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Coloressence Aqua Makeup Base LF-2 Brown Review, Swatches and FOTD

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How are you all amigos? Today I will review a makeup base from Coloressence. Coloressence is the cosmetic range of the brand Nature’s Essence. So, here are the details of the product.

Price and Quantity: 

Rs. 110 for 35 ml.

My Take:

The weird fact is I never found a perfect foundation shade for my face, many brands and many shades I tried but in vain. This one foundation is quite close to my perfect foundation (yet to find). I am actually a no-makeup type girl, so I always like to wear very light make up. The lighter shade foundation gives me a white cast, and the warmer shades make me too warm, and finally at the last moment I use only cream compact and leave the house.

So, after all these years, I finally got a good foundation for me. No more sad stories, now coming back to the product, this product comes in a short fat tube with a screw cap. Packaging is quite good; I don’t like heavy glass bottles (like Lakme or Amway). It smells very nice which is bonus.

It blends easily and covers pretty well. It covered all my post acne scars (win-win!). The best thing about it is it does not feel heavy on my skin; best for day wear. It does not break me out (I always use aloe vera gel before applying foundation). Though it does make my skin sweat a bit (or maybe I do sweat myself), but then it does not melt or cause any partly discoloration; it stays intact. Now, about staying power, it stays until I wash it off (I sweat a lot but I keep dabbing tissue lightly on my face to prevent sweat). It is so light that if I don’t sweat much, I won’t even feel I have applied foundation.

It might not be preferable for those who want a high make up look. But it can be a great foundation for those who prefer light make up. It can be used as a primer or concealer also. The shades are very limited which send me into a horns of dilemma but ultimately the store lady suggested me this LF-2 Brown shade. This shade is actually warmer than my skin and that is why the blemishes and the acne-spots are covered completely. As I don’t prefer high make-up I only apply compact powder after this to even out skin tone and I am good to go.

 

FOTD:

Why I like?:

  • Covers spots completely
  • Very light on skin.
  • Stays for a long time.
  • Affordable price.
  • Good and compact packaging.
  • Smells good.
  • Good for light make-up.
  • Also works as primer/concealer.

Why I don’t like?:

  • Full ingredients list not given.
  • Not much variant shades available.
  • Not suitable for high/ heavy make up.

 

Rating: 4.7/5.

 

Do I Recommend?:

Yes.

 

Would I Repurchase?:

Yes absolutely.

Lotus Herbals Pure Radiance Matte Glow Daily Foundation SPF 20 Soft Beige Review

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Hi everyone!

So today, here is a review on the foundation shade Soft Beige. Its is from Lotus herbals!


Product Claims:


Price and Quantity: 

Rs.175 for 25 ml.

 

Shade Reviewed:

360 Soft Beige

My Experience:

Lotus Herbals products have worked pretty well for me. Their lipsticks and sunscreens are my favorite among-st the lot. So I thought of giving their foundation a try because the claims of matte and oil free are a major attraction to me since I’m oily skinned.

The packaging is pretty good. The foundation is packaged in a sturdy plastic bottle having a screw cap. The nozzle has a small hole to dispense the foundation. I prefer this type of packaging where the product doesn’t get waste unlike some foundation bottles which have a wide mouth opening which results in product wastage. This foundation bottle easily fits in your bag due to its sleek design.

Now let’s talk about the shade. When it comes to selecting foundations, I always go for the shade in beige. Any foundation having the beige shade matches my skin tone very well.

So you ought to be careful while choosing the right shade for you. I only wish there were more shades.

Coming to the actual product, the foundation has a medium consistency. It is a bit difficult to blend. Since I use Lotus Herbals Matte Sunscreen first, it makes the task of blending this foundation more difficult. So I mix this foundation with a small quantity of moisturizer for easy blending. It dries up in around 2 minutes or so. This foundation has a mild floral fragrance which goes away soon after application.

This foundation gives a light coverage. This one is not for those who want full coverage. It is more like a tinted moisturizer. I like the fact that it does not feel heavy on my skin. So it is true to its claims of feather-feel. The foundation won’t give the cake or made up look even if you layer it on. It also evens out the skin tone well. The foundation has SPF-20 which is an added bonus. If you are in a hurry you can skip the sunscreen. I am so addicted to my sunscreen, I never skip it especially during summer. About its claims of being oil free, my face slowly turns oily in around 3 hours. After that I need to touch up with compact. This one works better compared to some oil free foundations which I have used. I ended up with an oily face within an hour. So this one works better.

PROS:

  • Reasonably priced
  • Did not break me out
  • Evens out skin tone
  • Light weight
  • Keeps my face oily free for 3 hours
  • Can be used daily
  • Perfect for those having oily skin
  • Contains SPF 20
  • Mild floral fragrance
  • Travel friendly packaging

CONS:

  • Does not give full coverage
  • Difficult to blend
  • Does not keep face matte for the entire day
  • Limited shade selection

 

Rating: 3.5/5


Do I Recommend?:

This foundation is perfect for those having oily skin and those of you who are new to make up, you can start with this.


Would I Repurchase?:

It has worked pretty well for me so I will buy this again.

Lakme Invisible Finish Foundation with SPF 8 Review

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Hi everyone,

I am new to this home and I thank Lancy for giving me this chance 🙂 Today I am going to review Lakme invisible finish foundation.

Price:

Rs.185 for 25ml
Shade Reviewed: 02

(Available at 8 different shades)

 

Shelf Life:

2 years

My Experience:

I never knew about this foundation until I saw my sister using it. She loves it so much that she uses this one irrespective of all the occasions. I bought it just to discover what made her love it. It comes in a sturdy rectangular glass bottle with a Lakme’s signature maroon cap. It has an attached spatula which makes it convenient for use. It has a simple packaging. It has a wide range of shade selection. It comes in 8 different shades created specially for Indian skin tones.

I like this foundation because of its texture. It has a smooth texture that blends like a dream into the skin. It gives light-medium coverage so you will definitely need a concealer for concealing under eyes and blemishes.

My shade is 02 which is for light tone with yellow undertones. It gives a matte finish with an healthy glow. It does not feel powdery but a perfect matte. It controls shine to an extent. It is water based so does not feel heavy on the skin. It has SPF 8 which will not help us at any cause. Also doesn’t burn pockets of school/college girls like me 😛 Overall a nice foundation , give it a try 🙂

Before and After Applying:

Before Applying

 After Applying

PROS:

  • Good packaging with a spatula for convenient use
  • Travel friendly
  • Easily available and affordable
  • Blends like a dream
  • Smooth texture
  • Light-medium coverage so can be used daily
  • Nice shade selection for Indian skin
  • Gives a healthy matte finish without drying the skin
  • Water based so it will not clog pores
  • Spf 8 (something is better than nothing)
  • Good quantity for the price

CONS:

  • Can be a bit drying for dry skinned girls
  • Insufficient SPF
  • Melts in hot weather
  • Transforms to whatever it comes in touch (collar,mobile etc)

 

Rating: 4/5

 

Do I Recommend?:

Yes, you will love it if you find a perfect shade. Especially oily skin girls can give it a try

 

Would I Repurchase?:

May be, if I do not get bored as it has a lot of quantity to be used.