Recently I saw a foundation that had finally came to Australia, it was Loreal Infallible Matte. It came out probably 3 weeks ago. They advertised full coverage, 24hr hold and matte.
It had set into the skin quickly and I really didn't feel like I was wearing makeup. I thought I was going to give this foundation a pass, until an hour in, my skin was craving moisture. I started to get dry patches and felt like it was aggravating my skin.
Although these were all negatives, I couldn't really judge it properly, because I realised that from the climate change, my skin had drastically changed from a Normal/Combination skin type to Dry Skin. I didn't notice my skin was actually suffering until I tried this foundation.
Of course since then I've upped my moisturizing at night and stuck to the dewy makeup for this season. One thing I don't understand is why Australia decided to bring this foundation out in Winter time when most people's skin changes during the season. Seriously? A full, 24hr hold, matte foundation in Winter time?
Anyways, when it's not so cold and dry, i'll be able to properly judge the foundation, but I thought, what has been my winter drugstore foundation favourites?
So lets begin :D
I narrowed it down to the top 3 I have been choosing in the last 3 weeks;
Maybelline Fit Me
Rimmel Wake Me Up
Loreal Lumi Magique
All three of these are different brands, different packaging, varied prices but one thing they all have in common is the finishing look of Fresh, Dewy Skin.
Lately I have been obsessing over dewy makeup, and perphaps it is just because it's been so flipping cold here in Qld, Australia.
I'm going to start with a brand that honestly, has gone from the bottom of my favourite makeup brands to steadily making it's way to the top,
Maybelline.
POSITIVES
* The Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth foundation provides a natural, luminous glow to my skin.
* It doesn't sink or clog my pores and it also does feel slick and slimy, like some liquid foundations do.
* Medium to Full coverage, providing a Natural finish
* Doesn't split or go patchy throughout the day.
* It's labelled for Normal to Dry skin and has a spf of 18.
* A decent selection of shades to chose from
* Simple and Classy Packaging
Now yes there are a few negatives, my main one is of course -
* NO PUMP! :'(
Why? why? why?
I never understand why a company decides to bring a foundation without a pump.
* The colours, although there is a vast range to choose from, there doesn't seem to be any neutral tone shades, they are either quite yellow or pink.
I picked up shade #125.
This one is a shade too dark, and is yellow base,
But, a little blending down to the neck, and you can't tell.
* I do need to have a powder to set this, otherwise it'll be sliding off my face and onto the furniture and my clothes within seconds.
These may seem like quite a lot of negatives but personally, it's a no big deal situation for me. Besides the even texture and glow I get at the end is worth that little extra blending down.
I get so many compliments when I wear this foundation and for RRP of $18.95, I can't complain.
I have recently did a review on this beauty already, which I will provide a link down below.
POSITIVES
*The Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation provides Natural, soft, radiant glow to the skin
* Medium Coverage
* Sets to the skin quickly
* Doesn't need a powder to set
* Pleasant scent
* No splitting or going patchy throughout the day
* Has a Pump!
NEGATIVES
*Only 6 shades to choose from in Australia
I Just love that this foundation doesn't need a powder to set it. It's not oily looking or a slick texture, just that right amount of natural glow look.
The great thing about Rimmel, is that it always has a special. I picked this up when it was Half Price! Normally RRP $19.95, still a bargain.
http://muabananas.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/rimmel-wake-me-up-foundation-review.html
Link to Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation above ^^^^^^^^
This one I had only recently pulled back out of my kit and put it into my 'regular' section.
POSITIVES
* Light infussed radiant complexion
* Medium Coverage
* Natural Glow
* 12 hour hold
* Has a Pump
* A unique finish, unlike the others. Hard to describe, I recommend, trying it out for yourself.
NEGATIVES
*My natural oils, on my t-zone make their welcoming to this foundation throughout the day
and starts look super oily, nothing a little touch up won't fix and that is something that will be different on all skin types.
* Recently L'oreal Paris in Australia reduced their colour range and only have about 6 shades to choose from
There's something different about the end results of this foundation, that I can't put my finger on it. It almost looks like your skin and not a mask of makeup, except it's flawless
RRP $33.95
There you have it my Top 3 Favourite Drugstore Foundations for Winter.
Have you guy's tried any of these?
Loved it or Hate it?
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