Affordable Foundation Review

[@Krisword]

Nic. How do I say this so that it comes across as the complement it’s meant to be...I ADORE your authenticity. Your lighting doesn’t blow out your face. You don’t use filters. You ZOOM IN and we get to see it all. This is so rare in the world of photo and video editing. Thank you for always being my source for trustworthy information!

[@starlinguk]

I know, right? So many beauty gurus go "let me zoom in" and then, well, they don't.

[@Queenofcats36]

YES!!!! I completely agree, it's so awesome to see!

[@amberknowgood]

Krisword 👏YES! 🙌 THIS!👆

[@Nicola.Chapman]

Loving all your comments guys. Keep them coming as I’m sure they are helping so many people find out more a the foundations. X

[@LauraLooo88]

Nic when I saw your bangs I instantly decided that i'm cutting mine today the same way. Not because i'm a crazy stalker follower, but because I love the way it looks.

[@Luvthescript]

I stopped using the maxfactor face finity as it's got so much glittery! V obvious in daylight

[@_Skylark]

I've tried a couple of these foundations and many others, but I always always have the same problem with liquid/cream foundations; they seem to separate on my nose from the very beginning when I apply them. Or they just kind of don't stick in some areas, and when I try to apply more on top it just makes it worse, the foundation that's underneath gets wiped away when I put more on top. It's like this even when I've put a primer underneath. Also doesn't matter how I apply it, it's the same with a brush, a sponge and my hands.The only type of foundation that doesn't give me this problem is loose mineral foundation, but I would love to be able to use my liquid ones as well... I have combination skin with an oily nose and dryish cheeks and normal skin elsewhere. Could someone give me any tips perhaps?

[@mishmash3968]

pixiwoo please make this a series. It gives us all such great options for our own skin type, and all in one video!

[@zaria5785]

Skylark Hi! I am oily on my nose, forehead and chin so I will wash my face with a daily face wash first and focusing on those areas. I use a gentle one by elf cosmetics. That way my liquid foundation goes on evenly. After properly moisturizing my skin, I'll put a pore filling primer on my T zone and a moisturizing primer on my cheeks. After that has set for a minute next I'll go in with my liquid foundation. I'll even top it off with a dusting of loose mineral powder for extra coverage and to set it. I have fine lines so if I go in with 2 layers of liquid foundation it settles into my fine lines. This is for when I want a medium coverage. Also I have discovered the Wet n' Wild brand Cushion Foundation. It's perfect for touching up areas where your foundation has rubbed off like tip of nose or chin. On days I want light coverage I'll use color correcting primer by NYX (pink/Rose) because I'm more yellow and a tinted spf and concealer on my nose and other areas to cover hyperpigmentation/blemish. Hope this helps you out somewhat.

[@alexandreacook9436]

Bourjois Healthy mix Serum/Gel is my foundation, only one I've ever rebought (on my 4th or 5th one). If you like the natural look and have dryish skin, this is the foundation to try.

[@JemmaLoveBeauty]

Alexandrea Cook same here!!

[@katr_i_na]

It's my favourite foundation too, and I have combination-oily! I like how lightweight it is and it is very natural.

[@sarahbadcott]

My favourite drug store foundation of all time! I love it.

[@MyMaria1224]

Alexandrea Cook a what brush do you apply with?

[@jadeb1907]

Would love to know what you apply it with?

[@aleksandrakopic5588]

Could you do a drugstore concealer test like this? :)

[@MsS-J]

Aleksandra Kopic Nic has done a really in depth one already and not too long ago, you could probably find it in her playlist.

[@aleksandrakopic5588]

S-J Thompson oh crap, must have missed it! Thank youuu

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

Collection , miss sporty and the revolution ones are by far the best drug store concealers the rest seem to be very light coverage and doesn't cover anything that a concealer is supposed too

[@debp9708]

Would also love to see this

[@aimee371]

I’d love for you and Sam to start a podcast because I could listen to you both all day!

[@NicolaFabw]

Ooh yes please girls!!!!! x

[@gilliancullen1409]

100% here for this

[@LaydeyKatabella]

Aimee Stubbins omg that would be so good!

[@thumbelina29]

I've listened to them being interviewed on The Emma Guns Show podcast. Though agree one of their own be good if they had time, even once a month talking about health, family and beauty

[@roselehane1208]

Aimee Stubbins The

[@GemmaJade]

I’ve not used Dream Matte Mouse since I was 15!!!! I didn’t know they still did it xx

[@JemmaLoveBeauty]

Gemma Jade same! Haha

[@mishmash3968]

Gemma Jade it is great for oily skin. The satin is great for any skin tone and they just brought it back to the US.

