Topshop The Foundation.

Topshop The Foundation in shade 1.0 (£16, Topshop).

Oh my gosh, Topshop have launched a foundation!!!! Is anyone else as excited as I am?! I couldn't wait to get my hands on this and bought it as soon as I saw it in store. It's available in five shades which are named numerically, I've gone for shade 1 which is the lightest shade. Five shades is obviously fairly limited but it does cover fair medium and deep skin tones. Hopefully they'll expand the shade range in the future.

Can we just stop and admire the packaging. Oh wow. Firstly, I love the frosted glass bottle- I think it's so classy looking. Second, I love the pipet style applicator- it's so unusual and it allows control over how much you dispense. In the bottle, shade 1.0 looks quite dark but on application is does seem to adapt to your skin tone to an extent. Having said that it is probably the darkest shade I feel comfortable wearing on my face! The texture of this foundation is something else! It reminds me of a thicker version of the L'oreal Eau de Tient although I didn't like that foundation itself! It's got a lovely velvety lightweight finish and texture whilst giving a medium coverage. It has a matte velvety finish that covers my pores and doesn't let shine through all day. Overall I'm super impressed with this foundation! I think £16 is a reasonable price considering the quality of the packaging and the product itself. Let me know if you fancy trying this foundation! Thanks for stopping by x

No7 Stay Perfect Superlight Foundation.

No7 Stay Perfect Superlight Foundation in Callico (£14.50, from Boots).

For some reason over the past few months I've become obsessed with buying new makeup bases like foundations, BB and CC creams. I got my mitts on this new No7 launch when it came out earlier this year. I like the concept of a Superlight Foundation, as I find that BB and CC Creams rarely offer the coverage I desire but feel nice and light on the skin in warmer months. I personally like the packaging of this product, it's a bit different because you can't actually see the product inside but I like it. I went for shade Callico as that's the colour i was matched to way back when I first bought my beloved Beautifully Matte Foundation from No7. It comes in a massive fourteen shades so that should cater for everyone!

This foundation is super fluid in the vein of a BB or CC Cream. It glides onto the skin really smoothly and blends like a dream. I'd say it gives a medium coverage, covering all my redness and pores and I only need concealer for under my eyes and on blemishes, the same as with a full coverage foundation. It's got great coverage whilst feeling super light, like I'm not even wearing anything on my skin. I personally think it gives a matte finish but it doesn't claim to be for oily skin at all. It also lasts really well through the day- my oiliness doesn't shine through and it's beautiful finish lasts all day long. Overall. I'm super impressed with this foundation and think it'll be ace for the summer months. Have you tried this foundation? Let me know what you think, thanks for stopping by x

L'oreal Infallible 24hr Foundation.

L'oreal Infallible 24hr Stay Fresh Foundation in Porcelain (£9.99, Boots; purchased for £6.99 on offer in Tesco).

Despite loving the Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Oily/Combination Skin, I can't turn down a bargain so I bought this new L'oreal foundation when I saw it on offer in Tesco. L'oreal is a brand that I'm getting into recently and this is my first foundation from the brand. It is available in 8shades which is fairly decent for a high street brand. I've gone for the lightest shade in Porcelain which is the most perfect match for my skin. 

This is a bit of a random purchase for me as it doesn't claim to give a matte finish or be specified for oily skin; but when I swatched it on the back of my hand I loved the flawless finish it gave. It applies really smoothly and is super blendable giving a flawless finish that I would say is matte but without being powdery or cakey. However, this does not last well on my oily skin- after a few hours of perfection, my oil is shining through and the makeup appears to be sliding off my face. My pores become exposed and my skin no longer looks flawless. I'm totally gutted because of how amazing it looks when it first goes on. It might fare better on normal or dry skin- if you do try it out let me know as I'd be interested to know what you think. Thanks for stopping by x

Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Oily/Combination Skin.

Revlon Colorstay Foundation for Oily/Combination Skin in 150 Buff (£12.49, currently £9.49 in Superdrug).

