Review: Makeup Forever HD Foundation

Hello Beauties,

When I was in the states I picked up this beauty favourite, raved by bloggers all over the world. Now that you can finally pick it up in Sephora Australia I thought I’d share my views. It’s also available from some speciality makeup stores which are open to the public, however I recommend to try before you buy. Makeup Forever HD Foundation has 26 shades so I’m sure there is a shade for everyone (ok almost everyone) and it retails for approximately $AUD62.

How to apply Makeup Forever HD Foundation?

• I start off applying one pump on the back my hand
• Then using my damp Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, I load up the sponge with the product then push it into my skin
• I tend to use 2- 3 pumps to get the desired coverage (you need less when applying with a brush)
• Using the sponge in a bouncing motion I am able to blend the foundation
• I’ve also applied this with the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush which is great but you need to use your fingers after to blend in the product

Coverage 

• Medium to full coverage
• Covers all discolouration and most blemishes (in the second photo you’ll see a blemish peaking through)
• Satin finish with a glow
• Photographs beautifully!

Staying Power

• I use the Benefit Porefessional and Innoxa Skin Perfecting Vanishing Cream to prime my skin
• If I’m only going to wear it for a couple of hours I won’t powder my face as I like the glow
• If I am powdering I use the Innoxa Skin Perfecting BB Powder 5 in 1 which separates the foundation after 4-5 hours. But if I use my MAC Studio Careblend Powder the foundation lasts longer and does not separate
• At the 5-6 hour mark my oils start to show through when I’m wearing no powder
• While it photographs flawlessly in person after a couple of hours it starts to separate

Results

I really like this foundation mainly for photographing but I wouldn’t recommend it as a day to day foundation. I find the finish comparable to the Loreal True Match Foundation but less dewy. I typically wear this foundation on a night out or when I’m going to take loads of photos. I really like this foundation and would recommend for people that like fuller coverage foundation and have combo/ normal or dry skin. However if this foundation doesn’t work for you I recommend trying the Loreal True Match or Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.

**Disclaimer: All opinions are based on personal experiences, and are not sponsored. rachelbeautystyle is not a make up artist, beauty or skincare specialist and will not be held liable for any recommendations. Therefore try at your own risk.

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