L'OREAL TRUE MATCH SUPER BLENDABLE: New Formula! | Dry Skin Review & Wear Test

Today I’m trying the L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable foundation - with a new formula! - in shade C2.5. See how it applies and wears on dry, maturing skin over 40. All products linked below! #makeupover40 #foundationfest
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L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable foundation in C2.5 $13.99 - go.magik.ly/ml/1qgt7/
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ABOUT ME:
My name is Shelly and I’m a 48-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, Polly, Ziva, and Charlie (all girls).
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[@Tunderb]

I mix 1 drop of jojoba oil with foundation before applying it. I do the same with my concealer. The result is amazing, changes everything for my dry skin. The foundation becomes SILKY (no matter which one) and does not migrate at all.❤️ I found out about this trick from Wayne Goss. 😊

[@Tunderb]

@@skyzmer3470 I use cold pressed jojoba oil that's the most important thing if you want to use jojoba oil 😊🌺. I give you the brand but I'm not sure you can find it in your country, I think it's German : Hagners Original.

[@DeeLite220]

This is great advice! Thank you 🤗❤. I use oil after my “routine, and before my sunscreen and foundation, but notice my skin loses its hydrated look AND feel, even though I’m using non-drying versions of both products. I will try this!

[@COgirl394]

I think the foundation shade looks great, no weird yellow or pink undertone. I don't think it looks too dark, at least not from my perspective. Maybe it's different in person.

[@charliefoxx81]

I must be the only pale dry girl that True Match doesn't work for - its always been too drying/patchy and I prefer a skin looking base - also I'm so pale most foundations are too yellow. I have one holy grail now and I'm crossing my fingers it never goes away. I do appreciate all of your efforts bringing us all these new products. I'm sure your skin must suffer slightly so thank you for putting yourself thru it all for us.

[@ambergerhelper7852]

I’ve not tried the new, but the older one didn’t work for me either.

[@gategirl66]

The original one didn't work for my dry skin, either 🤷🏻‍♀️ I'm considering trying the new Revlon one, but for now I'm pretty happy with No7 Lift & Luminate or Nars mixed with the LA Girl blue stuff to take down the yellow. I'm a redhead with cool, pink undertones, so I hear ya on the yellow issue. But that blue stuff is fantastic for cooling down the yellow foundations! So what's your current HG?

[@Twiggy21980]

What's your holy grail? 😊

[@janicerainey8687]

I'm so pale too, hate trying to find foundation. This didn't work for me either, I found it too dry and hard to blend and I don't even have dry skin!

[@helpfulnatural]

This foundation never worked for me either. I have dry/mature skin with a neutral undertone and couldn't find a decent match and it looked/felt very drying on me. The new Revlon Illuminance foundation is beautiful on dry skin and the shades are very light on the pale end of the spectrum. I'm in the light range but when buying mine, I was surprised to see how fair they went with this one. Revlon also tends to have more pink/cool undertones especially in the lighter shades.

[@helpfulnatural]

I agree that lighter foundation shades tend to accentuate everything. I usually try to find shades that are a tinge deeper if I can't get an exact match. As for the shade you chose, I don't think it's too dark at all. The undertone is spot on!

[@gemineye1e1even]

Me too! I always go a half shade to full shade darker.

[@josephvalenti4475]

Isn't it lovely of them to finally include a pump for the consumer's of the United States!

[@charleneboeckman8766]

Looks great!

[@MyCleverHandle]

Came for the best foundation try-on, stayed for the wearing of the cat! That reformulated foundation looks bomb! But the cat looks even better! Thanks for the entertainment value!