I've recently been watching YouTube videos about the 'best foundations for oily skin' and every time this product has come up. Luckily for little me it was on offer in Superdrug with £3 off so that deffo sealed the deal! Revlon Colorstay Foundation is available in two formulas- one for Dry/Normal skin with a dewy finish and this one for Oily/Combination skin with a matte finish. There are around 9 shades available in this foundation which it's super impressive for a high street brand! Normally I buy the palest shade but 100 Ivory was too pale for me but will be perfect for fair skinned girls. As you can see from the swatch, 120 Buff is the perfect shade for me and not a hint of orange in sight!

This foundation is really thick so when applying I try to put a light layer all over my face first then I build up coverage on my problem areas, using my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. It blends flawlessly over pores, redness and blemishes.i can't tell you how impressed I am at the staying power of this foundation. After doing 12hr night shifts (so around 14/15hr wear time), it hasn't budged an inch and I haven't got any shine coming through whatsoever without any touch ups!!! I think some people may find this foundation too thick and potentially 'cakey' but for my oily skin it's perfect. This definitely provides full coverage so probs won't be great in the summer (if we ever have one) but despite that this is definitely a Holy Grail product for me, and I don't use that term lightly! 

BUT, and that's a big but, I hate hate hate the packaging. Why in God's name would you make a foundation this thick without a pump?!?!? It's not so bad on products like the Revlon Nearly Naked foundation because that's runny and comes out really easily; but the Colorstay Oily/Combination foundation is super thick and just doesn't move. Like I can literally hold the bottle upside down with no lid on and it doesn't come out! I either have to scoop some out or whack it on the end like a ketchup bottle ANNOYING! However, it doesn't stop me from loving this product, I just wish I could get to it more easily!

Have you tried the Colorstay foundations? I'd 100% recommend this for oily skinned ladies! Let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by x

Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation.

Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation in Ivory (£5.99 from Boots and Superdrug).

Once again, I've gone and bought another foundation. I don't need one, I have plenty that I like and a select few that I love using but still I spend my money on new releases. But has it paid off this time? Rimmel have launched their new Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation; not to be confused with their original formula Stay Matte Foundation which I've never personally tried. I like the packaging, it doesnt look at all high end but why would it when its less than a tenner? I love that its in a tube rather than a pump or glass bottle because you have ultimate control over how much you dispense.

As with most matte products, it claims to give a shine-free finish for oily skin, whilst covering pores and lasting all day. So does it deliver? Why yes it does! As the name suggests, the foundation has a super light, air-whipped mousse type consistency which blends into the skin and sets like a powder. Now I'm not a fan of the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation because I find it drying and flakey with not very good coverage. But this Rimmel formula is a dream on my skin- it blends in super smoothly and covers all my problem areas from pores, to redness, to spots. It completely evens out my skin tone and keeps and shine at bay throughout the day. I personally find that it looks just as good at the end of the day as it does at the start. Now, I doubt this is a good choice for people with dry skin or for anyone who wants a light coverage. This is deffo a hero product for me and I can't believe it's oly £5.99!

In a nutshell: My new favourite foundation- the ultimate high street matte finish full coverage foundation.

Maybelline Fit Me Anti-Shine Stick.

Maybelline Fit Me Anti-Shine Stick in 115 Ivory (£8.99 from Boots).

Anti-shine, panstick style foundation? Yes please! This premise seems new to the makeup high street but actually harks back to my Gran's youth where pansticks were the face makeup of choice. I love the packaging of this product- I think it highlights the compactness of the product and how easy it is to travel with. The product has a creamy coloured foundation stick with an anti-shine gel inner core and is available in six different shades. 

I actually really like the formula. It's like nothing else that I've used before- is so much more than a mousse-to-powder foundation. On first swatch, it looks and feels like a light liquid foundation but when you begin to blend it, it becomes a powdery, soft blendable dream! I will say that the lightest shade of Ivory isn't that pale at all, I find it to have a slight orange tinge to it myself, although it isn't mega noticeable on my skin tone, I imagine it would be on a paler, perhaps red head complexion. I've read some blog reviews that suggest that the stick gives a dewy finish but I don't find that at all; in fact, I find it to be very matte in finish. I'd describe this as a light coverage foundation but I find that using a powder over the top adds an adequate level of coverage. I think this might be a product that divides opinions amongst bloggers but I personally like it. 

