you are pretty much on your own. If you are anything like me, you will get all hot and bothered about finding the right shade. It's annoying too, because if you get home and you've picked the wrong shade, you cannot return it in the UK. You can return it if it's not been opened. There is a lot of choice in the drugstore but it's just so damn difficult but thats why its affordable. They don't have to pay anyone to be there all day helping customers, therefore they can reduce their prices.
Just to point out my skin type is oily/combination, I do tend to like a full coverage foundation. However there is a bit of a mixture. Also, I do like a matte finish because of my skin being quite oily. PS: If you are looking at these pictures, and you are thinking 'ew, the products are so dirty' then I'm sorry, but I use these foundations on a day to day basis. Therefore they are going to get dirty and foundationy. (????) is that even a word. Hmm, well you know what I mean haha.
All the foundations I am going to talk about I have been using for a looooong time. So I know I love them, theres only one that I haven't been using for as long as the others (Rimmel Lasting Finish) thats because it's Rimmel's newest foundation. Although this foundation isn't the one I've been using the longest, it just wouldn't be right if it wasn't in this post! There is also a whole review on this foundation - https://goo.gl/xNKwFd
No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation - Calico
As you may or my not know but my skin is combination/oily and another thing you may or may not know is that I love using No7 skin care, blogpost - http://goo.gl/3YIt1B. The main reason for this foundation being in this favourite video is because it is tailored for my skin type, if you are reading this and you have another skin type, eg dry skin then don't worry! There are other No7 foundations for you, just go over to a No7 counter and they will be happy to help you! Also, if you don't have oily skin, but you like a matte finish, this one might be a good one for you too. No7 have a tool which they use which determines the colour of your foundation, they use the gadget on your face and match you to a shade. So if you don't believe them, or you are really worried about getting the wrong shade, then ask to look and see the colour for yourself! The foundation is a medium coverage, and is just beautiful on the skin. I use this one on an every day basis, just because I know I won't get shinny throughout the day.
RRP: £13.50
RRP: £13.50
Rimmel Lasting Finish Full coverage - Ivory
I have done a full review post on this foundation (yes, I love it that much!). This foundation just really suits my skin, and whenever I wear it I get compliments, it's just always a good skin day when this foundation is around! I would say it leaves somewhere in the middle of a matte/dewy finish, which is quite nice. I don't have to powder too much with this foundation, just a little bit on the T-tone. Theres around 10 shades to choose from, I am quite pale so Ivory is the perfect shade for me. This is a full coverage foundation as well, there is a light-medium coverage which has a white top, I haven't tried that foundation, I would be interested what it is like. However I do tend to like a bit more of a coverage, hense why I got this one. I would say it's suitable for every skin type, it's dewy enough for a dry skin, but like me if you have oily/combination it's perfect for that too!
RRP: £7.99
I have done a full review post on this foundation (yes, I love it that much!). This foundation just really suits my skin, and whenever I wear it I get compliments, it's just always a good skin day when this foundation is around! I would say it leaves somewhere in the middle of a matte/dewy finish, which is quite nice. I don't have to powder too much with this foundation, just a little bit on the T-tone. Theres around 10 shades to choose from, I am quite pale so Ivory is the perfect shade for me. This is a full coverage foundation as well, there is a light-medium coverage which has a white top, I haven't tried that foundation, I would be interested what it is like. However I do tend to like a bit more of a coverage, hense why I got this one. I would say it's suitable for every skin type, it's dewy enough for a dry skin, but like me if you have oily/combination it's perfect for that too!
RRP: £7.99
Revlon Colourstay Combination/Oily skin - Buff
This is the only foundation out of all 5 which has two different skin types. I have obviously got the one for combination/oily skin, however there is one for dry skin as well. I think this is such a good idea for the drugstore, there isn't anything else like that available. It just makes life so much easier, also finding the colour was easy enough for me too. I am the shade buff, there is one lighter which I believe is ivory. Buff is a colour which is quite yellow toned, which is good for me because I have quite a bit of redness in my face, therefore the yellow toned foundation will counteract that. I would say one thing to be careful with when it comes to this foundation, is that do one section of your face at a time. The reason behind this is because it doesn't give you much play time! It drys and sets on your face quite fast, which is good in a way because once it's on the face it doesn't move. It does claim it lasts for 24 hours, but seriously, who wears a foundation for 24 hours?! The one reason why this foundation is annoying, is because as you can see from the picture below, that it doesn't have a PUMP. I absolutely hate it when companies don't give there products the option of having pumps. It makes such a mess, and is very hard to judge how much product you need. However the actual product is very good and I love it, thats why its in my top favourites (obv). This is a very full coverage foundation, I use this for when my skin is not looking or feeling its best. It just covers everything up and I then feel much better, haha.