[@JenniferRodriguez-jd4fe]

I was waiting for you to review this Shelly!!!!❤️🙌🏻😁 Tuning in rn.👀👀

[@dominiquebright4790]

That foundation looks amazing on u now I need to get it 😩 😍

[@hopemotivates9189]

Great look Shelly - ⭐️you and Zeeva are stars ⭐️

[@mgromz]

Wonderful review, Shelly. I need to pick this one up to try. Hi Ziva! 🐾🐾🐾❤

[@Chocolateicecreamm]

Wow this actually looks really beautiful on you. I still have my beloved bottle of the old formula so this made me less nervous for when I run out and need the new one

[@PookieK]

This one was immediately beautiful on your skin - great video

[@Elizabeth-lk3tf]

I have the C 2.5 and it’s my mixer shade for summer. It’s good stuff glad you liked it

[@vickiem.6096]

I love your hair. I wear Rose Ivory in the Freshwear formula, so I'll have to be on the lookout for this. Thanks so much for reviewing this. Love Tarte!! Zeva is so sweet. 💕

[@bimjoker2233]

The color looks great on you. Nice foundation.

[@joannogas4391]

This review came out at the perfect time. I am almost out of my original formula which I love. I noticed that my original formula has thickened dramatically from its original (probably due to the dropper dispenser, so yea for the new pump dispenser). Your positive review has encouraged me to stay with Loreal and repurchase. Thank you Shelly.

[@terilynnelincoln3247]

Love Loreal foundations, all of them. Must try this, but your skin is flawless already! AND THE CAT THE CAT THE CAT...WHAT A STUNNER.

[@suzanneholman1203]

Ziva! What a beauty!

[@AnoMundi]

Hi, Shelly! I had to pause to comment that I LOVE your adorable cat joining the video! How cute!

[@tinksspixiedust]

I love seeing your babies. The foundation looks beautiful on you. I’m impressed. I’m glad I picked it up, but figuring out the right color has been a challenge.

[@lindatrem275]

I have good luck with Loreal foundations so I may have to try this. .. their serum one is so good. And I love seeing Ziva. My indoor ferals ignore me so its good to see affectionate kitties

[@hbarlaam]

On camera the shade looks good on you! Thanks for the review as always. :)

[@andresfamily3560]

I agree! The shade looked like a good match on camera anyway.

[@carmendemiguel7056]

Your whole make up looks so nice and I love, love your hair, so cool!😍 actually that shade seemed to be a perfect match, at least I could not even see the color difference when you were placing it all over your face and less when you were blending it. It really looked as if you were not wearing any foundation, it blended perfectly. Maybe there is a difference between how one sees it in the video and in person. The foundation seems to be gorgeous, your skin looked so flawless and soft...I hope it is not one of those products that do not get sold in Europe because, well, I kind of feel like I need it in my life 🥰😁

[@denisehafer7237]

I think that shade looks really good on you. Held up good.

[@cherisenunez2530]

Lol it's Ziva's year of content!!! I love it 😻😻

[@rosafranco5161]

Hi!! Shelly ♥️ thank you for the review that foundation looks fantastic Bravo L'Oreal another one for my collection YAY. ❤️❤️❤️🥰💎😔🌹❤️

[@sherryg1838]

I just bought it and love it. I have combination skin. I didn’t like the old formula, although I had the wrong shades, C2 and C2.5. I bought the new formula in N2 and it’s a good match.

[@sinisterkitty8411]

That cat is a star. Such expression. Such charisma! Also, your skin looks great. Have you done a skincare update lately?

[@trenaphillips1973]

Awwwww. Such a sweet and affectionate cat. ❤

[@MaMaLoVe77ily]

Lol🤣🤣....I just pressed like for your sense of humor on your review....I feel you girl.....same here....i lose things in the house that i had in my hands 1-2 mins ago😕☺️....I'm dying over here!!!,Thanks for making me laugh girl!😊👍

[@mandiwolfe6631]

It might just be your lights, but this looked like a very good color match for you....not too dark on camera, at least. I was surprised to see this on Amazon with 43 shades listed and came onto KZbin to see if it was any good. Perfect timing! I'm going to try out C1 since your swatches are always awesome at figuring out what shade I need. Thanks for being so consistent with those comparisons! Mannnnnn, when you said just when you figure out your skincare regimen and find your perfect makeup routine -- bam! It all changes and you have to start figuring it out all over again. Turning 46, suddenly everything went off-kilter for me and I'm in the same boat! My perfectly curated "holy grail products" for some reason perform horribly now even though nothing visibly significant has changed. What the heck happened?? Lol

[@karenferrara]

I wear studio fix nw 15 and this in that 2.5 shade , 120 ivory in Maybelline, 2w1 dawn in double wear, 160 neutral in Haus , 4,0 fawn in tom Ford, I'm all over the place! That shade looks good on you!

