ELF SOFT GLAM SATIN FOUNDATION | Dry Skin Review & Wear Test

Today I’m checking out the Elf Soft Glam Satin Foundation in shade 20 Light Cool. Let’s see how it applies and wears on dry skin over 40. All products linked below. #foundationfest #makeupover40
Elf Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool $8 - amzn.to/45wmZsY
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ABOUT ME: My name is Shelly and I’m a 49-year-old web geek that jumped off the deep end into the makeup and beauty world. I’ve got normal to dry skin, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage. Cameo appearances by my rescue cats Daffy, Ziva, and Charlie (all girls). Rest in peace, my pretty girl Polly 2014 - 2024.
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[@kathyo9420]

This foundation has been a winner for me. I love it and so does my 56 year old face.

[@ItsJustLisa]

I don’t think you’ve had such an impressive A in quite a while! That looked fabulous at 11 hours. And I can’t lie, I’m thoroughly amused by Ziva’s antics.

[@Debra_Barron]

Her cat is adorable. 💕💖🌟

[@Debra_Barron]

Thanks Shelly .💖🎶🌸

[@Holly-lz7dm]

Someone wrote a comment on another video about this foundation concerning her experience with e.l.f. and their shade match guarantee. She said they didn't require her to return the wrong shade, refunded her $ in minutes, and sent out the other shade she wanted. Sounds good to me!

[@jenniferschauer5759]

I can validate that this is true. The original shade I bought was too yellow. They refunded my purchase and I reordered in a cooler shade. That was a tad light. So I mixed the 2 and got the perfect match. I think this foundation runs warmish (yellow) based on a what I’ve heard and seen. My point is elf has great customer service.

[@goow]

Oh wow - I didn't realize they had that! I need to look into it - thanks, Holly!

[@kdasu1]

We must be house twinsies. Just replaced all my plumbing too. Luckily only took them about a day and half. Similar cost $13000 ish. Also had them replace the 4 hose bibs. We had the original galvanized steel from when the house was built in the 70's. The dry wall guy is coming today to repair all the holes in the walls and ceiling that they had to make to get to the pipes. Next project is to enclose my patio into a sun room. The contractor has ordered the windows, so just waiting on the project to start. Hi Zeva!!

[@goow]

It sounds like we have the same house plans! lol We need to get a drywall guy out, though thankfully the plumbers cut fewer holes than they originally thought they'd have to. Next here is replacing the deck and hopefully adding a screened-in gazebo or sun room.

[@phyllbtstrrbls]

Nice foundation! I wish you will not say that your hair is messy or anything else. We like you as the way you are. :) Thank you for the video! Still like the close-up look!

[@teresacapozzoli1822]

This looked beautiful! ❤

[@gfmiller]

Was waiting on your opinion to pull the trigger here and I think it's a go!

[@goow]

Yep the wear really impressed the heck out of me.

[@gfmiller]

@@goow I am on probably the lowest buy of my existence because paying for college for two other people is never going to be easy. Trying to use up everything I have I'm willing to invest in something like this

[@helenstuckey4042]

Gonna try it!!!!

[@krista436]

Ok now I want to try this! Looks great on you!

[@TJ-bn2cn]

When you come back with full makeup on, you look amazing but I especially love the hair style, really great ❤. The hair colour really does suit you.

[@fizzie.lizzzie]

Thanks for the review! I think I'll pick one up soon.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Been waiting for you to review this one and have now popped it in my basket. Looked fabulous on you.

[@janetzak8592]

Cats are the best ! Great review❤

[@christubbs2614]

Thanks for doing this, I am gonna try this foundation! Looks great on you!!

[@jackiestone5808]

It’s a really lovely foundation!

[@goodshepard00]

You look pretty! Thanks for the review.

[@dreadreaundrea]

Loving your hairstyle! So cute! I'm so glad to see you tried this out. I've been wanting to try this!

[@GLAMGENX]

Still experimenting with elf soft glam, but loving it!