[@vivsck]

but is it the same formula? I had one some good years ago and it transferred like crazy - other than that it was a great foundation

[@hollybeau1593]

Gemma Jade OMG yes- as a teenager everyone would buy it in few shades too dark and trowel on more and more throughout the day! 😂 x

[@malk6728]

yes! I remember everyone used this in high school I realise now how drying it was for my already dry face back when I had no clue about makeup and skin types 😂

[@Lornawhitney]

I SO appreciate the time and effort put into this video Nic THANK YOU!! A decent review of such a great selection of drug store foundations, showing proper application, close ups and information. That No 7 mousse looked incredible on you! 👍 💋

[@meiliabrooks3231]

I love how you can always find a bright side to literally anything. I’m working on adopting that sort of disposition and you are a big inspiration for me. I know we are just talking foundation here, but it’s the little things we think about that have the biggest effects on overall health. Thanks for the great and informative vid as always! Looking forward to the next one already.

[@cherim5717]

Mabelline fit me dewy and smooth version is sooo gorgeous on my dry mature skin. I've tried so many high end foundations and the $6.99 is my absolute favorite.

[@dianaguevara7468]

Cheri tislotus I love that one too! Unfortunately if I wear it too often it breaks me out 😭

[@cherim5717]

Diana Guevara I also use Physicians Formula Healthy foundation which is simular. It's medium to full but can be sheared out with moisturizer to be a tinted moisturizer and it is beautiful that way. I also love Chanel vitalumiere and I feel it's the same as the Fit Me but Chanel last a bit longer throughout the day.

[@norcimorci]

Cheri tislotus the fit me dewy is my favorite too! It also has the best color match of all foundations I've ever tried. My skin is also very dry so that one feels comfortable too. The only minus is that it isn't transfer proof. But dewy foundations rarely are.

[@cherim5717]

Nori Lori have you tried Physicians formula healthy foundation? It dries down but still has the glowy look. Also Flower beauty light illusions is dewy but dries down a bit more than the Fit Me. Not quite as flawless as the Fit Me but has mor3 lasting power. I get so many compliments on my skin when I wear the Fit Me. It's a beautiful formula.

[@lauren574]

Cheri tislotus I don’t know what happened in the uk we had the original fit me over here for a while then it disappeared I really liked that foundation , now we only have the matte and poreless one :(

[@emmalcm]

I have an oily t zone and that maybelline matte and poreless was awful on me-it was seperating and sliding off my face after a couple of hours even trying it with different primers and powders it didn't last at all. I love colorstay it stays on so well through long work days when set.

[@annika_hew]

I relate to u, what foundation do u use now ?

[@fletcher4]

I'm 48ish, dryish skin with lots 'o pigment and my go-to drugstore foundations are 1. Revlon Colorstay (dry combo) - and it's a true medium to full coverage but it can feel heavy but it looks great. I also use 2. Milani conceal and perfect foundation and it's very similar to the Revlon but feels lighter. Color choice on the Milani was small and I use the lightest shade.

[@MultiDonna]

GREAT video!! What I appreciate so much about you is that you are using no filter!! I will never understand why KZbinrs that are showing makeup application use filters to blur their skin because then we really can't see how the make up looks on the skin!! Thank you for being REAL!!! xo

[@silentscreams1988]

Perfect timing.... I desperately need a new foundation!! Thanks Nic :-) I'm going to try Bourjois Healthy mix Serum/Gel

[@heatherjane910]

silentscreams1988 that’s the one I like, as well. Haven’t heard of the brand, though. Curious to know if it’s available in the US.

[@rebeccajackson9101]

I wear that and I have oily skin, I love it

[@sofie4172]

I have that one and it is great! It feels really lightweight and blends right in

[@lizamoskovskaya5905]

love this one: goes on skin beautifully even if it's really dry and flaky. Stays on pretty long time (at least in comparison with bobby brown stick foundation). Btw, I don't know why (maybe it's something in my skincare, or I need to buy a new bottle) but recently it has started to get patchy in t-zone.

[@pollydolly9723]

silentscreams1988 me too!

[@Fellinara]

I have the 24 hr Revlon foundation for oily skin as I have oily t zone combo skin. I love it for full coverage because it is build-able. I tend to have some redness in the cheeks as well and it evens that out well. I wore that as my foundation make up at Dragon Con (Atlanta's huge SciFi convention). This event happens every Labor Day (first Monday in Sept). Late August / Sept, we have near to 100 degree F temps sp seriously hot. Couple that with over 150 k people attending the convention between 5 hotels in downtown Atlanta, GA. GA is also humid as hell. This foundation didn't move, didn't melt, etc. I put it on at about 7:30 in the morning and past midnight that night, my foundation still looked great. I was kind of impressed. I don't wear it all the time as I feel it is a bit heavy for an everyday foundation but when I need to look flawless, I use it.

[@vidlevjidle2994]

The Revlon one is great but it is the one product I actually get rid of after some 6-9 months even if I don't go through it. Once it's not fresh it dries funny on the skin and makes any lines more visible. I have dry skin and use the one for dry skin.

[@adelinacourt2596]

Vidle v jidle Yes! Had exactly the same experience with it!

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

Vidle v jidle get a pump for it and shake it because the ingredients do separate in the bottle and if you don't use a primer and moisturiser extremely well then it will sink into fine lines I used to buy it and never had that problem and the dry , normal and oil ones are all drying anyway because it's quite a thick formula and the thicker the formula the dry it'll be so it'll show every single imperfection from pores to fine lines and wrinkles

[@SweetMintPie555]

as someone with dry skin it’s been my favourite foundation i’ve used over my mac and chanel choices but i’ve had the same experience! good to know it wasn’t just in my imagination haha.

