ESSENCE PRETTY NATURAL HYDRATING FOUNDATION | Dry Skin Review & Wear Test

[@truedatmar3731]

Thanks for showing us the foundation in natural light, I wish every creator who reviews makeup would do that.😘

[@kathybrou1340]

Yep. I bought it, put some on my hand, smelled it, returned it. I can not take flowery scents in makeup. You are spot on. Never made it to my face. I am glad now. I have super dry skin.

[@simplysandra1729]

I actually love that foundation! I’ve been wearing it a lot lately, it lasts all day with me! And it doesn’t settle in lines or emphasize texture! It’s very smoothing like you said, But I do have a different skin type then you mines is more oily/ normal so I like that it doesn’t make me an oil slick which I love but I do agree it’s not that hydrating it’s more like a satin matte

[@peggym1621]

You sold me. I have oily/combo skin. I’m going to try this.

[@simplysandra1729]

@@peggym1621 yay! Hope you like it 👍🏼

[@peggym1621]

@@simplysandra1729 fingers crossed 🙂

[@marianneharms5836]

You’re so cute! You often mention your blue vein and I don’t think I’ve EVER noticed it!! Thanks for your reviews!

[@helenacosta852]

I have combo/sensitive skin (rosacea) and this is my current foundation. I actually love this foundation. Mixed with estee lauder double wear is beautiful .

[@Vivienvixen]

I have dry/combo skin and this is my current favorite foundation. Plays well under my skincare and sunscreens. I live I. Houston, but used it while on vacay to Colorado and it was amazing. Also, on a recent road trip, this lasted over 24 hours 😳…definitely not something I usually do, but it was great. I reached for it over the new UD and the PS BBB tinted foundation as well as the rest of my stash. It’s been great. Just goes to show how different makeup works on everyone.

[@TheSillykelly]

I’ve found Essence to be more hit or miss than a lot of brands. That said, thanks for doing the legwork on this because my skin is dry too.

[@alexandrasaadi7149]

I can’t thank you enough for trying all of tinted moisturizer products lately💜

[@brynb1325]

Just searched your channel yesterday to see if you’d reviewed it yet 😉. Love your reviews

[@brettnorman5572]

i just want to say how much appreciate your channel! i found you the other day and i love your videos! i have dry skin just like you. It's so refreshing to find your channel as most beauty youtubers do not have dry skin :/ Thanks for being so relatable and giving such great in depth reviews ❤️☺️

[@goow]

Thanks, Brett! I've always wondered why there seem to be so few youtubers with dry skin!! But it really does seem to be the case!

[@janessacapozzolo5936]

You crack me up every time you read the descriptions!

[@rain4me22]

I’m still searching for the perfect foundation for my dry skin, this winter is wreaking havoc on my skin!! I’m washing, using my serums (I use the ordinary) creams and face masks to help with moisture and hopefully some of the fine lines but I know they can only do so much lol!! But I can’t thank you enough for recommending the flower beauty light illusion perfecting powder!! It’s amazing!! I’ve never tried the Charlotte Tilbury powder but heard amazing things but I’m so glad this is the dupe for it at such a great price!!

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Have you tried Missha Perfect Cover? It’s my holy grail. ☺️

[@heatherlavigne7927]

I discovered your channel this week and have binge-watched so much. I love the information you provide, your soothing voice, and your fun personality. Oh and your cats!

[@goow]

Welcome, Heather!! :-D 2 cats are within 5 feet of me as we speak (both asleep, one snoring her head off) 😹

[@goodnightasmr247]

Love that you play Dnd!..And love your foundation reviews!

[@goow]

Playing an aarakocra druid right now! =D

[@goodnightasmr247]

That’s awesome! It would be interesting to play a character that flys. I’m currently a Serophage sorcerer in an evil campaign 😈😋

[@vanessahinds1491]

Girl you saved me! I was planning to pick up that Catrice product but I watched your review first, phew! We have the same skin shade and type, and same age group, so I always trust your thoughts. Catrice rarely lets me down for a drugstore brand so I almost skipped your review, thanks so much for your dedication., on behalf of me and my wallet! xo

[@alpacaskeleton]

I would be super curious to see most popular foundation by climate and season!