In a nutshell: it's super easy to use, with light weight feeling and coverage. Does what it says on the tube.

Avon Ideal Flawless Light Foundation.

Avon Ideal Flawless Light Foundation in Fair (£10 from Avon).

As you may or may not know, I am a massive fan of Avon and regularly order from their catalogues. I was a fan of their Ideal Flawless Foundation but I think the shade I've got is a ad too light for me, which is saying something cause I'm super pastey and I don't even own the lightest shade! Anyway, when Avon launched the Ideal Flawless Light Foundation I thought I'd give it a try. Avon claim:

"Blends seamlessly, evens and corrects skin tone leaving skin looking radiant and fresh. SPF20. 30ml" (from avonshop.co.uk). 

Available in six shades, I decided to try it in the shade Fair. I'd say that this foundation is somewhere between a traditional tinted moisturiser and a nouveau BB cream. It's very liquid to the touch and feels super moisturising on the skin, without being at all greasy or shiny. I've found that the Light Foundation gives a dewy, healthy finish to the skin. I personally prefer a matte finish but I find applying MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural over the top mattifies the look. I find this foundation super easy to wear and it lasts all day without need for touch up. Coverage-wise, it's definitely in the light category, needing the help of a little concealer to cover redness and some blemishes. For me, the main selling point is that it contains SPF20, which is higher than any of the BB creams that I own. All in all, I like this foundation, it's not my favourite ever but I'm enjoying wearing it on "minimal makeup" days.

In a nutshell: it's a light coverage, flawless finish foundation that's super easy to wear in the summer sunshine.

MUA Undress Your Skin Foundation.

MUA Undress Your Skin Foundation in Porcelain (£5, from Superdrug). 

The world of natural/naked skin opened up to me when I first tried the Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation. I saw that the new MUA face products were on 3for2 in Superdrug so I thought I'd give some of their new launches a go. Their Undress Your Skin range claims to give a natural, glowing finish to your skin. I love the packaging of this foundation with the purple-stone coloured tube which is super easy for dispensing product in a controlled way. 

The foundation itself is quite a runny fluid and glides onto the skin, providing a light-medium coverage with a natural finish. It's one of those foundations that isn't matte but isn't super wet-looking either, it just gives that natural dewy glow. Now usually a bargain brand make their lighter shades too orangey for my skin but Porcelain is the most beautiful buttery ivory which suits my skin perfectly. I actually can't believe how good this foundation is considering it's only £5! It covers my redness, pores and blemishes and sets evenly without looking cakey. It lasts all through the day which I wasn't expecting for a bargain foundation- I literally couldn't believe it! This foundation feels super light on the skin and my pores don't feel clogged up with product. I'd definitely recommend this foundation for makeup beginners and beauty lovers alike!

In a nutshell: Beautiful, natural looking finish light-medium coverage foundation that lasts all day long and only costs £5!!

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush (£9.99, available in Boots and Superdrug). 

I am a huge fan of Real Techniques (who isn't right?) and started my collection with the Core Collection last year; I became obsessed and quickly purchased the Starter Kit soon after. I never really looked at the individual brushes because I thought I already had all of the brushes I needed. However, my poor Buffing Brush is looking a bit worse for wear but it has been used a ridiculous amount and I don't think I've washed it quite as much as I should of *slap wrists*. Created by the lovely and super talented Samantha Chapman of the makeup guru duo Pixiwoo, these brushes are synthetic and are super easy to clean and keep their shape perfectly, no matter how often you use them. 

The Expert Face Brush is a beautiful soft, domed face brush that I've been loving using for applying my liquid foundations. This brush smooths and buffs the product into my skin evenly and gives great coverage with high-street and high-end products alike. So what's the difference between this and the Buffing Brush? Well, firstly the Buffing Brush has a flat top which is great for the larger areas of your face (cheeks, forehead) but when compared with the Expert Face Brush, it isn't that amazing for blending into smaller areas of the face (around the nose, upper lip and eyes). The Expert Face Brush can get into all those creases and contours effortlessly, blending just as smoothly as on the cheeks and forehead. Secondly, the Buffing Brush is only available in the Core Collection- now as much as I love the other brushes in that set, I don't need to replace them  so £21.99 is a lot for one brush. I'm not dissing the Buffing Brush at all, its amazing and up until purchasing the Expert Face Brush it was the best brush in the world, but this new brush is just that little bit better. 