[@carolinesmith4020]

My daughter and I both had the same, she had the oily one and I had the normal.

[@daniellewride8644]

Omg, I thought I was going crazy, I have the exact same experience with Revlon Colorstay, it starts off looking amazing on my skin, it's almost a dupe for Estee Lauder Double Wear but after quite a lot of usage it makes my skin look really cakey and fine lines look terrible! How weird, there must be something about the formula that reacts badly.

[@sarazinsheikhmustafa9168]

Bourjois healthy mix serum gel foundation is my favourite drugstore brand for daily foundation. Feels light but gives good natural coverage

[@kateoc8]

Brexit spoiled that for us in the uk...gutted!

[@rositainglesita]

I love Revlon colourstay, I use the combination to dry and I find it stays on really well throughout the day, and people always tell me how fresh and flawless my skin looks when I'm wearing it! X

[@stephaniex8776]

would love an updated version of this vid! so many new drugstore foundations now

[@anyawatson7251]

I love the Maybelline Fit Me! I’m in my 20s with combo skin and I find it’s nice and lightweight, lasts a full day at work, and the shade range is amazing for high street! Really really recommend!

[@joettaxoxo]

I’m going to try the maybelline matte mousse! I have tried the fit me. In America it comes in countless shade and in glass jars. Thank you for the video Nic! Drugstore makeup has definitely come a long way within the last decade.

[@elizabethkerry2127]

the rimmle wake me up looked and lasted well on my oily/combination skin. one of my faves.

[@HappyAnitissima]

The "wake me up" one, has little little glitters in it, that makes it glowier. For me is for dry skin.

[@DorieBee-BARElynecessary]

The Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation is one of my faves (I have dry/combination skin)! I can't help it but I just don't like the look (or feel) of matte foundations, I need that dewy glow :-)

[@isabelab6851]

DorieBee same here. I like the gel Just hard to find in the US and still trying to figure out the right shade/time combination. What I got was a bit too light. I just mix it with a cc cream that is too dark

[@scarletdaze]

i have oily combi skin but it sits so nicely on my skin. just a little powder willl help. bare in mind i live in a very humid country ✌🏻✌🏻

[@DorieBee-BARElynecessary]

scarletdaze Wow, didn't think it would be good for oily skin as well but that's amazing, makes me love it even more! Haha, we all know humidity will definitely put a foundation to the test ;-)

[@DorieBee-BARElynecessary]

IAB 2014 I actually never tried the gel before, might give it a go though ... I do agree that the shade range is very disappointing, you really are forced to get creative to make it match. I mean, 9 shades, 6 shades, 3 shades (excuse me?!): it's time for these brands to step up their game!

[@starlinguk]

People who wear a large amount of matte foundation remind me of shop mannequins.

[@newchicgal]

Appreciate your realistic review with bright lights, close shot but not overly bright lighting that is not possible in real life. Many KZbin creates a review that looks like sooooo much effort has been put into creating that look plus the filter to make even the worse product looks great and with so much foundation that I know in real life, if I am standing before them, their makeup will look so heavy like wearing a mask, with all imperfections emphasized by the heavy makeup. Plus most reviewers are in their twenties, how bad can they look when they are so young :) I love your natural and real review with helpful information and your authentic opinion. Thank you!

[@SophieRebecca9]

I have combination oily skin and I absolutely adore the revlon colourstay, it covers my acne scaring beautifully but my skin still looks like skin x

[@dlamark1234]

By FAR the best foundation video I've seen. I love that you tried so many - one right after the other. Love your channel.

[@AceMyPlace]

...but how do they wear?

[@TheClauMiau]

AceMyPlace it is one the most important aspects, I think

[@sagesabiduria7120]

All I know is FitMe looks beautiful on me for only about 5 hrs, but if I use a setting spray and bake, it lasts forever. Colourstay stays on 10+ hrs, and NYX in the dropper style bottle goes on sooo thin and seamlessly and lasts through super hot sweaty weather.

[@Amsjrs12603]

Thank you for that info!

[@hanelno]

Well she wanted to really show us a good variety so it’s kind of hard to show us how they ALL wear - especially since she has dry skin and that won’t do many of them justice :) you can probably find first impression videos on them all if you search their names.

[@arzozlem8910]

AceMyPlace nyx one wears well on my combination skin

[@sophy_lophy]

I've struggled with hella oily skin for as long as I can remember, but in the last 18 months it has settled down and is now more normal-dry, and throughout it all Maybelline dream satin liquid has done me proud! I freaking love this foundation! I have quite an uneven skin tone that's prone to red patches, and this foundation sorts that all out for me, it's high coverage but feels so lightweight on the skin, and lasts really well. I literally cannot praise this foundation enough. Great video Nic! x

[@ashleighward6029]

Dream Matte Mousse is basically just teenage acne in a pot. I remember caking it on in the school mirror to cover my spots but it was the foundation that was giving me them!