[@pwallace5359]

Wow, your skin looks so good! I thought you had already applied the foundation before you even got started. 😊. Thank you for yet another wonderful review. ❤️

[@OhMGtoo]

Wow. You are getting a lot of reco in the comments section of other beauty vloggers' vids 👏👏👏

[@jill_the_organized_hoarder]

Thanks for the review! Saved me money!

[@ashcraft555]

I really like this trend of natural, light coverage foundations, I just wish done of the companies making them realized people still have skin after age 25. So many of these are clearly not designed for even mildly mature skin. It's really disappointing. Again I say, don't they realize we have money?

[@goow]

Yes!!! We're the ones begging to give our money, if only they'd put out worthy products!

[@MS-te3ob]

I'm not sure if it can explain my situation so it is clear, but sometimes when using foundation, it looks great in the mirror but if I look in my magnifying mirror (yikes) it looks like there are little dots of make up all over my face. It looks blended ny naturL eye ...not sure if I am making sense, but anyone know what I'm talking about and wht it means?? Thanks!!

[@msheza]

@@MS-te3ob I have the same issue with certain foundations and/or primer combinations. I actually have a more ‘burnt’ type result from the ‘hydrating’ type sheer coverage like the Wet & Wild hydration product. It leaves my face looking like I have a ‘mascane’ situation. The only thing different I’ve tried is the hydration type products like the one I mentioned. I’ll have to look & see what other ones I’ve tried. Tomorrow I’m trying the Covergirl Outlast extreme wear 3 in 1. I think the trouble I’m having is that I’m super dehydrated all the time and the hylaronic acid grabs moisture from somewhere and it’s leaving little ‘blister’ type mini bumps in it’s wake. Anyone else get ‘burnt’ from any foundations??

[@msheza]

@@goow i responded below...can you please tell me what you think of of my comment? Is this an issue you’ve had or heard of others having? Thanx Shelly!

[@MS-te3ob]

@@msheza Thank you for your response. I'd be very interested how you like the Cover girl. Please let me know.

[@Heather_isms]

Ever since the A's for the WnW face product's, there's been a few not able to cut the mustard. Glad to see your skin was o.k. and thank-you for taking the time to try this one, Shelly. 💜💜

[@reneklein6049]

Nothing worse when you have dry skin, and makeup feels like shrink-wrap. That happened with the Elf CC cream. Ugh. Another one down the tube. You are right. It looks nice, but if it feels dry, it's not good. Onward and upward to the next. Hope you enjoyed your game! ❤💓

[@pwallace5359]

“Onward and upward” , I like that. 😊. I sure am glad I skipped the ELF cc cream.

[@reneklein6049]

@@pwallace5359 it was not a good experience, to say the least!

[@helpfulnatural]

"Shrink wrap" Lol! That's exactly what some of these foundations feel like! :D Hope you are staying safe and well Rene. :)

[@reneklein6049]

@@helpfulnatural thank you so much. Stay well too❣

[@helpfulnatural]

@@reneklein6049 We're hanging in there. It's been at or below zero temps for the past week after getting buried in feet of snow. Ugh...winter. :-( Otherwise doing fine. :D

[@fabiwilliams4644]

It gave a lovely glow & smooth finish in the sunlight

[@Bubblebubble308]

That might be a great summer foundation for here in Florida. Will grab some and give you an update on this 55yr old skin. Never thought about best foundation by state, 😆

[@goow]

LOL it would be even more fun to make it a traveling series!!! I can't wait to go places again!

[@bryndabaker6782]

It looks pretty, Shelly, but my dust-dry skin just cannot tolerate a drying product. I'm glad you mentioned the down side to hyaluronic acid--most people don't! I live in a very, very cold winter climate with zero humidity, and HA makes my skin look like dry, wrinkled, crepe-paper--NOT a good look for anyone. So glad to see the always-beautiful Ziva in the background--please convey my apologies to her for mistakenly referring to her as "Diva" in a previous comment. (I'm suitably ashamed for the error!) Be well!

