I have pretty clear skin so I don’t need too much cover up usually, but when I do photoshoots and shoot videos I definitely love having a great foundation I can rely on to give me a dewy silky look. Here is a review on some different foundations that I wear on the daily and on photoshoots to give you guys an idea of the amazing coverage you can all have!
Giorgio Armani Silk Foundation
Pro: Silky coverage, Smells AMAZING
Con: Best results for dry skin, not oily
I love how light this foundation is, and I can build my coverage up to however much I want. And this foundation makes my skin feels so luxurious because it smells so good! My favorite thing is when you can’t tell when you’re wearing a foundation, and this foundation gives my skin a dewy and silky glow after. And the best part is that this foundation looks great with flash photography. It doesn’t make my face white or washed out, so it’s definitely my go to foundation for red carpet and formal events! PS. If you have oily skin you guys should try coverage & using a primer for the best results with this foundation!
Shop: Giorgio Armani Silk Foundation
NARS Tinted Moisturizer
Pro: Helps reduce blemishes, has SPF
Con: Hard to match color
This is a great for daily wear because it also has SPF in it. (And living in sunny socal that’s a huge plus for me.) I like using this especially during the summer when I go out for lunches and meetings because it’s a light coverage and gives me a fresh faced look! The best thing about this moisturizer is that it has properties in it to help improve your skin! And it’s always great to get all the help you can get right?
Shop: NARS Tinted Moisturizer
L’oreal Paris True Match
Pro: Easy to apply, great coverage
Con: Can look cakey
This foundation goes on very smoothly (it’s very liquidy), but has almost a soft powder finish. It’s also a great daily foundation but it definitely has more coverage than the NARS moisturizer. A little goes a long way with this product and if you have redness this product definitely helps with coverage without looking heavy. Because this foundation is so runny, it’s very easy to apply too much and have it look cakey so be careful!
Shop: L’oreal Paris True Match
Makeup Forever High Def Foundation
Pro: Invisible on & off camera
Con: Not for oily skin
This is another foundation that I love using for photoshoots because it’s invisible on and off camera. It gives my face great coverage and I have a flawless airbrush look. I use this especially if I know they’re getting a super closeup of my face for shoots! This foundation doesn’t give my face a cakey look and it lasts for a long time.
Shop: Makeup Forever High Def Foundation
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
Pro: Lightweight, Natural coverage
Con: Too light
This is a great day to day foundation. It provides light coverage which I prefer because my skin doesn’t feel heavy and gross at the end of the day. I love this as a day to day foundation because it’s incredibly hydrating and my skin feels refreshed at the end of the day! Since this is also water based, it can go on a little thin so I recommend investing in a good foundation brush to really blend it into your skin!
Shop: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
And which one is your favorite foundation?
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I’m really into the Chanel one!
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Chanel everything all day every day <3
I use all except Chanel but Giorgio Armani Luminous SILK is my #1 choice
The Armani is great right? My face just smells and looks great after.
I’ve just found your amazing site through my Bloglovin feed (dont have time to look at them all!)
Thanks for doing so much cool stuff. Following & tweeting!
Greetings from Munich!
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Thanks for following! I hope you like my blog .. there are more stuff on here than just outfits! Be sure to check out beauty & food too <3
I reallllly want to try the Georgio Armani Foundation! seems like a lot of people love it.. great post xx
Do it ! You won’t regret it (: & if you do .. it wasn’t me. xoxo
I used the Makeup Forever for my wedding photos. Flawless coverage and no weird “make up” face. My daily fave is Clarins Tinted Moisturizer. It has 40 SPF!!! Little goes a long way, and it dried powdery so I didn’t need my usual foundation + powder. love it.
Great! I’m glad you approve of that foundation! xoxo
Love Loreal True Match…blends so well
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It’s so great & inexpensive 😉
Still haven’t found one that works with my oily skin. The search continues!
