Beauty Vixen: foundation

Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation and Camouflage Concealer

By Jill Oliver-Fox Sunday, October 11, 2020 2020, Catrice, concealer, drug store, foundation, hd, review, swatches

*Post features PR Samples

Catrice has made quite an impression on me since launching at Shoppers Drug Marts in Canada. Today I am going to talk about two products, HD Liquid Coverage Foundation and Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer.

Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation

Hi-Def Coverage! Catrice's HD Liquid Coverage Foundation is an ultra-lightweight, high coverage foundation for a natural looking finish. • Vegan • Paraben free • 24 hr-wear • Cruelty free • Second skin effect -shoppersdrugmart.ca

Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation comes in 23 shades, it is high coverage with a natural finish. The formula is supposed to mattify the skin while lasting 24 hours all while having a lightweight formal and a natural skin finish. Let's take a look at how it worked for me.

The bottle has a nice frosted look to it and an eyedropper for application. It looks pretty darn high end for drug store and its $13.99 price tag.

The formula is relatively thin for a full coverage formula but dries quickly because of its long-lasting and mattifying qualities. Because of this I really like using a wet sponge to apply it (currently loving the Real Techniques sponges for it). I also like to work section by section in my face so that it doesn't dry up before I have a chance to smooth it out. I personally have dry skin so using a hydrating primer under makes it go on a lot smoother and better too. If I apply it on its own I find I get some flakiness around my nose.

The coverage is actually pretty light but buildable. I like to give a once over and then a second go for a fuller look.

As for the wear, I found it wore pretty darn long and into my day with powder and setting spray. I did find with my dry skin that powder wasn't as necessary and didn't actually make the foundation look great on me. It made it just a little too dry.

I have been using shade 05 Ivory Beige. Which to be 100% honest is my perfect shade. I could not ask for a better match for me. If you want to see some fairer shade comparisons head on over to CrystalCandy Makeup for some swatches.

Catrice Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer

Catrice Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer is high coverage and long-lasting concealer for an improved skin. -shoppersdrugmart.ca

A little while back I reviewed some new (to me) Catrice products, one of which was Catrice Liquid Camouflage High Coverage Concealer in 010 Porcelain, I was also sent with this foundation another shade to review 007 Natural Rose.

I personally really like the formula of these concealers. They are full coverage like the name implies, but also creamy and smooth. I have used them many times as the only product on my face and been quite happy. They blend out super easy and look great all day long without any creasing. It performs exceptionally well, especially since it is only $7.99 Cad.

010 Porcelain is a shade that almost has a beige quality to it, which at first I was thrown by, but love how it cancels out any red in my face. It is such a great shade for me to use for just about anything going on.

070 Natural Rose on the other hand runs peachy. This has become my go-to for undereye circles.

This concealer is good enough to use as your only complexion product but also can take a product that you don't want to use too much of up a level (like a sheer foundation).

I have been using it with the HD foundation on my blemishes and under eyes as well as around my nose.

How I really like to use these products together is by applying a hydrating primer, sponging on the foundation, applying concealer and setting with a spray. If you have actually normal or oily skin I would definitely recommend some powder.

Here are some photos of me wearing it mid-summer.

You can see I get a real natural look using the products but still the coverage I need.

Overall I am loving these products. The concealers are now my go-to product. They have the coverage I need while being fantastic for smoothing out and not looking thick. They look like my skin and I love that.

The foundation is great and a perfect option for when my skin is feeling a bit more oily then usual or I want a long-wearing option. It looks natural on my skin but can look a bit dry if I don't hydrate properly before applying or powder (once again, I have dry skin though).

If you are looking for some great drug store options I highly recommend picking these up at your local Shoppers Drug Mart or online.

Have you tried Catrice Cosmetics yet? What are your thoughts?

*Post features PR samples. All views and opinions are my own.

Revlon ColorStay Foundation Review

By Jill Oliver-Fox Monday, September 24, 2018 colorstay, foundation, review, revlon

Revlon ColorStay Foundation has been a long time favourite of mine. I have used it for years, have loved it and continually repurchased it. The only complaint I have ever had is that it had no pump, but now it does!

This legendary long-lasting foundation formula recently got a revamp. Now with 35 shades, and a better wear time and a pump.

Let's start with the most exciting part, the pump. Yes, Revlon finally put a pump on this foundation, and it is fantastic. I can control it accurately so I don't get too much product. I can also take it off, so when it gets low I can easily use my makeup spatula to get the last bits out.

The formula has also gotten an update. There are still two formulas, Normal/Dry with SPF 20 and Combo/Oil with SPF 15. I have been trying out the Normal/Dry SPF 20. Both formulas now last up to 24 hours and contain hyaluronic acid to help hydrate throughout the day. There are also lots of new shades and the shades have been reformulated. I never had many issues in the past with the shades, but I must say my new bottle is matching my skin tone a lot better than my last one and is a lot less yellow on my skin tone, it also feels a lot more comfortable as the day wears on.

The formula is build able to full coverage, I usually like it light to medium with some extra spot coverage when I need it. I personally prefer a Real Techniques or Beauty Blender sponge to apply it. I find it a really great foundation when I know I am going to be out for a long day, it is hot out and I don't want to sweat off my makeup or just foundation I know will look good on my skin throughout the day.