[@TheFaro2011]

I knoooowwww

[@carleymills322]

3 things 1. I love all your videos especially the long ones! 2. I will never get over how gorgeous and flawless your skin is omg I need your youth preserving secrets! 3. That red lipstick looks so beautiful on you!

[@Vivita1414]

maybelline fit me matte is my summer go-to! i ONLY use it with a damp beauty sponge because i find that brushes/fingers make it look too matte and powdery on my normal skin and can emphasize dryness. the sponge gives it a really nice satin/natural/borderline glowy finish and it has the longevity of a high end foundation (i switch to the dewy version during the cooler months). sidenote: dont buy revlon foundations if you have really yellow/olive undertones, their shades run really pink and oxidize a bit.

[@mariyag9358]

Thank you for showing off your skin and the effect after foundation. I am really tired of youtoobers who use tons of lighting and filters where at the end it looks like a cartoon with no face features whatsoever. Its so refreshing to see your take on makeup. I just subscribed :)

[@mstresedenae]

Omg... The matte poreless comes in glass bottles with no pump in the US... I'd kill to have a squeeze bottle!!! They have maybe 40 shades in the U.S. too... I'm 😲

[@starlinguk]

mstresedenae bad for the environment. Glass is much better!

[@mishmash3968]

mstresedenae I was thinking the same thing.

[@milicap88]

In my country it is in the tube also, i heard they are just not the same product 😐

[@mstresedenae]

I understand the environment but at least give me a pump!!! I'm a working mua all those big glass bottles are hard to pack

[@mishmash3968]

mstresedenae Tube or pump or get the hell out of here, lol. I don't get why that's so much to ask.

[@NatalieValentina6]

It always shocks me how few foundation shades are (generally) available outside of the U.S. Most of these foundations are made by U.S. brands, & are available in 15-20 shades (sometimes 30-40) over here.The UK especially, is so culturally diverse, that I'm surprised they're not bringing over a bigger selection (even if only online)...3 shades? WTF?

[@4sweetdreams2]

where I live it's amazing if any drugstore sells more than 3 shades of any foundation, and they're mostly all 3 shades of orange xD we just make it work as best as we can

[@stephaniebrown6505]

Natalie Valentina the only thing I can think of is the store sizes. Smaller country, generally smaller store sizes and in most high street stores brands compete for space. Local stores tend to have smaller selections compared to larger department stores which many have to travel quite a distance to. They really should make more available online etc though. It's frustrating. I have olive skin, nothing special, however it can be hard to find a decent fit. I sometimes have to use a product that doesn't fit my skin type all because it matches my shade better.

[@jovana_kocic]

Yup I agree. Here in macedonia all of my clients are in 3 shades max. but its so unfair to have no selection ...and what we do have is all terribly pink and yellow. So I tend to use Kryolan for the most part

[@sophie2946]

Antonio which country is that?

[@sophie2946]

Antonia*

[@lisalisa5461]

Bourjois gel is my favorite - love the finish. Your skin looks flawless!

[@mishmash3968]

Lisa Blumenthal wish it was at the drugstore in the US.

[@lisalisa5461]

random 1 agreed, I need to order online.

[@LizCastroR]

random 1 You can purchase at lookfantastic.com, they ship worldwide, and always give you 15% off.

[@brennaharwell416]

Does anyone else find that it oxidizes quickly to a pink?

[@kutas6]

Brenna, it doesn't on me, but it's really individual. For me it stays exactly the same all day

[@rebeccacalver4610]

Glad to see you review the No 7 range, i've always used these but rarely hear them spoken about. I used to use the beautifully Matte but now use the Lift and illuminate as its so glowy and natural looking

[@joannamurphy1592]

The Rimmel Wake Me Up is my fave go to foundation, of all the higher end brands I’ve tried I always gravitate back to this instead!

[@cajuncakes100]

Just wanted to say how impressed I am with this video. It takes dedication to try on and review so many foundations in one sitting. Thanks Nik 😘

[@beybey9203]

The no.7 looks wow on you

[@chook3307]

Bey Bey I agree

[@LaydeyKatabella]

Doesn’t it just!

[@chloebaker363]

I tried the Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation earlier this year and I couldn’t get on with it. It definitely didn’t last all day and creased quite a lot under my eyes. I have dry/combination skin but I think it would be lovely for an oily skin type. Love this video, it’s so helpful, thank you 💕

[@silviab.850]

My fave affordable foundation is a very light one by La Bottega Verde (it's an Italian brand) from the collection "My Colour".

[@ashleyann2720]

I use the infallible one and I love it! I find for myself a little goes a long way. It's deceiving because it seems like it won't blend out but a tiny bit did go really far. The coverage is so good that I don't need to alway use concealer under my eyes.

[@lalamcn55]

I used to swear by the Revlon Colour Stay Oily/Combination when I worked abroad as a Club1830 rep. We went out EVERY night which meant I needed a foundation that lasted in the heat of Spain and Greece and it definitely did. I always liked the way my makeup looked and it was affordable. 👍🏼

[@tanshine17]

Laurie McNab i have extremely oily skin and i swear by the longevity of this foundation too. But it oxidizes like crazy on me!

