Foundation Road Test #20 | Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick Review | Combination Skin

[@eerye70]

i love that you puppy was having a blast on the bed behind you. i love a happy puppy.

[@sandradominguez4750]

I appreciate what you're doing on KZbin. I'm 34, and I need to be able to see good habits for later on and what make up works on skin that's older than 19. Thanks for your reviews!

[@StephanieMarie]

Thanks Sandra!

[@cariames4871]

Finally, someone my age with similar concerns!!!! I really enjoy your videos!

[@mstx1107]

I really liked this foundation. I do have dry skin and I pretty much have to have a great skin day to wear this stuff. It's extremely clingy to dry patches. That being said, the finish is amazingly beautiful! Also, it stays put all day. Loved your review!

[@amyjohndro2065]

The foundation looked good on you. You did a lot of work to get this to work out for you and as a lazy girl myself I wouldn't have hung in like you did. I can't justify the price for what you get. I love hourglass products and the immaculate is my winter go to but think I will pass on the stick foundation. Love that you put so much effort into actually testing the product. I just found your channel recently and the information you provide is more comprehensive than others which for the over 40 crowd it is helpful.

[@yuki9792]

I purchased this with the brush and you're right, the brush wasn't too too special. I kept it but when I washed it once it became tighter somehow so I kinda stopped reaching out for it. I stopped trying out the foundation as well cause I fell in love with MUFE stick foundation instead, but I should give another try to see how it goes on my skin. I don't remember getting dry patches but I think I didn't quite love it cause it made my skin heavy. Interesting that everyone's skins so different! Thanks for the video :)

[@yelortiz]

I enjoyed your review! It answered a lot of my questions. I am glad I had find your channel.

[@dawnh1627]

Luke is killing me - I kept having to rewind to hear what you said b/c I was paying attention to him, lol. So cute. I hope some day there will be a stick foundation that I think will work for me. This one doesn't seem like its the one. Thanks for being our guinea pig, as usual :)

[@StephanieMarie]

+Dawn Hannon 😂😂

[@karenejkleinfineart5508]

I was wondering about the Hourglass Stick Foundation. It looked pretty on you. I have been using the Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick and it seems to work well also. I apply Clinique Super City Block SPF 40 first for sun protection then I do stripes of the foundation stick. I also like to blend it in with my fingers and then take a brush and blend at the jaw line and around edges of my face because the Clinique Super City Block is a little darker than my complexion. The foundation stick is a perfect match and it just disappears. Loved seeing your cute dog in the background.

[@gerrisaul1321]

You are absolutely beautiful! Love your honest reviews ❤️

[@barbaracole709]

I have this foundation and it is the one I use the most just because it is quick to apply in the morning. I agree that it can be tricky if you have dry patches and it does start to break up on me a little after I have had it on a really long time like over 12 hours. But, overall I like it. I don't use it under my eyes, either. I also have combination skin and am around your age.

[@Mich-tr4bt]

I am so glad I found you! You are my new fave vlogger. Can you please do a few videos on your wardrobe? I like to see ideas for outfits that you suggest. You seem to have really great taste and I struggle with trying to be trendy and age appropriate. HELP!

[@StephanieMarie]

Interesting idea! I may do that in a couple of months...I don't know if you follow me on instagram or snapchat but I talked last week about how I'm up 10 pounds from my usual weight and EVERYTHING I own is too tight on me right now. It's not all being over 40...I've slacked on eating properly and working out too. So I'm working on that. Once I'm more comfortable in my clothing again, I'll do that. Everything about aging is such a struggle, I swear! Thank you so so much!!

[@Mich-tr4bt]

Awww...I understand. My weight is a constant struggle and I have slacked myself. I love food and love to drink wine. :) Life is about living but I do like being in my cute clothes verses my yoga pants. I am thinking about starting the 21 Day Fix program next week but it's so hard to do in the summer. I love Taco Tuesday and Wine Wednesday and Taco Thursday...oh wait... I don't think there is a Taco Thursday. HA! :) It's a problem! I love your style and love inspiration!!! :)

[@StephanieMarie]

+Michelle Eatherton 😘

[@deborahrosen3324]

So funny. When I purchased mine at Barneys NY they told me the same thing about the skin prep. I bought the stick foundation along with the new brush. My feelings were the same as yours.... I returned it though bec I felt it was unreliable and too much work 😯. I like a foundation that I can count on to look good everyday ! 👍😊. The new Hourglass foundation brush however is a total winner! Lovely brush! I'm sorry the stick foundation didn't work out. It seems so convenient for travel and touch ups....

