How to Shop More Wisely Before Buying Your Next Foundation

This beauty doesn't leave her perfect complexion to chance.  

We all have different methods for picking out a great makeup foundation.  Some will buy based on brand reputation that they may have a history with, tempting advertising, recommendations from friends or blogs or just by price.  Others take it a step further and narrow down the choices to address specific needs, which is a far better way to make such a choice.

For instance, you can improve the condition of your skin through your foundation by looking for AHA/BHA (alpha hydroxy acid or beta hydroxy acid) on a label.  Either ingredient won’t do as much as your normal fruit acid skin care, but it will very gently exfoliate through the makeup.  Your complexion will only look brighter with use.

Foundations sporting an SPF of at least 15 are important to protect your complexion, but the truth is the amount we usually apply is hardly enough to keep us safe from the sun.  Therefore, start first with a broad spectrum SPF moisturizer before that foundation and finish with a pressed SPF powder.  Layering in this manner provides three layers of protection to keep your face from aging.  

If your skin breaks out fairly often or tends to oily, then you want to avoid a foundation formula that could bring more oil to your complexion.  Ingredients like kaolin and talc could be your solution since they help absorb excess oil.  Mineral foundation is another answer.

Dry skin benefits more from ingredients such as humectants like hyaluronic acid and emollients such as ceramides.  These types of ingredients can moisturize and smooth to keep the complexion supple in addition to offering perfecting coverage.

Anti-aging ingredients like retinol, peptides, collagen, and niacin help keep the skin younger looking as well as antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E. They defend your complexion from damaging free radicals from the environment. 

Before you make your next purchase, don’t just buy on impulse.  Think what you need that foundation to do and check those labels first.  Your complexion will only benefit!

PUR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation (Light) Review + Swatch

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You'll love the fresh coverage and weightless feel this foundation has.

Given the fact that I have a dry complexion, I was eager to try PUR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation. The idea of a serum enriched foundation to boost the skin’s radiance through an enriched encapsulated water complex formula intrigued me that I had to see for myself what this product could do.

What else is interesting is that HydraFluid ($39) has no oil, but PUR’s Ceratin Complex as well as that Swiss Alps-sourced mineral water for improving skin’s overall smoothness as it firms and lifts.  The formula also has aloe vera and free radical fighting, vitamin E for healing and soothing, but no actual sunscreen.

Something else that is different is the long clear slender tip that this foundation has compared to a wider mouth bottle or pump dispenser that releases more than a drop at a time.  This prevents any waste of pouring or pumping out too much foundation, which I thought was great.  However, impatient ladies may think the slow way this product comes out takes too long.

Light was the best color for me among the five shades in this line.  It has some warmth, but not overly peach as you will see from my swatch.

Here is the Light shade that I swatched.

Once I sampled it, I was amazed at how lightweight HydraFluid felt on my skin.  Instead, it reminded me more of a BB cream that perfected and smoothed the look of my face.  The only difference was this foundation has a thinner consistency than BB cream or your typical liquid foundation.  Still, it certainly delivered with wonderful hydrating coverage that left me with a beautiful dewy finish that held up without settling into my laugh lines or disappointing me through the rest of my day.

If you need coverage, but hate how most foundations bog your skin down and are searching for a product capable of making you look fresh and natural, give PUR HydraFluid Water Serum Foundation a shot, especially if have dry skin.  I'm betting that you will love it once you do!

How Not to Need So Many Different Shades of Foundation to Match Your Skin Each Season!

This tip can save money and the health of your skin to keep it beautiful.

Who doesn’t have this problem of needing different shades of foundation just to match their current skin color?  Depending on the season, we can be palest in the winter when our skin isn’t exposed much to the elements.  The more the weather warms, the more our complexions start to pick up more color until reaching our darkest shade in the summer.  

However, there are ways to save money and accumulating too many foundations at one time that you might want to try.  Spending less is always great, but more importantly is how much healthier you can keep your skin since using old foundations could subject it to products compromised with bacteria.  Decluttering your makeup bag or vanity also makes your life run smoother with fewer unneeded products to root through.