[@elni29xyz]

What about dry/normal skin? Do you have any idea? For such countries where the heat makes it almost impossible to wear make up...

[@tanshine17]

elni29xyz i have extremely oily skin and live in a tropical country... this stays on the whole day and night. I dont even use primer or setting powder/spray with it. I once mistakenly bought the normal/dry type and dont see much difference

[@lalamcn55]

+elni29xyz my sister has dry skin (which is so weird coz mine is so oily) and it seems fine on her but again it did oxidise. It’s worth it to even give it a go 👍🏼

[@mollylane528]

I use normal to dry one last me to about 6pm never noticed it oxidise does break up about 4pm so powder. I use elf powder with it and love it never by anything else and can get really yellow to nNeutral undertone

[@EmmiLa]

So helpful! I've got the Infallible one at the moment and even though it's definitely not 24h matte, I quite like it. My skin is a tricky combination with dryness but also quite a bit of oil around my t-zone, and I feel like my skin really eats foundation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! With this one my t-zone will get oily after about 5 hours which I usually fix with a bit of powder. However, as many foundations just disappear from my skin throughout the day, this foundation is still one of the most long lasting ones I've tried. :) I also sometimes use this around my t-zone and a lighter foundation elsewhere (if I've got time in the morning!).

[@alinavolkova878]

thank you for putting your skin through this for us! we appreciate it :)

[@ninahughes5784]

Please please PLEASE do a drugstore Primer selection for oily skin!! I’ve spent a fortune on some of the high end primers but their either just too expensive or break me out something chronic 😫 great video Nic! Definitely given me some options for my next drugstore foundation purchase 😊

[@loml143]

How could you picked your shade perfectly on most of them? I spent 2 hours in drugstores and still fails

[@wow2283]

First I would like to say thank you for taking the time to do this, really appreciate it. Maybelline Satin Liquid is my drugstore holy grail! Its even better than the majority of higher end one I've tried. I've got a foundation graveyard of over 40 because I am such a true combination skin, but to the extreme, very oily t zone and bone dry everywhere else. I find it incredibly difficult to find one I truly like and only so far found a few. At the drug store Satin Liquid is perfection in a bottle! Never creases, stays in place, doesn't break me out, sits nicely, stays on top of nose, doesn't sit horribly on dry patches and lasts 8 plus hours. It has one downside and that is that it doesn't minimize pores, doesn't make them bigger though and you just need to put a pore primer on first. The Healthy Mix is a lovely one too! x

[@Heidithune]

Top tree for combination skin; +Bojouris healthy mix, 3 +maybelline fix me foundation for dry skin 15/20 +Mac face and body NC 20 I love a light coverage and a dewy glow!

[@seb12287]

Such a handy review! Would love to see a review of more expensive foundations. I would like to see what I’m missing. I rarely spend more than $15 on my foundations. I’ve never even tried anything nicer and would like to know why I maybe should spend more. The way you presented these was so helpful!

[@rynlds521]

And did you shake the Nyx, it gives me full coverage right off the bat...and it lasted really well in 90 degree heat, and 98% humidity(and I’m 47). It was great! By the way I am pretty oily😬. And thank you, I love your videos!!

[@StaceysAllSorts]

Wow really thank you, need to try it

[@asena1181]

Great video, Nic. I have the first Bourjois foundation you demo'd and I love it even for my slightly oily-combo skin because i still like the foundation to look like skin without being too matte. This does that for me. I powder where needed to take the shine out.

[@lubeeluonline]

I find infallible separates on my skin unless I apply it with a damp sponge & even then it’s a bit risky!

[@euteubier]

Revlon Colorstay smooths on so perfectly and stays on my oily skin well. I'm glad you mention the yellowness of some foundations, which really shows on my pale skin. Colorstay avoids this and I get a good match. Really informative - thanks!

[@silvianguyen6903]

i have oily combo skin, and i did like the revlon colour stay (oily skin) , but be warned it creases like a mofo lol. i liked it best mixed with my too faced peach foundation. best combo ive found to date, wears like a dream for forever

[@dakritree]

I've tried the Rimmel ones and the Infallible foundations - none play well with my oily skin. (Slips off mid way through the day, pools in my pores) The NYX one looks promising! Thanks, Nic, for another fantastic video.

[@SingingASMRSongs]

Very interesting! I'll definitely try the infalliable one. Love longer videos, thank you so much for this ❤️❤️❤️

[@MsReincarnated]

Karen Singing ASMR infallible is the best especially for oily skin in summer, my skin looks super smooth and has a full coverage and lasts long day.

[@SingingASMRSongs]

Aalisha Thapa awesome! I'm currently using the diorskin forever undercover and I'm loving the staying power of it, but I probably will try the infallible after it's used up 😊 I had the perfect match foundation before that, and it really was a perfect match, but it was gone after lunch on some areas 😄

[@angelche1992]

I don't recommend it, if you have oily, acne-prone skin. It will cover very well and stay on too, but if you have some dry spots the foundation will show them. I have very oily and acne-prone skin and I use this foundation. I wish it didn't show my dry spots so much, because I love the formula and the lightest shade fits me very well. Most affordable foundations are too dark for me even in their lightest shade.

