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Best 5 Foundations – Tested & Tried

Flawless finish has always been my mantra with makeup and nothing matters more than the choice of the right foundation. But since there is so much that goes into choosing the right one, I never take it frivolously. Here is the checklist I follow- it should be the right shade to match my skin tone, give me an awesome coverage and flawless finish, and be good to my skin too.

Well, this makes the choice tricky and so does the fact that there are some amazing options from my favorite brands out there.

With a lot of hit and trial, I have arrived at this list of my hot favorite foundations this season. Let’s check them out.

Pro Longwear Foundation by Mac

I have been using this product for over six years now, which is enough to prove how much I love this one. A creamy foundation, it gives me full coverage and lasts as long as 15 hours, which makes it just perfect for weddings and photo shoots. And the best thing is that it is oil-free and sweat and humidity-resistant as well. For my skin tone, I use NC 40 for winters and NC 42 for summers.

Pro Longwear Foundation by Mac
Price: £28.00
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Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15 by Bobbi Brown

While Mac has been in my makeup box for years now, Bobbi Brown is one is my latest favorite. As it claims, this longwear weightless lasts really, really long but feels totally natural…like weightless! It is great for every day long stay looks and I can vouch that because I have worn this from 6 am to 12 o clock at night with no touch-ups and still looking flawless. You can build it from medium to full coverage. My shades are natural tan and warm natural.

Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15 by Bobbi Brown
Price: £ 32.00
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Faux Filter Foundation Milkshake 100B by Huda Beauty

This one became a huge rave right from the day it hit the shelves and I could not just resist the temptation to try it. And I am glad that I did because it blends seamlessly with my skin to offer me great coverage for special occasions. It gives heavy coverage but the consistency is really good.

Baklava is the shade that works for me and as with all other Huda products I’ve used till date, this one too does not disappoint.

Faux Filter Foundation Baklava 340G by Huda Beauty
Price: £32.00
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Tient Idole Ultra Wear Foundation by Lancome

My beauty fundamental is never to compromise with quality; if you want to get good results, you should not think twice about investing in good skin products.

Lancome is a brand that I absolutely trust and Tient Idole Ultra Wear Foundation from this brand makes it to the list of my favorites. The long stay foundation gives a perfectly natural look that is ideal for work, events and shopping.

There are 40 shades to choose from and I’m sure you’d find one that is a perfect match for yours, my shade is 038. The bottle lasts long and I love its consistency.

Tient Idole Ultra Wear Foundation by Lancome
Price: £ 32.00
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Power Play Foundation by Cover FX

This is a brand I’ve tried recently and I’d say that I am pretty impressed by the products. The Power Play Foundation offers medium coverage which you can build to get a natural finish. In fact, this is the reason that I have started using it as one of my everyday foundations currently. My shade is G50. Interestingly, their website has a quiz that helps you find the right shade based on the brand shade of foundation that you are using currently. This feature saves time for busy bees like us as we need not test on the counter and can find the right one with just a few clicks.

Power Play Foundation by Cover FX
Price: £44.00
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Go ahead and try out these incredible products. I’m sure you’d love them as much as I do!

Stila Make-up Haul Reviews

When it comes to cosmetics, I love experimenting with new products and trends. I always keep my eyes peeled for unfamiliar vials, pots, and bottles at makeup counters, and recently picked up several Stila products I’ve never used before.

As a luxury makeup brand, Stila promises and delivers the best kind of flair and finish with its products. Here is my experience with three Stila products I’ve begun using recently:

The Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow is my favourite find of the lot. I bought the Rose Gold Retro shade and have worn is to several outings in just a few weeks. The eyeshadow has great staying power and does not smudge at all. A little quantity goes a long way, and you can adjust the intensity by increasing or decreasing the strokes. Since the pigment is deep and has a glittery finish, I usually put on just a single layer. The product in general and this shade, in particular, is very versatile and can be used as an accent to other darker shades. I have even used the eyeshadow as an eye-liner and that worked well too! I love this sparkly range of liners which are all in soft, glowy shades.

Price: £23
Star Ration: 3.8 Stars
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The Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick is the other product I was quite impressed with. I quite like the Bacca (Raspberry) and Tesoro (Orange Red) shades which complement my complexion and create a bold-lip look. The lipstick is formulated with several nourishing ingredients including Vitamin E and avocado oil which makes the finish matte and smooth. You do not need to worry about dry and cracked lip colour since the texture is creamy and formula hydrating. This range by Stila would be a good option for long-wear, and with 32 shades to choose from, you can find the right shade for each occasion.

Price: £16
Star Rating: 4 stars
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My suggestion for all the lipstick junkies is to go for the Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick Set. Each set contains three shades of the collection in 0.05 fl. Oz vials. These miniature bottles are very handy and best for when you’re carrying a clutch or travelling light. Also, you get three different shades in the price of almost one full-sized lipstick of this range. Sounds like a good deal, doesn’t it?

Price: £20
Star Rating: 4 Stars
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Overall, I’m very happy with my makeup haul from Stila. My rating for the products I used is a high-flying 4.5 stars. I’ll probably be stopping by for more eyeshadow and lipstick shades soon.

Huda Beauty | #FauxFilter Foundation

Finding the best foundation for your skin is exactly like winning a lottery. Foundation can either make or break your skin. One should choose the foundation which unifies the skin tone and makes the skin look as natural as it can.

Having a great skin feels perfect. But, it doesn’t happen by luck. All it demands is the right amount of care and right products that are suitable for your skin tone. You definitely don’t need a lot of makeup. But, a slight amount of good skin care with the right products to help your skin get better. Thanks to Huda Beauty for launching #FauxFilter Foundation that is available in around 30 shades.


#FauxFilter is a full-coverage velvety foundation. In just one application, it will give you a flawless long-lasting look. It helps in hiding away your blemishes. The formula contains pigments that fades the uneven skin tone and blemishes into oblivion.

#FauxFilter works perfectly to remove your imperfections. This spectrum of 30 shades perfectly does the work of all of your Instagram filters.

Huda Beauty FauxFilter Foundation Swatch – Baklava 340G

It is perfectly blended with a high percentage of ultra-refined pigments, which evens the skin texture and also diminishes the redness, thereby, creating a flawless and matte finish. It is made of argan oil and centella asiatica, both of which are known their hydrating propertiers. Argan Oil contributing to healthy side by providing protective and making a nourishing cover over the skin.

Though it is thick creamy, but it spreads out easily. Work fast with it as it dries out quickly. #FauxFilter perfectly creates skin colour mask for your skin. Get the perfect shade that matches your skin so that it can make your skin look flawless naturally. It is an extremely long lasting foundation. I love the fact that it comes in 30 shades and works on almost all types of skin. However, not that good for sensitive skin as it might block pores.

Huda Beauty FauxFilter Foundation Makeyp

I love this foundation and must say truly holds to the Huda Beauty aesthetic. Go for it, if you want to cover up your scars without using too many products. It is an excellent choice if you love to take pictures and wants to get pretty skin naturally.

Star Rating – 4 Stars
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Huda Beauty FauxFilter Foundation Makeup