Try setting your liquid foundation with a powder to seal the deal. Good luck love! <3
BTW according to another reader .. for her, she has oily skin and her favorite is the Makeup Forever HD. She uses “The Present” by Philosophy as a primer to obtain a matte finish. Try looking into that?
I have oily skin and my favorite is the Makeup Forever HD. I use “The Present” by Philosophy as a primer to obtain a matte finish, and it works great for my skin.
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Great thanks for the tip!
Thank you for this post!
I hope that you plan to post about your 5 favorite concealers. I try to coverup my dark circles everyday and have not managed to find the right concealer yet. I’ve heard Laura Mercier, Giorgio Armani, and NARS are great concealers but I want to hear your opinion!
Hi Ann, I don’t use concealer unless it’s for my dark eye circles! I usually try to use beauty products & home remedies to clear up my skin. Maybe I’ll do a post on dark eye circles ..
I love the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua and the Dior BB creme!
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Do you take those photographs? or you have a photographer who took for you.
Really great post. Concise and yet informative, know exactly what we are looking for.
I have sensitive and thin skin so i couldn’t use most make-up remover or overcleanse my skin. So i do not use foundation or any make-up. But i would like to try the nars tinted moisturiser bcos its name sounds like it is easier to cleanse and won’t clog as much as true foundation. I hope i am right.
Hi June, my photographer Karen takes them but I style them of course! It’s like tetris having to put all the products together in a way that makes sense .. & you can also try bb cream which is what I’ve been using lately ! & try asking for a sample of the nars before investing, then you’d know for sure (:
Great products !
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Thanks! Hope this review was helpful to you Diane!
Thx Chriselle
Love this post!!
How about BB Cream?
Can u do a top 5?
Hi Viv, I’m definitely going to do a bb cream one! Stay tuned!
I absolutely love the loreal true match foundation
It never looks cakey on me & the pictures are amazing!
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It’s pretty great right?
You must must must try Ellis Faas Skin Veil liquid foundation. It is by far the best out there; it feels like ACTUAL SKIN. It sounds strange, I know, but with the awesome coverage you get, you don’t feel like you’re wearing foundation. Simply amazing! Out of the 1001 foundations I’ve tried in my 500 years existence, nothing beats Ellis Faas.
Really? I’ll have to try it out! I’m always looking for a makeup to add to my repertoire ..
It’d be great to see how each foundation looks on you!
That’s a great idea Shirley! I should’ve thought of that ..
I definitely must try some of these foundations out. High end is always worth the price!
xx
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You wouldn’t think but it’s true! Even in the subtlest of characteristics like scent .. but try the loreal one if you’re on a budget! xo
Makeup forever and armani are my favorite as well 🙂 They both picture so well!! Love reading your blog always!
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Thank you for your support (:
My favourite BB cream is tarte or Big Easy from Benefit. Right now I got a sample of M4Ever HD its not bad, little runny than I’m use too
That’s smart to get a sample before investing (:
Agree! Nars tinted moisturizer is the BEST I’ve every used! Good call out!
I’m glad!
Love that you write pros and cons! Great reviews, foundations can be tricky sometimes!
Kisses
Val
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A great review can’t omit the con right? 😉
Thanks for the wonderful tips!
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Thanks Denise hope it was helpful to you!
beautiful photos!!!
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Thanks Morena! I’m obsessed with them too!
My favorite foundation is Chanel : natural coverage.
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Great tips!!!! been looking for a new foundation!
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Hope you love one of these!
Love the Armani lumious silk foundation..my favourite with the Armani maestro!
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I love Armani. xo
I definitely vote for make up forever hd foundation!! And the previous post on eyeliner, vote for stilla liquid eyeliner!! Hope to see a post on concealer soon as i’m still searching for a perfect concealer for my dark eye circle 🙁
Thanks for your support on both posts Evonne! I’ve had another reader request concealer reviews .. maybe I will do it after all.
I love Nars and Mac
They never forget the quality
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& for a pretty affordable price too !
The makeup forever one is really good! I love it<3
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