The Glueless Scr4pbook.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (30ml/ £9.99)

"For up to 16 hours, Healthy glow and flawless complexion, hydrated and luminous skin."

I was always put off buying this foundation despite its constantly amazing reviews, I think mainly because the reviews were always from people with very different skin types than me which made me think that it could never really work for me, the words 'glow' and 'luminous' generally aren't very appealing to an oily girl like me. Recently though, Boots had another 3 for 2 event and I decided to pick it up as it would be free anyway, I love testing foundations and concealers the most, I'm always on the hunt for THE BEST one ever so one more to test? why not?

It has a soft floral scent much like the Chanel products' scent, it also has a similar finish to the Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet foundation and reminds me slightly of the Dior Skin Star Foundation too, the finish is demi matte and lets the natural skin shine through, it is dry to the touch, very easy to apply and blend and has a very even finish too. The coverage is medium but buildable to full year it still feels pretty lightweight on the skin which makes it a really nice base for Spring and Summer.

I'm really glad I picked this up and if you are oily like me, don't be afraid of the 'luminous' label, luminous definitely does not means shiny here. Have you tried this already?

Vichy Dermablend Corrective Stick 14hr (4.5g/ £15)

I have been using the Vichy Dermablend liquid foundation for a couple of years now and I cannot fault it at all, I can always rely on it if I am having a really bad skin day and I also use it as concealer when I am wearing a lighter coverage foundation, I get so much use out of it and I love it so I wanted to try the stick version hoping for the same love…

Sadly, although it's good, it's not love. Firstly it's not as good value as the foundation because its a stick so inevitably you end up using quite a lot of product each time, the colour choices aren't great either I think there is around 4 shades, they are all pretty pink based but luckily I can get away with the lightest shade 15 Opal which is good because it means I don't have to blend it out as much (the coverage seems to seriously decrease once blended) I find this works better on larger areas as there is less need for precise blending and therefore less chance of removing the product, I found the best way to blend without losing coverage is to use a damp sponge. It is a full coverage concealer on application but it's just a shame that it rubs off so easily, I would definitely set this with a powder too. 

One last note I don't think that the 14hr wear is accurate either but in all fairness nothing ever lasts on my skin that long so maybe it works better on someone with a less oily skin type.

Have you used this before? What did you think?

L'oreal Paris Infallible 24hr Matte (35ml/ £6.99)

"L'oreal Paris make up designers have developed a new matte finish, lightweight, non cakey, 24 hour matte perfection. Texture: medium, coverage: high, shine control, smooth onto skin in circular motions for flawless looking coverage."

This foundation has great full coverage with just one layer, I only needed to add concealer around my eye area, it has a nice matte finish which still somehow lets a little natural glow through, I just dusted a little powder on my Tzone and I was good to go. It stays matte for around 6 hours on me and afterwards had a bit more of a dewy finish, but still not greasy or oily, the coverage however lasted for over 8 hours I didn't have to touch up at all, I didn't even add powder as the dew was totally liveable. This didn't sit in my pores or fine lines and even though instructed to use fingers for best results I still found my damp sponge gave the best finish as always. This foundation boasts that it is lightweight but I could definitely feel the product on my skin which wasn't great but the finish and lasting power made it worth it. The packaging is a clear tube which is great for being able to see when you are nearly done and also for hygiene and control purposes, the only fault I would say is of course the shade range but other than that I am throroughly impressed with this foundation.

Have you tried this yet?

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation (£5.99)

This is the new full coverage foundation from Maybelline which actually really reminds me of the new Nars All Day Luminous Weightless foundation, it has the same water thin consistency, it sets really quickly and offers a good amount of coverage with a comfortable feel on the skin. 

So this is a really lightweight foundation which comes with a tear drop applicator (either to drop on the back of your hand or directly onto the face) and I find this definitely works best with a damp sponge, fingertips and brushes seem to eat up all the product. The coverage I would say is medium buildable to fulland it doesn't feel heavy when layered up. This has a matte finish with a slight luminosity that is powdery dry to the touch, unfortunately this means it does cling to dry patches but it doesn't sit in pores when applied with a sponge. 

This foundation also really reminds me of the L'oreal Lumi Magique foundation but like most drugstore foundations the main downfall for this is that there aren't enough shades to be able to get a perfect match, this is the shade 10 Ivory which is the lightest out of the 7 shades available, unfortunately it's just too pink toned but does work when I've got a bit of fake tan going on. It is also worth noting that this foundation has a really strong chemically scent.

I would say this is a good high street/ drugstore dupe for the Nars foundation if you can find a shade match. Have you tried this yet?

Nars All Day Weightless Foundation (30ml/ £32), shade Mont Blanc.