[@susanr4663]

Ziva girl, I look forward to seeing you. Thank you for reviewing this. I have been waiting for you to do it before I purchased it. Worth a try for sure

[@KatAct]

I love how very real and relatable you are

[@carolwong9279]

Like you I have dry skin and I always trust your reviews. Your videos on foundation have helped me a great deal. Can’t wait to try this one. Thank you 😊

[@peggymartinez7983]

Pretty lady, i have the Elf Soft Glam and i too love it. I have a 67 year old dry skin and it works nicely. I like it more than a few of the Tarte foundations that i have.😊

[@tinasparkles2434]

Thankyouuuuu for trying this one out! I was waiting for a fellow dry-skinned lady to give this one a go.

[@63Lsp]

Can't wait to try it on my 61 year old dry skin! So glad your pipes are shiny and new, and you're looking fabulous! xx from Oregon

[@cynthiasicurella4264]

Just had this delivered...sounds like Im going to be loving this 🎉🎉🎉!!!

[@goow]

I hope so, Cynthia!!

[@StephiesCorner]

I just ordered 2 shades of the foundation. I can't wait to try it! I love a light feel with some coverage. Great review, as always, Shelly. ❤

[@theemmadog]

Shelly it looks beautiful ! And your hair is adorable like that ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@goow]

Thank you! I'm bringing back the adult pigtails 🤣

[@NancyGooGoo]

OMG! I just saw that eyeshadow palette on Amazon and now I REALLY want it! (I'm a House of the Dragon fan!), so that's why I really want it! LOL!! Oh, and it looks like ANOTHER addition of foundation will be added!! Thanks for an excellent review - and HI Ziva!!

[@minimouse8153]

Thank you for reviewing the elf ❤🤗 Soft Clam

[@goow]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bryndabaker6782]

I love the way Ziva gazes at you, Shelly! I was pleasantly surprised to find a full display of this at my WalMart, today, and picked up my most-likely shade. It was a good match, and I, too, am very impressed with it! e.l.f. did a great job with this one, thanks for the awesome review and video.

[@yvettehendershot9950]

My Walmart has it too along with a ton more ELF than they used to carry. Very happy about this!

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Shelly! We bought a house in Bristol, VA. We’d also love a screened in porch, so we can actually enjoy the outdoors without the bugs. They EAT ME UP. 🦟🦟🦟

[@goow]

Congratulations, Amber!!!! I think I drive through Bristol on 81 when I go out to Cherokee Casino in NC! I'll holler next time I go out that way!!

[@lacey7569]

I've been waiting for your review and I cannot WAIT to try this one !!! Goooo Soft Clam !!!😅🎉

[@goow]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joylewullis9538]

LOL. What is she staring at?? Looks great. I’m definitely purchasing this and the price there’s o beating that. Thanks for another great review! Hi Ziva! ❤

[@Angelwing1963]

You look lovely 😍 Thank you for making me smile. Love your cat too 😊

[@goow]

Thank you! Ziva says hi :) (I always read her the comments she gets lol)

[@AliceHunter-0827]

Great review, Shelly. I'm really impressed by how well the foundation wore on you for 11 hours! I saw your swatch test video first, so I did not think this shade was going to look right on you, but it really did work just fine. I was hoping for a little more sheen, but I like that it's medium coverage and not totally matte.

[@jennifermulvaney5355]

Mine was just delivered. I’m so excited to try this after watching this review ❤

[@goow]

I hope it wears awesomely for you, Jennifer!

[@micheleg81]

So happy that your new pipes are in! I was wondering what shade you were going to pick. I usually go just a little lighter than you do. I got 13 neutral first. It was pretty good but wanted something just a bit darker. Was afraid 14C might still be too light so I jumped to 20C. Just a touch dark but I’m going to try combining them. Like you said, $8! Can try different shades easily. I love Ziva and the tail hugs and sniffs. She reminds me of my 15 year old Candy. ❤️

[@sandyheller5438]

That foundation looks beautiful on you. Most of the foundations look beautiful on you. I love your eyes. You are so pretty.