[@goow]

😹 Ahhh if you met her, you'd see that any attention even remotely in her direction is greeted with the most abundant excitement and joy. She doesn't care what you call her as long as you're talking to her! I was originally going to name a pair of cats Ziva and DiNozzo after the characters in NCIS, and I got Ziva, but then the next 2 cats I got were female so that kind of ruined my plan. So she's Ziva and I no longer have themed cat names (Daffy and Polly kept their names from the shelter!) 😹

[@akavienne]

30ml is technically 1.01oz, but most companies round up or down to the nearest tenth. It seems like in this wave of hydrating and natural foundations, Wet n Wild Bare Focus has beat everyone. Besides the lack of shade range (which is problematic and hopefully will be fixed soon), it's been pretty universally liked over anything else.

[@goow]

Ooh thanks for this, Denise!! I never did the exact math!

[@akavienne]

@@goow You're welcome, but I didn't do any math either since I don't know the formula ;) . I just looked up the converter and because I've been comparing some other products, I had noticed that companies usually round to the tenth. Somewhat off topic, but do you remember learning the metric system when you were in school because all countries were going to use it? I wonder whatever happened to that?

[@sedefaslann.]

bare focus çok yapış yapış. pudrasız asla iş görmez

[@Fjongan]

Your eye makeup 🤩

[@kellymarie7660]

I have been sucking at color matching lately! I may skip this one even though I love essence. As always great review!

[@sbr0072]

I would love a round up of all the tinted/light coverage base products since there have been so many launches lately. Which ones are better for oily/dry skin etc. Once you have tried them a few different ways 😄

[@pame8872]

As soon as I heard it had fragrance I knew I wouldn't be buying it, but I had to see how it worked for you anyway. Another dud. Thanks for testing for us!

[@63Lsp]

Glad I came back to watch this again- just watched Gemma (PW) who really liked it. Although she *did* say it didn't feel luxurious- I don't wantt to feel it at all😁 I live in high desert, so I'm gonna guess this will dehydrate! Thsnks!

[@kfemme68]

Well darn it...it sounds like it's going to be another not great one. I'm sorry that you have to put tarps up over everything. But at least you get new rooms from it. I don't know if you picked anything up when there was a sale recently but I just got my Sydney Grace order in today. I was really excited that I got some beautiful purples and one really pretty turquoise glitter. I hope you're having a good week! I don't fight with Alexa because I don't use it. Take care and big hugs, Kara

[@karenwillis3617]

Your reviews are always so thorough! Thanks for all the work!

[@lslcska]

Your foundation reviews are my faves!!

[@kateo3209]

Oh I had high hopes for this one but it drives me crazy when a foundation makes me feel dry just a short time in and since I'm seriously dry, this one won't do it for me! Thanks as always Shelly! 💗💗 Ziva! 💗💗

[@staciebellmore2156]

Shelly, have you tried the Ownest Mushroom Head air Cushion BB cream? Would love to know your thoughts!! 💕 Your foundation reviews are always amazing!

[@christinunya72]

I was just looking at the BB cream too and wondering what Shelly would think of it.

[@goow]

Hi Stacie! I just ordered it on Amazon 😂 It looks so pretty!

[@staciebellmore2156]

@@goow Yay!! Thanks Shelly! I can’t wait for your review! You’re the best!💕

[@annelieroempke6268]

I mix it with the EL hydra rescue foundation 50/50 😁

[@Jillian.Darling]

I just got the L'Oréal Age Perfect foundation because of you and it's 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@goow]

It's so good!!!! That whole line is awesome. I finally was able to grab the primer to try out! Haven't tested it yet.

[@Jillian.Darling]

@@goow let us know!

[@helpfulnatural]

Glad to see your skin didn't suffer any lasting damage from the Catrice foundation. I think Ziva wants her own channel! Lol! :D I do love Essence makeup, specifically their eyeshadow palettes and matte lipsticks. I think the shade on this foundation looks pretty good but the drying factor is a no go. Bummer..... Good news! I finally found a tube of the Wet n Wild tinted hydrator! My Target had them in stock but took 2 weeks to get them out on the sales floor because they reorganized the cosmetics department.....again! It's the first Wet n Wild foundation that actually looks decent on me. Stay safe Shelly. :-)

[@goow]

Yay I'm so glad you found the WnW!!! My Target is re-doing their section (again) too!

