I Took the IL Makiage QUIZ | Is It Worth the HYPE for Mature Skin?

[@kasey5973]

Five years ago I got in a horrific car accident that has left me with a challenge. I was so depressed and checking out of life. I found this channel. I don't think I have missed one since. Learning skin care and taking care of myself has helped me cope. You are always completely honest and I so appreciate all your research. thank you Angie! We will grow old together!

[@jr-pr9lw]

So sorry Kasey. Sending you healing energy.

[@kasey5973]

@@jr-pr9lw Thank you for your kindness.

[@gimmeproof]

hoping life treats you better going forward Kasey. sometimes we are thrown challenges that we think we won't make it through.... hang in there, you can do it!

[@sheilablake7913]

I’m so sorry to hear that Kasey. I too understand having gone through a life changing incident too. My health is at zero, and I too have had to find other ways to help keep me sane. I’m sending love and healing vibes your way. Much love 💕

[@kasey5973]

@@gimmeproof Thank you!

[@justagirl7780]

I appreciate this honest review. No one calls out brands and just blows smoke up our assets. It’s really gotten old so stick to being true!

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

I will!

[@nikkilovesrocks]

@@AngieHotandFlashy Holy Guacamole... over 1 mil subs Angie! Yay! I haven't been here in a min cause my notifications turned off with one of the updates! Great Success! 💖

[@tnysgrl41]

Blowing smoke up our assets🤣...love it!🤣

[@Varga_Land]

​@@AngieHotandFlashy thank you I was considering purchasing glad I saw your review. Which foundations do you recommend for open Pores and combo to balanced skin and looks natural not cakey on 45 to 50 yo skin? Thank you

[@jenniferorlandoludwig7145]

I'm 47yrs old and I am soo happy that I didn't fall for this foundation when I first started seeing the ads for it a year or two ago 🤦‍♀️

[@graciegraceny6988]

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[@agirlsinger]

I’m 62 and I hated it!!

[@elizabethbarrow3801]

I really regret falling for Il Makiage's grandiose claims. I didn't even give it a wear test, it looked so bad upon application. Removed it immediately and back to Il Makiage it went.

[@janetm6701]

In their ads, the models really cake it on their faces. I am so glad I didn’t buy it. Thank you for reviewing it, Angie.

[@kimkurey89]

OMG, thank you so much. I was going to order this. I trust your judgment and appreciate all you do to show the pros and cons of Foundation for older skin. You saved me $45. Thank you and so sorry you had to wear that for even 1 hour.

[@elizabethbarrow3801]

I ordered it before I made it a habit of looking at KZbin reviews. You are lucky you saw Angie's experience with it before deciding to buy. I do have a difficult time finding foundations that look good and natural on my textured, porous, and now wrinkly skin. Even high quality, "luxury" foundations can look terrible on me. Il Makiage was spectacularly bad. I discovered cream and balm foundations work better for me. But thank goodness for the KZbinrs like Angie who try these things out for us.

[@dionline88]

Man, every time I see the ad for this foundation I'm ready to pull the trigger. So glad you posted this review! I'm about 6 months younger than you with not as good skin so I know it wouldn't look much better! Bless you for trying these items so we don't have to!!!

[@kristenbahr7394]

This product is all over Instagram right now. The women are definitely not “our” age. I kind of knew this would be the outcome. Thank you for being a good sport and testing it for us.

[@BostonButterfly]

I bought this foundation about 2 years ago and it is the worst foundation I have ever used. I'm glad I saw this review because I thought it was just me. Thank you so much for this honest review. I now feel comfortable enough to throw the bottle away.

[@RenieNostalgic]

I couldn’t find a proper match. I tried a couple of times. I thought it was just me in regards to finding a “perfect” match. 😂

[@artnmind]

Same! I tried 2 different colors and it felt like my skin was just rejecting it. Elf Camo to the rescue!

[@ThumperKai]

Same here. I thought it was just me that couldn’t get on with it. Essentially we shouldn’t have to keep trying different primers and setting products to get the correct combination for any foundation.

[@judymartell8475]

Same here.. it was the worst and to add, I ordered twice thinking I got the wrong color.. the color was just wrong. Very dry, just not good at all.

[@janina873]

@@RenieNostalgic did they let you exchange for free?

[@user-ws3xk3mc8j]

After years of not wearing makeup and recovering from a severe rosacea breakout/flare, I tried the Sephora Best Skin Ever Foundation and I love it! I set it with a little Honest Beauty Powder and that keeps everything looking good! Thanks for your very detailed videos and always on point recommendations!

[@lesliehatch-herman9325]

I need to try this, too, as I experience rosacea (the gift that keeps on giving, right?!). Does your skin lean drier or oiler, H?

