Category: Foundation Files
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Foundation files (7): Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation
If you’re going to change things up, it has to be something mind-blowing that will set you apart from the others or you might as well not get out of bed. This is what Make Up For Ever has done with its latest foundation, the Ultra HD*. Recognised as pioneers of developing HD friendly make-up back in…
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Foundation Files: Zelens Age Control Foundation
*drum roll* Ladies, it’s time for the next instalment in the Foundation Series and have I got a special one for you. Zelens, a favourite skincare specialist brand of mine, has ventured further into the world of cosmetic beauty with a make-up range. It’s pretty exciting because if the skincare is anything to go by…
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Foundation Files: Burberry Sheer Foundation
Hello, I’m back with a new foundation post. You know that series of reviews I started a few weeks ago? Well the feature took a backseat. The turbulent life of a beauty blogger with a day job means some reviews sit around in the drafts folder till the missing jigsaw piece is found. In my…
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Foundation Files: Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide
2014 saw the arrival of Laura Mercier’s Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide. True to its name, it is a watery formula that has to be shaken to waken it (as all the ingredients separate). Also there are a whopping 24 shades available so surely there must be one to suit everyone. Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide is an oil-free…
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Foundation Files: EVE LOM Radiance Lift
Last year EVE LOM ventured into new territories with the arrival of Radiance Lift*, their first ever foundation. The Radiance Lift foundation comes in 15 shades. Sadly there is nothing in the spectrum for darker skin tones, which will annoy some (and quite rightly so). It is a difficult debate and one where I can see the argument…
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Foundation Files: NARS Sheer Glow
NARS Sheer Glow is one I’ve heard a lot of excitable chatter over. The foundation comes in a glass square bottle with the familiar NARS matte finish on the lid but it is on the bulky side so not one to lug around in your travels. I’m shade Syracuse by the way. Exotic, huh? Surprisingly it does…
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Foundation Files (1): Makeup Forever HD foundation
I’ve convinced myself there is nothing wrong with having more than one foundation on the go. Our skin goes through changes from one season to the next, so it makes sense to have a different base to cater for a specific need. Some days I could do with full coverage if I have some blemishes or…