YSL Ink Fusion Foundation Review

I bought the YSL Ink Fusion Foundation not too long before Christmas and it was featured in this haul. So I've been using this foundation for around 3 weeks now. I feel like I can give this a fair review now I've used it during my time off for Christmas where I had loads of time to apply it, parties where I needed it to last and for work where I had little time to apply with less product needed.

So, before applying this I make sure I have clean and moisturized skin, then I apply the Benefit Porefessional and the Body Shop Instablur primer. I then start off by using the stick applicator to get the product onto my face, At first I was really confused with the stick thing but it actually really useful for getting the product onto your face without having to pour it onto the back of your hand.  So when I apply it the texture is kind of ink like, it feels thick and silky at first. I then blend it using a damp Real Techniques Beauty Blender. Its super easy to blend in, it takes little effort and time using a beauty blender. After this, depending on the occasion or what my skin is like that day I will then decide if I need any product, if so I will just repeat the process. 

 The coverage on this foundation is medium to me but buildable. It can be made dewy depending on how much setting powder you use too. 

This foundation lasts me pretty much all day, at least 12 hours. Which is perfect for me when at work, its quickly became my everyday favourite foundation. 

I bought this from Boots for £31.50 in Shade BD10.

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Rimmel Wake Me up Foundation and Concealer

A cult of the drugstore. I think everyone has this foundation or at least heard of it. This has been my favourite high street foundation for a long long time. I've always repurchased it over and over. And of course, I have just recently re bought this. I have two of these foundations now in two different shade because one is too dark, and I also have the concealer. 

This foundation is a popular one for a reason. There would be no way I would keep going back if it wasn't doing something right.  I love the buildable coverage. I also think that this foundation is a kind of all-year-round. Each season I kind of like a different coverages but all seasons I have found my self using this due to that buildable coverage. For that reason, I have two different shades. When I have a bit of a tan or use fake tan I use the True Ivory but when I'm pale I use the Ivory. I think that when buying you need to be a little bit cautious just because they sound similar colours but tree ivory is a lot darker than ivory. So from that reason I would recommend trying a few different shades just to find a good match. When buying foundations and base products I was always told that if you're stuck between shades then always buy the lighter on; you can darken it down with bronzer. But I'm no makeup expert I could be completely wrong but its always been a helpful tip for me.

For me the concealer is an under eye concealer, rather than a blemish, spot or redness concealer. Like the foundation, it has a slight shimmer which is perfect for the under eye zone. Its a good coverage, covers black bags and is also a good highlighter. 

This range has probably been my most bought high street base products. I enjoy using them, I think they're all a great price and quality. Highly recommend.

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Delilah Time Frame Foundation

A recent purchase of mine has been the Delilah Time Frame Foundations. Before buying I had never heard of the brand or any of there products until I came across some youtubers using it and bloggers reviewing it. It looked amaze I had to try it. 

 So I popped onto the website and bought myself a time frame. Okay so when I think of a kind of anti ageing product like this its just not something that I would go for because I'm a, touch wood, wrinkle free 18 year old. But, I had a read of the website and it said that it protects against environmental damage due to the vitamin A and E antioxidants. So that was enough for me to buy. I love products that contains things like vitamins, I feel like I'm making my skin good above and below. Also, it contains peptides used for the anti ageing side. And if that wasn't enough there is also an SPF of 20, always good to protect your skin from the sun.   

When buying this online I wasn't sure what colour that I would be and had to kind of guess. I'm rather pale so I decided to buy the second palest colour there, Buttermilk.  I am actually very impressed with my choice. It is the perfect colour for my skin, not too dark or light just my skin colour. I always like to have foundations the colour of my skin or slightly lighter so I can just darken it down with bronzer if needs be.  

I use 2-3 pumps of the foundation to get a good cover on over my face and neck. Something that I really love about this foundation is how buildable it is. When its on your face it feels so lightweight asif you've just applied moisturizer. It doesn't leave your skin feeling caked even though there is a good coverage. Its easily blended and to work with, I use my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush when using it. This foundation is also a brightening one leaving a good healthy glow to skin.     

Aswell as loving the actual product itself I also love the packaging. Rose gold, who wouldnt love it.  The pastel pink box sits lovely withe the grey and rose gold. Also I love how big it is. Its the tallest foundation that I own, its such a good size.

I really love this foundation! I would love to try more from the Delilah brand. Its just an effortlessly amazing foundation. Blends easy, no cakey feel, skin health enhancing qualities, brightening and all in lovely packaging. What more could you really want from a foundation?   

It costs £34.

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Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation

It recently came to my attention that an essential was missing from my makeup bag; a brightening, glowly foundation. At winter time I tend to go for a higher coverage makeup but for a good skin day or a in need of a radiance boost for a dull day I like a lower coverage brightening foundation. I haven't ever tried any Benefit makeup so this is the start.  

This foundation caught my eye whilst browsing boots as you do. This foundation seemed like something I was looking for, a foundation that was brightening and contained rewarding factors like SPF, oil free and contains vitamin C and E. 

When applying the foundation I used one or two pumps and blend with the Real Techniques Expert Face brush. It has a low to medium coverage so it is build-able.  When getting colour matched (yes by the lady in Boots how scary) I believe i was matched a colour that it slightly warmer than my natural skin tone, which at first was a complete negative but after a couple of tries it has turned into one of my faves. The colour is dark which will obviously make my face have more colour but in my opinion it has made me have a nice healthy looking glow. The brightening factor has evened it out and just makes me look naturally glowing.  

One negative I will say about this fouadtion is I feel the need to touch up my powder throughout the day because sometimes it looks like I'm sporting the sweaty look but if you dont mind a few touch ups then this foundation will be a good'un for you.

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