[@reneklein6049]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this foundation. I was not a fan. I thought it was more matte as well. I really like the Elf lipgloss with SPF. I have Pink Me Girl as well. I'm so glad that it worked for you. I'll have to play around with it again and figure out why I'm not liking it. It look fabulous on you. Kiss the kitties. Have a great weekend! 🩷🩷😘

[@calidreamin2441]

I just purchased light neutral & medium neutral in that product to mix for my perfect shade. I am not wowed when I first apply it, but once it settles in, I like it! It does work better for me and my dry skin if I use the MAC hydrating fix + first. Cannot beat the price tag! I never wear my foundation for hours on end, so I’m fine with it! Not my favorite base product, but it is somewhere in the middle of the road! I wonder what it would look like with a glow product underneath? Ziva is just so happy hanging with Mom! 👍🏽

[@ruthjackson4317]

I bought it in the shade fair neutral 13.i have normal to dry skin. I like it with a primer under it and a setting spray.

[@sassysweet2ok269]

Game on people!

[@karlaharvey2623]

So glad you reviewed the Elf Soft Glam foundation because I broke down and purchased it today to seeee how it works on my 63 yr old dry much more mature skin than yours. I got it in light neutral, as I think I’m a bit darker than you. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🫤🙃Great review as always Shelly. Have a great night of restful sleep sweetie. Thank you for being YOU.

[@aprilm3848]

Hi, Shelly. New subscriber here. Love your reviews and your cat (I’ve seen only one but read you have others). I have 7, all rescues. I was so hesitant to try this ELF Foundation because, like you, I’ve had issues with the brand in the past. This one - OMG! I’m in love - and for $8! I have many higher end foundations but this one performs as well, if not better, than many of them. Once you get your shade down, which is a real challenge when buying online, it doesn’t disappoint. It lasted a full 8 hours for me and looked flawless. I’m so happy to have found your channel. So much fun!

[@goow]

Welcome, April! I'm loving the Elf!! And I love that you have 7 rescue cats - hug them for me!!! Ziva is the only one of mine that jumps into videos (occasionally the kitten Charlie will pop in, and my third girl Daffy doesn't jump up because she's a tripod missing one of her back legs so she can only climb up things she can get her claws into!)

[@ruthjackson4317]

By the way, i enjoy seeing Ziva. She loves you.

[@brookspa94]

Just “lost” my friend (cat)& loved seeing Zeva love on you! Cherish every moment with her! Also, loved your honest, trustable review (as always)!😊

[@goow]

I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

[@amandaf5664]

From my screen this looked really good on you, even the shade suited despite the huge difference from your swatches of your usual matches. So glad you got your house sorted out, it is a huge relief not to worry about a pipe bursting in the middle of the night (yes, that happened to us :(). Hope you spent a good long time having a nice hot shower :).

[@goow]

Ugh bummer that you went through that. Water damage sucks. I had different water damage issues in my 2 previous houses so I was pretty adamant to get this done before we had a giant mess here. (We knew buying the house that it had that now-banned piping).

[@carolynnettles3767]

Oh plumbing replacement! The joy! 😣 I hope it is done or gets done soon! That is never a fun task but glad it’s being done! Thank you so much for the review!

[@goow]

It's done! Thanks, Carolyn! The relief is huge. Water damage is such a mess. I've had it in both of my previous houses. Thankfully we caught this one before it was an issue.

[@denise8791]

I'm so excited to try this! I just bought medium neutral and it actually looks like the perfect shade. That NEVER happens. Usually I need to buy 2 shades and mix. I hope it lasts nice so I can replace my expensive foundations lol I'm so tired of spending $60-$75 for foundation. I mean.. I have expensive taste but it's like the typical brands. Estee lauder double wear and some dior. Lol but like... they're good. I just would like something for everyday so I'm not going through foundation as much you know... I've not had luck with drugstore foundation yet. Tried em all ugh. Let's go elf!!

[@Joyet5256]

I always enjoy your videos, yet rarely comment. I appreciate your humor, your sweet cats, and, of course, honest reviews. That's a beautiful finished look and you definitely don't look like in your fifties! I'm 72. God bless!