What you might want to do is to take your normal shade foundation, a liquid highlighter and a shimmery liquid bronzer.  When your skin is the palest in the winter, adding a drop of the liquid highlighter can help give the foundation a healthier glow.  The same goes when your complexion darkens more as the weather heats up.  Just add a drop of the bronzer to change and warm up the foundation. Self-adjusting these products can get you by through the seasons once you see how easy it is alter that foundation shade.

Another suggestion that I found helpful is buying two bottles of liquid foundations (the typical light shade you would use and the foundation shade that you would normally wear when your skin darkens through summer).  All you need to do is to take a few drops of each in the palm of your hand.  By custom mixing the two foundations together, you can experiment with the number of drops needed to find that perfect shade. 

I hope you try this because it saves both on your beauty budget and the health of your complexion!

Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundation Fluid (Dynamic, Euphoric) Review + SWATCHES!

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This is Dynamic ($45).

This is Euphoric ($45).

Everyone wishes that they could wake up every morning to look naturally amazing.  However, most of us aren’t that fortunate when it comes to perfection.  Thus, it always helps to have great skin care and cosmetics that can transform us from blah to beautiful like Josie Maran Vibrancy Argan Oil Foundations that PR sent for this review.

All the skin care benefits this particular foundation has with argan oil, shea butter, aloe, vitamin E, squalane, rapeseed, blueberry fruit extract among its other ingredients along with raw pigments for complete healthy coverage really appealed to me.  

Why Older Complexions Need to Be Careful of Matte or Heavy, Dry Foundations!

This beauty doesn't need to hide because she is foundation savvy.

If your complexion is aging, then you probably have noticed how some foundations tend to gather in lines and wrinkles more than your younger days.  Therefore, you need to think seriously about your foundation formula to avoid this problem.

Instead of turning to matte and heavy, dry foundation formulations, you would be doing your face a kindness by lightening up with a dewier or more moisturizing formula that won’t accumulate in those lines and wrinkles.  

You want that foundation formula also to benefit your complexion by casting more light over the skin to help it glow with light-reflecting particles, which tends to make it appear younger.   On the other hand, a matte or heavy, dry foundation will only sit flatly on your face like a mask to announce your age to the world.  

Less can do more and work to your advantage when you have lines and wrinkles that you want to play down.  Another great option for an aging complexion is turning to BB creams or tinted moisturizers.  These can give you great coverage, protection, and skin care all in one step.

You might be surprised at the beautiful difference once you have the right foundation formula working for you–-instead of against.

How to Best Keep Foundation From Settling Into Facial Lines!

This beauty got it right by learning how to make her foundation work for her.

With age, we may gain experience and wisdom through what life taught us.  Unfortunately, another bonus is the problem of fine lines and wrinkles.  You may have noticed that some of your favorite foundations that you wore regularly are starting to call attention to those creases.  Though you can’t stop time unless you reverse what is happening to your face with Botox or a surgical procedure, there are ways to help lessen your chances of foundation possibly embarrassing you.

Rouge Bunny Rouge Serene Light Skin Perfector and Skin Soul Drops (Miriam) Review + Swatches!

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This small Skin Soul Drops bottle packs intense beauty power! 

When your complexion is less than fabulous, you don’t feel as pretty as you should. However, what if I told you I discovered a way to ensure just the right amount of adjustable coverage you need from heavy to light along with the help of a unique tinted primer that boosts radiance for a customized, dewy glow that will keep you staring into your mirror?  Now that I have your attention, let me introduce you to just two of the new Fall 2016 novelty products from prestigious European brand, Rouge Bunny Rouge with Skin Soul Drops Foundation Essence and Serene Light Skin Perfector that I’ve been using together from among some others the company had sent along for my review.

Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Liquid Foundation (Light Clair, Blush Medium) Review + Swatches–Complexion Perfection Was Never So Easy!

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Light Clair has more orange warmth to the beige.

