EXA BEAUTY: A VERY MIXED EXPERIENCE | EXA COLOR CORRECTOR, FOUNDATION, PRIMER & PIGMENTS FULL REVIEW

[@HannahLouisePoston]

UPDATE!!!! PLEASE READ!!! As I said in the video, I tested this foundation several times and always felt like its dewiness enhanced my fine lines and texture. But for some reason, on the day that I filmed this review my skin looked AMAZING for the whole day. Like, hours later I looked in the mirror and I was like "WOW. What?!?!?!" It basically continued to look exactly how it looks on camera here. So I honestly don't know what to tell you. At this point, my main complaint is that the lightest shade is so saturated and so peach. If the shade were a better match for me, I would probably continue playing with it in the hopes of unlocking its secrets. Also...sending some extra strong love out to all of you today ❤️

[@amydement.]

I find that the CT Hollywood blah blah blah does this to me. Somedays it looks banging and other it just makes me look sweaty and weird and older than I am (ok may AS old as I am). I find it unreliable and yet I keep trying - maybe I just need to tell the HWFF "It's not ME is IS YOU" and move one with my life. Extra love right back at you!

[@andnownails]

Dr. Jart tiger grass corrector in the pot may be another homerun for us pale girls. It is for me!

[@chelseabeckham5631]

I was so happy to see your video pop up this morning! Nice to have a light distraction right now from my Fav. Love to you and yours as well! ❤️

[@chelseabeckham5631]

Also, love your hair like this!

[@sallyjordan4869]

Thank you for the extra love. What a sad day, and I feel so scared about what will come next. It was fun to have some distraction and frivolity today.

[@brittanyfletcher434]

I really needed an HLP video today for a distraction! I’ve been having a low-grade anxiety attack since yesterday, as a woman and nurse, I’m definitely mourning and feeling for all those affected. Thank you, Hannah, for what you do, and for being a strong voice as an object lesson showing women can be empowered xo

[@HannahLouisePoston]

[@karmaleenash2841]

Same. Along with my two best friends, we are in mourning and texting each other to stay sane.

[@karmaleenash2841]

@Rachel Forshee I understand so well. I heard the news as my favorite non-binary young person was here spending the night. I looked into their bedroom as they innocently slept, and nearly wept thinking about the world they are inheriting.

[@ipetzombies]

@Rachel Forshee It definitely affects all AFAB (assigned female at birth) people.

[@emmad5996]

Wait, what happened? I just tried to use the Google device and couldn't seem to come up with anything. Now I'm concerned for my non binary buddies!

[@veggierunner79]

Mid 40s here- I actually find that dewy foundations look more flattering on the skin as I age. The trick for me is lightly powdering areas where fine lines and creasing occur. I thought the foundation looked amazing on you despite the initial colour looking too peach and deeper than your skin tone.

[@redshift1011]

Same here exactly! In my personal experience, the more prestige clean products work out the best, probably because all of the ingredients sink into my skin quite evenly, which silicones never do.

[@shamelesssheamis545]

I couldn’t agree more. I use the Lumi Glotion every morning, and usually on its own. It brings me back to life. People always comment on how nice my skin looks. It’s an oldie but a good. I get the medium and it give me a nice tan glow

[@kathyanderson6898]

"Just because it's new doesn't mean it's better." Thank you for that!!! I have a really hard time finding a bronzer that doesn't look like dirt on my face because I'm so pink & fair. I tried the Haus Labs bronzer & it's the best I've tried and I'm happy with it, but a friend told me about the Makeup by Mario new skin corrector, or whatever it's called. I've been hesitant. It's on my Maybe List, but I'm going to take it off. I'm happy with Haus Labs. WOOT WOOT!! SHOPPING LIST for THE WIN!!!!

[@Stephxieh]

If you don’t mind powder bronzers the flower beauty luminous bronzer in sunrise is amazing for my pale super pink/cool skin. Its not shiny or glittery but does have a subtle glow, I’d say it’s very similar to the hourglass ambient lighting bronzers but isn’t orange at all.