My one small dislike of the Expert Face Brush is that the base of the handle is really wide, allowing it to stand up, but it doesn't fit into my Shu Umura brush roll like my other Real Techniques Brushes do. Nevermind though, I still love it! If you wanna get involved, I'd recommend running down to Superdrug as Real Techniques Brushes are currently on 'buy one get one half price' at the minute- bargain!

In a nutshell: This Expert Face Brush has ended my long love affair with the Buffing Brush; it's perfect for applying BB Creams and foundations of all coverage!

MaxFactor CC Cream.

MaxFactor CC Cream in 40 Fair (£9.99, currently £7.99 in Superdrug). 

I sort of let the CC Cream revolution pass me by as I thought it was just another fad. I've also swatched the L'oreal CC Creams and I'm not a fan so I've sort of avoided them from that point. But then last week, I saw this MaxFactor CC Cream- now MaxFactor is a brand that I usually avoid because almost everything I've bought from them I've hated! However, I noticed that this CC Cream wasn't green or lilac and it actually looked like a BB/foundation type product. When I swatched the lightest colour, it looked perfect and the texture felt lovely so I thought I'd give it a go. Just a heads up though, this isn't available in Boots stores yet- as far as I can see.

So the main claim of CC Creams is that they do everything a BB Cream can do with the added bonus of colour correction- i.e combating redness, yellow skin and dark circles. As you can see from my swatch, 40 Fair is super pale without a hint of orange- hallelujah! This CC Cream has a wonderful light texture- it's not as running of moisturiser-like as the BB Creams I've tried have. It glides onto the skin and sets giving a flawless finish. It does cover redness and blemishes, better than a BB Cream but not as well as a foundation. It gives that natural 'my skin but better' finish which lasts well throughout the day. When I wore it without a primer, I found that my oily zones started to shine through later in the day but when I teamed it with the 17 Miracle Matte primer, the oil was kept at bay. Overall, I'm really enjoying using this CC Cream and would definitely agree that it's a step up from a BB Cream without the heaviness or coverage of a foundation. 

In a nutshell: This CC Cream definitely gives a 'my skin but better' finish and covers any redness or blemishes without being thick or heavy. 

My Foundation Collection.

(L-R in order of swatches): MAC Pro Longwear in NC15; Chanel Mat Lumiere in 20 Clair (discontinued); Bourjois 123 Perfect in Light Vanilla; Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Light Vanilla; No7 Beautifully Matte in Callico; Avon Ideal Flawless in Ivory; Revlon Nearly Naked in Vanilla; M&S Limited Collection in Ivory. 

Until I found out that my beloved Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation was being discontinued, I never bothered trying out different foundations- I thought I had found the one. Chanel kind of did me a favour in the end because I've since discovered a cornucopia of foundations- some that I love and some that I didn't like and have got rid of! So what do I look for in a foundation? Well, I'm an oily skinned girl so I typically look for a medium-full coverage matte finish foundation. I'm definitely on the paler end of the scale, usually being either the lightest or second lightest shade a brand sells. I hate cakey, chalky foundations- I want them to look after my skin with as high a SPF as possible please! So, here's my collection.

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation is definitely a fail-safe, reliable foundation. It's not got the matte-est of finishes but it definitely covers any redness or blemishes and lasts all day long. I'm not going to go on about Chanel Mat Lumiere as it's sadly no longer with us and I personally dislike its replacement, Pro Lumiere. I really like both of my Bourjois foundations but they are different. 123 Perfect is the ultimate matte, pale buttery finish foundation which covers all of my problem areas; whereas Healthy Mix Foundation gives a healthy glow and leaves the skin feeling nourished and hydrated after use. 

