Review -Inglot Cream Foundation

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't blogged in so long but I have had a lot going on and haven't had a chance to get near the laptop. This is just a quick review I've wanted to do for so long about a foundation I've been using constantly. My new fave is the Inglot Cream foundation.
The description from Inglot is as follows:

PARABEN FREE FORMULA
NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS

30 ML/1 US FL OZ

Sponge-like spheres, treated pigments

and breathable film formers allow this

long lasting, transfer resistant foundation

to blend perfectly without clogging pores.

This is listed as medium to a full coverage foundation (my old haggard head needs all the coverage I can get). When it first goes on it looks matte but after a little while it sinks in beautifully to the skin and has a very natural dewy finish...not in a shiny finish more a natural glow. It is definitely build able to full coverage. I use shade 24 without tan and 25 with tan. It lasts on me about 6 to 8 hours before I need a touch up and it would be fab for anyone with dry skin as it feels lovely and hydrating throughout the day. As I have combination skin I have to powder with this foundation.
This doesn't have an SPF so would be suitable for Bridal or if you know are having your photo taken. I think this is 24 euro and is defo worth the price. I use this in my kit and also have some in my personal makeup bag.

5 out of 5 for this bad boy

Laters...xxx

Review Bourjois concealer and healthy mix foundation

 I've been using this foundation for the last few weeks for everyday wear. I have to say to begin with I wasn't too sure of it but I now love the foundation. I normally wear MAC Prolongwear in NC35 which is a yellow based foundation which I love as it brightens up my skin. The colour which matched me best in the Healthy Mix Foundation is N0. 54. This is a beige toned foundation and I can only really get away with it with no tan on. Seeing as I rarely get to apply tan lately this suits me perfect once I bronze up my skin. This shade no. 54 is a perfect dupe of the shade NW25 from MAC.

 Its a medium coverage foundation that really does last on combination to dry skin. For anyone that has combination/ oily skin this is perfect once its set with a powder. It would be fab on dry or mature skin as it gives a natural dewy glow without looking too shiny. I think I paid about 16 euro for this and it has lasted me so long. It applies best using a buffer type foundation brush.

Now the concealer is a different story. It all looked fab, I loved the tube packaging and the shade I got in this was 53 Dark Radiance, it looked like the sort of shade and texture I was after, which I thought looked perfect for hiding the purple tones under my eyes but it covers nothing. It blends into skin with barely any coverage and is very pale. This is one of those products you use 2 or 3 times and then forget about. A real waste of 10 euro.

Hope this helps...xx

Review - Eau Thermale Avene High Protection Compact Foundation SPF 50

Phew...that's a mouthful of a name. As I am always on a foundation search I requested a sample of this beauty to try. Alot of my clients would ask me about different foundations to suit their skin types and as its coming into summer most want something lighter in coverage. Now, I am definitely a fan of medium to full coverage and wasn't expecting much from this for me, as it states its a tint -  that word actually scares me. Boy was I shocked with this. It has now replaced all my usual day foundations of MAC, Estee Lauder and Christian Dior. I tried it the first day with a sponge provided and it applied way too thick and mucky, but I then used the Real Techniques buffing brush and it goes on like a dream. Once you apply your concealer for the olde bags and set this with powder you are good to go. I think its just the best idea, not only have you lovely fresh looking skin, it has factor 50 and excellent coverage. Irish people tend to forget about any kind of sun protection but apart from the whole skin cancer fear there is also the dreaded fear of ageing!!!!...I think I'm really now starting to think of skin and aging now that I'm hitting mid thirties..sob sob..why did I fry myself in baby oil when I was younger!!!
What I also love about this is that its a compact, I haven't used a compact for years since I used the muck that is Elizabeth Arden but I find it so handy to whip this bad boy out if I need to have a quick touch up.
I think this foundation will be brilliant for anyone that doesn't have very oily skin. I have normal skin type with an oily t-zone and this is perfect for me - once I set this with powder. It doesn't leave me very shiny and find I'd only touch up my makeup once after about 8 hours. This would look fab on someone with very dry skin as its going to add natural dewiness to your skin. You don't need a separate sunblock, and it's very gentle on your skin. One thing to remember with this foundation is that it has an SPF of 50 so its not camera friendly, perfect for every day but not good if your planning on having photographs as the SPF diffuses light and make you look ghostly.