RRP: £12.99
This is the only foundation out of all 5 which has two different skin types. I have obviously got the one for combination/oily skin, however there is one for dry skin as well. I think this is such a good idea for the drugstore, there isn't anything else like that available. It just makes life so much easier, also finding the colour was easy enough for me too. I am the shade buff, there is one lighter which I believe is ivory. Buff is a colour which is quite yellow toned, which is good for me because I have quite a bit of redness in my face, therefore the yellow toned foundation will counteract that. I would say one thing to be careful with when it comes to this foundation, is that do one section of your face at a time. The reason behind this is because it doesn't give you much play time! It drys and sets on your face quite fast, which is good in a way because once it's on the face it doesn't move. It does claim it lasts for 24 hours, but seriously, who wears a foundation for 24 hours?! The one reason why this foundation is annoying, is because as you can see from the picture below, that it doesn't have a PUMP. I absolutely hate it when companies don't give there products the option of having pumps. It makes such a mess, and is very hard to judge how much product you need. However the actual product is very good and I love it, thats why its in my top favourites (obv). This is a very full coverage foundation, I use this for when my skin is not looking or feeling its best. It just covers everything up and I then feel much better, haha.
RRP: £12.99
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum - 51 Light Vanilla
This foundation is the foundation I use when I want a light finish, and when my skin is looking good. I go to this foundation when I just want a little bit of coverage, I might just be popping out somewhere or it's a hot summers day and I don't want a full coverage foundation on. It has the most amazing smell, but don't worry if you don't like fragranced things on your face, you can't smell anything once its applied. The colours in Bourjois foundations aren't great on a whole, theres only about 5 shades I believe. The lightest shade is ok for me, but isn't the best, but because it's only a light finish I find I can get away with it more.
RRP: £10.99
This foundation is the foundation I use when I want a light finish, and when my skin is looking good. I go to this foundation when I just want a little bit of coverage, I might just be popping out somewhere or it's a hot summers day and I don't want a full coverage foundation on. It has the most amazing smell, but don't worry if you don't like fragranced things on your face, you can't smell anything once its applied. The colours in Bourjois foundations aren't great on a whole, theres only about 5 shades I believe. The lightest shade is ok for me, but isn't the best, but because it's only a light finish I find I can get away with it more.
RRP: £10.99
The Body Shop Moisture Foundation - 05
This is the foundation I have been using for the longest out of these, I started using this in my teens when I was at school. I don't know why I love it so much, but I really do. It seems to lighten up my face and make me feel alive. It gives me moisture but doesn't make me shinny or look oily. It gives a medium coverage, but doesn't make me look like I've got makeup on, it's just really subtle and even. I would recommend this probably to more of a normal/dry skin, however it does work for me. You could use powder, if you are struggling with a more dewy finish. I'm not sure how many shades there are in this range, I got colour matched in store. I would say if you do have oily skin like me, go and have a look at the powder foundation from The Body Shop (Extra Virgin Minerals - loose powder foundation) a powder foundation can be built up to give good coverage, but not make you look oily because its essentially powder.
£13.00
This is the foundation I have been using for the longest out of these, I started using this in my teens when I was at school. I don't know why I love it so much, but I really do. It seems to lighten up my face and make me feel alive. It gives me moisture but doesn't make me shinny or look oily. It gives a medium coverage, but doesn't make me look like I've got makeup on, it's just really subtle and even. I would recommend this probably to more of a normal/dry skin, however it does work for me. You could use powder, if you are struggling with a more dewy finish. I'm not sure how many shades there are in this range, I got colour matched in store. I would say if you do have oily skin like me, go and have a look at the powder foundation from The Body Shop (Extra Virgin Minerals - loose powder foundation) a powder foundation can be built up to give good coverage, but not make you look oily because its essentially powder.
£13.00
Thank you so much for reading, good luck finding the perfect foundation for you! If you have any questions, comment them down below. Also, comment below what you want next months 'top 5' to be?!?!?!?!
Brushes in pictures: Real techniques buffing brush and setting brush. No7 stippling brush.
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