[@user-ws3xk3mc8j]

@@lesliehatch-herman9325 I would say…oily especially in the t-zone but… I also have dry patches of eczema so I would call it combo. My cystic acne is mostly under control but I still can get quite flushed. Had some laser treatments to reduce the purple veins and I have to say I’m not unhappy with my skin! Wish I could calm the redness a bit but it’s honestly way better than before. Tinted sunscreen works amazing.

[@julialexi3833]

I notice our skin changes as we get older, I appreciate these videos because when you walk into a Sephora or Mac I feel so overwhelmed with the selections and normally I don't know what to pick. Your channel just helps a lot

[@lisawentz2715]

I finally tried L’Oréal true match foundation. It’s amazing! I’m 61 and have trouble finding drugstore foundations that work. So glad I tried it!

[@persnickety369]

I wish there was a way for YT ads to have review ratings. I’ve almost ordered this myself but have been let down by other YT ad products and held off. Thanks Angie for helping me save my money!

[@suziwhisnant8457]

This just might be my favorite review ever. The look of complete disgust on your face after the graduation? Priceless! Thanks for the candor. You are always helpful.

[@reneedalziel6721]

This was THE MOST HELPFUL foundation review I’ve ever watched! You explained and showed all the bad things foundation can do and now I understand what reviewers mean now when they talk about these different things (dry, cracking, settling). Thank you for testing this for us so we don’t have to! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tabathatammaro9187]

This video was HYSTERICAL! I’m sorry you had to go through that, but I was laughing imagining the curse words you probably used off camera as you were trying this product. Even your facial expressions were low key “WTF?!” Lolololol. Thank you for trying stuff so we don’t have to! 😭

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

The off-camera comments were not G rated!! Bad foundation makes me so mad!! 😡

[@BeautyByAnneMarie]

I've been wondering about this foundation. Thanks for the review-- I think I'll skip this one, but will definitely try the one from Sephora that you like so well! 😊

[@annepconley1553]

Hi, Anne-Marie. I've missed your videos. Hope you are well, and will be making more soon.🙂

[@BeautyByAnneMarie]

@@annepconley1553 Thank you so much! I will start doing more videos before too long 👍

[@SammyMaeQ]

I have two foundation requests: Seint- the idea of having everything in one compact is very appealing, and Jones Road, Bobbi Brown’s new line.

[@215pcb]

Yes plz do a Seint review!

[@suzannek4942]

I use Seint, but would be curious what you think. Would love to hear about Jones Road too.

[@melissawoods610]

I’ve started using Seint - it takes some learning and experimentation but so far liking it! I wonder what Angie would think ?!

[@carolray5166]

I tried Jones Road and wanted to like it, I really did. But, I just didn't cover like I wanted.

[@JaimeMesChiens]

@@carolray5166Jones Road is meant then a natural finish product line. It’s not market for coverage, but to enhance a natural look. I like it a lot, but I don’t wear makeup daily (I do wear tinted sunscreen) and Jones Rd Miracle Balm is my favorite of this collection. It’s not for everyone. It is so nice, I think, to have many options for product opacity and pigmentation. I do like reading others’ thoughts on products that I like, love, dislike, loathe, lol. For me, and I know we don’t all think/feel the same: the older I get, the more natural finish I love. Which is kind is weird, by some standards. Funny that I do not often wear full face makeup, but I do not leave the house without sunscreen, lipstick, and mascara.

[@rootbeeriiz]

Thanks for such a thorough and transparent review, as per your usual. I appreciate your insight and advice on skincare and makeup.

[@christinegreen3974]

So glad to see this! I'm 43 and I think my skin is pretty good for my age with minimal lines. I tried 2 different types of this foundation and it was just terrible. I couldn't get it to blend into my skin and it looked like a mask. It was wven hard to spread and oxidize badly. Nothing seemed to work with it. You used so many of the phrases I already used to describe this foundation.

[@laniedakin3556]

My bad experience with Il Makiage is what led me to you! I caved to the social media hype and ordered the foundation and concealer about 2 months ago in preparation for my return to an office job. I’m 47, never been much of a makeup wearer, and my age is definitely showing. I really struggled with the makeup tutorials of 20 somethings and it finely dawned on me ‘maybe there are tutorials for 40 somethings???’ And there was ANGIE!! Thank goodness! I never knew I could be so picky with my makeup and skincare until I started watching these videos. Il Makiage is hands down the worst make up I’ve tried…all the same complaints that Angie had.

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

I don't even consider it being picky... it's more that lots of it just doesn't work on skin that's not perfect!

[@cristinandservicedoggunner4523]

I fell for it also, luckily bought it at Sephora and was able to return this bottle of pure yuck. I hate to say it, but the best has been La mer. I saved for over a year and it has been worth it. The other is Hudas Glowish, that one is Gorgeous. For a Full Coverage, primer wise I use the Cloud primer which I think is by Nyx. Foundation is Loreal Freshwear. Thin thin consistency but perfect full Coverage. Does not go in lines and wrinkles. Even if I add Sunblock under and no actual Primer, same result. it cosmetics same thing, cc cream spf 50 in the one with a bit of glow to it. I just add a bit of powder to areas that need setting ( wherr I use cream products from Rcma like cream contour or blush etc) set those the rest I leave alone.

