Foundations [Updated List]

Updated: October 20, 2013

I just thought i'd list out a few of the foundations i've tried out so far.
I think this would help those of you who are either purchasing foundations online or just in a bit of a makeup rut and looking for something new to try!

Skin Type: I have sensitive, combination-oily skin, and an olive-tan complexion.
*= see notes below

NC 35 equivalents (Medium, warm/yellow/olive undertones):

1. Maybelline: Superstay 24 Hour in True Beige*
2. Revlon Colorstay in Warm Golden
3. L'oreal True Match Liquid Foundation in W4
4. Makeup For Ever Duo Mat in 207 (runs a bit neutral, not a true yellow undertone) [DISCONTINUED]
5. Makeup For Ever Face and Body in shade 32 (can work for NC 25 and 30)
6. Makeup For Ever HD Foundation in 128

NC 40-42 equivalents (For medium-tan skin with golden/yellow/olive undertones)

1. Maybelline Superstay 24 Hour in Honey Beige*
2. Revlon Colorstay in Golden Caramel (perfect match for NC42)
3. L'oreal True Match Liquid in W5.5, W6*
4. L'oreal True Match Lumi in W6  (a bit lighter and less golden than regular True Match)
5. Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder in Honey Beige 70*
6. Makeup For Ever Face and Body in Honey Beige 34 (runs a tad bit neutral, not as yellow as i'd like but due to the lightweight and relatively light coverage with one layer, can still look natural)
7. Makeup For Ever Face and Body shade 32 with shade 18 (mixed, I put either half of each or 2 parts 32 to 1 part 18 depending on how tan I am)
8. Makeup For Ever HD Liquid Foundation in 153 (NC 42)
9. Makeup For Ever HD Foundation in 153
10. Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation in 357 Golden Tan 
11. TheBalm Tinted Moisturizer in Medium (NC40 skin, if you're on the verge between NC35 and NC40, this is perfect; can work for NC42 with bronzer)
12. Sonia Kashuk Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Tan
13. Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Combination Oily in Medium Deep  a bit neutral, I occasionally mix this with my L'Oreal True Match foundation in W7 for my NC42 skin

If you are between an NC 35 to NC 45, you might want to check these out. Some are from the drugstore and are quite affordable.

*Note: I find that the Maybelline Superstay foundations tend to run more yellow or golden toned, so you may want to be a bit careful. I'd say True Beige would suit NC 35 skin tones, while Honey Beige would be best for NC 40-42, Caramel for NC 43-45 (a bit light for NC 45)

*Revlon Colorstay in Golden Caramel is not as yellow/golden toned as i'd like it to be, but under flash photography, the color seems to match the skin tone. As of late, the formula seems to be different; different finish, lacking in longevity (compared to the first few bottles I've tried before the label change).

*L'oreal True Match foundations to me are some of the easiest to match my skin tone to, I would recommend W 5.5, W6 for those of you with NC 40-42 skin, if running towards NC43, i'd suggest mixing W6 and W7 which is the mix i've been using as of 10/12/2013

*Neutrogena Mineral Sheers in Honey Beige 70 is best for NC 40, NC 42 can pull it off

MUF Duo Mat- 207 suits skin tones that are around NC 35 the best; not a true yellow based powder. Tends to have more of a neutral undertone)

If you have any direct questions or comments, feel free to email me at lealeablog@gmail.com 

(it's the fastest way to get a response!)

REVIEW: Hard Candy Glamoflage Concealer

Glamoflage Concealer (not blended)

Left: MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC 35

Right: Hard Candy Glamoflage Concealer in Tan

I came across this product a couple of months ago and being on my drugstore concealer hunt, I figured that I'd give this a try.

So glad that I did.

This stuff is great; It reminds me of my trusty MAC Studio Finish Concealer (I'm an NC 35, got this product in the shade "Tan") coverage wise despite the different consistency. The Glamoflage concealer has more of a liquidy consistency, but leans more on the thicker side and in that case, would best be suited for covering discoloration and acne scarring, not for use underneath the eyes because it would accentuate any fine lines or wrinkles because of it's thickness. Can look a bit cakey, but I avoid that by applying it with a small blending brush which saves a lot of product but still gives a nice effect. It's very pigmented and gives just great color payoff. You also get a lot of product in the tube: 20g or 0.71 oz for $6. The downside to this is that there are only 3 shades out: Light, Medium, and Tan. Tan would be best for those at around an NC 35 skin tone <--MAC reference because so many people use MAC. I had to wait until I got a lot lighter to be able to use this because I was too tan over the summer. So for my tan/dark skinned ladies out there, sorry, you're gonna have to miss out on this one.