Makeup Review: Makeupforever HD Foundation

A product that has been mentioned so many times by bloggers and youtubers that my ears almost bleed, is the Makeupforever HD Foundation. This is the holy grail foundation of so many people that I just had to buy it. It is hard to get here in Norway, and we have to order it online, but I managed to get the right color for my skintone, so here is my review. Is it as good as everybody says it is?

The Foundation:

The Makeupforever HD Foundation is a so-called High Definition foundation, which basically means that it is supposed to look great on camera and in photographs. Other companies, like Revlon, have come out with "dupes" of this concepts, like the Revlon PhotoReady Foundation, which I absolutely love btw.
The bottle looks really fancy and it has a pump, which is great. The price of this foundation though is kind of outrageous. But, as I don't wear foundation that often (I usually stick with BB Creams for everyday use), the price is OK.

My Thoughts:

I had really high expectations for this product due to all the rave reviews on youtube and on blogs, so I was kind of disappointed when this foundation turned out to be just like any other foundations. Don't get me wrong, it does look great in photoes and in person, but so do my other foundations.
The finish of this is actually really matte on my skin, almost like the Revlon Colorstay's finish. I don't typically like matte finish foundations anyways as I have normal/dry skin and prefer a more natural, dewy glow, so that was a bummer.
However, I like that this foundation stays on my skin all day without me having to touch it up with powder. My skin looks flawless, albeit a bit too flawless when I wear this and I do get compliments on it throughout the day. But people can definitely tell that I am wearing makeup, unlike my beloved Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua.

The coverage is great: medium to full, but you could always sheer it out or build it up without a problem. I use a Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki brush to buff this into my skin since it is the best brush for me when I use this product.
It does not feel heavy though on the skin even though the coverage is medium to full, which is great. I think a part of the reason is that I buff it into my skin with the brush instead of just "painting it on". For instance, I cannot wear the Max Studio Fix Fluid foundation due to the fact that it is way to heavy for me and my skin cannot breathe at all with it on. I don't have that problem with the MUFE HD.

I mean, I like this foundation and will definitely use it, but more for going out and parties etc than for everyday. So if you want a good coverage foundation with an almost matte finish that is not too heavy for your skin, then this is the foundation for you. However, I think you could find a foundation just as great as this, that costs way less. It is not worth the price. I will stick with my Nars Sheer Glow and my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua when it comes to higher end foundations.

As you can see, the color of this foundation (118 Flesh) is quite dark for me atm,  but it will work during the summertime :))

Makeup Review: Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream

You might have seen my review of the Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream, and if you did, then you know how much I absolutely love it! Another BB Cream that I really like, is the Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream. Here is a review of it.

Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream:

This BB Cream is quite different than the Missha one in many ways. First off, it does not contain any SPF, which is very rare for a BB Cream. Secondly, it does not have whitening agents to lighten your skin etc. It is also a different color.

The color of this BB Cream is more warm toned which fits most people perfectly. It is not grey or ashy on the skin, and on some people this cream may even be too dark for them to wear. I find that it blends in perfectly with my skintone and makes me appear fresh and glowy, but in a natural way.

The consistensy is actually more of a heavier tinted moisturizer, and I find that this really does moisturize my skin even better than the Missha counterpart. However, since this BB cream does not contain spf, whitening agents, or anti ageing properties, I have a problem with calling it a BB cream. It is more of a middleground between a tinted moisturizer and a foundation. I would absolutely loved this if it did what the Missha cream does for me (lightens my scars and acne etc), but it doesn't. I will still keep wearing this, especially during the summer when I need a warmer color than the Missha one, but for now, I will keep using the Missha until my scars have cleared up.

The packaging of this BB Cream however, is to die for! It is cute with white and pink patterns and even a crown! I have this in the 30 ml size, but if you get the 50 ml size which I had previously, it comes with a pump :)
The staying power is great as it stays on my skin with a powder on top and a setting spray, all day. The coverage it gives you is medium, but buildable. It works amazing as a concealer as it covers up absolutely anything you need it to.

I recommend this product if you are looking for a good "foundation" which looks natural and moisturizes the skin, and even works great as a concealer.

Where:

Prettyandcute.com
Ebay