[@michellelr2000]

Thank you. I was about to order, glad I did NOT!

[@angie0ben]

Despite the fact that the product was terrible, all the close up shots show that you have amazing skin. Wow! A true testament to what a consistent skin care routine can do. Amazing!

[@ellajo1209]

Your facial expressions are epic and, in terms of body language - reveal the truth of your experience with the products you test. I’m here for it! Enjoy your day.

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

He he, guess I should record the intro before I've tried it!! 😆

[@skyeblu1722]

You can’t tell me that “Angie Hot and Flashy” hasn’t had work done! It’s so obvious! She goes on about a couple sunspots? She has normal very minuscule so called wrinkles?! It’s laughable …..No one at 59 is that flawless without certain enhancements shall we say…..no amount of expensive cosmetics and products will make your skin look like a 35 yr old…….However the joke is on how stupid the average woman is believing there’s some ability to maintain perfection forever….Imagine having to assess your face constantly to see if a new wrinkle formed…good heavens!

[@pekehaven]

Try using it as a mixer for light coverage foundations when you need a bit more coverage. It’s not great on it’s own for me, but mixes well with something like the L’Oreal True Match Nude Tinted Serum. Just a thought.

[@nicolagoddard7237]

I tried this a few months back. My first impression was the horrible, almost chemical smell! Other than that, it was absolutely dreadful, so happy to see your review confirms this. Thank you!

[@KatrinaSelbitschka-kx3hd]

Oh my God thank you so much for your videos! I just saw an ad for this foundation and was about to try it out- who wouldn’t with the shade matcher right? I’ve rarely seen you not look amazing but man you were right about this! It looks awful in every way possible! And not just the settling but the break apart look- like little patches of it fell off. I had decided to see if you had tried it before I hit that buy button, and you made my mind up! I know everyone’s skin is different and things work differently for people but this was so extremely extreme how bad it was! So thanks!

[@the_fae_witch1509]

This is my absolute favorite foundation. I'm 44 and it works great for my mature combo skin. I get a lot of compliments when wearing it. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you ❤

[@lyndadevereaux2878]

It's awesome! I love it!!

[@MisssDimples]

Thank you for an honest review as opposed to all the reviews I keep seeing!

[@C1nderfire]

I use 1 pump for my whole face and neck. I love this foundation. Sometimes for summer, I’ll put some on my hand, put some setting spray on my face and apply. Then it is more like 1/2 pump. It never settles. I don’t use a primer. Sponge is best and work fast lol. I love this stuff

[@morganmckibbon4241]

What kind of skin do you have? Do you use a sunscreen underneath?

[@C1nderfire]

@@morganmckibbon4241 under eyes are dry. Oily-ish U zone and normal cheeks. Fine crows feet and smile lines. I use sunscreen underneath always. Usually something light like Lagom, missha or anything Korean for summer and heavier Asian sunscreens when it is colder.

[@annabeltheduchessofdessert7700]

I’m over 60 and this foundation works well for me. The color match was good and I don’t notice it settling into any wrinkles. I’ll have to look more closely. I use Cetaphil moisturizer with sunscreen underneath and no primer. I had better luck with a foundation brush than with a sponge. Angie, you still look great no matter what!

[@C1nderfire]

@@annabeltheduchessofdessert7700 I think the key is your face has to me moisturized but not greasy. And a little goes a long way. This is like full coverage and I use the IT foundation brush. One area at a time and I work kind fast. Also, if you mix with a little moisturizer that helps

[@annabeltheduchessofdessert7700]

@@C1nderfire I use an IT foundation brush also, and I found that it’s important to make sure it’s all blended. I was quite streaky one day when I wasn’t thorough. I really like the coverage and the shade match. I’ll definitely be taking a look at it later in the day to see how it wears/settles.

[@juliedubberley1192]

Angie really appreciate your honesty in reviews. I'm tired of influencers who say they wont post reviews of products they don't like, to avoid being negative. What they actually mean is they don't want to risk upsetting the companies (especially the big ones! So many thanks again for maintaining your integrity over the years.😘👌👌

[@mariacarrillo6249]

“That is not making me happy” that is a true statement about this foundation and any makeup for that matter. Makeup should make us feel happy and work WITH what we got (skin, wrinkles, dark spots, etc), not against us! Jeez….what a nightmare of foundation. Thank you Angie for this review. Hugs! 🤗

[@PeachesSkinCare]

Agree! I teach my clients to skip the foundations and concealers and just do the color and mascara. You can make your skin better and slathering it with makeup only ages your skin. The best foundation is healthy glowing skin. Blessings 🙌🏻🍑Lisa

[@MyCleverHandle]

If you watch the ads closely, you'll see that the models are very young, with no lines or wrinkles or sagging bags, and they always start their 10 second demo by applying it to nice full, smooth cheeks. Ok. But who really has skin like that over 25?