[@Kathrynh246]

Great review! Sounds like this one is a lot of work!

[@שרהשיוביץ-ט9מ]

Hi, I'm 45+and I really wanted to like it too... Couldn't handle the dry pages I found out I have, same as you... Disappointing a bit.... Enjoyed very much your review , thx a lot and exited for the next one! Regards here from tel aviv,

[@kathleeno1669]

I've only tried the Hourglass primer and have been very impressed with it. I'd love to try one of their foundations:)

[@StephanieMarie]

It's one of my favorite primers! So good! :)

[@rebeccadietrich8925]

I have never liked stick foundations for all the reasons you are saying. Thanks for the great video review.

[@tanhome7]

I am 47 yrs old and in addition to having mature skin, and I also am cursed with ultra dry skin due to living in a severely dry climate. I have recently been giving my skincare a ton of attention in terms of exfoliating and hydrating beyond the normal person. Having said that, I have Co e to realize that any makeup especially foundations will sit so differently on your skin when the prep has been done. This Hourglass Vanish Stick is the best thing I’ve found yet for all my skin challenges. I don’t use a primer under it and it’s amazing for me with my dry skin. Never moves around (I set my makeup with a setting spray that contains no alcohol everyday), and it’s BEAUTIFUL! The finish is skin-like and it’s so pretty and I’ve been considering decluttering the majority of my liquid foundations because they appear heavy on my skin compared to this Vanish stick. I also adore the NARS Velvet Matte foundation stick as well. Additionally, both of these stick foundations look gorgeous when set with the Hourglass Ambient powders. Wow!!

[@HH-yz7vx]

have you ever tried any of the Boots No. 7 foundations esp. the hydraluminous one? They're excellent for sensitive ultra dry skin. I bought back ups.

[@lisasmith7]

I was in a dead rush so I used some Smashbox bb cream. It helped but I knew to remove would b better.hoping you had a magic trick....

[@heathergraff6740]

Thank you for another amazing review,👌🏻 I've been dying to see someone with similar skin to mine try this much hyped foundation out! I was also hemming and hawing over purchasing it, and after your review, I am glad I saved my money. It seems like it more trouble than it might be worth to me. When you finally got it to work for you, it really did look flawless! 😊

[@StephanieMarie]

It did Heather. I'm just not sure if it's worth the trouble or not! I almost returned it but then couldn't do it just yet! Thank you!

[@DaniHMcV]

It would probably be a bit of a wait because apparently the company has had over 250 000 requests for it's foundation since it launched just a couple months ago and they're not a huge company yet, but the serum foundation from The Ordinary is better than any super high-end foundation I have ever used. It's better than any foundation I've ever used, period. The serum is a very light version of their foundations and orobably give light to maybe medium coverage. Medium can be built. I have the serum foundation and love it (my HG foundation currently), but I am one of those on the waitlist for the coverage foundation which is more medium to full coverage. The reviews I've seen say it's just like the serum only more coverage (so it will likely be my HG once I try it). It is like a second skin. Feels like nothing is on your face and the shade range is amazing for their launch. The other amazing thing is that in Canada (it's made here but shipped worldwide), a 30ml (standard size for all liquid foundations) is $6.90!! Their skincare is what cured my acne. I have absolutely no acne now and it's from extremely high-end products from The Ordinary but at cheaper-than-drugstore prices. I really think you'd love it if you really love that feeling of skin, only better feel. I hate when makeup makes your skin feel heavy and caked-on. Anyways, just another recommendation. They also have sister brands called Hylamide and NIOD and they're amazing skincare too but have higher price tags because they are more of the innovative side of the company. I have products from 4 of their sister companies and everything is amazing! Not a single complaint. :)

[@Vee_WR]

U made me bought this foundation...hehe...n love it. After 2 years on n off watching this review of yours, though. Have to admit...u inspired me a lot. Btw, i have a combo skin wit more to dryness on few areas for this passed few years...probably it's just a process in hitting my 50s in 2 years. Hahaha....