[@beauty_enthusiast]

Hannah, you are, hands down, the most thoughtful reviewer in our beauty community. Thank you for you being you💕

[@srgreen8258]

I love the EXA green color corrector too! I was struggling with the foundation as well until I used your method of mixing it with the green color corrector. Then, BAM, it looks great. I also powder it and found it’s really the key of making this foundation last all day. Great review!!!

[@emmaherman1819]

your hair looks RIDICULOUSLY good!

[@carlawalsh866]

I picked up the Exa green corrector when it came out because of the gray-green color. I’ve been enjoying the product but I wish the doe foot was smaller; I have to be careful not to use too much. I don’t have much experience with green color correctors, so it’s nice to hear that it gets your thumbs up.

[@biogirl1381]

this was a great review. i always enjoy how thorough you are with EVERYTHING you do. i’m so glad that you found your near perfect green corrector. i saw how well it worked on you. your voice brings me so much peace. ♥️♥️♥️

[@shamelesssheamis545]

This was an excellent video. That color corrector basically looks like a foundation for you, which is quite interesting. It fades right in to your skin and from where I’m standing gives a great “no makeup makeup look”

[@brittanycook836]

absolutely nothing to do with Exa, but your hair looks like Belle in this video and I love it!

[@alltimearmina]

this is just what i needed after yesterday. sending love right back to you!! i love when new brands have a small roster of products for their first launch-exa is definitely intriguing to me. (and the packaging!!!! oh my goodness)!!!!!

[@oliviacarter1517]

Gosh your hair has just been looking so lovely lately. The shade, the cut, everything. Love it.

[@sensen2299]

The color corrector looks very promising to me! You're the only one reviewer who reviews complexion products with the color chroma aspect among all reviewers I check on KZbin and I really appreciate it! Love and enjoy your review as always!

[@jeanetteprice6277]

Thanks for this review, and esp your candor re: the pigments. I have almost bought these sooo many times, but I just couldn't justify the price without knowing how they wear. I am literally obsessed with that gold/red/green multichrome, not the hyperbolic 'obsessed' beauty ppl use for anything that's nicish, but the 'I have to use all of my strength to resist buying this shade in every single formula that it is made' level of obsessed. Somehow I have managed to acquire it in several different formulas with noticeably different looks that all work, but that's still not enough! I want more! But knowing that this is patchy is all I need to be able to resist. Phew!

[@rebekahcreates]

Nice! And definitely better than nicish

[@keepthechannelopen1700]

HANNAH!!!!!! THE HALF UP HALF DOWN IS GIVING ME LIFE

[@janelleespinosa6247]

I love how you actually wear nicely dewy foundations, I am in my mid sixties and I have great skin, I never use powder, awful for mature skin! I bought Blunder Cover and Salt New York on your recommendation, and I love them both!! I have no issues to correct...so I feel left out!! I wish when I was in my 30s, we had YT helpers, like you and Kackie. Just love your channel.

[@HannahLouisePoston]

Thank you, Janelle! I'm so glad you are loving the balm foundations!

[@gailjacobson7088]

Hi I’m in my early 60s as well. What are the differences between the salt and blunder cover products?

[@janelleespinosa6247]

@@gailjacobson7088 Just 2 different versions of balm foundation and Salt NY also has blushes and other products. Blunder Cover is by MUA Monica Blunder and her foundation is pretty full coverage, she is also starting to expand her line. Look up Hannah's reviews

[@gailjacobson7088]

@@janelleespinosa6247 I was just wondering what the products are like on your skin and how they differ. I know about the marketing and the companies. I have the sneaky well but haven’t tried the blender cover

[@Lovesmakeup4772]

You are the green color corrector aficionado! Your reviews have been so helpful and I have recommended others to watch your green corrector videos!

[@conkat]

I am interested in your take on eye primers similar to the way you covered green color correctors. I've tried three but don't feel like I'm using them right, they look cakey or they sting or maybe I just don't have ✨the right one✨. I'd rather fix my technique than buy more things, so I'd love your take on the options.

[@TheBkilgore]

Hi Hannah. I also have pale skin with redness and have been using Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Camo Drops for the past 2 months. It is a green to beige corrector that I have ended up using as a really light, dewy base. It’s my new favorite thing, and you might like it too.