[@julieduranie]

I love your cat 🐈‍⬛

[@goow]

I always tell Ziva when she has fan comments and I'm pretty sure she loves it! 😹

[@magm9719]

I had high hopes for this one... too bad it’s not hydrating! Thanks Shelly for trying it out and for your honest review!! I have to say it does look good on you 💗

[@pprigge75]

Google has told me "that wasn't very nice" 😅 I did finally get Smith and Cult to work *mostly* by drowning my face in Illamasqua Hydra Veil. Will not repurchase for sure though 👐🏻

[@goow]

😂😂😂 I say that to my cats!! 😹

[@caseydowling4425]

great eye look again!

[@debbimcculloch8588]

Suuuuper interesting about the hyaluronic acid! I’d be super curious to hear your opinion on the Youth To the People daily moisturizer with hyaluronic acid being used in a cold winter climate. My skin is soooo dry and maybe that’s why!

[@goow]

It definitely could be!! One way you can continue to use products with HA is if you try adding multiple layers of any hydrating spray in between your steps beneath the moisturizer. Preferably spray without alcohol, but I've used the Pixi Milky Mist (which does have a little bit of alcohol) with no problems. Caudlie grape water spray or the Evian face mist are also good. That way you're feeding it some moisture to draw and hold on to, hopefully enough that when it can't find any moisture in the air around you, it won't have to dig into your skin for it.

[@terripardo6438]

I watch your ads because I like you!! I skip the ADS in rich influencers videos just SKIP RIGHT OVER THE AD THEY DONT GET THE AD MONEY I give VIEWS ONLY to them

[@belindacinca7275]

Thanks for another great review! Girl, I have serious brow envy. Yours are beautiful. 💕

[@goow]

Thanks, Belinda! I thank my lucky stars every day that I survived the 90s without plucking them!

[@bluecurlygirl]

Great review as always Shelly. Thanks for that. Speaking of dry flaking skin, I recently bought on yesstyle (using your code also) the Purito Centella Green Level Recovery cream. I had heard it was great for the tretinoin peelies. It's also bloody brilliant at reducing redness as my chest exploded in a red lumpy rash from the tret. Three days of using the cream at night and my chest is back almost to normal. It's very hydrating too. I wonder if you've tried it yet. I've yet to hit the "peelie" stage so I don't know what it's like for that yet. Just thought I'd mention it in case you hadn't heard about it/tried it. Thanks for sharing and take care gorgeous. Hugs from Ireland.

[@goow]

Oh wow I haven't tried the cream yet but the toner in the same line is brilliant as well!! Now I need the cream! I love Purito. My skin is so happy with their products.

[@maryhowell5313]

Shelly I’m going to have some serious abandonment issues if I have to go weeks without any new videos from you 😭😳😭

[@goow]

😂 I hope to still get something posted, even if it has to be filmed "elsewhere" (decluttering my closet? Jeep chats? Sourdough vlogs?) 😂

[@peggym1621]

Thanks for the review 🙂

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Shelley I can't use anything with a lot of HA during the Winter, but it's ok in the Summer. This might be the case with this one. A combination of already irritated skin, no primer and being in the midst of Winter may have not given it the best chance tbh. It might be worth trying again in the Spring or Summer. I have very dry skin year round and as that's the palest shade it's a no go for me anyway. I have never had any luck with the complexion products from essence, but their colour cosmetics tend to be better. It's a very hit and miss brand for me overall. The make me brow, the eye primer, the eyeliners and mascaras are usually pretty good and the lip products are fine. The shade range in the complexion products is fairly limited so I tend to pass them by for base/foundation. The tightness you're feeling is probably due to the irritation from the catrice foundation - my skin usually needs a few days to fully recover. Best wishes.

[@goow]

That Catrice was a doozy!! The one Essence thing I know I've bought multiples of is their brow.