[@ShellnSage]

I love your channel and YOU! It’s so refreshing to find someone I truly believe and trust their opinion of, on here, among God only knows how many other make up reviewers!!! You’re a gem! Thanks for the great content, always! ❤

[@goow]

Thank you!!!

[@liss441]

Looks good

[@joylewullis9538]

Haha. Love your cat. Thanks for a great video. You’re so real and enjoyable

[@anjaawesome]

Ziva 😻! Also, nice review! Thanks a lot 😊💕

[@pl5377]

I love the foundation. I also use the milani glow drops amazing ilove both

[@TrujilloRosalba]

I just bought this yesterday! So far I love it. 🙂

[@goow]

I wore it to work all this week and have had great luck with it!

[@lisabafundo4355]

Rarely am i disappointed with a Loreal foundation..I've worn the original TM for many years...this looks gorgeous, that shade is nice on you

[@audreyhowler]

Thanks for the great review. I looked at the shade range and I think the shade matching landed on a too dark shade for me but I'm too lazy to haul my butt to the store. But I will try this. Eventually.

[@karenwillis3617]

I’ve noticed that I’m going just a shade darker with my foundation too. The lighter just accentuates my wrinkles and texture more.

[@Bigkiah]

It looks good on you and natural looking with the brush. I use it but I use my fingers, old school

[@TalliesbyDee]

I think this foundation looks great on you. The old True Match has been a go to of mine for years. When they reformulated I was concerned it wouldn't be as good. Glad to see it's just as good if not better. Thanks for the review.

[@goow]

I'm always nervous too! I think this one is for the better! It was a B+ in the original formula for me - I liked it, but this one performs just a bit better!

[@linaaponte5615]

Love your videos/ 🐈

[@catstone6237]

Well Shelly, Vernon said C2.5 was a good shade - he's a printer and has to know colors Perfectly. I'm glad you did this video, I ordered N3 - it looked good on Angie! I can't wait to try it, i have very sensitive skin and SPF don't agree with me... You look 'Smashing Good' here! 😎

[@kristenlandon1538]

“Holy smooth Batman!” 😂👏 Love it!

[@andresfamily3560]

I’ve used the original version off and on for years, but I thought it sometimes looked dry so I started mixing it with Missha BB cream and it was perfection! I bought the new formula and I like it a lot better because I can wear it alone and it’s still not dewy, but not dry looking either so I’m very happy.

[@brookesosa5032]

I’m excited to try this reformulation. I will try mixing it with Missha Bb Cream, that’s a great idea! Thank you 🥰

[@babzba]

The reformulated colors are certainly better than the old ones. If you are fair or light neutral with any olive, no L’Oreal color is ever right without some tinkering with tints. At least this range is less orange in every shade.

[@renatamercelina5859]

May i ask you something? Is it just me or do you notice that this foundation contains a bit of shimmer in it?

[@itsmecandicemarie]

Your cat is such a cat, "me hooman, not camera." 😹 This foundation is beautiful, I may have to try this!

[@goow]

She will never miss her 5 seconds of fame 😹 Meanwhile, the kitten just stepped on my phone and turned on a podcast......

[@Prince-akpan]

I Like The New Formula!

[@nicoleallen5454]

This was the foundation that made me think I wasted my time trying out a bunch of more expensive brands

[@angelaoccidental1949]

I will definitely try this. I love the original. I am 0.5 n or C

[@lizbarrand7701]

I recently purchased & have been using this & really like it. We have similar skin type & tone and you are my go-to for foundation reviews ❤ I bought the shade N2 and it’s perfect for me.

[@vickiecole22]

This is the color I was thinking would be a good match!! I’ve been wanting to try this one!!

[@aliciapaul132]

I’m N1 and am usually one shade lighter than Shelly and a similar tone. So, I vote N2 as well!

[@NitaLink81]

Yep, u are so right about getting your makeup routine down and then your face changes. I turned 40, two years ago. And soon as I did I noticed a few new lines and the texture of skin had changed. I just felt ewww. lol! I'm actually still trying to figure out what foundation I like. Half the time I just use a little blush and the I do my eyes and use a little lip balm.