[@HiIamChels]

I loved that product but the scent bugged me. Could never put my finger on what it smells like but i found it wouldn't dissipate quick enough. Do you notice the scent of it lingering on your face?

[@Molly-yw1yv]

I’ve thought about buying this, but I absolutely despise when things go orange on me. Do you experience it leaning orange on your skin?

[@Jaytayylor]

i think she used to use this years ago!

[@lauracopeland7407]

That was my fantasy self product for so long-looked like an orange mask on me!

[@TheBkilgore]

Not at all orange on my face. I would say I’m pale with maybe a yellowish undertone.

[@mina-ala]

Thank you for this thoughtful review video, really needed a HLP video today after yesterday. 💕 your hair looks lovely here and I adore how your background is looking!

[@yuks705]

I absolutely love the hair in this video, like obsessed!!

[@kerriwright4593]

I wish nars would make a color corrector and a white in the soft matte concealer formula. I love the formula as eye primer and spot concealer so I think a white would be awesome for colorful shadows as a base and green would be great on the face. Idk if I'd like it in light peach under the eyes but maybe 🤔 I don't really enjoy it as undereye concealer though.

[@bloodyxrosexpetalsx]

This foundation is one of my holy grails! Its so amazing, it has a beautiful finish and great longevity. It also has great coverage and I have a lot of acne/scarring/texture. Wouldn’t say it’s full but definitely a solid medium coverage. This is the foundation I wear when I need a reliable foundation lol And it’s one of the best matches I’ve found too! Sorry they didn’t have a great match for you

[@ZovestaDark]

I think is the best look I’ve seen from you! It’s so flattering and feminine.

[@meganjohnson2246]

I got the EXA High Fidelity foundation and the Jump Start primer last year. I stopped using the primer because I felt like the foundation went on my normally-moisturized skin better without it. Back when my complexion was in bad shape, I had to use more foundation to achieve the coverage I wanted, which did the lines around my nose and mouth NO favors. It would always gather there. My shade match is pretty good (I tried a BUNCH of sample cards), but my skin tone is slightly darker and pinker than yours. When I do wear the EXA foundation, I apply the minimum I can get away with, and I always set it with powder. So yeah...I don't know. I'll try to use it up. But I usually I opt for Sneaky Balm or my Rituel de Fille foundations instead. That green color corrector looks sensational, though. I mixed my own green color corrector with Salt NY products, and it ended up looking very much the same! The weird eye color creams remind me too much of the annoying experience I had with the KOSAS 10-Second liquid eyeshadow, so I'm happy I skipped those. Thanks for the love you give your community, and sending it right back to you.

[@stephbryan]

Hi Hannah!! Thanks so much for another great in-depth review! I love the way the Exa green colour corrector looks on your skin, with that on, on camera at least, it didn't look like you even needed foundation! So pretty 😊 Love you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nenafrances5051]

The background is looking so good now!

[@blendofdays]

This is so interesting to me! I haven't used color corrector since I was a pimply faced teen, but this has definitely piqued my interest! I love that you always talk about undertones & skin tone. My mother is a medium skin tone with yellow undertones & my dad is the fairest of fair with strong red undertones. I am as fair as my father but have a neutral undertone that very much resembles eggshell paint swatches. I'm so happy salt ny just released shade n13 since n12 was just sliiiightly too dark & too warm for me!

[@marlbboro8091]

HLP for the win again today. What a great review👏🏽👏🏽

[@daylightsleeptight]

Your discussion of your skin color as (not just pale, not just neutral, but also) *desaturated* has been a transformative realization for me. It's like a switch flipped in my brain and suddenly all my shade-matching woes made sense. I would go around Sephora trying all the little testers of concealer and being like, "Nope too pink, nope too yellow, nope too peach" and getting nowhere but never fully understanding why. Now I know to look for those grey undertones.

[@katrod46]

Loving your hair in this style!

[@happyrunnergirl11]

Obsessed with your hair in this video!

[@hannahmoeller2848]

I LOVE your hair like that! You should wear like that more often!