My everyday foundation is No7 Beautifully Matte which gives me the most stunning airbrushed, flawless matte finish of all my foundations. It's probably got the best coverage of them all whilst not being cakey, thick or clumpy. It also outlasts all the others and is definitely the best colour match for me. I've not used the Avon foundation for ageeeeessss as it's a little too light for me. It has a light air-whipped feel to it but it still provides good coverage and finish. My current favourite foundation is Revlon Nearly Naked which is totally out of my comfort zone for foundations- it's got a light-medium coverage, it's got a more natural dewy finish and it's a great colour match for my skin tone. The final foundation in my collection is a super bargain buy from M&S Limited Collection. It's alright for what it is, but it's nothing magical. It provides OK coverage and lasts for a fairly average amount of time.

So there you have it, my little foundation collection. Please leave me any recommendations for your favourite foundations!

Laura Geller Balance and Brighten Foundation.

Laura Geller Balance and Brighten Foundation in Fair (from the Beauty of the Vine Collection, from QVC).

The Laura Geller Balance and Brighten Foundation sells out every time it's shown on QVC. It's got an average of 4.4 out of 5 star reviews (calculated from nearly 500 reviews) on the QVC website. These glittering reviews convinced me that I had to see what all the fuss was about- could a baked powder foundation really provide coverage over pores, redness and blemishes? I love the packaging of Laura Geller makeup, it's practical and sleek at the same time. I'm loving the ultimate combination of the clear lid so you can see the product inside teamed with the oh-so-useful mirror inside the lid. 

Can we just take a second to appreciate the beauty of this product? Each foundation is hand-made in Italy as a liquid and then baked into this powdered marble beauty. The idea is that as our face is made up of different tones, colours and textures so should our foundation in order to provide the perfect base. I swirl my brush around the pan and tap off any excess before buffing the foundation into my skin. At first it's kind of like "what's this actually doing?" but after applying to your whole face a couple of times, you really start to see a difference. The powder does cover redness and pores and blemishes, giving a flawless yet natural look to the skin. It's by no means matte in finish but it isn't super shiny either, it just gives a healthy glow. I went for the shade Fair because it had more yellowy undertones (also available in Porcelain, Medium and Tan) but I wish I'd gone for Porcelain instead. Now I'm by no means the palest of them all but Fair does seem to be really dark on me. I'm gutted because I genuinely love this product and the foundation sold on it's own costs £27 which is on the expensive side of things. But I do really want to pick it up in Porcelain for myself because this is a great everyday foundation without being cakey, heavy, thick or mask-like. It's just a soft, smooth beautiful powder. 

In a nutshell: Beautiful foundation with a natural finish, gutted it's the wrong shade for me!

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation.

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in 120 Vanilla (£8.99; currently £6.99 on offer in Superdrug). 

There are two products in the Nearly Naked guise, including the Nearly Naked Foundation which is available in an extensive 10 shades; and the Nearly Naked Pressed Powder available in 5 shades. I went for shade 120 Vanilla which is the second lightest shade in the range, which surprised me as I'm normally the pastiest of them all. 

Aesthetically, I like the packaging- the glass bottle makes the foundation look and feel much more expensive than it actually is. I also like the sleek silver text and the simple white lid. However, I hate that there is no pump; there's no control over how much product you're dispensing and I hate wasting foundation!! The foundation itself it quite runny and melts into the skin like a dream. I'd say it was light/medium coverage but I've found that it covers redness and blurs my pores really well. Now many a blogger has said that this gives a natural dewy finish, which initially put me off, but I don't think it does at all! I think its a natural matte without being chalky, cakey or powdery looking. I know it's a massive cliché but it literally is like your skin, only better. Not in a BB cream kind of way, but in a way that you always dream every foundation will be, but it never quite is. 

The colour match is spot-on for me and I reckon their shade range will cater for most skin tones. This foundation has staying power my friends. I've been wearing this from day through to night and it's needed only one powder touch-up on my nose, which is a massive feat as most foundations require continuous touch ups after about 6 hours. There's not much more that I can say about this foundation other than that I love it and I really enjoy wearing it. It really doesn't feel like you're wearing anything as it isn't at all heavy on your skin and doesn't clog up your pores. My skin actually feels soft, clean and clear when I remove the foundation even before cleansing. I actually fancy trying out the powder now I know how good the liquid is- watch this space!

In a nutshell: Beautifully smooth, blendable, natural-looking with light/medium coverage and a great shade range. Go get it, you're sure to fall in love!

e.l.f Mineral Foundation.

e.l.f Mineral Foundation in Light (£5). 