[@SingingASMRSongs]

Katerina Hristova I hear you! I'm usually the lightest or the second to lighter shade, and the lightest out of the forever undercover one is actually way too dark for winter. I'll use the custom lightening drops from the body shop to lighten a foundation! Thanks for the info about the foundation, I'll try it out. Don't think I've had the dry spots problem before so I should be fine 😊 greets from Germany 🖖

[@charlotteellison9649]

I love it but definitely try the one in the glass bottle and not the squeeze tube as the shade range is much more flattering, the formula is gorgeous for oily skin whereas the squeezy tube feels more like paste and cracked quite easily on my oily skin!

[@aquablushgirl]

So much detail - I thought this was a great video! You really described everything so well and didn't leave anything out! I am a massive fan of Bourjois healthy mix gel but about a year and a half ago I discovered the Bourgois CC cream which I love love love. xxx

[@rachelluna7144]

I think some looked cakey because they aren't designed to be brushed on as that brush is quite full coverage. I think a damp real tech beauty sponge would have worked a bit better. Love your videos xxxx

[@em1882]

I love the rimmel wake me up foundation, I have combination skin, it doesn’t cling to my dry patches and it wears really well throughout the day. For the type of weather we’ve been having in the uk I’ve been mixing it with a bit of moisturiser and applying it with my fingers and it’s soooo beautiful!

[@hannahparis1711]

The bourjois healthy mix in the square bottle I found wasn’t so good, it oxidised so much that I actually looked slightly orange by the end of the day

[@lottiejacques1009]

Okay so I totally remember using the Max Factor face finity foundation, I have combination/oily skin but I remember it feeling pretty gross after a few hours and definitely caked up!! So compared to others you’ve reviewed I wouldn’t purchase again!! Great video!!

[@fuada.]

I love the Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation and I have dry to combination skin , also the new Bourjois Healthy Mix BB cream and primer is amazing for dry skin and for every day use . 🤗❤️😊

[@karinab5157]

Thank you so much for the close up zooms! It's so helpful to be able to see how the foundation settles into the skin.

[@heatherjane910]

This was really helpful. Thank you! Question for you... Are you still using Lilash?

[@CrystalCandy2]

I have the Rimmel Lasting Finish Breathable foundation and it's one of my favorite natural-looking foundation! My skin is very oily, and it lasts 12 hours on me if I set it with a bit of loose powder. I don't use the doe foot applicator to apply the foundation, I think you are supposed to dot it on your face and then blend it with a brush, beautyblender or your fingers, but I prefer to put it on the back of my hand because I have acne-prone skin and don't want to contaminate the whole bottle.

[@AmyCat71]

This is such a wonderful tool. Thank you so much for taking the time and reviewing affordable type foundations. I am eyeing that Bourjois!

[@tabithamiscellania]

I've used the matte and poreless foundation from maybelline and it oxidized so bad on me that I ended up orange.

[@katherinearriaza7168]

Tabitha Seid maybe it is just some shades bc i use it too but it doesnt oxidize

[@kristenskala7050]

Oxidation is dependent on the person not the makeup. It's the pH level in ones skin that causes it two people could put the same foundation on and one could oxidized and one wouldn't because everybody's skin is different pH levels

[@mishmash3968]

Tabitha Seid oil production plays a big part oxidation, so try a good primer.

[@rainsnow5541]

random 1 oh really? I didnt know that, thank you for bringing helpful info to the table unlike some1 else in the convo🙂

[@xOxbabies1]

Yup 🙋🏻‍♀️. Oompa Loompa over here with that one.

[@josephvalenti7268]

True! I am 66 with skin discolorations I have oily combo skin with age dehydration, find that I need to buy 2 formulas one for the t-zone, and one for the drier or dehydrated areas, mix with a moisturizer, love Cera Ve moisturizers!

[@stepmothercity]

I have oily, red skin and live by Revlon Colorstay in Oily/Combo. Usually two layers around my nose does the trick, and lasts all day. I hate when I accidentally pick up the Dry version... They’re completely different and need different packaging! It looks really oily on me, light coverage, and doesn’t last at all. Of course it is for dry skin. It looks pretty at first though.

[@spfisterer3651]

Sounds like i really need to try that... I always hesitate because it isnt in stores where i live and i hate deciding on a shade online...

[@Asyma88]

Seaweed Witch thanks for sharing! I have the same skin. But what is worse I’ve developed recently an allergy on my face. Let me check if its for allergic skin

[@Bunnykims]

The Revlon Colourstay breaks me out like nothing I’ve ever experienced before! The Matt and Pore-less suits me much better and actually comes in shades pale enough for me.

[@thegemmachic]

Bourjoir healthy mix serum gel is my go to drugstore foundation, it’s lasts a long time, doesn’t feel heavy, gives you a glow but you can also make it matte with a good translucent powder - just all round an amazing foundation x

[@Giannas1096]

This video is so helpful thank you for demonstrating a good amount of foundations for us. I normally don’t use drugstore foundation as it’s too hard to find the right shade and they’re always tampered with. You have beautiful skin and all of these looked beautiful on you. Think it might be worth a try.