When your complexion is feeling less than flawless, I find a great foundation formula is essential if you want to rack up the compliments for its help smoothing and perfecting the skin.  One that you might like to try is Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Liquid 14-Hour Wear Foundation that I have been using lately for the beautiful finish it can give.

Blush Medium is a tad darker than Light Clair with just a touch of pink.

Review: Laura Geller Baked Balance-N-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation (Medium)

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Laura Geller Baked Balance-N-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation in Medium

A good foundation is a great starting point to cover flaws and smooth out the tone of your complexion.  One that I recently tried was Laura Geller’s Baked Balance-N-Brighten Color Correction Foundation ($33) in Medium.

This baked powder foundation comes in five shades.  Besides the Regular/Medium shade I was sent, there are also Porcelain, Fair, Tan, and Deep.  For some reason, they skipped Light.

This foundation formula is free of mineral oil and parabens.  It also offers antioxidant and anti-aging benefits with ingredients such as tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), jojoba, camellia sinensis leaf extract (from white tea to help rejuvenate the skin) among its ingredients.  At the same time, it does contain talc.  

A Fool-Proof Way to Better Determine Your Right Shade of Foundation

This beauty knows the secret of a perfectly matched complexion.

Foundation can be a tricky cosmetic to buy when shopping in person and even harder online when you only have screen shots instead of the actual product to evaluate.  Some people feel trying a few shades of the foundation on their face in a few stripes before gently blending in is the best way to find your closest match. However, they would be mistaken since the face is usually darker than your neck that has paler skin.  

Ask yourself how many times have you seen women on television with browner faces against white necks. Unless you want to look as if your face is one color and your neck another, then I have a helpful tip you need to try.

When sampling foundations, I suggest comparing a few shades on your neck just below your chin.  This area is where your skin is the lightest and free from sun exposure.  After all, your goal is to get your face and neck the same continuous color—not mix-matched.  Therefore, by aiming for a foundation color to match the lightest skin you have will give you the best results for the most natural look possible!

Review: Rimmel London's Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation (Classic Ivory)–New Version

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Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation (Classic Ivory)

Drugstore foundation shopping can be difficult when trying to find your ideal complexion color match.  Unlike department and beauty stores, you don’t have access to samples or as many shades as higher end brands to help narrow down your decision, which can even be more challenging if the store is missing product tester displays.  However, if you’re prowling the aisles now in search of a new foundation, you might want to stop by Rimmel London’s section to check out their new formula of the Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation with comfort serum that I just tried.

PR sent along a bottle in Classic Ivory from among the 11 shades.  I’m talking about the one with the red cap.  This foundation is thicker and almost like a cream-gel sort of liquid instead of a looser, watery consistency.   I found that this formula, even with my dry skin, felt quite lightweight and smoothed out the complexion with wonderful medium, satin-like coverage that did hold up from morning when I first applied to late afternoon when I removed it.  This amount of wear is good enough for me since I don’t ever plan to need one for every moment of an entire day.  The only way that I would allow any makeup to remain on my skin for 24 hours is if I suddenly took ill, caught in a disaster or result of an accident.   

I really was pleasantly surprised at how well this new Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation looked and felt on my skin.  My only disappointment was the color was slightly too dark for my fair skin.  I think Ivory would have been a closer match.

Do visit Rimmel London’s website and your drugstore or wherever you buy their products to check this long-wearing foundation out.  I think you will be happy with it.

Why You May Want to Switch Out Translucent Powder to Set Your Foundation

 You might have a more natural finish opting for a slight tint to that powder. 

I have always used translucent loose powder to set my foundation.  After all, it is meant to be colorless so not to distract from the color of the foundation that you use.  However, I also have noticed that some brands can leave your face paler than others with almost a ghostly cast once you’re through applying.  This can present a problem unless you want to keep on switching out brands.  

However, I have found a way around that little obstacle that I wanted to share. Instead of buying just a colorless translucent shade, I opted for a lightly tinted loose powder in its place.  By doing so, I get a much better finish without that unnatural paleness.  Furthermore, this slight amount of extra color does not do anything much to alter my original foundation color.

