Monday, September 28, 2015

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation ($39)



Detailed photos at the end. Let's begin with the packaging!

Packaging:
The foundation is housed in a frosted glass bottle that features a sturdy pump. There is gold foiling for the writing in an elegant font, a small gold ring around the top of the bottle and a black cap. The bottle is absolutely perfection in my eyes. It is not overly bulky and the pump does not dispense too much product! The attention to detail is evident in the bottle as well as the cardboard box that you purchase it in. Even the top of the cap is elegant!

Scent:
It smells slightly of a typical foundation but only when you are purposefully smelling it. I haven't had any issues when applying

Application:
It is extremely skin like while still maintaining medium to full coverage. It does not contain any oil yet feels moisturizing on the skin. This foundation does take a minute or two to dry down and unless you set it with powder your skin will maintain a slightly dewy finish. A little drop goes a loooong way while still maintaining that medium coverage. Two pumps is sufficient for full coverage on my entire face. 

Pigmentation:
The foundation initially gives you a medium finish but is easily blend-able. In my experience, the foundation does not look cakey or thick. 

Comfort:
I find it extremely comfortable! It feels weightless and when I touch my face after it has set, it feels velvety. 

Longevity:
This isn't the longest wearing foundation I own (Revlon Colorstay dominates this field) but it does stay looking nice for a noticeably long amount of time (longer than the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD, review coming soon). I get a good 6-8 hour wear before it starts to slightly fade. At the end of the day (10+ hours) it has mostly faded yet still maintains a dewy (not greasy) finish on my forehead and cheeks (I touch my nose and chin constantly so most foundations are non-existent on my face at the end of the day).

Range:
There are 18 shades currently and 6 more being added in the fall. I think the color range is amazing and they clearly think it's important to have a huge range since they are adding more!

Price:
I think $39 is reasonable for the quality you get with this foundation. Also, since a little goes a long way it will definitely last you. I will definitely be repurchasing!!

Dupable?:
Honestly, I would say the most similar foundation I have tried is the L'oreal True Match. They both have that dewy finish but Too Faced has noticeably more coverage. My oily skin becomes shiny with the L'oreal by the end of the day but the Too Faced foundation keeps my oils at bay all day long. 










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