[@tabatha9577]

The No7 makes your pores and skin look so great! It's $40 in the U.S.! Whaaaaaat?..

[@amateurbeautylover5645]

I think it's because No7 is a UK brand, so it'll be pricey over there!

[@vintagesoniia]

Thank you for the video, Nic! I love the formate a lot! I have normal skin, a little shinier on the nose and quite dry smile lines. I use Revlon Colorstay for Combo/Oily since every review that I've found states that the difference between the two kinds is unnoticeable, however my colour - 150 Buff - is a little lighter and suits me better in Oily version vs. Dry (not sure why). It sits nicely on my skin, cakes a little in dry areas. Builds up very nicely (I used to use is under my eyes as a concealer). In my experience, look better if tapping is applied, rather than buffing with a brush. It is a nice foundation and lasts around 8 hours on me, than cracks on my nose. I mostly use it because the colour match is impeccable. I used to use Bourjois Healthy mix gel/serum back in my teenage years, when my skin was much more oily, and even then I loved it. It looks like real skin, buffs in beautifully, and nothing in the drugstore beats it in my opinion. If only they brought out more shades, I would leave Revlon for it ;)

[@minazohradalagerjensen]

I really dont think it’s a long video and I like it😊😊❤️

[@mayag1078]

I’ve only used fit me foundation one time and in the space of 15 min I had to remove it completely because I started to have a horrible allergic reaction to something inside of it but I’ve noticed that lots of people enjoy it a lot

[@KayaaA]

I have dry and textured skin and even some of the foundations needed for dry skin don’t work for me as I can see my pores and my foundation becomes a bit textured and not smooth 😭😭😭

[@alexismartello747]

I have an oily/combo skin and I absolutely love the Rimmel Wake Me Up ! It makes my skin so radiant which I love.. just put a bit of translucent powder underneath your eyes and on your smile lines and you are good to go!

[@selenamarghi]

i have to say that my experience with the rimmel wake me up foundation was not the best! the foundation is beautiful untill you go out in the sunlight and it looks super glittery, like little sparkles all over your face! beautiful when you are inside taking pictures but not the best for my day to day life.

[@vra_Tori]

I love these try on reviews of foundations. It does give the consumer a bit more information and feels more honest than the advertisements. I used the Rimmel breathable one and it is not very good. I have dry, sensitive skin and is approved by my allergist for specific skin allergies but I noticed as the hours wore on it started getting patchy and began flaking off in my t-zone (my dryers area of the face. 🤷🏻‍♀️weird, I know). It is also interesting to me that the Maybelline fit me has no SPF in the UK version because the ones here in the USA have octinoxate, an ingredient of chemical sunscreen which will make me break out and sensitize my face.

[@lottie9395x]

Blast from the past. Haven’t seen anyone use dream matte mousse for years!

[@evamarie7938]

The bourjois healthy mix gel is my holy grail! Been using it for years now and I love the finish! It’s a nice light to medium if you build it up coverage which is perfect! You can apply a nice layer to even out the skin then use your high coverage concealer for the problem areas, leaves the skin looking naturally beautiful. I have normal skin and find I don’t need t powder with it either!

[@lucindahernandez3779]

Please do a make-up routine for dry skin tutorial.

[@ELMKTF]

I love the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum. Very natural looking and light on the skin. Although it doesn't leave me as dewy, but I also like to powder it down with some silica powder just so it sets better and lasts longer.

[@gottalovetheinternet]

For anyone who has combination skin like me (very dry in places and very oily in places - nightmare!) and the Maybelline Fit-Me Matt and Poreless is my holy grail foundation... It's absolutely great, I couldn't recommend it more, but the shades are pigmented darker so maybe get a shade lighter than you would expect. Another fabulous one is Bourjois Healthy Mix GEL serum formula. This seems to work well on the dynamic of combo skin. Does anyone with combo skin have any tips??? Leave them below please :)

[@Asyma88]

gottalovetheinternet I have both of them. Bourjoir is fantastic. But has no SPF. So I use spf cream separate. Fit me I’d say is not so good for my skin. It causes severe allergic reaction. I don’t use it anymore. So my holy grail is Bourjoir gel it’s really awesome

[@gottalovetheinternet]

I agree its lovely. Thanks Asima xx

[@crystalgumm3741]

Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless comes on a glass bottle in the US! I liked seeing the lil tube you have! Thank you for this review on drugstore foundations! Love it and much needed!

[@rosaazevedo6667]

I would like to know how long they last great video thanks

[@amiomgxo]

I love the revlon foundation for dry skin, it’s amazing and very comparable to high end ones. I used the one for oily skin for years until my skin became drier and much prefer the dry skin formula.