If you also have encountered this problem with your translucent powder, I hope you try this tip because a little color to that loose powder will give you a more natural look.

Review + Swatches: Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Full Coverage Liquid Foundation (Light)

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Mally Beauty Ultimte Performance Full Coverage Liquid Foundation

Over the Summer, I relied more on tinted moisturizers than foundations.  Now that Fall is on our doorstep (September 23), I usually turn to foundation for a bit more coverage.  One that I had a chance to explore was Mally Beauty’s Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation in Light.

If you hate that heavy sensation that some liquid foundations can have, then you would love how lightweight this one feels upon your skin.  The Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation dispenses from its metal container, which is excellent for keeping it more sanitary.  At the same time, it does pump out with somewhat of a thin consistency, but it blends very smoothly to even out the complexion with medium/full coverage, depending on how much of it I used.  

This foundation did a nice job on me.  It hid my pores and did not gather in my laugh lines as some others can do on occasion.  In fact, this foundation stayed in that beautiful state on me all day until I took it off hours later.

On the top is how this Light shade of this foundation looked blended while  the bottom was how it appeared when first dispensed.

The only problem was the shade of Light, which was slightly too dark for my skin even though my face still has extra color from the Summer sun.   I think Fair would have been a better shade for me after sampling Light.  

If you’ve been wanting to try one of Mally Beauty’s foundation, I say the Ultimate Performance Full Coverage Liquid Foundation ($40) won’t disappoint you.

The Direction of How You Apply Foundation Matters When Striving for the Best Finish!

This lovely lady is prepared for her close-up with her flawless application!

You may think that you are doing everything that you can to give your face a beautiful finish after applying a great foundation. After all, you prime, moisturize, and apply like a pro with your foundation brush or sponge. However, there is even more that you can do to improve an already wonderful finish into a sensational one that you may be unaware of.

Look at your face closely.  Though you may not have noticed, everyone has some hardly visible, fine hairs on the surface of their skin once you begin to examine it. Therefore, when you stroke on some foundation, you need to give some thought on the best way to lay that product down. 

Regardless of the tool you use or even your finger, instead of just randomly spreading the foundation, you should smooth it in the same downward direction.  This technique will keep that peach fuzz from sticking up on your face when it is viewed close up to keep you looking as flawless as possible!  

How to Solve the Problem of Foundation Turning Orange!

Though orange is a lovely shade, the color is better on the fruit than your face.  However, there are ways around this problem.  

Buying the right color of foundation can be tricky enough.  When you finally find the perfect shade and only have it change to an orange color an hour or so after you apply it, then you may be wondering why it happened.

The reason for this unwanted color change is because the foundation has too much oil for your complexion to handle.  Therefore, the product oxidizes soon after it reacts with your skin’s own oils, causing the unwanted orange.

You have several options that are available.   The first is trying a silicone-based primer to layer underneath the product.   This should keep the formula from oxidizing to keep that original color lasting.

Buying a foundation a shade or two lighter also may reduce your likelihood of experiencing this type of problem.  Thus, you may want to return the product and exchange it for a paler color.   

Another thing that you could also try is adding a little bit of talcum powder to it and shaking the bottle thoroughly.  This trick can often correct the problem.  

You just need to be careful that you don’t add too much talcum powder at once.  This could cause lumps in the foundation as well as overly thicken the product.  If you went overboard and added too much, then a drop or two of glycerin helps bring back a nicer consistency.

Pur Minerals Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Spray Foundation (Light) Review + Swatches!

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Pur Minerals Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Foundation

Who doesn’t love an airbrushed finish?  If you could replicate that look without the need of an entire airbrush kit but with one foundation instead, my guess is that you would be just as eager to try Pur Minerals Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Spray Foundation as I was. 