[@goow]

Thank you, Meesha!! 💜

[@jom6829]

I bought this the other day, as I'd heard good things about it. It looked gorgeous on you, so I have high hopes. Just hope the colour is ok but for that price I won't grumble if I have to get another one.

[@maryneedham419]

I got the Shade 10 Fair Cool and 11 Fair Neutral 11 was a smidge to yellow on my super pale Cool to Neutral undertones but was overall pretty perfect I haven't tried Shade 10 fair Cool yet but i can't wait to see how It'll match my super pale skin tone its one of the few foundations that doesn't irritate my skin at all and doesn't enhance my dry textured skin plus it wears amazingly well so far and is so comfortable to wear and i have the worlds worsr allergies so om constantly blowing my nose and my wyes never stop watering i have dry textured super sensitive skin and I'm 30 years old now

[@goow]

Thanks, Mary - I'm going to try grabbing a lighter shade and I never have a good Elf match.

[@maryneedham419]

@goow you're so welcome the shade you tried looked pretty good maybe try Shade 13 Fair Cool it's the second to lightest Fair Cool shade it would be a tad to dark on me and I personally prefer to enhance my natural palette skin so I prefer my makeup a bit lighter but it might be a good summer shade for me for summers I'm actually out I'm the sun I'm usually mostly out late in the day and at night the sun and heat tend to drain me and make me sick

[@aliciapaul132]

I was waiting to buy until I saw your review! I have oily skin and prefer a bit more matte than you so this may be perfect for me! Thanks for your great videos!!

[@goow]

I bet it'll work well for you, Alicia! Let me know how it goes! I'm going to buy a lighter shade. I'll definitely wear this one a lot.

[@1beefybroad]

I’ve been using their Flawless Satin Foundation line for years, and the last time I shopped it was really hard to find, and I was afraid it was being discontinued. So much of what you said about this new foundation is what I loved about the other one, especially the wear time! Today I had my face done by 4:30am and just now took it off at 8:30pm, but it still looked pretty good! Ya can’t beat that for $6!

[@cf8595]

i'm wondering what the difference is between the two...other than them just upping the price and changing the packaging

[@Holly-lz7dm]

I haven't tried this foundation or the $6 version but from what I have heard the older version has about 2/3 of an ounce and this is a full ounce for $8. Seems like the price is comparable. The older version had limited shades and a glass bottle. I know glass is better for the environment but this plastic container takes up less room. I hope to try this soon. $8 seems pretty good compared to the insane prices at Sephora.

[@albireadingromance]

Looks great ❤

[@hosannachild]

I just tried this last week and I absolutely love it!! Not only does it have my exact match (extremely rare with my very pale skin!), but it’s incredibly skin-like, doesn’t irritate my skin, wears well, doesn’t emphasize pores, texture, flaky skin areas; and is actually comfortable to wear! I’ve never found a foundation that actually works for me like this! I can wear it sheered out like a bb cream and it just looks like my skin, or I can wear more full glam and it still just looks so good. I honestly can’t say enough about it!

[@goow]

It's so pretty full glam that I haven't sheered it out yet - so glad to hear it works that way too!!

[@helpfulnatural]

That's a lot of promises for $8 bucks. 😅 elf foundations are very hit or miss with me as well, mostly miss though. This looks really nice on you Shelly. ☺

[@sassysweet2ok269]

Right on Shelly… need to see it with ur B cream too.

[@louisemcmillan3576]

Awww, nice. Going to have to try this one whenever we get it in Australia, it will probably be around $20 - $35 here. Their Halo Glow liquid filter is $35.

[@carolynnettles3767]

I hate that y’all don’t get affordable makeup!

[@goow]

Yowza!!! Unrelated, I was just being tempted by a $900 round-trip to Australia, but it was like a year in advance and I can't plan that far ahead! lol

[@louisemcmillan3576]

@@goow Wow! That is a crazy good price! Think I'd be tempted to grab it and plan my life around it. Is it refundable or transferable if you can't make it?

[@amydaniels6442]

I’m commenting before watching… I wore it for the first time today (shade 20) and it wasa tad too dark to start then oxidized about 2 shades. I’ll try it again tmrw with a different primer. Now on to the video! Can’t wait to see what you think!