[@dtraveler3080]

I tried the R and R ‘undefined’ it has a certain something, don’t know what that is, but it smells. Lol. Just a warning. It reminds me of the Illia that was a disaster.

[@PeachesSkinCare]

@@MyCleverHandle it’s all a lie to make mature women and women in general feel less than. We all owe to younger women to change the story. I teach beauty and aging with grace. I am 56 , I wear no foundation and I have never had a needle or procedure touch my face. You can be fabulous without changing who you are for a ridiculous standard. 🙌🏻🍑🧡Lisa

[@rumberaladyv]

I had the exact same results with this Il Makiage foundation. Horrible

[@Ren4U2]

I’ve been trying this foundation for a few weeks now. I’m 54 with few wrinkles but lots of redness as I have rosacea., as well as some hyperpigmentation in some spots. I was looking for something to cover my redness all day. The first shade was way too yellow for my skin and they sent me a new shade telling me to keep or gift the first one. The second shade is a better match, but I do have some of the issues you had with oxidation and some settling. I have to say it DOES cover my redness and hyperpigmentation well and I DO like their primer. The foundation seems to work better with it. So far, Il Makiage is the best I’ve tried, but I am going to try the Sephora foundation you mentioned. Thank you for this honest review!

[@Truth1561]

I've been using their concealer for a year, have repurchased and it's amazing for me- perfect colour, covers my broken veins and sunspots and lasts all day. I'm 62, don't use foundation all over, just the concealer where I need it .

[@ilmakiage]

We bet it looks stunning on you, beauty! 🥰

[@JaxBachtle]

Ufda...that stuff looks terrible! Thanks for doing this review; I think most of us have seen those ads & have wondered about it. I'll definitely skip trying this one! Hope you were able to return it!

[@reysha3994]

I got this makeup maybe a year ago and I was in love with it because it matches my skin sooo well and I'm pale, so I'm a hard match. It sinks into my wrinkles (I'm only 28) and it creases and comes off patchy. I didn't think it was the foundation's fault because I'm new to makeup and figured it was my methods or my cheap drugstore primer. I came across this video today and this makes me so happy that it may just be my foundation! I wanted it to work because the color match was so good, but maybe I need to visit an Ulta and be shade matched for some better foundation. Now I just need to try to figure out which one to get... I don't want to spend a bunch of money on foundations that don't work, so I'll be doing some research on your channel!

[@_Julaine]

Thank you so much for this review. I am 67 and wanted a natural foundation, that was good coverage as well. Facebook kept recommending this but I wanted a review. Yours was the best ever. You skin does what my skin does as well. So this is not for me. Thanks again!

[@ellenkavanagh6373]

I'm respectfully saying this foundation worked for me. I am 56 and it hasn't settled in wrinkles. I was amazed how right on target the match was. So for me this one is a fav

[@MarinaLund]

Same for me! Love it.

[@ilmakiage]

So thrilled you love our foundation, Ellen! 🖤 Bet it looks amazing on you!

[@mariabarbaramarquez4698]

Yup, it works for me. I think it just depends on the products you use in conjunction with the foundation. I understand it doesn’t work for some people but this one actually stays on me all day!!! I don’t usually have to touch up. It just depends on the weather

[@juliewillard1367]

It worked for me too!

[@selectshelley]

Thanks for saving me the money, time, and effort of ordering and returning.

[@erinmoody163]

Thanks for this review Angie! I tried Il Makiage last year based on all those promises on social, who wouldn't give it a try? I tried 4 shades and gave it. One bottle was shipped to me completely broken (and the shade was still wrong). The customer service really tried to work withe me on the color, but they did not listen to me about the oxidation problems (boy did it turn orange quickly). Once I made an issue of it really not being for mature skin, they insisted that it is for all skin types and ages. I asked them what about the pore enhancement, the wrinkle settling, and the shift after 2 hours and they flat out said their product "never" does that. They refused my final return as I did not include every single piece of original wrapping in the return box, (a gimmick that probably works on a lot of people not getting their refund). This is clearly NOT for mature skin. The color match is not accurate, and the full refund only when ALL packing materials come back is a gimmick to refuse your return.

[@SusieBryn]

Thanks so much for the heads-up about the packing materials! I ordered some before I watched Angie's review and I have a feeling I will be sending it back 😣 I was worried there may be some catch to returning it.

[@wendyhanks6703]

I also hated Il Makiage! I sent it back! I’ve tried sooooo many foundations, and finally found the perfect one for me! Dior Forever skin Glow! I love it! I’m 70 years old, and don’t even want to try any more foundations! Thank you! I love all the info you share with us!

