I've always been a foundation enthusiast ever since I started wearing makeup. My very first proper foundation was Nars sheerglow which was unheard of as a thirteen year old - I was really into watching makeup videos on Youtube and I couldn't settle for anything less than what the top Youtubers were using! I always say that foundation is the most important part of your makeup routine and is totally worth investing in so I'm 100% okay with forking out extra cash for mine.
While I was away in New York in November I picked up the Makeup Forever Ultra HD stick foundation that I had seen NikkiTutorials using in most of her videos. I'm never one for full coverage but I was getting bored of my YSL touché eclat foundation and wanted something that would give more of a flawless look. I was kind of apprehensive because I thought a stick foundation would give me the dreaded cake face look and clog my pores but this was not the case!
As always, I start with my YSL blur primer to even out my skin and ensure the foundation lasts all day. I have normal to dry skin so even though I don't get oily I still like to do this step make sure my face stays put all day.
I bought the shade 123 with the help of a Sephora makeup artist which matched my face perfectly. But I soon realized my face is wayyy lighter than my body so last month I bought a much darker shade 177 to bronze up my face. I figured that I could use them as a highlight and contour duo for now and mix both of them to make the perfect shade during the summer when I'm much more tan. This foundation is made for T.V and film and is invisible to 4K lens technology which also means it photographs beautifully!
This is seriously the best foundation I have ever used (and I've used a lot) it blends seamlessly into the skin and has a creamy texture. It can be sheered out or built up to full coverage without feeling heavy or cakey. I wore this foundation to work everyday over Christmas and I couldn't even keep track of how many people stopped me to ask what I was wearing. There's something magical about this foundation that makes it look better the longer it's on. I came home from work one day after having the foundation on for about 9-10 hours and my sister complemented how nice my dewy foundation was. I honestly thought she was making fun of me because my foundation never looks good after that amount of time but when I inspected my face it still looked perfect. It gives a satin radiant finish and gives the skin a healthy glow all while giving amazing coverage.
While I was in Sephora, I picked up a concealer to go with my new foundation. I decided to try out the full cover concealer in shade number 5 to brighten my under eyes. These two work like a dream and I don't get any creasing at all. I set my face with the Ben Nye banana powder that I have used for about two years now and my face does not budge at all! All I ever need is a tiny bit of powder top-up throughout the day.
When it comes to application, this brush is my new best friend! This beauty is the Lock-it Edge Foundation Brush from the Kat Von D range and it is amazing. It's so dense and works at every angle of your face - I would happily replace all of my face brushes with these babies! It also works wonders for blending out under eye concealer or cream contour because it fits perfectly into the hollows of the face. Luckily for us Irish gals, Kat Von D is now being stocked in Debenhams! If you get chance to pop into the K.V.D stand you need to get your hands on the shade and light contour palette because it will change your life! If I want a more sheer application I'll use a damp beauty blender sponge which works amazingly as well. I've used the Primark version of the beauty blender but after using the real thing there really is no comparison. I used to think 'how can a sponge be any different' but the authentic beauty blender is just in a league of it's own because its so airy and light which applies the product much better than any other version I've tried.
The foundation retails for €39 and the concealer retails for €28. Makeup Forever have a boutique on Clarendon street and they also have a stand in Debenhams on Henry street so you can go in and see the products for yourself.
I hope you guys liked this review!
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