Review: Essence Pretty Natural Foundation
I picked up a few things from Ulta recently and the Essence Pretty Natural Foundation caught my eye mainly because it has a surprisingly large shade range for the price.
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Review: Nars Soft Matte Complete Foundation
Nars Soft Matte Complete Foundation is described as “a full coverage, natural-looking matte foundation that resists shifting shades throughout the day due to oxidation, and features comfortable 16-hour wear.” It comes in 34 shades and retails for $40.
Too Faced Born This Way Matte Foundation Review
Too Faced Born This Way Matte Foundation is supposed to be an oil-free, waterproof foundation with a matte finish and undetectable coverage that comes in 35 shades and retails for $40. It is boldly implied to stay matte and control oil for 24 hours.
Menagerie Cosmetics Pastel Pup Palette Review
The Menagerie Cosmetics Pastel Pup Palette contains a well balanced selection of matte pastel shades along with a black, a white, and one shimmer in their “tri-foil” finish. Their formula is talc-free, cruelty-free, vegan, and made in Newman Lake, Washington. There is a total of 24 grams of product and it retails for $36.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Review
Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint is a tinted sunscreen with SPF 40 that comes in 18 shades and retails for $46.
Maybelline Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation Review
Maybelline Dream Radiant Liquid Foundation is described as a hydrating foundation that delivers medium coverage and a radiant finish. It comes in a standard 1 fl. Oz glass bottle with a pump, retails for $13, and is available in 20 shades.
Urban Decay Stay Naked Foundation Review
Urban Decay Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation is a light coverage, long-wearing, matte formula with a thinner consistency. It comes in 50 shades, contains 30 mL, and retails for $39.00.
Revlon Candid Foundation Review
Revlon Candid Foundation is supposed to offer medium, buildable coverage and a natural finish in a formula with “anti-pollution, antioxidant, and anti-blue-light ingredients.” It is supposed to be a hydrating formula without “oils, parabens, phthalates, synthetic dyes, and harsh fragrances.” There are 31 shades available and it retails for around $11.
Dior Backstage Face and Body Foundation Review
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation has a number of highly sought after claims: waterproof, resistant to humidity and sweat, lightweight texture, and ultra-buildable coverage that looks natural both in real life and on camera.