[@bjc8440]

Thank you girl for putting yourself out there so we don't have to. Your Foundation Fridays are by far one of the most helpful I've seen. 😍

[@swngnkitkat]

Thank you SO much for giving this honest review and trying different products with it and most of all showing close ups. I haven’t worn foundation in years and so I was gaslighting myself into thinking this is just how makeup is supposed to look. No. It’s not. I agree with you that this is terrible. So thank you for making me feel sane again

[@margiemiller4634]

Like others here have said, I thought it was just me. I hated this makeup. I wanted to like it, but it made me look horrible. I even felt bad because their customer service dept was more than willing to have me try different shades and wanted to keep following up with me but it was just so bad. You get bonus points for leaving it on all day, I couldn’t even do that, it was so bad!

[@natacharajakovic3986]

I fell for the ad that kept popping up on my feed a few months ago. Totally agree, this is really not worth it! Not a perfect color match, doesn’t wear well. Shiny on my T-zone, cakey elsewhere, wears off in places… yuk! I feel better knowing it’s not only my skin that’s at fault! 😅 Thanks for the honest review Angie 😘

[@Elizabeth-zp2ir]

Well at least you brought a smile to our faces with this witty review. Enjoyed watching

[@my3sneezes]

I went through multiple concealers that were not cheap and were not good for me at age 52 until I tried Il Makiage concealer. Not only was the color spot on first try the wear is perfect for me. Long wearing and minimal creasing

[@suzymylimegreen0432]

Oh my gosh, you DEF took one for the team here! 🙈 LOL I don't think I have ever seen more disappointment in your face during check-ins 😂 This makeup literally popped up in my feed every day for months! - whew - glad I dodged the bullet! 🙊😂

[@amandakence5345]

I bought it and was disappointed too with the wrinkling. I’m 42 so maybe it’s great for the young…the match for me was perfect so it was a huge disappointment. My skin is fair and I’m always having to combine multiple foundations to get the color I need. This one matched but made my wrinkles and pores look worse. $60 down the drain.

[@oliviaedralin1436]

Thanks for reviewing. I wanted to see an honest review for older , mature skin

[@beachgirl063]

Was totally on the fence with this one. Did the color match twice and was emailed 2 diff foundation colors as my best match. The shades were not close either!! So grateful for this video 😊. Saved me time money and aggravation. Thanks so much! ❤️

[@pamelaandpabloortiz6250]

The first thing I thought is “ get that horrible stuff OFF your gorgeous face ! “ . I couldn’t believe you persevered through a second day of testing with this one . Wanted to share that I love the Isntree sunscreen so much that I’m placing another order today for both myself and my daughter. I’m wondering if you still enjoy the Kosas powder to tone down the shine a bit ? Thank you Angie and enjoy your weekend ! ♥️👏👏💐🌞😎Pam

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

Hi Pam, I am still liking the Kosas powder! Have a great weekend!! xo ~a.

[@mamawvondak]

Ohmyword. I’m so glad I’ve found your channel. I almost purchased that foundation. Luckily, I thought to search and see if there were any reviews from ladies closer to my age (I’m 60). Your channel came up and I’m so grateful. Can’t wait to binge your vids. I didn’t have the chance to play with my makeup when I was young because I was too busy raising 7 children and their friends. 😊

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

So happy you found me!!

[@vickiebonyt]

I did the free test, too. The color match was spot on for me, but the concealer and foundation sat in every line and wrinkle. I tested their primer, concealer and foundation. I really wanted to like them but they were a no go.

[@penjenta6618]

Me too!!

[@theworldourway]

Oh wow!! I am 65 and was about to order it, and then thought I would check to see if you had reviewed it. Yikes, so caky!!!! Im going to stick to your Dior, Sephora and Lancome foundations you had reviewed before and that I love! Thank you for always being there!

[@elizabethring774]

Thank you Angie for all the time and work (and sometimes suffering!) you put into those videos! I've learned so much from you!

[@thendrix58]

You are our wonderful Soldier who takes it for the team, preventing us from enduring what you endure while doing these makeup tests AND WE THANK YOU !!!!!

[@ll8664]

I’m 42 and this foundation was the worst on me too! I hated it! Settling and dry patches all over my face. No matter how much I moisturized. I have combo skin btw…normal/dry cheeks and oily t-zone.

[@nickysragtales1]

I was looking at this foundation which is heavily marketed but in the end thank goodness decided on Lisa Eldridge The Foundation as I was able to get sample colours to try before I bought and I found the perfect colour for my skin and omg it is so beautiful. I am 62 and for the first time in my life i have the perfect foundation. Lisa Eldridge is an extraordinary makeup artist from the UK, if you ever get the chance to try her foundation please please do Angie.

[@schnauzerlover1]

If I remember correctly I think she did review it in one of her videos.