[@goow]

I definitely need to grab a lighter shade (which I am definitely going to do!)

[@SarahMcAshan]

Dang, that is nearly invisible on your skin, wow. And no-feel? Sign me up! Glad your plumbing is sorted!

[@mistytells]

I am a neutral olive leaning warm and I bought 20cool because Elf always seems to run too warm. It’s a perfect match.

[@sinndymorr6358]

Appreciate this comment. Gives me a possible reference. I have been using a Korean foundation that has to be ordered online. I want the convenience of local shopping and affordable prices. Fingers crossed that ELF has a pale, neutral, olive. The issues that I have with color matching could be solved. Being able to return a product at a local store, if it doesn't match, would be amazing

[@goow]

Thanks for sharing this, Misty! Elf especially is tough to match sometimes.

[@janreding9384]

Well I have to say that this foundation will not stay on my nose and I don't blow it I don't touch it it just wears off my nose I've tried it two days now both times with primer. I really don't know what else to do I've even added concealer on my nose as extra coverage and it still wears off. So for me I don't think it's going to be working still looking for that perfect Foundation going back to my CC cream until I find another one that is more affordable. I did however order from QVC last night the tarte powder foundation hoping that will work that would be a nice thing for the summer so anyways great video glad your plumbing is all done and happy showering

[@shayxtreme]

Same I don't love it like other people. I much prefer the camo cc cream.

[@MyCleverHandle]

Thanks to Camille Cowher, I've learned to dab setting spray with a sponge all over my nose, after SPF but before foundation, then use the sponge to dab on your foundation, then use the sponge sprayed with setting spray on a different side, with powder to set. No primer. Just SPF, foundation and powder. Then be sure to do an overall spray with setting spray when you're done with all your makeup. Works great - no polka dot pores, no Rudolph red nose, no broken capillaries or oil slick peeking thru. Thanks, and watch Camille Cowher once in a while!

[@Lorraine-lr5mg]

Wish they sold it in Australia

[@zilam98]

this didn't work on me with a silicone based mineral SPF under it, and a powder and/or setting spray on top. it looked horrible after just four hours working with my patients in showers. will try using a non silicone based SPF and no powder/setting spray on top and see how it goes

[@sassyvirgo55]

❤

[@neneg.4264]

hi Shelly! I got this foundation as soon as I saw it at my local Walmart, 2 shades and none of them worked for me 🙄 it seems they are either too yellow or too orange/peachy, too dark, too light, too too too 😆... that's why e.l.f.'s foundations don't work for me, I liked the finish of this one but I don't like spending time mixing shades/products to make them work, don't have time for that... anyway, thnx for the review! say hi to Ziva, she's so adorable 😸... take care, hugzzz 💜

[@goow]

I wonder if I'm going to have the same issue. I don't really have a great match in Elf foundations usually. I am going to try grabbing a lighter shade once they're physically in stores here (I haven't seen it yet!)

[@Sharon-hd8fg]

I LOVE the other palettes I bet you do a well from WUB

[@goow]

They arrived today woohooo!

[@Sharon-hd8fg]

Yes I bet you love them I hope you do a look with them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@genalederhandler3117]

The funny taste from the lipgloss is possibly/probably the SPF aspect of it. 🤷‍♀️☀️

[@ambergerhelper7852]

My SPF lip balm is heavenly and doesn’t taste weird. But it’s from YesStyle- not a USA formula.

[@llollipop1990]

I will give this a try. The NYX born to glow foundation you recommenced a while ago was amazing. It’s discontinued now, but is there anything else in the drugstore that is similar to the NYX?

