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Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation
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So, i've basically used the same foundation since I started wearing make-up (lets just say forever ago). I love love love Prescriptives skin products because they're completely customizable & designed for sensitive skin. You make an appointment with a Prescriptives "Custom Blend" specialist, & they match your skin tone while you specify coverage (light, medium or full), finish (matte or dewy), iridescence (adds a shimmer to your foundation), skin type (oily, dry, normal or combination), SPF, etc. etc.
You can imagine my HOROR when Prescriptives announced that they were going out of business & would no longer be offering their custom blend line. My foundation, powder, blush, concealer, & bronzer are ALL Prescriptives so as my supply runs low, i'll be testing out different brands & products reporting on my new favorites.
The first product needing replacement was my Perscriptives Custom Blend Foundation. I still have almost a half a bottle left, but since my skin hasn't seen sunlight in a while, it was necessary for me to get a new "winter" foundation.
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| MAC Mineralize Foundation |
The first foundation that I decided to try was MAC's new mineral line. In the past, I've steered clear of MAC face make-up (although their eyeshadows are the best hands down) because they were full of oil & pore-clogging ingredients. Their new mineral line is oil-free & more natural so this seemed like a good pick.
The first thing that threw me off about this foundation was the smell. I guess it's the minerals in the foundation, but I was put off by it. The coverage was on the light side, and seemed a little too liquidy for my liking. One of my requirements of face make-up is lastability because I work long hours & need my makeup to stay put. By 5 o'clock, my make-up seemed non-exsistant.
On to the next pick…
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| Revlon Photo Ready Foundation |
Revlon Photo Ready Foundation has been getting a lot of hype lately, so I thought i'd give it a try. The price is A LOT less for drugstore make-up, so why not, right?
One plus to this foundation is that there are a ton of shades to choose from, but the minus is that you can't try them on in the store. Matching was kind of a guessing game & I definitely went a little too dark with my pick. Not starting off good. I also didn't really like how this foundation blended with my primer & bronzer. My bronzer seemed a bit splotchy on top of the Revlon Foundation. Also, again by 5 o'clock, my make-up was non-exsistant.
Ugh. Next pick…
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| Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation |
Next, I tried Laura Mercier Sick Creme Foundation. The guy at the counter recommended this option for me because I like a matte, fuller coverage look. I absolutely loved how natural yet silky my skin looked when he applied it at the counter. The test was how this puppy held up throughout the day and how it looked when I applied it at home with my other skincare products…
This foundation lasts all day & keeps my skin looking shine-free. It doesn't make me brake-out & blends really well with my brozer & blush. It also matches my skin-tone perfectly!
Winner.
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| Prescriptives Custom Blend Loose Powder |
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| Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer |
Some key products to help your make-up last longer & stay shine free is a setting loose powder (still using my Prescriptives Custom Blend) & a good foundation primer. I use Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer (the light is oil free). The Smashbox primer glides on super smooth & makes my skin super soft.
xoxo Shauna