[@Victoria-wc9nb]

Can I ask a dumb question please?! I’m a NW15 in MAC studio fix because I have pink tone in my skin but I hate being too pinky toned so was going to get a similar shade in NC. Is that a thing?! Does getting a cool toned foundation cancel out pink tones or will I just end up with a weird complexion? Even at my age and having used makeup religiously for 15-20 years I still don’t know what I’m doing. I’m looking to try some new drugstore foundations and this was really helpful 😊😊😊

[@julesaho5201]

Victoria Vie if you have a pink skin tone, in mac you would be in the NW line, however if you feel it is too pink you could mix the NC and the NW to make it more neutral. however, if you truly have pink undertones, it would look very odd to use a yellow tone. (i have very yellow undertones, and when i use a pink toned product i look crazy) in short, you could mix the yellow and pink tones to make a more neutral shade if you believe you run more neutral

[@julesaho5201]

Victoria Vie also, keep in mind you could always use a different foundation line or brand if you feel that you don't have a perfect shade in MAC so you wouldn't have to mix. i would remember to keep in mind "warm" in MAC is considered a pink tone and "cool" is considered a yellow tone. however, in almost every other brand, it is switched. (warm=yellow and cool=pink)

[@Victoria-wc9nb]

Julia Aho thanks so much for replying Julia x I might try mixing the two to see if I get a more in between shade.

[@misswhiskeykittie]

Absolutely go for a more yellow or neutral shade. I'm very pink toned but if I used a pink toned foundation I end up looking too pink. A neutral or yellow toned foundation always looks much better on me. Which is why I can never use Rimmel foundations, they are much too pink. Bobbi Brown has a good selection of yellow toned foundations as does Maybelline.

[@Victoria-wc9nb]

misswhiskeykittie thank you! I’m glad someone else has found the same thing. When I had my colour match at a makeup counter the girl advised that because I had a pink undertone then I needed a warm/pink toned foundation and when I said about getting a cool tone to counteract how pink my skin is she said no it doesn’t work like that so I’ve always bought pink toned foundation. Definitely gonna get a more neutral/cool toned now. Thank you for the advice ☺️

[@katieaston4202]

Fantastic video. I find all the foundations available so overwhelming, this has really helped. Might try the NYX one as loved the finish on you. I’ve only ever used no7 stay perfect and am never sure if it’s right for me or not. I have normal to slightly oily skin. Brill video, wasn’t too long- really enjoyed it.

[@amy3971]

You should have chosen the other infalliable foundation (in the glass bottle), much more sensible shade range! (And in my opinion, a much nicer foundation) The Bourjois Healthy Mix is one of my all time favourites, along with the glass bottle Infalliable. I wanted to love the Revlon dry skin one, but it seems to show up every bit or dryness!

[@bonnieabadi1026]

Great tutorial....I think the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel was the best in my opinion. It looked lovely on your skin. I will definitely try that one. Thanks!!!

[@nedaslavova4701]

Bonnie Abadi rrrr

[@lisakolk1356]

Fit me foundation is 10 euros in Holland and 5 euros in germany

[@kay6692]

Lisa Kolk in Poland it’s always on sale and u can easily get it for 3€

[@tiiti2003]

9.90€ in Finland.

[@Kerrbear212]

It's 8.99 in Ireland

[@TheDoubleGstar]

10.50 € in Lithuania

[@lisathomson3057]

Try $22 in Aus!

[@rattylol]

I totally agree with you about the state of the store makeup, bad lighting dirty testers and little stock. I have loads of makeup items I have never used due to not feeling I can test them in stores so I stopped buying so often. Perhaps a tester sample like they do with paint at a £1 a pop?

[@Annalovesautumn]

Loose headbands to keep the hair back! Too tight and you'll put a kink in them, but if they're flopping around then I always get foundation in mine.

[@isabelab6851]

Annalise Snoddon exactly what I was thinking

[@aprilgreenwood8445]

I have dry/combination skin and I love using the Rimmel wake me up foundation :) gives an amazing glow but doesn’t last the longest so does need topping up often x

[@tiffany10184]

There are 3 L'oreal infallible foundations available here in the US.( pro-matte -12 shades, total coverage-10 shades and pro-glow-12 shades). I absolutely love it. I also use the fit me foundation. I tend to mix them for the perfect coverage.

[@sharonmariek]

tiffany10184 I use these two drugstore foundations. I'm a 120 or 125 in Fit Me for dry skin and infallible pro glow 205 (I'm a dry skin girl) lasts all day. I work outside, so most foundations disappear by noon. I also like wet n wild photo focus foundation. Fit me I think looks more like a high end foundation

[@vonniebiggs]

Love this video!! More drugstore videos please Nic! I'm oily combo and wore Max factor face finity for my Vegas wedding! It looked great and stayed on! 💗

[@amiewilson3012]

Did you use the same brush for all the foundation? I am a very oily girl EL double wear still moves around on my skin after 10 minutes. Bourjois 123 foundation seem to be the best thing I've tried but they could definitely do my colours.

[@nickypowell1980]

Amie Wilson i love that bourjois 123 its great for hiding dark under eyes 🙄xx

[@amateurbeautylover5645]

This is soo good to know. I have insanely oily skin and even double wear doesn't cut it for me either - when I tell people that they can't believe it and think I'm lying! I find highstreet foundation shopping so stressful to find the right colour even though I'm neutral. Any more UK foundation suggestions for oily skin please hit me up!!