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

@@goow Yes the make me brow is a really good product and their lightest shade is a better match for me than the elf option. Try the long wear eye liners as they're really good, even on the waterline. x

[@michelletownsend9660]

Thanks Shelly!

[@Alyshanen]

I think it's nice but the name is misleading. It's quite dry and matte even on my normal/oily combo skin. I'll dry to mix in with Mac F&B, don't know if it works :)

[@millig8980]

That’s a bummer. I usually stay away from hydrating/ glowy foundation. But this one seems to be neither hydrating nor mattifying . Xx from Australia

[@Roadie247]

This is so ironic ending up in my news feed after being an hour late to work this morning because of this DANG FOUNDATION! I completely agree with you about wanting to wash off and that’s exactly what I had to do this morning! I’m combo leaning dry and. It’s absolutely NOT HYDRATING! It’s god awful. Thanks for the review. I hate I broke a $10 bill on this crap.

[@KaraLey98]

Oh that's so funny, hate that you "broke a 10 dollar bill" I'm going use that somehow☺

[@olinayoung6287]

Noooooo no filming for weeks 😩? Well I’m loving your reviews in advance of the dry spell 💕💛♥️

[@goow]

Hopefully I can still film, but I might have to do some vlogs or from other rooms that don't have my proper studio lighting.

[@robinsnest95]

Love your channel!

[@angel12boucher17]

I don’t get it…..this was beautiful on me….it stayed hydrated to the max degree on me…and I’m exceptionally dry because of my skin care…I love it

[@bunnykos9518]

Hello!!!

[@a0ch]

Great review! It is definitely not hydrating but maybe the previous attack to your skin contributed to the itchiness? Keep up the good work :)

[@deniselee5729]

It looks nice 👍

[@leat.2147]

Just had an 80’s flashback. The Money Pit with Tom Hanks and Shelly Long. How long will it take? Two weeks...🤪. Can’t wait for you to show off your new addition.

[@goow]

😂😂😂

[@lindajohnson.]

Will pass on this one, my skin is so dry this winter.....The construction on your room is taking along time....hope they finish it soon......

[@goow]

So long!! It's been almost 9 months now. Between covid delays and material delays and weather delays... I'm just hoping it's done by spring at this point.

[@deniselee5729]

I just bought it today 😆

[@prittyflutterbystar]

Hey Shelly!💗💕💚

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Shelly, how are your kitties coping? Are they doing better?

[@goow]

They are. I think Polly still has days where she looks around meowing and she has starting sleeping in all of Mer's old spots. I can't tell if it's because she misses him or if she's just asserting herself as the elder now... but I think it's the former.

[@hilltopgemini9200]

Did you swatch any more shades before you purchased? Just curious why you got a cool undertone vs a neutral. Thanks!!

[@goow]

I tend to buy cool when it's an option just by personal preference. Most of the year I prefer the look of a cool undertone, except in the summer if I have a little self tan I prefer neutral. I come up just a tick on the cool side of neutral with the Sephora shade thing that they scan your face with. I wonder if they still do that. I had it done years ago.

[@justcarmen4895]

Lol for some reason I read that as “Betty Natural” 🤣🤣🤣

[@ahardee1983]

How do you find your correct shade in drug store foundation? I can not for the life of me figure out the shade ranges 😪

[@goow]

Every brand is different which makes it even harder, and sometimes even within the same brand they aren't consistent. I start with looking it up on findation.com to see if it's on there. That usually gets me in the right ballpark. Then I go on the web site and look at the shade that it recommended for me and see if it seems reasonable. I'll usually pick what it says, though sometimes I'll tweak it one shade up or down if the descriptions or swatches don't look right. But it's always a gamble. That's why I do the swatches in my videos, so that hopefully if you've got a similar one you can at least see if this brand runs lighter or darker than something you're familiar with. I'm often wrong on what I pick online! It's hard.

