$6 0.8 oz/ 24 ml
Ingredients: (Active) Octyl Salicylate 2%, Titanium Dioxide 5.5%, (Inactive) Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Talc, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Carbonate, Boron Nitride, Barium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Shades: Porcelain, Sand, Buff, Caramel, Almond, Coco
Availability: ELF, Drugstore.com
Color
There are 6 shades, all different complexion and skin tones. Sand is much more yellow tone than Porcelain, but it's a tiny bit too dark for me so I have to mix it with Porcelain. The mixture turns a little pink because Porcelain is very pink based. One of the cons of this foundation is that it may be hard to get the exact shade with the exact tone matched to your skin. It can be slightly corrected with a yellow or pink setting powder.
Porcelain | Sand | Buff | Caramel | Almond | Coco
Porcelain | Sand | Buff | Caramel | Almond | Coco
Formula
I really like the consistency of this foundation. Even though it's a liquid foundation, it's a little creamier than most. It's really easy to blend and it does set to a satin finish, which I find is more natural looking than a dewy finish. The formula doesn't feel powdery and it doesn't accentuate dry patches a ton. However, there is a noticeable floral/powdery fragrance when you first put it on. But by the time I finish the rest of the makeup I don't smell it anymore. Based on EWG's rating, this foundation isn't that bad for the skin (score 3-4), but personally my skin finds it a little less gentle than my other foundation. Not that it breaks me out a lot, but I just find my skin isn't accepting it completely. It doesn't feel particularly lightweight or heavyweight. It's very average.
Coverage
It has light to medium coverage. If you keep layering it, it can possibly be built to a medium-full coverage. It's a very buildable foundation. 2 layers is enough for me when I have some minor breakout spots or hyperpigmentation.
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Wear
The lasting power of this foundation is not good. I get the most oily on my nose and it did not pass 3-hour mark there. However, it wears off very beautifully, even with a powder. It wears off evenly and doesn't get patchy. If you have oily skin, it would not last on you for more than 2 or 3 hours.
How I Wear It
Because of its color and the lasting power, I don't wear it for nights out or events. I wear it when I'm home and just feel like putting on some makeup, or errands days.
Overall, I think this foundation is an okay product. Would I recommend it? It depends. If you're starting out makeup and want something that works as a foundation supposed to, get this because it's cheap, it works, and even if it wears off it does so beautifully so you don't have to worry about fixing it. If you're just looking for something that looks nice on the skin but you don't really mind the staying power, it's a good one to get if the color(s) matches you. If you're looking for a long lasting foundation, don't even bother with it. The lasting power is definitely below average.
For me, I don't love this foundation but I like it. It really did surprise me a little because I didn't expect much out of it considering how cheap it is. It's something that I don't regret buying it because it works for me, but I wouldn't repurchase it because it's nothing overwhelmingly fantastic.
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