[@Jamie-qo6nh]

I turned 41 this year and my new holy grail is L'oreal Age Perfect Serum Foundation. Skin is drier than it used to be and it makes my skin look Dewey and beautiful

[@deannabarral3910]

I'm fair like you I got shade w2 matches me perfect

[@DeeLite220]

This is soooo helpful. I’ve been trying to find a match for two days. You and I are similar age & skintone and the shade finder keeps telling me I’m a 3N 😂 I even did the face scan thingie in front of a window lol 😂

[@juliecumbie7072]

You have beautiful eyes. As soon as you put this on, it looked like it matched perfectly. I am 45 and lined. I was wondering if you think the luminous tru match is a good foundation. Also, your eye makeup is always stunning. Love your channel.

[@goow]

I don't think I've ever formally reviewed the True Match Lumi but I wore it a ton early on! It's a thumbs up from me.

[@ooopticnerveee]

It used to not have a pump, so it's indeed a selling point! 😂 It's the only reason I'm considering trying it again, because the pour out bottle it used to come in really annoyed me.

[@juliemcmahan1207]

Ah Ziva... we all love you!!! Shelly, in your foundation reviews you need to include how the foundation holds up to kitty rubs! xo

[@goow]

😹 I forget which day it was, but one recent foundation review I meant to go back in the footage and see if it was visible, but the kitten full-on licked my nose.

[@juliemcmahan1207]

@@goow LOL!!!! Spreadsheet new category: Kitty lick and rub proof! LOL! 😹😻😻😹

[@katrinap2432]

I've been waiting for your review on this because we tend to be the same shade, and oh my goodness your fur baby is just like mine she has to be in the middle of everything, it's all about them lol.

[@goow]

She is a total ham for the camera!

[@beccahg.3157]

True Match has a great shade range. I'm 41, fair & neutral, but N1 makes me look dead. I always go with W1. Maybe I should just go a half a shade darker. Cool shades oxidize orange-ish on me. I've stuck with the more yellow undertones because they neutralize my redness. I'm not sure if True Match actually does have warmer undertones since I'm neutral and I wear W1.

[@rebeccac.1758]

I love the new formula!!!! I hated the old one!

[@awins3032]

On camera the color looks like the most perfect match that I have seen on you. It looks so good!!! I must buy this!

[@goow]

I've been wearing it all week. I really like it!

[@hollysullivan1349]

There is definitely a shade difference from the new vs old formula. I have both in the same shades and the difference is pretty substantial!

[@SuzyKim84]

Ooooh this 1 is nice! Like the true match nude serum but more coverage. So pretty!!!😍🤩 The Zeeves likes it too! She was telling u a secret. “The ppl WILL look at my tail & u will pay attention to me”.🤭🤣👍❤️

[@goow]

She's such a ham.

[@jamezemeraldautumn3830]

This foundation mixed with L'Oreal age perfect is the BEST Satin Finish Buildable to Full Coverage foundation that literally I've ever used.... I used True Match Foundation ONLY for 19 years and I have combo dehydrated skin and melasma as well 😔 I stick to what I like.... Best foundation ever is L'OREAL TRUE MATCH FOUNDATION & NEXT IS L'OREAL AGE PERFECT... MIXING THE TWO IS PERFECT.... I use IT cosmetics bybye under eye concealer and LA Girl og concealer....for primers I use Elf Hydro Grip for outer parts of my face and the L'OREAL MAGIC PERFECTING BASE Primer.... Then I use Elf Halo Glow Powder to lightly set....If u want your makeup to last and look AMAZING! That combo is literally a God Sent Recipe For Perfect Neutral Satin Finish Skin.... Long Wearing.... I watch your videos all the time girlfriend, I thought since I like your personality so much I'd share that mix 😆 but really I do makeup on all ages and skin types and that mix has ALWAYS been A score of 100.... Try it sometime and lemme know what I think.... Xo

[@goow]

I need to try mixing them! Age Perfect is still a favorite of mine =D Thanks, Jamez!!