I find that even with my dry skin it doesn't look dry or flakey, but because it can be built up to full coverage that happening increase as I build it up. Since it is a long-lasting formula that self-sets I don't usually add powder on top. It feels really natural on my skin and I honestly don't feel it on throughout the day.

Overall I love the new formula, I find it matches my skin better, is easier to apply with the pump, lasts longer and has more shade options. There really isn't much not to love about it. It will definitely stay in my rotation and be a repurchase.

*Product was sent for review purposes, all views and opinions are my own.

Wet N Wild PhotoFocus Foundation

By Jill Oliver-Fox Thursday, September 20, 2018 concealer, foundation, photofocus., powder, review, wet n wild

Wet N Wild launched some pretty fantastic products last year, and three the stuck out for me were in there new PhotoFocus line, the foundation, concealer and pressed powder. The three of them were all tested under 6 types of lighting to make sure that your skin is always photo ready.

The truth is no one likes flashback with their foundation in their photos, and now you don't have to worry about it at all.

PhotoFocus Foundation:

The foundation goes on really well and provides a pretty darn natural medium coverage look. There is a spatula attached to the lid, which is a great feature. I really hate dumping foundation bottles upside down to try to get the product out, I often waste a ton, so it is nice that I can just put some on a palette, or my arm, or right on my sponges.

I prefer to use a sponge like a beauty blender or a Real Techniques sponge (which is my favourite sponge brand right now). I find I get a real natural finish and I can build up where I need a bit more of a medium coverage.

PhotoFocus Concealer.Corrector

The concealer works really well with the foundation but can be a bit harder to blend out at times. I personally prefer a bit of a creamy texture to my doe-foot liquid concealers, but I do think it is really good for the price point.

I usually put some concealer on my difficult spots, under eyes, around nose, breakouts and a red spot that is perpetually on my left cheek, then blend out with the same sponge I used for my foundation.

PhotoFocus Pressed Powder

The powder is surprisingly fantastic. I have dry skin and can find my skin isn't always a giant fan of powder, but this stuff sits so well on my skin. In fact, since I took these pictures I managed to use it so much that I hit pan. I never hit pan on anything. I will definitely be picking some more up soon.

The powder doesn't tend to leave me with dry spots or patches, it mattifies my skin just right and can add that extra bit of coverage I needed where my skin is particularly red. I really like it to set where my concealer is and my t-zone. I find it works well with other foundations too or when I am just in need of some powder.

Overall I am really enjoying this line. I like how the foundation looks on my skin and always photographs well, in fact, I went and got passport photos taken with it on. I like the spatula, it makes it simple to get the foundation out and without a mess. It doesn't oxidize on my skin and there are 20 shades that cover a good range of skin tones.

The concealer isn't my favourite, but it does do a really good job covering my trouble spots. I was so glad to cover my post acne marks just above my lips, lessen my undereye circles and red spot on my cheek without any fussing around.

The powder is phenomenal, it is just great for my dry skin. My skin always looks real even after powdering.

My skin also doesn't ever feel dry when using the products which is great. Finally, I love Wet N Wild's price point, it is by far my favourite value brand out there.

*Some of the products were sent for review purposes and some were purchased with my own money. All views and opinions are my own.

Dermablend Professional - Smooth Liquid Camo, Loose Setting Powed and Makeup Remover Review

By Jill Oliver-Fox Tuesday, January 31, 2017 dermablend, dermablend professional, foundation, liquid foundation, makeup remover, review, setting powder, shoppers drug mart

Vichy Teint Ideal Cream Foundation and Highlighter

By Jill Oliver-Fox Sunday, November 06, 2016 dry skin, foundation, highlighter, illuminizer, makeup, review, skin care, vichy

Vichy just relaunched their foundation products, I was lucky enough to get my hands on their new Teint Ideal Cream Foundation and Teint Ideal Highlighter and am going to share what I think them with you today.

TEINT IDÉAL CREAM FOUNDATION:

Vichy's Teint Ideal Cream Foundation is available in 5 shades, this foundation has a light to medium coverage to it. Formulated for dry skin, it contains hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C & E and Vichy's Thermal Water to help hydrate the skin for up to 14 hours. Its finish is velvety, which is also perfect for dryer skin types.

Since my skin is dry / dehydrated this seemed like the best foundation for me in the new Vichy line. It gives my skin the extra hydration it needs while making it feel fantastic. My skin feels soft and dewy after applying it, plus the feeling lasts quite a while after, unlike other cream foundations.

When it comes to coverage, Teint Ideal Cream is light to medium, which to be honest is what you should expect from a more hydrating and skin care focused foundation. That being said I find it quite buildable. I just use my Real Techniques Sponge to apply a layer of foundation and blend it out, let it settle for a few seconds and reapply just where I need some more coverage and I consider myself done in the coverage department. I have been also known to apply it just with my fingers, either way I am always really happy with both how it feels and looks on my skin. No dry patches here, just nice even skin.

TEINT IDÉAL HIGHLIGHTER:

This little roll-on highlighter is absolutely stunning. I am in awe of how pretty it is to be honest.

You can roll this on bare skin or over your foundation when you want to illuminate you skin. I like to roll it over my skin and then just lightly blend it out by tapping my finger across it. If I wanted to make it less bold I tend to take a sponge to it when blending. Either way I love it.