Eau Thermale Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50

·Handbag friendly size

·Protects against UVB/UVA sunlight

·Conceals imperfections and evens out skin tone.

·100% mineral free

·No chemical filters

·Fragrance free

·Paraben free

·Water resistant

How to use

Before sun exposure, apply thin layer (at least 1g) of product onto facial skin, reapply frequently (every 2 hours) and after towel drying, swimming, or perspiring.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Eau Thermale Avène High Protection Tinted Compact SPF 50 Beige €25.41,10g

Pros: • Provides SPF50. • Gives flawless natural skin and blends easily • Suitable for sensitive skin types. Cons: • Limited shade range. Only two shades are offered, and while both are workable for me, this is really not right see as there are more skin shades out there...get on it Avene. The lightest shade, which is the one I have Sable/Beige is about a NW25 from MAC and the darker shade is the Dore/Honey shade, which can turn slightly peach on skin. Its about a NW30. • Not suitable for oily skin types. Laters...xx

Review - MAC Prolongwear Foundation

I normally wear Estee Lauder Doublewear and swear by it but I've wanted to try something more natural looking for everyday wear. I think Estee Lauder will always be my go to foundation for night time and weddings etc but I'd like to keep it for just those occasions. I've been testing different foundations over the last few weeks and out of all of them MAC Prolongwear was the winner.  This foundation is definitely one of the best MAC foundations I’ve tried. It’s designed to give up to fifteen hours of wear in any environmental condition while still being lightweight and delivering sheer to medium coverage. I would say its more medium to full coverage. It has a silicon-creamy wonderful consistency and has great coverage/buildable without looking cakey. You need to work quite fast with this foundation, otherwise it'll look patchy and un-even.  What I love about it also it that it doesn't feel heavy on my skin. The finish is semi-matte and at the same time gives me a nice glow to my skin. One thing I would say is that I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with very dry skin. It will stick to any dry patches and emphasise them. This would be a brill foundation for someone with oily skin and I would recommend using a powder to set this. MAC Mineralise Skin Finish goes lovely with this foundation...

Overall this foundation is one of my favorites and will continue to purchase. No breakouts or anything.

Foundation review - Rimmel Lasting 25 Hour Foundation

This foundation has recently been released by Rimmel and is on special offer in Boots for only 5.25euro. When I saw this, I really wasn't expecting a whole lot, but its really surprised me. It's one of the best foundations from the cheaper brands out there. The coverage I would say is medium coverage and it dries to a matt finish (because of the matt finish i don't think this would be great for someone with very dry skin). It feels quiet thick and almost sticky to begin with but after a minute it sinks into your skin. It covers blemishes, evens skin tone, and leaves your skin feeling hydrated all day and it really does last. I have put it on at 6 in the morning and its still there at 10 at night. There are 6 shades available and after quickly checking them out in store, I picked the shade 303 which is perfect for everyday wear but for night time or when I have tan on it's a little pale. I'll probably get the next shade(400 which looks like orange muck) and mix them and then I'd have the perfect shade. These colours aren't going to suit anyone with olive or black skin, it will just make them grey looking. I would definitely recommend this. I'm incredibly impressed that you get this kind of lasting, flawless finish from a drugstore brand. It's most certainly a good replacement for Estee Lauder Double Wear which is almost 5 or 6 times the price of this. This is very fragranced so if you have very sensitive skin I would be careful in case it causes a breakout.

Overall it's a really good foundation, that is a brilliant price.  Let me know what ye think of it...xx