[@jamezemeraldautumn3830]

@@goow most definitely 😁 I'm telling you it's worth a shot.... The two primers I mentioned as well if your feeling adventurous lol... But I love those two foundations together 💯

[@claudiacorral4559]

Love you cat 😍

[@Arosci]

Ziva seems very interested in this foundation 😁 She wanna set your face with her fur (maybe it sets well, but the finish may look weird) 🤣

[@goow]

I feel like it's not a day in this house if my face is not at least partially set with cat fur! 😹

[@bryndabaker6782]

DANG it, Shelly, you know I have to purchase this, now, right?! I didn't think the color-match was bad at all, and it looks fantastic on you! Add that to the fact Ziva made an extended appearance (being somehow even cuter than usual), and I melted like butter. Thanks for an awesome video.

[@goow]

Makes me wonder if somehow the makeup companies have found a way to bribe my cat into making cute appearances in their videos! I'm confident not, though, because as cute as Ziva is, her one brain cell has to work overtime just to exist 😹 not the sharpest knife in the drawer if ya know what I mean! lol but the sweetest thing that ever did walk on four paws...

[@a.p.9381]

When you’re next back in Ireland, try the liquid highlight or liquid blush by ‘Sculpted’- by Aimee (Irish brand). It’s a pretty good drugstore dupe here for the Charlotte Tilbury 😊

[@goow]

Oooooh I am writing this down!!!! I haven't tried that brand yet! Thanks, A.P.!!

[@a.p.9381]

@@goow No worries!!! Their Satin Silk foundation is supposed to be a dupe for the Tom Ford foundation too. There is an Irish blogger called ‘Lovely girlie Bits’ who has reviewed loads of their stuff - I think she’s here on KZbin too. Aoife 😊

[@faracomo4468]

Don’t drink from a straw . I had to my friend the same thing . She said thank you . Thank you for sharing. 🥰 be safe

[@grs1117]

you are such a sweet spirit. I watch all your videos but I don't even wear foundation. Testament to your good heart.

[@goow]

I appreciate you, Geri!! ❤

[@mirand0la]

I'm here mainly for the Ziva butt! just kidding, but loooove Ziva. True Match has been my main foundation choice for many years now, I do have to say I add a small drop of rosehip oil when applying it, because my skin got drier with age. I can't wait to try this new formula, big like for the video!

[@goow]

Let me know how you like this new version!

[@mirand0la]

@@goow I definitely will, can't wait! thank you for all the product reviews, especially the foundations, I got a lot of inspiration and tested opinions from you.

[@thecurvysideofme]

Love the foundation, loving your hair and love Ziva. Any tips on getting foundation on your nose please? Whenever I put foundation in just doesn't want to stick my nose. X

[@goow]

Oddly enough I've stopped taking primer onto my nose and that seems to help, though I have issues with it staying on my nose as well.

[@thecurvysideofme]

@Geek Out of Water I don't use primer if I'm honest. Its like I dab or smooth my foundation on with a sponge or kabuki brush and it just doesn't seem to take on my nose it ☹️

[@KB-nr3ls]

I have always had problems getting my nose to take foundation in the first place. From my late teens with Combination T-zone skin, right through to Dry skin and 61 years old---but nowhere as bad as with the T-Zone. I remember being 19 and standing at the Clinique counter and the clerk pretty much giving up as well, as foundation simply didn't want to cover my nose. Eventually, I must have read an article in Cosmo or Glamour and my trick was to a buy a natural sea sponge (they used to sell them in the drug store makeup department) and wet it, squeeze it out in a paper towel, and use the natural sponge to apply my foundation. Back then everybody just used their fingers. Ten to twenty years later people started using sponge wedges--which I didn't "get" at all. Using a damp-dry natural sponge was the key at the time to helping me get foundation to attach to my nose and I used it for the rest of my face. There was a small learning curve to it, but it really used to help to set my foundation for 16-hour days along with COTY AIR-SPUN Translucent Powder. I HOPE this works for you and I am not leading you into some makeup house of horrors! Google: Natural Sea Sponge for Cosmetic Use

[@thecurvysideofme]

