MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Foundation

When I first started using makeup everything HAD to be MAC, but as time went on a lot of the products didn't really call to me  as I ventured into the world of other brands. However, I was very intrigued when I heard MAC had a waterproof foundation and I felt compelled to try it. I went to my local MAC counter at Macy's and picked up the foundation in NC35. The foundation retails for $32 for .85 fl oz which is not really too expensive, but not really a great value either. Meh!

The foundation claims are as follows:

• Water-Resistant
• Transfer resistant
• 24 hour wear
• provides instant and long-term hydration
• oil-free
• stays true to color
• can be used as a foundation or concealer
• for all skin types

I have been using this foundation for the past few weeks and am really enjoying it. The texture is a bit thicker than I was anticipating, but it is by no means heavy feeling or cakey looking. The foundation does a great job at providing coverage, but all the while still looking natural. In regards to the long-term hydration, I didn't really notice any dramatic hydration to my normal to dry skin. However, the foundation did not cling to any dry spots on my face which is a huge plus for me.  I feel like the wear time was pretty good, but I can't say that it lasted the entire 24 hours as I didn't wear it for that long. I usually wear my makeup for about 8ish hours a day and it was still in good condition at the end of the day. I have not yet tested the claims about being able to use it as a concealer as I don't really have high hopes for that claim. I have dark circles that can't easily be tamed!

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with this foundation and it is my obsession of the moment. The real test will be on vacation! If this foundation will stand the heat and swimming I will be doing.. my life will be complete!

Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation

So I love to try out new foundations and was super excited when I found the new CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation in my local Walgreens. I chose the color 210 in Medium Beige. I also purchased the powder foundation, however, I chose the powder for shades 105-110 since the corresponding powder for the 210 shade looked too dark in the pan.

It comes in a little squeezy tube, which I’m not crazy about since I like foundations with pumps more, but it’s not the end of the world. 

The back of the product claims the following:

·         Oil Free

·         Won’t clog pores

·         Suitable for sensitive skin

·         Lasts all day

I have been using this foundation for almost a month and I really really like it.  It doesn’t emphasize any of my dry spots (which is probably because I moisturize like there’s no tomorrow) and it provides pretty good medium coverage. The coverage is definitely buildable, but I don’t want to have cake face so I’m satisfied with medium coverage.  I’ve been using the powder version to set the foundation which helps to add a bit more coverage if you’re more of a full coverage type of girl.

The finish is not matte, but not dewy. It’s more like a satin.  It lasts pretty well throughout the day with a primer and does not feel heavy.  The only annoying thing about this foundation would be definitely how it easy it transfers.  I wore this one day with my glasses since I was lazy to put my contacts on and I had a patch missing on the bridge of my nose from where my glasses touched my face. I find this is usually the case with any foundation I wear when I do have my glasses on so it definitely won’t deter me from purchasing this product again. 

I would definitely recommend this foundation as a great drug store option for a nice foundation.