[@goow]

It's a tough one because nothing is quite the same that I've tried! I'd say its best features were excellent blurring and smoothing, with a hydrating dewy finish. So by those standards, I think in the drugstore realm the L'Oreal True Match Nude is probably closest. The Wet n Wild Tinted Hydrator is similar but a little higher coverage I'd say. The Haus Lab Triclone foundation is probably closest in non-drugstore, or NARS Light Reflecting or Polite Society. I even googled to see if the internet had any better suggestions and it's a whole lot of people saying there's nothing that is quite a dupe! I agree unfortunately. But you can get similar good qualities. They nailed some tough shades too in that Nyx line so if you were one of the shades that doesn't compare to other brands, that's a tough one too :(

[@llollipop1990]

@@goow You’re so right! It’s hard to find an exact match. I have the drugstore foundations from the list on your site, like the L’Oréal. They’re all great, but I agree nothing compares to the blurring, lightweight feel and the price!

[@megcormack681]

💙💙

[@elajuneja8138]

Could you pls review Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Mineral Spf 30 Sunscreen

[@goow]

Added to my list to buy!

[@NotTheVibe]

32yo male. I like it. looks like skin

[@goow]

Welcome!!! This one surprised me! I've worn it a couple more times and so far, so good.

[@pnevlud]

Anyone know what shade for fair skinned neutral undertones gal ❤

[@maryneedham419]

My parents need to replace the plumbing in our house as well lol and we need to get the electric up to code this house is from the 40's I believe we have a septic system and city water hate the septic also the basement is a block basement so not the greatest we've had a lot of issues with our house the previous owners didn't do what they were supposed to do before we moved in. Also I was curious if you can do a video on how to clean make up brushes and sponges especially the dual sided make up brushes I haven't found any videos on cleaning the dual sided make up brushes and there aren't many recent videos that show how to clean makeup brushes I recently just got a cheap silicone make up brush mat since it takes forever washing them just by hand it's super cute and shaped like a butterfly I can't wait to use it especially before the two weddings I have on Friday and Saturday

[@goow]

I'm definitely overdue for a brush cleaning video (and just doing my brush cleaning!) I have a Rivanli drying rack which does make it easier to dry them all. But I still wash each one by hand. rivanli.com/products/rivanli-makeup-brush-drying-rack

[@maryneedham419]

@goow thanks I just washed my brushes the other day used a silicone brush cleaning mat i got off Amazon took me for ever literally over 4 hours to clean all my brushes and some I couldn't fully get the stains off

[@lauraw83]

Everytime you mention getting a sandwich I want a sandwich! Getting ready to go to Massanutten for vacation so if you have a good restaurant recommendation I’d love it! 😍

[@belindafischer2920]

We are shade twins 👯‍♂️ in this foundation! Can’t beat it for $8 😊

[@goow]

My favorite in the resort here is the Campfire Grill. Resort prices of course but I've never had a bad meal or drink there (and I eat there probably twice a month). Right across Route 33 from Massanutten is Thirsty's Burgers which is tasty. Romanos and Ciros (McGaheysville and Elkton) are both good locally for Italian, and I also like Santa Fe Mexican Grill (McGaheysville). All of those are within 5 mins or so of Massanutten. The best food though is in Harrisonburg, about 20 minutes up 33. My faves are Vito's, Bella Luna, Beyond, Capital Waffles, Jimmy Madison's, Clementine, Golden Pony, Mashita, Xenia Grill, Taste of Thai, Cuban Burger... I think that's it :) 🤣🤣🤣

[@lauraw83]

@@goow thank you!! I’ll be checking out at least one of those this week! 😍

[@mettemather4931]

Kitty ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and woman ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥thank you for your review

[@goow]

Ziva says hi!! (I read her all of her comments) :)

[@sassysweet2ok269]

Shelly what about mixing 14 cool with 20 cool… ur my shade twin so I may by both and. CHeck that out

[@bjornolson21]

Ahh. The joys of homeownership. 🤪

[@goow]

I've been yearning for the rental days lately! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bjornolson21]

I sold my house and bought a condo. Hoa takes care of a lot of things + I get access to multiple pools and hot tubs. However, I’ve been missing my house and I might as well have just put the money towards it instead of hoa! 🤪

[@maycat591]

Ziba is giving you a shawl.