@K B thank you for that I will definitely look into it. 😍

[@KB-nr3ls]

@karenJane Hillyer I was just looking for reviews on KZbin pertaining to applying makeup with a sea sponge. They were, with the exception of one, all awful! So proceed with caution. Lol! I am thinking with my nose, I had to really load the sponge and work it out from there--I think I also used my fingers to smooth the rest of the product on my face. There weren't any primers at the time. Even today...it takes a lot of stippling with a brush or pouncing with a blender with extra product...sitting back and waiting 30 seconds or so, and then going back in and blending it out. I did see on KZbin an Eastern Indian woman who's solution is to use hairspray on the beauty tool in the process of application and setting. Actually, there was one thing that helped me--I found this little tube of gel by Coty in the makeup section in the early 90's at Target only when I could find it--and would apply a little dab to my nose. THAT worked. It had to be some sort of a primer and the tube was shaped like a book of matches. It was a precious commodity! But hit or miss in availability. I feel for you! Good luck!

[@clairecasey5571]

Hey Shelly , I just discovered your channel I’ve really been enjoying your foundation videos . I am over 50 and I have dry skin , I was hoping you can tell me what is your favorite medium coverage foundation or tint for over 40 dry skin . Thank you so much ! I will be sharing your channel with my friends for sure .

[@goow]

Welcome, Claire! My highest rated foundation ever (the only 100% score I've ever given) is the Nars Light Reflecting Foundation, which I love. But anything graded A- or higher is likely something in regular rotation for me! Here's my master list - you can search it for things like "medium" in the search box to show all of the medium coverage ones - geekoutofwater.com/foundation-fest/

[@clairecasey5571]

Thank you Shelly! I need a foundation to wear NOW and I will work my way through all of your videos 😀. Looking into the Nars

[@katies.1343]

I think that’s a nice shade match for you.

[@guylainevincent3704]

Love this fondation. A tip for your chin, try the spray net technique from Smitha Deepack she’s an Indian KZbinr . It’s something. Love your kitty. They’re the best. 😊

[@goow]

I need to look that up! Thank you - I'll try it!!

[@Jo2878]

I'm part way through watching then Ziva's tail comes upright across the screen 🤣😻 x

[@goow]

😹 she has to get her minute of fame every time!

[@Jo2878]

@@goow Oh yes 🤩 I bet she enjoys the comment section on this video 😂 x

[@Fashioncarnage81]

I just saw that we got this in at work. I’m curious because I don’t know if I ever tried the original. I do like that they put a pump on it now. I just wish that on the drugstore side of my store that more of them would do testers so people stop opening them! People do not open make up when there is no tester because we have to destroy that stuff 😢 and that means if we only have two of them and we have to destroy one of them, then that’s one less product for somebody.

[@goow]

Yep and there isn't much more gross than getting home after you bought makeup at the drugstore and realizing you grabbed one that was already opened. I cringe at the thought of strangers putting their grubby paws in my makeup.

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Shelley it looked good on you (just a little too dark compared to your neck and hands - the hands thing is so obvious all over youtube, as so many youtubers wear a darker foundation for filming lol). The finish on the skin was good and it held up well. I tried the original true match several years ago in the lightest cool toned shade and it looked dry on me, so it was a bust. I might try this one if it makes it to the UK and I can get a shade match. I'm rotating about three foundations right now, so I'm not really needing a new one lol. Ziva wanted attention so badly poor thing and she looks so much like Louie (who we lost in December 2021) that she always makes me a little nostalgic/happy/sad all at the same time. Best wishes.

[@goow]

Hugs for Louie ❤

[@CarlosRamos-jx2ux]

Try c2

[@Crystal0139]

The way you feel about the straw is how I feel about side sleeping lol. I have to sleep on my side. (People say that causes wrinkles)

[@KB-nr3ls]

@Crystal Henderson I can sleep on my back, but who can resist curling up on their side? And I do it on purportedly the worst side for one's body--the right side!!! Worse, while I was bedridden with CF & sleeping on my right side, the eyelashes on my right eyelid grew in facing my nose. NOTHING would straighten them, except growing them out. Maybe an eyelash perm may have helped, but it wasn't in the budget.