[@schnauzerlover1]

She did. I searched and it is her Dec 3, 2021 video I Tried Lisa Eldridge Seamless Skin Foundation

[@carolineflynn01]

Was tempted to get this a few weeks ago but something didn't feel right about it to me so decided against and got a lancome teint idole foundation instead and I love it.

[@movingintherightdirection6100]

Lisa J has it listed as one of the best. I am currently using shade 35. This is my second purchase and I am very happy with it.

[@maxglam3011]

Same here! I am 56 using shade 60 and am surprised at how terrible Angie thinks it is that I thought she could be talking about a different foundation LOL!! I have used it under sunscreen and the color match was spot on.

[@loving50andbeyond]

Angie, I agree! I purchased this foundation a couple of years ago and hated it. I expected so much more for the price and now use a drugstore foundation. Thanks for testing for us! Have a great weekend!

[@JaimeMesChiens]

I am an unusual skin tone. I’ve had difficulty getting a foundation match. Often, when I find a perfect match, products get discontinued. I’d been using Laura Geller creamy power, in the compact, because it’s very color forgiving. Anyway, i did the Il Makige quiz. They sent me a foundation, and it was horrible! I contacted customer service, and the rep asked a few questions then sent a new colour, and it’s perfect match. For me, my father is dark Mideastern, and my mom is red haired, very light, freckles. I have medium-dark skin with blue undertones, and that’s a tough match. I use Il Makiage only with their primer, and it’s a really-great product for me. I don’t think there are many bad foundations; thee are bad matches. This has become my holy grail foundation, but I do not like the finish if I don’t use a primer. Whilst I am happy with Il Makiage, I do wish there were more companies making colours for uncommon skin tones. 11:13 that blush is absolutely gorgeous on you.

[@70sladyalways25]

Thanks for keeping it real. I’m trimming down on my KZbin presenters and I will be sticking with your channel. I know I can depend on you to tell us your honest opinion. Thanks so much, Angie!

[@michyHV]

I almost purchased this online I am 58 and ways looking for foundations to try. The foundation reviews are golden as they are comprehensive and honest.

[@deniece0821]

Thank you! I was starting to think I was the only one who hated this foundation! My friend raved about it and pestered me relentlessly until I tried it about a year ago. I had the same exact issues that you had! I was very careful and I’m gentle with applying my makeup, yet the foundation STILL seemed to remove when I applied blush/contour/highlight. Very patchy and separated. It settled into lines that I didn’t even know I had. (Gee thanks, Il Makiage.😐) I have seriously had $10 foundations look and perform MUCH better than Il Yuckiage”…as I’ve dubbed it.🤣 My friend was so disappointed that I hated it. I tried to like it, I really did. I also have always insisted that foundation…any base products really, are very individual dependent. What may look terrible on me may look fabulous on someone else. Vice versa. I’m honestly wondering if Il Makiage looks good on anyone. I really started to notice my friend’s makeup after my experience. First, she really applies a TRUCK-LOAD of the foundation. I watched her apply it and thought “Woah!” (Four pumps!😳) Then I really noticed how it settled and cracked in her lines. AnyHOO, I just smiled and gave her my bottle of Il Makiage since she loves it so much. I’m a bit darker shade than her but figured she could use it for Summer. I could’ve sent it back but wasn’t in the mood to hassle with it. Plus, it made my friend happy. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ll stick to my tried and true every day L’Oréal foundations. I have three formulas by them that I just love. The classic True Match, Infallible Pro-Glow and Hyaluronic Acid Tinted Serum Foundation. 💗

[@TeresaZimmerman-ph6fo]

Oh, OK. That’s how you say it. L O L. I’ve been looking for this review on mature skin because most of them are all young people who have perfect skin and maybe a little acne or nice and tight. Super happy to watch this.

[@sfdobr]

I don’t understand all the negative comments about this product. I just bought it and the shade was spot on. I like light to medium coverage so it worked out really well. I usually mix a little bit on my hand with my moisturizer and apply it. Looks beautiful! Just what I was looking for in a foundation.

[@sovrappensiero1]

It definitely does not provide light-to-medium coverage. Even in the ads, it’s full coverage. Maybe it works for you, and maybe your shade was spot on…but it’s definitely not light-to-medium coverage.

[@julietilgner4730]

Gosh, Angie, l am actually really surprised to see you say that you were disappointed with the il makiage foundation, because l have been using it for almost 2 years now. And maybe you are not aware, but il makiage also has a fuller coverage formula called After Party. You use the same shade number as the Woke Up Like This shade. I use the After Party formula # 120, because l need the fuller coverage. But the ultimate reason that l love it is that it absolutely DOES feel like I'm wearing no makeup at all. On me, it does not at all settle into wrinkles and pores, and l am 63. I guess it just goes to show that we are all different. The colour match stayed true to my actual shade, and it doesn't oxidize on me. But l do believe your very honest review, and l know that it can be such a disappointing thing to pay good money for something that doesn't live up to expectations.