[@ErikaHamilton1]

Excelent explanation, I have oily, and large pore skin, I live in Sydney Australia, High Huminity. I try to fine my new fundation full cover. Thanjk you so much.

[@nancysilver3596]

I bought this and tested for about a week different ways but I am going to return it, color is off, don't like the look of it on me and makes me oily, definitely not worth the hype or money in my opinion. I'm actually liking the maybelline instant age rewind foundation (the one with the ball on top) looks very natural, best foundation for wrinkles/fine lines, and my blush & contour are still on over 12 hrs later (using hourglass primer per your recommendation).

[@StephanieMarie]

That's good to hear about the Maybelline! I had it in my bag to return this week and then decided to hold onto it a little bit. I'm still deciding what to do!

[@nikkicalnin1618]

Did you feel like it emphasized or minimized your pores? I returned mine but I got too dark of a color, I almost want to try it again with a different method and primer now! Could you do a review on the new Stellar Limitless Foundation new to Sephora? please? Nice review Stephanie, I LOVE your roadtests!

[@StephanieMarie]

I'll look into it. I haven't checked it out. I've got a few to try first. I don't feel like it emphasized pores. Thanks Nikki!

[@nikkicalnin1618]

Well I think I'm going to pass on The Hourglass vanish stick because I got a new foundation in the mail yesterday its been around for a little while I think, but I absolutely love it! The Algenist Reveal Foundation and color correcting radiance primer. So so pretty! Bonus, it has excellent skin care in it! Have u tried?

[@debbiem6406]

I really enjoy your channel and this was a wonderfully thorough review. Love that Luke!! So funny in the background. My question is - how do you keep your bed cover so clean?!? Our family doggie loves to be on my bed, too, but my cover typically looks like...well...something the dog dragged in!!

[@StephanieMarie]

I don't know! I wash it periodically and he doesn't get overly dirty I guess? If he does, Brooke bathes him! Thank you Debbie! :)

[@oksanaargueta6845]

Would you make a video on how you started and how you currently use retin-a?

[@DaniHMcV]

I recently found Goddess Garden "Face the Day" sunscrren and firming primer. I use acids and retinols so it's perfect for that (non-chemical sunscreen, non-nano) plus it has essential oils that are gorgeous for the skin like helichrysum, lavender and carrot seed oil and it also has niacinamide which as a serum, has completely cured my acne (yep, I'm going to use the word cured). It's moisturizing but not heavy and I especially love it for priming my undereyes. I also use Tarte Shape Tape and find I really need to get my undereyes hydrated or it can look dry. Oh, most importantly, I find it really does hold on to makeup and what I love in oartixular is that there is no silicone, which makes makeup just slide off my oilier face. I bought this primer in Canada but it's made in Colorado so I would imagine it wouldn't be too hard to find down there. I'm not saying for you to go out and buy it, I'd die if someone bought something on my recommendation and then hated it but maybe you can find a sample to see if it could be a good primer for any foundation you come across that does accentuate dry spots from use of acids or retinol. Oh, that reminds me, the description of the primer claims that it has collagen boosting properties that mimic retinols but without the irritation. Anyways, just wanted to let you know about this one. It's great and if you only found that you prefer it for your undereye and dry spots, I still think that's a win. It's organic too if that matters to you. It means a lot to me so that was also a bonus. I've waffled on for too long but maybe look it up and see what you think? It's my HG undereye primer at the very least and with my dry undereyes, that was a great find for me :) Great video!! Think I'll pass on this stick foundation. Stick foundations are difficult for me to begin with so any other messing around, I can't deal with....lol. Thank you for your in-depth review!!!

[@beckyfowler1416]

"That's a great angle" LMAO!!!

[@lisasmith7]

how did you go back and correct your under eye dryness please thank you

[@StephanieMarie]

It's not anything groundbreaking I don't think? I take a makeup wipe and swipe the hollows where I have the concealer...to remove it. And I kind of blend the edges where there's makeup and no makeup with my finger. Then I take my eye cream and pat it back on that area under my eyes and let it sink in a minute. Then I apply my corrector and concealer and blend it in!