[@Crystal0139]

@@KB-nr3ls I meant to reply earlier when I clicked like on ur comment. I hope ur doing better now that’s awful 😩😢 I switch from my right to left side. I have sacroilitis snd I’m sure something else going on in my back that I need to get checked but if I sleep on my I just end up in so much pain 😩 but also it is so comfortable to lay on ur side.

[@user-xg4ue5cc2v]

You can use satin pillow cases. Your hair will look nice when you wake up and it prevents wrinkles

[@Crystal0139]

@@user-xg4ue5cc2v oh thank you so much for the tip!!

[@nappingwithkitties8069]

It looks nice, I think I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. Thanks for the videos, I appreciate you! Also...I love you ziva and am sending head scratches from California ❤

[@goow]

Ziva says hi! Kitten Charlie is literally napping in front of my keyboard as we speak.

[@timespaceperspective701]

your cat is so cute

[@Emily-hh4vo]

Did this always come in a bottle? In that case having a pump is great. I used C1 in my late 20's/early 30s but my skin has changed so much the past 10 years this probably won't work. It was my go to and tbh it with the bouncy gel blush I looked amazing back then 😂 Now the only thing working is the purido cc. I may try it again though, looked nice on you.

[@goow]

Oooooh the Purito is so nice - similar finish. Maybe a smidge more dewy, the Purito is - but if you like the Purito this one is similar enough that I don't think you'd need both!

[@Emily-hh4vo]

@@goow Sounds promising! I can't recall the last time I tried it so will be on the lookout locally for it.

[@reikiwithcary2682]

Beautiful! And... shhhhhh don't tell ZIVA that she is not small... she is widdle .... 😂 Love your hair by the way!💚

[@goow]

She thinks she is still a baby! lol

[@reikiwithcary2682]

@@goow a gal has to have a fantasy all her own!

[@melaniebrowne906]

i like that shade on you

[@Terri1373]

I think it looks great on you! I dont know what shade to get in this. I love the tinted serum and in that i am the lightest. I just dont love the alcohol smell. I'm thinkin I'd be 0.5c in the new one?

[@goow]

Yeah I think if you're the lightest in the tinted serum I'd try the .5c in this one.

[@Terri1373]

@goow OK cheers x

[@Cocopancake528]

Kitty will take revenge for that rejection 😂

[@goow]

😹 Always!!

[@melissawalsh8160]

How does this foundation compare to dior backstage face and body founday?

[@goow]

I'd say the Dior Backstage feels a little bit more lightweight and a little bit less dewy of a finish.

[@Alyshakulta]

Does the new formula have the golden glitter particles as well as the old one did?

[@goow]

I don't see any glitter particles in it.

[@GenerationXChick]

Did you go back and get the correct shade?

[@goow]

Not yet but now that I'm home I will!

[@theemmadog]

Do you think this would hold up in Florida humidity???

[@goow]

I'm not quite as humid here in Virginia but the original formula of this one holds up great for me in the summer so my guess is this one will too.

[@greenbeauties]

Is this similar to the Haus Labs foundation in terms of smoothing and finish?

[@goow]

I would say this is just a smidge more dewy than the Haus but similar in the finish in terms of smoothing/blurring. If you already have Haus, I don't think you'd need both due to similarity, but if you're choosing between the two, I think you'd be happy either way.

[@SuzyKim84]

ZIVA the diva: “ur looking for ur lip stuff, aye?! If u get me a tuna sammy, I’ll tell u where ur lip thingy is thru a game of hot & cold”.😼😽 PS, Ziva’s got all ur missing things in a h0st.age situation.😆🤣

[@goow]

Someday I'm going to find a dozen makeup sponges somewhere and it will be 100% Ziva!

[@SuzyKim84]

@@goow 🤣😂🥹❤️

[@chlojoe100]

On camera, at least, that shade is perfect for you. When you put the dots on your face they just about disappeared.

[@user-qs4uw5cy1m]

💛💜💛💜💛💜💛

[@beckylockamy8025]

Butt (but) she loves you, lol so cute!😂

[@janetn9942]

I would never choose lines over straws 😬