[@spruhakurlekar261]

Hi hannah, I'm still thinking about the home decor inspo you shared. Have you looked into the wabi sabi philosophy/ interior design aesthetic? I think you will recognize some of your own ~feelings~ reflected in it!

[@kandrisa]

Love the wall color!

[@hollyclark4518]

I'm so excited you're on the financial confessions!!

[@125Cata]

I would love for you to do a video like this with the products from gensee beauty or youthforia! Lots of love!!

[@aliciathibodeaux3821]

Thank you for the review hannah!

[@Lisa_Petrison]

What a great idea for a video! Thanks so much for doing this. I'm happy to see that the green color corrector worked for you! I think it looks really nice on you. I have had good luck using the Exa pink corrector on the dark circles under my eyes, though I still like the Jones Road face pencil (#6) and the new Bobbi Brown stick correctors better for that purpose. I found a good match for my skin in the Exa foundation (with the help of an online Credo makeup artist), but it was almost at the bottom of the range even though my skin is more "light" than "fair." They seem to have plenty of shades for people with darker skin but to have pretty much ignored those with lighter skins, and I never would have picked the shade that the Credo person suggested just from looking at the site. I do think it emphasizes my wrinkles slightly (I'm 57), but not nearly as much as some of the other foundations that I have tried. The best thing about it is that it does not include silicone, for those people who have decided to avoid that ingredient. I don't like it in general much more than you do, though. The big difference between the Exa primer and the others that you mention (Tatcha and ELF) is that the Exa one does not include silicone. Silicone is not a "dirty" ingredient at all (e.g. people are usually not allergic to it and it has not been shown in studies to be toxic), but the problem with it is that it puts a tight barrier layer on the skin that keeps it from being able to sweat and breathe freely, and that that can be bad for skin in general (e.g. causing it to break out). So while I'm not saying that the Exa primer is that great (I can think of several others without silicone that I like much better - e.g. Vapour, RMS, Beautycounter, Victoria Beckham), I don't think that comparing it to silicone-based primers is ideal since this one has a different goal. Exa has a new primer now - Splash Zone Oil-Free Hydrating Primer - that I have not tried, by the way.

[@Lisa_Petrison]

I've seen almost nothing from beauty influencers about Vapour and was surprised at how much I liked everything from them once I finally got around to trying the brand. Maybe that would be worth a try for you. The Honest products are mostly quite good and also are quite affordable, and (apart from the blushes) seem to get hardly any discussion on You Tube either. So I think that could be another line for you to do a deep dive on. I also like most of the Jane Iredale products quite a lot. They are an English brand and do really well with fairer shades and so they might work better for you than a lot of brands out there. Kackie talks about RMS once in a while but other than that they tend to be underdiscussed as well, in my opinion.

[@mshearer100]

I work at Ulta and we have testers of all of these and the eye glitter I tested on my hand and I hated it. 😅

[@dw7896]

I found that in the humid and sunny climate of where I live (average summer temp of 90° F), the Exa made me look so oily and greasy, and I have dry eczema riddled skin. It was such an odd time. I will say however, if you're a neutral-warm leaning deep olive, the undertone of shade 220 is a very good one and is my best match aside from the Lisa Eldridge in shade 23.

[@Skincareslug]

"Creasing, smudging, budging since 2022" hahjahaha 😄 🤣 😂

[@Jessica-xq4kt]

Omg I LOVE your hair in this video!!

[@wildlyamy]

I have had my eye on the Exa foundation since it came out because its lightest color looked so neutral. So glad you reviewed it here, although disappointed to discover it's not light neutral at all.

[@Beautydemos]

Thanks for the review! I’ve been wanting to try it. Definitely getting it now!

[@yassercastillo2607]

Your hair is giving Disney Princess or like you could be in the Drew Barrymore Cindirella movie. BTW i recently saw a brand called Perfect Diary and they seem very interesting.

[@jasmin5462]

this hairstyle looks so so pretty on you

[@cathyrosen7748]

I was just wondering if you had to choose between the Pat McGrath and the Anastasia palette - which would you choose? I am going to treat myself to a new palette and was impressed by both. I normally wear pinks but I am tired of the same old colors. Any thoughts?