[@lisasmith7]

Thanks. At the same time I was in crisis.. Maybe a little more mirror and a little less you tube...lol Thanks

[@Diana-sp3rq]

have you tested any of the foundations by No. 7? I love the Stay Perfect. it's very light weight.

[@StephanieMarie]

I haven't! Thanks!

[@AlliWiltshire]

Well I soooooo wish I’d found you before buying this 2 weeks ago. I’ve tried every which way and I can’t make it work. That’s after spending £42 in the UK and then the primer in an act of desperation. Unfortunately we can’t return make up products here. And expensive mistake. Now off to follow your method for ELDW which also doesn’t work for me. Fingers crossed. Thank you. Great videos. 😊😊

[@StephanieMarie]

Oh no Alli! I'm crossing my fingers for you re: ELDW!!

[@ncos2379]

I like the foundation I have comb skin and you do have to exfoliate it show ur dry patches on your skin. But make ur face look great

[@thehonestbeautyreview]

I also have been wanting to try this, but it doesn't sound great for us "dry skin gals". The hunt will have to continue for a moisturizing foundation stick! Thanks for saving me $46 :)

[@MeredithHammett]

I think the ultra hd foundation stick from MUFE is great for dry skin.

[@thehonestbeautyreview]

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely try it 💗

[@summits100]

Thank you for that review. Since I have lived an outdoor life and neglected my décolletage, do you think this would work well to even out skin tone and hide sun damage there?

[@StephanieMarie]

It's got really nice coverage. If you get a great match, it could probably work nicely. :)

[@summits100]

Thanks, I'll try it!

[@ChristineTX]

You just saved me $50 😊 I have more dry/normal skin so certainly won't be trying this out now. It had previously been on my list to buy. Great video!

[@kathybuttram3982]

Thank you for the review! What is a really good hydrating moisturizer and primer??

[@StephanieMarie]

Well, for ME (oily/combo), a regular light moisturizer, instead of a mattifying one is plenty. I used Lather Ultra-Light or The Ordinary moisturizer. My Guerlain Meteorites primer holds foundation on nicely for long wear yet doesn't "mattify" or make me oily either. So I went with that. You could possibly try the tried and true Smashbox Photofinish that we all probably have tiny samples of. :)

[@kathybuttram3982]

Thank you! :)

[@mommabear2118]

Your dog kind of freaked me out. It looked like he was playing with a ghost. Or maybe I've watched one to many horror movie 😂. Anyway, good review as always.

[@StephanieMarie]

😂 Thank you!

[@virginiav.1172]

Would I purchase this foundation based on your review? No. It sounds way too high maintenance and I need a foundation that works quickly and consistently well without a lot of thought having to go into it. Thanks for a good review.

[@StephanieMarie]

You know, I had this with me in my Sephora returns bag the other day then changed my mind. I wasn't sure if I wanted to return it or stick with it. I tried it out a couple more times...yes, it needs to go back. It's just too hard to work with! Thank you!

[@megantaylor800]

I wonder if this is good for normal /dry?

[@yensid4294]

Megan Taylor Me too. I'm surprised it grabs onto dry patches since stick foundations are often recommended for dry skin & not for oily. Weird.

[@kalikadevi6626]

Megan Taylor. my skin is dry, and i have yet to make this look good on me. i keep trying different skin prep and primers, just like stephanie did -- on some parts of my face it looks gorgeous, but it just brings up dry patches i didn't even notice before i started applying.

[@melindastowers7772]

Hum, I don't know about that foundation. Seems like allot of work. I have normal to dry skin. Probably not for me. Still loving your channel

[@StephanieMarie]

Thanks Melinda!

[@sereensammour9533]

Where can I get the perfume rack on your dresser ??

[@StephanieMarie]

I got it from Ballard Designs last summer.

[@MakeupAZ]

It looks beautiful on you but the drugstore foundation s do too!

[@ThingamajigsAndWhatnots]

Hi Stephanie, I left you a PM so I'm not sure if you saw it or not but I tagged you in a video this morning. It's a challenge and I tagged 4 other KZbinrs so you might want to check it out.

[@StephanieMarie]

I'll go check it out Karen!