This non-butane spray-on foundation has a formula that includes the company’s specialized age-defying ceretin complex and moisture-rich liquid crystals.  The Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Spray Foundation also comes in four shades of Light, Medium, Tan, and Dark.  Since I fall between Fair and Light, I went with Light for this review.

Unlike a liquid foundation, this sprays out a thinner mist of liquid.   You do need to work fast or this product will drip.  The easiest way I found was spraying my foundation brush to apply and then blending.   This did the trick for even coverage that did give me a dewy glow and felt lightweight.  You can see more radiance to your complexion as well as smoother skin.  The pores are muted, but still there unless you wear primer, which gives it more of that flawless finish.

On the left is what Pur Minerals Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Foundation (Light) looks like sprayed.  The right is that foundation rubbed into the skin.

My only complaint with Pur Minerals Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Spray Foundation is the color.  The shade was entirely too dark and orange for my pale beige type of coloring.  I have no problem with Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Foundation in this same Light color, but this one doesn’t come close.  Please, Pur Minerals, work on a Fair shade for those of us, paler ladies.

Other than that, I thought Pur Minerals Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Spray Foundation ($39) was a wonderful product, especially if you’re looking for a great summer foundation.  Do check it out.

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

Summer Beauty Must-Have! -- IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation (Fair, Light Medium) Review

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IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation in Fair

Many of us have the same problem of falling between two shades of foundation.  Though I don’t have the fairest white skin like some natural born redheads, my complexion is the lightest beige.  Thus, finding the perfect shade can be tricky. However, I have some tips how to choose wisely when it comes to making a foundation selection.

Start with one of my favorite brands, IT Cosmetics.  Their Celebration Foundation can give skin fresh, radiant coverage that doesn’t weigh it down or settle into your lines due to their extraordinary anti-aging ingredients like hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, rose, silk, aloe and those drops of light technology for that overall illuminating effect.  

This is a lightweight, full-coverage mineral foundation ideally suited for the summer heat with how the formula allows skin to breathe instead of feeling heavy like some others you might have tried.  Another thing I love about it is how easy it is to take with you whether in your handbag or suitcase so you can touch up with a flip of that compact.

The Celebration Foundation in Fair is a pale beige as you can see from my photo.  This one is the closest to my skin tone and the best for me for how it matches face with the neck.

On the other hand, the Celebration Foundation in Light Medium is slightly darker with more warmth of an olive-tone. With the yellow in my skin, this gives me more color but doesn’t mesh with my neck as precisely as Fair.

This is IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation in Light/Medium

As to the problem on how to decide between two shades of foundation, I recommend going with the lighter choice when in doubt.  Those with oily complexions should pay particular attention if you have problems with your face turning orange or ashy gray from your current foundation formulation.  Keep this in mind especially in regard to liquid varieties, which can oxidize to cause that color change. 

If you’re searching for a fabulous foundation to keep you looking good this summer, you got to try IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation ($35) because it can and will.   Buy online at  IT Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty, Ulta.com, QVC and QVC.com and The Shopping Channel.

Review: Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation (Medium-Light) for a Beautiful Natural Finish

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Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation (Medium-Light)

Foundation can be one of the hardest products to choose considering all the different forms and not to mention brands.  However, I have been trying a few from Mally Beauty that I think you should be aware of. 

The first one that I shared with you was with the Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light).  Today I want to tell you my views on Mally Beauty's Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation (Medium-Light) that I was sent along for this review.

The formula of this foundation goes on smooth and blends nicely.  You have plenty of time to work before the product has time to set, which was great.  Furthermore, I consider this a full coverage foundation that felt wonderfully suited to my dry skin with its dewiness in a formula that did not migrate to fine lines and wrinkles--even all through a long day! 

Though I obtained a beautiful finish that looked natural, it was not  quite as flawless as the one I got with the Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse that made the pores vanish.  

The Medium-Light choice of color was slightly dark and yellow for my light complexion than I would have liked.  Light would have been better for me.  Nonetheless, I will be saving this one to wear in the summer once I get a bit more color from the sun.

I swatched the Medium-Light shade for you.

