I had picked this up about a month ago and unfortunately couldn’t try it out as much as I had wanted because I bought a shade that was slightly darker then I could pull off. However, I have tried it enough that I have formulated my thoughts on it.
Lets start with a foundation and primer only before and after.
Before is completely bare skin. After is foundation only, one layer, no concealer. I applied using my F80 brush from Sigma.
This is after no wear at all and strictly to show coverage. It definitely covers well, as you can see I have a lot of redness and discolouration to deal with and I prefer a medium to full coverage foundation.
Claims: One simple step for a flawless natural look, that lasts all day. The formula blends easily to even skin tone and reduce shine all day. | Oil Free | Won’t clog pores | Suitable for sensitive skin | Lasts all day
Formulation: I want to call this a paste, it also smells like paste which isn’t helping its case. It is not runny like most of the foundations I use on the regular, and I have to use more than I normally would to cover my whole face. It is so thick that if you put it on your hand and turn your hand, it won’t run anywhere, just sticks there. I also noticed huge amounts of oxidization after it had dried on my hand for a few hours. I don’t seem to have that problem when it is on my face though. Picture on the right is the oxidization.
Staying power: This will definitely last all day, and for the first time ever with a foundation it looks terrible when first applied and by the end of the day will look FLAWLESS. I know thats great if you have long days, but I don’t like starting my day looking cakey. It wears well, as in won’t slip and slide around and won’t wear off in spots around the nose and mouth which is where I normally have staying power issues. I have dryness in some areas of my face and I feel like this is one of the main reasons I don’t like it. It is just too heavy for me alone, and I do still need to set it with a powder.
Overall I am not a fan of this foundation and will not be repurchasing.
Ccosmetic Chaos 
Thanks for the review. I am in the market for a new foundation and will steer clear of this one.
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How’s essence treating you?
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The eyeshadow pallet? I only used to the once but I loved it. I will give another go today… If I ever drag myself away from the computer 🙂
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Great review! I have been wondering how this product would hold up to dry skin. Thanks 😀
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I love this foundation. Whenever I can stop using my makeup forever matte velvet plus
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I was disappointed a lot of people rave about it but it just doesn’t work for me, and I don’t understand the start off cakey, end the day at midnight looking flawless. Like… What is that lol
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I’ve never heard of it doing that!!! How do you apply it?! Beauty blender? I love it since I’m super oily though! But it still doesn’t compete with my mv+ (:
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That’s just what this foundation does to me
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Hmm that’s so bizarre haha! Have you tried the 3 in 1 by cover girl?
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No this is my first cover girl face product actually
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Hmm. Well if you are looking for something really full coverage. That stuff really does the trick I like it more than the ready set foundation! I don’t really even like cover girl and those are the only two things I like actually.
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Thanks for the honest review! Definitely won’t be buying this.
xo J
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I will always be more than honest!
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I love this line from Cover Girl
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