[@ruthdaines9040]

Oh my goodness I’m so happy I saw this video! I almost bought this a couple weeks ago. Thank you for your review! I’ve never seen a foundation look bad on you. Your skin is always so beautiful but this one definitely wasn’t made well. Thanks for the good chuckles! Love your sense of humor through it all. 😂

[@ginaevans1267]

Thanks for taking one for the team in testing this one! I almost bought it and I'm so glad I passed. Now I can cross this one off the list of foundations to try in my ongoing search for the perfect foundation.

[@lghealthyover6074]

Oh my goodness, Angie, I had the same experience over a year ago, as I remember they had a great customer service - they even sent it to me for free, just paying S&H and they exchanged the first color sent, the packing and presentation were impressive with fast shipping. The first ever foundation that I hated so much I trashed. Too bad when so much marketing investment is done around a poor quality product. ;-(

[@007SpecialKay]

Thank God I found ur channel. I thought it was just me who found my skin got worse with this foundation on, as all the ads showed beautiful skin after applying. Knowing I'm not alone is a huge relief. Thank u. Defo sending this stuff back.

[@walkofnails2923]

This reminds me of my own embarrassing out in public foundation moment. I tried the Milani Conceal & Perfect a few years ago. I put it on for the first time right before work, it looked great at first, but by lunchtime I was orange! Like super super orange!! Even one of the guys, who never notices anything and walks around with his head down focused 100% on his task, did a double take 🙈 I never tried new face products before work again 😂

[@emleigh1793]

Totally agree!! I try to play with new makeup on weekend mornings as I have time to wash it off and start over if needed.

[@AllAboutAndrew444]

lol

[@kathrynedwards-lq2dl]

I was just on the verge of ordering…. So glad I watched this!! I LOVE your videos!!!

[@skincarewithaustin]

I stayed with a friend (early 20s) recently and noticed this in her bathroom. I’d seen the ads and asked her about it, and she said it was super dry looking. For her to say this is a *huge* red flag because her skin is truly flawless - no texture. I’d forgot about it since then!

[@makeMePrettie]

Thank you for your review! I purchased this 4+ years ago and again Nov 2022. I feel like their formula has changed. Old formula was very full coverage and stayed on even after 100 degree all day hiking. I needed to dilute it with moisturizer to tone down the coverage. The new 2022 purchase is much thinner/lighter coverage, more like a light medium coverage or a really good tinted moisturizer. I'm 40 and have undereye wrinkles, acne scars, combination skin and larger pores. I have to set this with tons of powder to help it stay and minimize flaws.

[@marianne6373]

I enjoy your reviews of really bad foundations the most. 😂 They’re epic!

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

Glad you like them!

[@aimeevanderweide9113]

Angie, exact same results for me. I tried so hard to get it to look good. I WANTED it to look like the ads…sadly a no go for me as well (after trying 3 shade matches. It’s just a really bad foundation. Luckily the customer service was decent and refunded my money 🙏🏼 oh well, try try again. I think I’ll try the Sephora you recommended 👍🏼

[@phillipaevans4874]

I am using my first bottle at the moment and absolutely love love love it , im 47 and have fine lines coming in, dry skin and some large pores.. The shade is perfect, it lasts all day and looks fresh, I found waiting 5 minutes is perfect but it is important to remember less is more and to wait the 5minutes to put another layer on. The only negative is that it smells quite chemically. I will say that Charlotte Tilsbury air brush foundation is still my favourite

[@jenpisano5954]

DANGIT I should’ve checked with you before I bought this 😢. Ahhhhh well now I’ll see if I can return it. I appreciate your channel SO MUCH. You teach us all so well. Thank You! ❤

[@HM-qm7jm]

I must be the only reviewer here who loves this foundation. I’m 49, normal skin, working with a rep emailing back and forth I was matched with the perfect color foundation. I have been using it going on 2 years and I absolutely love ❤️ it! So sorry it’s not for you.

[@dipsy1965]

I like it

[@andreapazmino-pace3254]

Thanks for your time and details on the review, I always think that in your 20th almost any make up or foundation will work well, youth is a big helper. The real challenge is when you apply them on more mature people.

[@julielilliquist3710]

I’m so glad that you took the time to test this foundation. They obviously have been targeting me for a while. But I trust your judgement and was waiting for this. I feel so lucky that I didn’t fall for their false advertising! Thank you!

[@ChristinePacinda]

I can't think you enough for test driving this and all the other foundations. You've probably saved me hundreds of dollars and a whole lotta heartache.

[@TheCurlyclub]

Thanks Angie, you’ve saved me wasting my money 👍🏻

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

Happy to help!

[@Theresa914]

Angie, you are the best go to for reviews. Your so honest with us and we definitely appreciate it. The close ups give us the opportunity to see what it really looks like and your comments tell us what to look for. I love your videos and watch every one. Thank you so much.