[@ahardee1983]

@@goow thank you soo much!! You’ve been so helpful. My skin is so dry and I have lot of redness from rosacea that’s a pain to cover. it’s hard trying to a foundation with lasting power that’s not matte. Lancôme is what I’m using now, it works pretty good, but I feel like there has to be something better. Have you tried the IT cosmetics bye bye redness? I’m thinking about that One, but I’m scared, The reviews are so back and forth and I can’t find many reviews on dry skin and so far I haven’t found any green concealer that works for my skin 🤦🏼‍♀️ I just want a natural skin like foundation that doesn’t wear or break down and I’m running out of products to try 😪😪

[@rachaelgrier6126]

DD question...are you playing online?

[@goow]

On Zoom yes :) I wish I could remember the name of the software - we use DnD Beyond but there's this software that the DM uses that has campaign maps and avatars for each of us and monsters and all that. It's really cool and I'm clearly not searching the right words because google isn't helping me find it 😂 He shares his screen in Zoom and we can all see it, and take control of the screen to move our characters etc.

[@rachaelgrier6126]

@@goow is it open or private? My husband misses playing "old school" with his friends but we have moved and he has MS that has progressed to where he stays home for the most part. Thanks for reply!!!!!

[@KaraLey98]

This looks so pretty on you it made me sorry that it did not feel very comfortable, and felt so "ITCHY", as you said.😞 But didn't Billy Crystal say,: "It's not how you FEEL, that matters, Its how you LOOK! " 🤣 😎 😚

[@DMV8662]

I dont ever want an AI voice ever speaking to me randomly in my house.... Nope😂 too weird....

[@themerz6982]

Thanks for the post. Well, guess we've had worse. I H8 it when your face feels itchy & ya can't wait to get that makeup off. My kids find it amusing when I have to forcefully tell Alexa to go to her home. Ya gotta be clear w/ her. ;) Hehe

[@goow]

lol my mom will holler to me, "Are you fighting with Alexa again?" which of course I'm ready to throw Alexa across the room at the moment, so I'm usually moments from screaming 😂

[@themerz6982]

@@goow When she told me it was -18....full on battle. ;)

[@betterforthisthingweliveon]

Foundation looks great on you, eye makeup looks great too, I didn’t like the lips

[@brynb1325]

So we will be getting sourdough vlogs while the beauty room is out of commission???

[@goow]

😂 VERY likely!!! lol

[@tonyagraton4187]

Lol. My Alexa activated.

[@goow]

😂😂😂

[@missbrittykitty]

Ma’am your suggestions have basically become my Bible.

[@goow]

Thanks, Brittany!

[@loriengelmann9240]

it will be terrific...Ohm.... :-)

[@moonmother.]

💕

[@charityoverman]

Neh Neh Neh.... Another one bites the dust.....

[@cheryldaniels5968]

Hope your filming room survives the construction. Yes, fight with Alexa just like that. See you soon.

[@stacydavidson4853]

Nurses on shifts, or any who work shifts in the medical field, wear makeup for 24+ hours.

[@goow]

Ahhh yes! That's definitely a round-the-clock type of shift work!

[@JPMJPM]

Fingers crossed! I do love some Essence! 😊 Edit: Dang dimethicone. 😔

[@kellymarie7660]

Most foundations have a form of silicone. Dimethicone is in many moisturizers too like Aveeno.

[@JPMJPM]

@@kellymarie7660 True. I have no use for any of it.

[@terripardo6438]

Put more ADS for your self!!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Hmm. A drying foundation on dry skin? May be good for oily skin?...and WnW wins...again haha

[@goow]

I bet all the drugstore companies are shaking their fists at WnW because at least in my world, pretty much everything the rest of the year will be compared to it! 😂

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

@@goow oooooh yaaaa hehe

[@shannnybannny]

You’re a liar. No way you’re 46. Bravo to you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@goow]

Sunscreen for the win! =D

[@63Lsp]

Yikes! Hope your face gets a little break!

[@rohankhan6769]

Waste of money foundation. Guys please don't try it.i use this foundation and I don't like it because it's like a moisturizer and very light covarge.it is used as a bb cream is good but as a foundation not good for teenagers is good.

[@Rachel92986]

Firstttttt 😂😂🥰✌🏼

[@goow]

💜

[@G45563]

Nothing worse than itchy and dry

[@singlehandedbeauty3581]

I knew I should have checked your channel before buying this. I picked it up and it's awful. Yikes.