Swatch of Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation (Medium-Light)

This foundation also comes in a metal container with a pump to dispense the product.  The only thing I wish is that the company switch out that container for a clear bottle so you know when you are running low.  Other than that, I think this is my second favorite Mally Beauty foundation that I tried so far.

What I love the most about Mally Beauty foundations are they don't look like you are wearing anything on your face.  Their foundations look entirely natural.  Can you think of anything more desirable than that? 

Do you have a favorite Mally Beauty foundation?

The Ultimate Performance Liquid Foundation comes in eight shades and retails for $40 on Mally Beauty and QVC.  Do check it out.

Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light) & Brush Review + SWATCH!

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Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light) and Brush

I was sent a few different foundations from Mally Beauty to review.  The first one that I want to share my thoughts with you today is the Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light) because of its flawless medium coverage--and without benefit of a primer! 

This particular foundation happened to be my favorite of the ones I received for several reasons.  First of all, it gave my complexion a beautiful matte finish without settling into any fine lines while it smoothed my pores away.  Light was the perfect pale beige color match for my skin tone with how natural it looked.  If that wasn't reason to love it, then the incredibly lightweight feel of it was another.  And how could I forget how many hours this foundation held up throughout my day because I still looked amazingly fresh by the time I took it off.

This foundation comes in a metal container with a pump to dispense it.  You also get a brush for application, which comes in handy.

The sanitary way the foundation dispensed through the pump was great.  However, I would have preferred a clear glass container so I could when I was running low. 

Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse (Light)

I had expected more of a foam, however, the mousse was more of a liquid with bubbles as it came out.  This hardly mattered, but I did need to wipe some from the container from the way it came out.

To sum it up, I honestly think the Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse from Mally Beauty is one fantastic foundation.  The only thing I would change about this product is the container itself.  Other than that, I think this is one foundation that you need to try because it really perfects as it covers, ladies!

Mally Beauty's Effortless Airbrush Perfect Skin Mousse retails for $41.12 right now from the regular $45 price on QVC.  Do check it out.

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  A free product was provided solely to facilitate this review.*

NEW Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Makeup (Buff) Review

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Neutrogena's Nourishing Long Wear Makeup in Buff

I was one of the lucky ladies that BzzAgent selected to work on the Neutrogena's Nourishing Long Wear Makeup campaign.  Based on the screen shot, I went with the second lightest shade available, Buff 30. 

This new foundation has antioxidants, soy, vitamins, and light diffusing powders and comes in a range of eight different colors with a broad spectrum SPF sunscreen of 20.  According to the company's claims, this formula is also intended to last 12 hours.

When I opened the package, I was surprised at how dark the color Buff was compared to other lines where I am that same shade.  Also, the color itself has a lot of orange to it, which is more common to the Neutrogena line than some others.  I should have taken that in consideration and gone with the lighter shade, but it totally slipped my mind. 

As to the makeup itself, the Nourishing Long Wear does feel lightweight for how thick the liquid appears when it comes out of the jar against your skin.  Furthermore, it does give you a pretty satin finish with slightly less than medium coverage since it is a bit on the sheer side.  Nonetheless, it was entirely too dark and orange for my light warm complexion.

Unfortunately, I hardly got 12 hours of wear out of this foundation.  The first time I used it was without priming first.  This was regrettable because it began fading in only a few hours.  Next time, I primed and found that this makeup did last a lot longer, but more like seven hours in my case.

The product is fine and relatively inexpensive at $15.99, but does have limitations.  To begin, I would have expected the SPF to be higher instead of a disappointing 20.  Neutrogena colors should also be revamped because they go heavy on the orange.  Besides how thick it is, it does have a stickiness to this formula when you initially apply that does vanish later when it adheres to your skin.  Other than those things, the Nourishing Long Wear Makeup will give you a nice look with sheerer medium coverage, but intend to wear primer if you want to get extended wear.

Have you tried Neutrogena's Nourishing Long Wear Makeup yet?  If so, what is your opinion?


*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  A free product was provided solely to facilitate this review.*