[@jilliancampbell6742]

I have oily skin, and this foundation still works for me. I lightly set it with powder and it looks beautiful all day. But I never feel like I look too oily. I love that it’s lightweight. I love the undertone of the shade I have (Liam I think) but I think I got a half shade too deep for me. But I also find I can build it to medium coverage. I was surprised that you found it only gave you a sheer to light coverage. Because I find right off the bat it gives a solid light to medium coverage, and build it up to a solid medium.

[@jessjms1181]

Your hair is super pretty today

[@Anonymous-sh9vk]

Hi Hannah! Have you ever looked into the brand EX1? They have an Invisiwear foundation that has shades for olive undertones.

[@JenniferSmilesNow]

Ex1, years ago, was one of my favorite foundations. But my last purchase, the color changed , and didn’t work for me. 50 yr old dry skin and was more normal skin type at the time.

[@HannahLouisePoston]

I tried it, the lightest shade was too dark for me!

[@elishahernandez5075]

I love the smash box green color corrector

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

I'm definitely going to try that color corrector! Thank you so much for the recommendation. 💜🌻 Have you ever tried the Erborian CC Red Correct? It comes in a travel size at Ulta, so I got it to try it and I AM IN LOVE. As a very light olive, with tons of redness, it's my new favorite base product for sure. 👌🏻

[@clairedaniels3292]

HLP on my bday! 🎉🥳 your look so chic in this video!

[@HannahLouisePoston]

happy birthday, Claire!!!!

[@carolinek2446]

Happy birthday

[@carriesear9266]

I'd love to see a review for you on Gen-See beauty!

[@monicastyle1534]

Hi! would you say is similar to the ILIA skin tint? Extremely moisturizing to the point that is wet and needs to be set with powder? Thanks! Have a great day 😊

[@kathleenm.5086]

Your hair! 💛💛

[@acquaazul6251]

I have very sensitive and reactive skin due to rosacea. The green corrector looks promising. Did you have any redness or breakouts while or after using the green corrector?

[@chloegummer5708]

Hey Hannah, if you see this, I am torn between picking up this green color corrector from Exa or their yellow version. I have a medium warm/olive complexion with redness just in my cheeks. Many years ago I tried a green color corrector but felt it resulted in a very pale effect (as you explained in this video, it probably had a strong white base.) Last year, I tried the fit glow yellow “eye bright” as a color corrector and it can work in the winter, but again is too light in the summer to work with my complexion. Do you think the exa green could be more flexible with darker skin tones? Or have you tried the exa yellow corrector as well? Many thanks for your fantastic content, it has truly opened my eyes to thinking about my purchasing habits ❤️

[@nancyquixotic2422]

Ohhh. I need to try that color corrector

[@elishahernandez5075]

Love your back ground 😘 This is Meh 😑 brand for me

[@linneawahlund]

Omg. So THAT'S why none of the primers I use work well. I haven't charged them with positive energy! D'uh!

[@kearinarmstrong]

Lol same 😂

[@catiejohnson7910]

I found the two of these I tried were super saturated. As I’ve found I’m a pretty muted light to medium olive

[@sentichikaaaa]

brand recommendations for self sponsored reviews: 1day beauty and cheekbone beauty

[@charmedbymeghan]

Would have loved to have seen how your skin looked even closer. Can't realllllly see all that well how the products are sitting on your skin.

[@sundaysommers1476]

Unrelated, but have you tried Nudestix blush in BAREBACK? I think it’s the dead bubblegum you’re looking for.

[@morganbaldwinmiller]

I'm sorry you disliked so much of what you tried but.... ngl I love a scathing review L O L

[@kerriwright4593]

I don't really like any undereye color corrector because it looks dry af especially in the corner where it meets my eyelids. That definitely could be my skin but how do you get rid of that on your eyes. Eye primer doesn't do it either typically, just color corrector. Green color correctors haven't been fabulous either because they're either waxy and greasy or dry. There's no in between.

[@suzannev.514]

have you ever heard of the brand Unearthly cosmetics ? They do a a lot of grungy tones and i think you'll like it :)

[@kate98765]

Beautiful hair!!

