![]() ![]() It’s not usually a deciding factor for me when choosing foundation since I wear a separate SPF, but it’s a nice inclusion. Interesting to note that all of the foundations I got to sample contain SPF. This foundation is definitely not for oilier skin types – it’s not a long lasting formula and does tend to get shiny within a couple of hours. I do like it for cooler months as it makes my skin look very healthy. I don’t find the formula able to be built up to a heavier coverage since it’s so emollient it just rubs off the previous layer. Like the other 2, the sunscreen contained in this is a mix of chemical and mineral: Octinoxate 7.5%, Titanium Dioxide 2%. The finish is on the lighter end of medium and quite dewy – I like to set it with the MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Powder. It has a runnier texture compared to the other 2, and feels very lightweight and spreads easily over the skin using just my fingers. Colour-wise, it’s the lightest of the bunch but works fine on my skin tone. I really liked the sound of this one and that’s why I specifically requested it. This is a gel cream mineral foundation with a natural satin finish that claims to blur imperfections and keep skin fresh looking, with sunscreen. Mineralize Moisture SPF15 Foundation in NC20 – $43 for 30ml I would consider purchasing this in the full size! 9/10 The colour match was good and it didn’t oxidize on me – in the pot the shade looks deep but it applies lighter on the skin I suppose it did self adjust to my skin tone? I would recommend this foundation for normal to combination skin – it did not accentuate dry spots nor turn into a grease pit. ![]() There was no noticeable sunscreen smell to this – it contains chemical and mineral sunscreen: Octinoxate (3.4%) and Titanium Dioxide (1.0%). It did rub off a little around my nose and chin which is normally where I get the most wear and tear on my face from eating and whatnot. It provided a natural satin finish but got slightly dewy looking as the day wore on. The coverage was light to medium, but buildable. ![]() I really like this foundation – the application with my fingers was smooth and blendable. I own the corresponding concealer to this and the claims for the foundation are similar: shade adjusting colour (how?) with a medium coverage, plus sunscreen. Matchmaster SPF15 Foundation in 1.5 – CAD $43 for 35ml I think this formula is best suited for oily skin types. However, this foundation did seem to sit on top of my skin, making it look a bit mask-like. The oil control is one of the best from a BB cream that I’ve tried – I didn’t even need to powder my skin. I found the coverage to be quite good and the formula applied smoothly onto the skin. This BB cream does smell like sunscreen (it uses both chemical and physical sunscreens: Octinoxate (7.5%) Octisalate (4%) Oxybenzone (2.5%) Titanium Dioxide (1.1%)) and has the highest SPF rating of the 3 samples. The shade Medium is slightly too dark for my skintone – I think Light Plus would have been a better match. This claims to keep hydration on the skin, yet controls oil, with the added benefit of sunscreen protection. Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF35 in Medium – CAD $37 for 40ml Here are my thoughts on each after trialing them. I’ve been curious to try the Mineral Moisture foundation since its launch and the other 2 samples were chosen for me by the MA who recommended them based on my preferences and skin type. Foundation is a product that I like to try a sample first before taking the plunge with a full size – I like to check the colour match in a variety of lighting, and also make sure they don’t cause break outs. I have combo skin with an oilier t-zone, sensitive skin that can get dehydrated. long wearing – at least 8 hrs to last me through a work day.easy application – I typcially use my fingers.Firstly, what I typically like in my everyday foundations: The foundations I got were: Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF35, Matchmaster SPF15 Foundation, and Mineralize Moisture. I’ve now had the chance to try all 3 foundations at least twice each, so I can provide a first impressions type of review on them. I got 3 MAC foundations samples when I went in the last time to redeem my “free” lipstick for the Back to MAC program. ![]()
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