"Weightless, 16 hour wear, Oil Free. All day luminous weightless foundation reaches an extraordinary level of perfection with ultra lightweight complete coverage and a uniquely fluid silky feel. Ideal for all skin types and tones. It sweeps on weightlessly, absorbs quickly and blends easily for all day natural luminosity. Without oil, alcohol or fragrance."

So here we have the new Nars foundation, it is packaged in a sleek frosted glass bottle and comes with a pump unlike the other Nars foundations, the pump is a special design as it only gives about half the product of a normal pump and one of those pumps is supposed to be enough to cover the entire face. I actually use 1 pump for each half of my face and if I need to I use a third pump to cover any redness or blemishes. 

So you have to shake the bottle thoroughly because it is such a thin consistency, it reminds me of the L'oreal Magique Foundation and the Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet in the way that the pigment and coverage is there (this is a medium buildable to full coverage) but the formula is still weightless rather than thick and creamy like the Mac Studio Fix or Laura Mercier Silk Creme.

The foundation does not stay wet on the skin, it dries straight in and leaves a demi matte but glowy finish (almost identical to the finish of the Perfection Lumiere Velvet), therefore, even for oily skin only needs setting in the Tzone. This is supposed to be good for all skin types but I think it would definitely work best on oily or normal skin as it does tend to cling to dry areas, I also find it creases and settles into fine lines throughout the day which wouldn't be great for aging skin. They boast 16 hour wear but on me it only lasted around 6 hours.

They recommend applying this with finger tips but I find this is only good for a lighter coverage as most of the product is wasted. I tried applying this with a brush but found it left the foundation sitting in my pores but from other reviews this seems to work best for most people, I found a damp sponge was the best way to get an even full coverage finish.

I don't think I would buy this again as I prefer the Chanel version but it is still a very nice foundation, have you tried it?

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation (RRP £34/ 35ml).

"The ultimate in flawless natural coverage, silk Creme foundation is a beautiful, light-diffusing formula offering advanced light reflection properties which cause fine lines and wrinkles to optically vanish. Laura created innovative foundation that delivers flawless buildable coverage in a long wearing rich base" Directions: Apply a small amount with a sponge, blend gently into skin for a luminous, flawless finish.

Today I am reviewing the Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation.

This is a foundation with a thick creamy texture, I would say it is between a matte and satin finish, but in no way "luminous", it is not shiny or glowy and it's not powdery or flat looking on the skin, it gives a natural healthy finish. I find the coverage of this to be medium to full depending on how you apply it, I like it best applied with a damp sponge as it gives a much more natural finish.

I find that this foundation does tend to cling to dry patches a bit even though it is such a creamy formula, so moisturising well is a must. This foundation is extremely easy to blend, it doesn't sit in pores or fine lines, it's not heavy or cakey when applied and lasts perfectly all day. 

I would say this foundation is definitely worth the price tag and I will be repurchasing in the future, although it may be the far off future as a little goes such a long way.

Have you tried it?

I am a base fiend and so I love buying new foundations, concealers, powders and now primers too. I love my full coverage as I'm a bit under confident because of my continual skin problems, and good quality full coverage foundations seem pretty hard to come by (I hate compact foundations and stick-form foundations, I generally find them cake because of my dry patches).

I have seen this foundation (Vichy Dermablend Fluid Corrective Foundation 16 hr) on 2 blogs recently, both stated that it was extreme full coverage, I did some research since I had never used anything by Vichy before and actually never even heard of Vichy and decided i would go for it, its quite an expensive risk as it retails for £15.50 for 30ml, but comparing that to more high end foundations that I own its a reasonable price.

This foundation is supposed to help with uneven skin texture, dark circles and diffuse redness.

There are many amazing things this foundation claims, it is suitable for sensitive skin,lasts for 16 hrs, it is high coverage but still feels natural and light on the skin, it has a radiant but matte finish, SPF 35, its fragrance free, it has 24 hr hydration, it is 'ultra easy to blend', no caginess and doesn't settle into fine lines.

I agree with all of the above claims apart from the 16 hr wearability, its very smooth and easy to apply and blend in, it is very moisturising so doesn't settle on dry patches, it doesn't cake in the usual spots (in nose creases, smile lines and under eyes). It does last pretty well, I would say about 6 hours, and the finish is really natural, not too matte it leaves a natural dewy look. I have still been using a powder with this foundation, but I think that if you have naturally dry skin the finish on this foundation is really nice by itself. I find it is not pigmented enough for the kind of coverage I like to use under my eyes so I have to use concealer for that, but it is buildable so for other blemishes i just dot a bit more foundation.