Foundations: The Line-up

I think if you love makeup ...a good "base" is most important..your face is your "canvas" so to speak... and not everyone is blessed with flawless skin - in terms of monetary investment - foundation is where I would be willing to spend the most money (that and a good brush set!). I have promised this post for a while so here goes...

I will work my way from left to right (as per the picture)

Studio Sculpt foundation by MAC – The consistency of this foundation is very thick so I only need to use a small amount. It does not blend as easily as my other foundations and for that … I don't like it as much. It does leave a dewy finish which I like but it does not photograph well in my opinion (probably due to the SPF). I save this foundation for work days when I feel like my skin needs to be a little more covered up. I would say this is is one of my least favourites now that I have had the opportunity to try out so many other foundations. It is probably best suited for those with normal skin (not too dry and not too oily)

Estee Lauder Double Wear- This is my favourite foundation although the price is a tad hefty. I do not mind paying a higher price for a product that I use often and love so it is not a big issue for me (although, I have found a foundation that I love just as much at a drugstore price). The staying power of this foundation is amazing – it really does last all day for me and I do not need to touch up throughout the day. It gives a flawless finish and I would say its a medium to full coverage foundation – it has SPF in it but definitely photographs better than most foundations with SPF (Cough ..cough… the MAC foundation mentioned above). It does not come with a pump so the one that i purchased is from MAC (cost me $7 and fits the Estee Lauder bottle perfectly- its easier to dispense and more sanitary that way). I like the consistency – it is not too runny and I can blend it easily with my fingers. I like to use this when I go out and need my makeup to last a little longer

Maybelline Super Stay Makeup- This has got to be my second favourite foundation and this is a recent discovery. I am on my second bottle and LOVE this stuff! It is very comparable to my Estee Lauder foundation but obviously a lot cheaper – I actually bought my second bottle when Rexall was having 50% off all their face makeup so I purchased it for $7 – definitely beats Estee’s $45 price tag! The staying power is awesome and lasts pretty much all day (although my Estee Lauder foundation still looks slightly better nearing the end of the day – I am still very happy with this product). The consistency is nice and easy to blend with my fingers – I just hate that it does not come with a pump (I know the European version does … not fair!). It has no SPF so this photographs bet in my opinion (especially when mixed with just a little bit of my Revlon photoready foundation). I will continue to purchase this until it becomes discontinued (which I hope it doesn't)!

Revlon Colorstay- I like this foundation and until I discovered the Maybelline Superstay and Estee Lauder – this was my favourite..however, recently I have grown quite weary of its paint like smell – I don't think I can handle it anymore so its not a foundation I will be purchasing any longer. I have found a couple foundations that I love even more that don't smell like I am putting paint or shellac on my face!I know a lot of people love it – its just not for me anymore …although coverage is great and its definitely affordable – Maybelline takes the cake over this one!

Revlon Photoready – Best pump on a foundation bottle EVER! This pump is so precise – I wish all foundations came in a bottle like this one! This is a very light coverage foundation and I like it for winter because it makes my skin look glowing – however, in direct sunlight I can come off a little “Edward Cullen from Twilight”..its a little too much sparkle but only really noticeable up really close… I do seem to get a lot of compliments for my skin when I use this foundation. I just don't like wearing highlighters or anything sparkly on my face because I just feel like the foundation “glows”" on its own and I don't want to over-do it. It is very easy to blend as well

Rimmel Stay Matte – I don't have too much to say about this one as I don't use it often – I don't think it does anything miraculous and its an ok drugstore foundation – Its definitely not matte like it claims to be – at least not on me! I use it more when I have blemished skin because it has “acne fighting”" complex in it – makes me feel slightly better psychologically – haha. It is a light-medium coverage foundation. I don't find that it blends as easily as some of my other foundations listed

Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse- I love this stuff when my skin is really dry! It is very moisturizing and light coverage which I like for Sundays when I am lounging around and don't feel like getting too “"prettied up”" if you know what I mean.. This HAS to be applied with a sponge – I tried applying with my fingers and it was an absolute fail. I like that it comes with a little compartment to keep the sponge in when you are on the go! It does not last all day – the staying power is ok – I just really like it on days where I want a little bit of coverage and moisture in my skin – its great for that – and the fact that its easy to throw the compact into my bag

What's your favourite foundation (if you wear it)? I would love to know!

Hope you all had a great weekend :)