[@takaw_yaki]

OMGGG THANK YOU!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@caseycrisp7438]

I NEVER would've guessed you were in your late 30's!! I was actually thinking you seem so sophisticated to be so young!! 😁

[@jeanetteprice6277]

Have you heard of Bodyography? I’ve seen many products on a few of MUAs Instagrams that I follow and I’m super curious. I guess since it seems to be geared towards professionals, the website doesn’t have swatches or pictures of ppl wearing their products, but I’ve seen some very intriguing IG posts that have piqued my color obsession.

[@MariasJournal__]

I would really love if you could review Violette_Fr brand by the French makeup artist with the same name. Love her aesthetic and I think you would too 😊🙏🏼

[@zaydawalsh3533]

U didn't review the exa glow mist 😢

[@millieonaire7212]

wait how do they put crystals in the product? like crushed up stones? I love collecting crystals, why would you waste them like that?

[@AmberOrtolano]

I wonder if it’s like crystal infused water? That would make more sense but I wonder!

[@christyfielding7498]

I wonder if the liquid shadows were reformulated for them to perform so differently from when you used the other one. Just a thought, not that it helps anything just curious 🤨

[@cinemaocd1752]

This foundation sounds like it really needs setting down because it's so oily it settles worse into texture/lines. Cream foundations can be like this as well. I know you use powder to set certain places, but you might need to powder that foundation with a heavier hand if you ever return to it. When I set RCMA foundation I use a dry sponge or a puff and really press the powder in before dusting it away with a really soft hand. At the end when I've finished my makeup I go back and buff in an extra layer of powder to meld everything together and make the foundation last. The eye shadow looks like a lost cause, though. Yikes.

[@heathermelissa.81]

Id love to see u review The brand..... JOANS ROAD BEAUTY!! Try 1of each product & give us an overview of the brand in your opinion.💜

[@zaydawalsh3533]

Actually looks very very pretty

[@melaniesmith929]

Hi Hannah, Could you do a deep dive video on Manasi7 cosmetics??? Pretty please? Cheers, Melanie

[@jilliancampbell6742]

Oh! And I HATE the color melts. No matter what I do, they always look so bad. They all creased on me, they are so patchy, don’t blend, they don’t build (on themselves or on anything else), the glitters fall out all over the place. I cannot fathom even trying to use these anywhere else on the face other than the eyes other. I was sent all shades and I gave them away. Shocked and disappointed at how awful they were.

[@hanihazim5824]

Ladies and gentleman please welcome to the stage Mrs The House Down Boots😛

[@Soleils]

Your paint matches your intro image.

[@evieparrott]

I love this foundation and I'm 42

[@kerriwright4593]

What do you think of the dr jart cica green stuff? It feels like sunscreen to me.

[@mrgvclara]

I wanted so badly for this to be an everyday foundation, but it made me (56) look like the crypt keeper. Additionally, my fair pinky skin requires me to do both a lavender primer to cancel the yellow/peach and some green corrector for other parts of my face. I'm just not willing to do gala-level prep for an everyday product. Hard pass.

[@blahblahblahEMILY]

you look beautiful in this video wow

[@ZovestaDark]

I guess if the foundation is too dewy I just powder the parts I want to be less dewy? I don’t expect the foundation to magically know what parts of my face I want matte. 😅

[@jenniferwilson8131]

I bought this foundation last year. It always highlights my pores so I threw it away.

[@jacquelinekp2342]

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[@louisec7905]

❤️❤️❤️

[@maureenott214]

💖💖💖

[@Carab3671]

Why did I think EXA was Rose and Ben's brand? Welp I feel silly lol

[@shamelesssheamis545]

I reeeally think you should check out the brand Lys. I think you would enjoy it immensely

[@theIaurenshow]

I’ve never heard even a peep about this brand or it’s owner brand. Not one word or photo. Sooooo weird

[@Safaura]

It actually works on FAIR SKIN TOOOOO.. You've extended their claims

[@kerriwright4593]

Wait, you don't like looking old and greasy? Lol

[@charlatanandthief]

Uhh I can't tell if you're throwing shade at the product or at Hannah...?