[@chrissyt3703]

Do you use primer setting spray or powder to set your foundation on the days where you are not reviewing a foundation ? Please help me fill in the blanks with your recommendations Thank you

[@goow]

Hi Chrissy! I wear primer pretty regularly (often in reviews too - very few foundations look good on me without it. I rotate a bunch of them - Wet n Wild Impossible Primer, Elf putty, Caliray). I almost never wear setting spray unless I'm going to a wedding or a long-time event (couple times a year maybe?) and I only wear powder if a foundation is staying too tacky or needs extra smoothing - so maybe 1 out of every 10 times I put makeup on? That might even be too much. Powders tend to dry me out faster but the new-ish Jones Road doesn't dry me out so I've been using that every so often. But generally I'm not a powder-wearer either.

[@karenn993]

I ended up having to mix shades 13 and 21. Not sure if theres a single shade that would work.

[@goow]

That tends to be my life with Elf. I think I'm going to pick up 20 and see where I end up - probably mixing.

[@sassysweet2ok269]

Wait a freaking minute… I just got this notice but there a comment a day old? 🤔

[@goow]

Some videos go live to channel members early :)

[@mgromz]

Shelly, are you shade 20 or 21 in this? The hand swatch says 20 fair cool, but the link says 21 fair neutral. Thanks!❤

[@goow]

I've got 23 Light Cool which is a little too dark. I'll probably grab 20 next.

[@Sharon-hd8fg]

Anyone have any any tips keeping foundation on your nose as mine stays red and doesn't cover for long? Thanks all

[@goow]

I wish I had a nose solution. Most don't stay put on me, either.

[@jenn8459]

Kitty 😻🩶😺

[@michelemichael1388]

What beauty sponge is this

[@goow]

It's the Paw Paw sponge from Shop Miss A - AOA Studio. They're $1.55 and I buy a bunch at a time! They're my favorite sponge. go.magik.ly/ml/23grs/

[@jenn8459]

Any Canadian MU lovers find this yet? I still don't have the Hydrating Camo 😢

[@kirstens5688]

Not yet

[@jenn8459]

@@kirstens5688 Thank you for your reply 💗💛...I guess it's Amazon for now 😁😃

[@debbiekaake5189]

I want to get this but am so bad a choosing the right color. The one you chose doesn’t look to dark on line but looked dark on the swatches you did . How do you know if you’re light or medium, cool or neutral? It’s all so confusing.

[@goow]

Light vs Medium seems to vary with every brand. But the undertones are somewhat consistent (except brands that label them opposite of the majority, like MAC and Haus). Cool - you usually look best in silver jewelry and the veins on the underside of your wrist/elbow look blue or purple. Warm, you look best in gold and veins look greenish/yellowish. Neutral, you look equally good in silver or gold (even if you have a preference one way or the other), and you see both colors purple/green when checking your veins.

[@debbiekaake5189]

@@goow thank you.

[@embeth446]

This foundation sadly highlighted all my dry patches horribly. I’m a little flaky from tretinoin right now and it really exposed the flakes. Also the cool shades run yellow/orange. It was a disappointment for me sadly.

[@goow]

😢

[@cf8595]

can anyone really explain the difference between the wear/feel of this and their flawless satin foundation for $6?

[@goow]

For me, the Flawless doesn't wear nearly as long (not even 8 hours on me) and dries my skin out a whole lot. This is the first Elf foundation I've worn that feels this lightweight and stays put so well.

[@laurabryannan]

Shades 14 and 20, both labeled cool, were way too yellow to be flattering on me. This is a drag because it is a lovely foundation otherwise.

[@CatKim2]

Hi, Laura. I think I've figured out what is going on. Companies have decided that peach is a cool tone and so everything is too warm for those of us who have truly cool-toned skin. Walk through Sephora and everything is tinged yellow. Someone said that drugstore is more pink and I tend to find better shade matches there. Why do we want to be a nation of Simpson's characters, I ask you, lol?

[@StillPooh62]

Clams are plenty soft, on the inside! 🤪

[@goow]

🤣

[@karifankhauser554]

You look way younger than 49!

[@goow]

Thank you!

[@joylewullis9538]

Didn’t dry you out right!?!

[@goow]

It didn't! And I've worn it a couple times since filming this and so far so good!!