[@nat2040]

The stupid ads for this foundation is beyond

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

They're so annoying!!

[@leahmiranda8359]

Thank you! I'm 72 and I've been intrigued by the ads for this foundation! You saved me from a horrible experience ❤

[@bridgetsmith2223]

I love I’ll makiage. I’m 63 and I do not have the issues you do. I do use the primer. At the end if the day it looks just like it did in the morning.

[@lesliehatch-herman9325]

My goodness-“woke up this way”? It’s what I’d look like if I came to bed after working an afternoon in the stables, and didn’t wash my face. I fell for this, and it wasn’t anything like I thought it would be. I have rosacea so I was hoping for something to minimize the redness but not look cakey or gross. Not only did it not cover the redness, it sucked the life out of my face. I figured I was doing something wrong-tried it with a color corrector underneath-the act of getting the foundation on took off the color corrector. Sigh. As others have already said, I’m so glad it wasn’t just me that felt let down. Thanks for your honest review, Angie! You rock!!

[@julietilgner4730]

Angie ~ I use their After Party foundation. It is a full coverage matte alternative to the Woke Up Like This. It is a great value, because a little goes a very long way. Less is more. You need to use less than half the amount than what you're used to using. I use a baby sized pea amount for my ENTIRE face. And even though it's full coverage, it feels like I'm not wearing anything on my face. I have combo skin where I get very oily on my nose, so I use a mattifying primer in my T-zone, and after I place the After Party over my nose, then I also set it with setting powder and also a mattifying setting spray. This really does give me a matte look for the entire day into night right up to before bed when I take it off to cleanse my face. It does not shift, crease or transfer onto my clothes or my white dogs. BTW, the quiz is only subjective. The first time I took the quiz, I had to send my shade back for a different one because I answered the quiz inaccurately due to my answers re. the undertone. So I lived and learned, and once I got my shade right, this really does work well for me. And I am 64. The photo in my profile photo is from 2 years ago. But I do admit that my Chanel Ultra le Teint Velvet foundation is a holy grail foundation for me. But it's pretty expensive for me to use everyday, so I save that one for just special occasions. With the Chanel, I wear ½ B30 mixed with B40. Also I place the B20 concealer on underneath my foundation.

[@cherieroberts3502]

Would you do a video on how to correct makeup gone bad…short of removing it and starting over, esp when you are already at the event. Including foundation, eye shadow, bronzer etc?

[@jjshipwreck3945]

I just bought this and it feels good on my skin. I don’t apply it heavily. I use both the sponge and the brush. The color is accurate. Still messing with it but happy so far. I’m 54 and have large pores, I do appreciate an honest review. Might not be for everyone.

[@jjshipwreck3945]

Also wanted to note, I don’t really smell anything memorable bad from the product.

[@janetp5956]

Love your “Rudolph situation” description on your nose! Lol! Not surprised in the least it’s horrible. Thank you for taking one for the team!

[@my3sprouts]

Thank you for the honest review. I’ve tried 3 different shades of their foundation and none of them have been the right shade. My most recent one was close enough to keep but I cannot seem to make it look good on my skin. It gives me crepe paper under eyes and the rest of my face looks so dry. It’s been too long to return it but I feel a little bit better knowing it’s not me, it’s them. I’m only 45 but recently makeup has not looked the same on my skin and I’m trying to roll with the changes and still feel as good about myself as I did in my 20s.

[@knackfulknitter]

And that is why I will only try foundations you love! Thank you for such thorough testing! 💕

[@kevinhubner5615]

Thanks!

[@lyndm123]

I love that you encourage the use of sun screen. Since the menopause I have developed horrible sun damage/age spots which are difficult to cover without looking cackey . I’ve now resorted to laser treatment which is definitely working, but there are no guarantees. I’ve learned the hard way.

[@kimvandam2481]

Hi, Angie! Thanks for the honest review. Last month, I tried 2 different IL Makiage foundations, and it is NOT meant for my 55 year old skin. I was very disappointed and was able to return for a full refund.

[@GT-ox3pe]

I've just turned 50 and I've obviously started to struggle with changing skin. You look great by the way... Also, thank you so much for doing this thorough review with the outside photos etc...nobody else is really doing so that I've come across. This was so helpful because I was about to get this foundation. So glad I watched your review. I won't bother now!!

[@karlaparks572]

Started laughing at “it had found more things to settle in to” - too funny! Thanks for taking one for the team!

[@OceanLuvn]

Thank you your honest opinion. I’ve been debating trying it but my skin is similar to yours with big pores. I don’t think there’s a liquid foundation that doesn’t settle in the pores. I started using Sarah Gellar Baked foundation and it works better for me.

[@leslietwardowski1751]

I've been thinking about trying it. So glad I saw this before because I am definitely not ordering it now. Most of your recommendations have been spot on for me.