As a massive fan of QVC, I've always wanted to try the bareMinerals mineral foundation as I just wanna know for myself if a fine powder really can deliver great coverage and a long lasting finish. I didn't want to splash out on the leading brand so when the 30% off elf code came around I thought I'd give their mineral foundation a go. I was first impressed by their array of 13, yes thirteen, shade options which is unheard of for a high street brand let alone a bargain brand like elf. I was impressed by the £5 price point too as most foundations I buy on the high street are at least £9- though I obviously saved with my discount code bought it for around £3.50, bargain!

I really like the simple packaging of this product and it feels pretty solid. I went for Light which is a beautiful buttery ivory shade which isn't at all chalky or yellowy- there is also a Fair shade for anyone paler than ivory. The powder is super fine and light on the skin which is great if liquid foundation makes your skin feel heavy or saturated. I use the bareMinerals technique of tapping the product into the lid, swirling my brush in it and then buffing it onto my skin. I do find it a little bit difficult to get a lot of product out of the tub as there aren't that many holes (I may punch some more in myself). Once you do manage to get it out however, the powder buffs into the skin like a dream. I'd say the main benefit of this foundation is that it evens out the skin tone and blurs imperfections but I wouldn't say it has great coverage over pores or blemishes. I'd probably most recommend this foundation to people who have fairly good skin but just want to even out their tone and brighten up their complexion. I also found it to be surprisingly long lasting which I wasn't really expecting.

Overall, I'd say I like this foundation and I don't at all regret buying it; I just wish I had blemish-free skin so it could be the one for me. Have you tried the elf or any other mineral foundations? 

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in 51 Light Vanilla (£10.99, Boots and Superdrug).

I've been wanting to try this foundation for agesssss but haven't been able to justify buying yet another foundation. The clincher for me was that it was £4 off in Tesco so I couldn't not get it could I? After loving Bourjois' 123 Perfect Foundation, I knew that 51 Light Vanilla would be the perfect shade for me. I've heard great things about both the Healthy Mix Foundation and Serum but I wasn't sure which one to go for. In the end, I went for the foundation purely because the emphasis of the serum seemed to be more on the side of radiance and dewiness. I love the packaging of this foundation- the plastic bottle is perfect for clumsy people like me, I'm always worried about smashing glass foundation bottles. I also love that the base rises as the level of foundation falls; I find that this minimises waste when the foundation reaches its last days. 

I'd say that this foundation gives flawless medium to full coverage and is buildable in problem areas. It's great for covering redness, large pores and blemishes as well as providing even colour and a smooth finish. This foundation doesn't have a truly matte finish and does give a slight radiance and dewiness which I personally don't like but this is easily combated by using a powder over the top. Although the foundation for the most part last all day, I have found that it does start to show shine through on my oily areas towards the end of the day. 

The unique selling point of this foundation is that it contains 'radiance-boosting fruit therapy', meaning that this foundation not only looks great but is also great for your skin. The foundation boasts ingredients such as apricot for radiance, melon for hydration, apple as an anti-oxidant and ginger for energy. I'm often sceptical when makeup claims to have skincare properties but I have found this foundation to leave my skin feeling soft and smooth, unlike some others which can leave my skin feeling clogged and greasy. 

Overall, I'd say this was a cracking foundation all round- it's not as perfect as No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation, but it sure is close. Have you tried Healthy Mix or any other Bourjois foundations? 

No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation.

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No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation in Calico (£12.50 from Boots). 

I was really intrigued when I saw the TV advert for No7's launch of their foundation match service as I don't think anything like this has ever been done before. I find that being on the paler side of things, some foundation shades can be too orangey or yellowy so I thought I'd give this new service a go. The No7 lady was really nice and helpful; the skin matching process involved her removing a little bit of my makeup on both cheeks and then she held the innovative colour-matching machine up to my face which made a lil beep and then she said "your shade is Calico". Then the lady asked me about my skin type and what kind of coverage and finish I like in a foundation. I pretty much knew before I got there that I'd end up with the Beautifully Matte foundation. I think there is 14 different shades in the Beautifully Matte foundation which is extensive to say the least. There are different foundations for different skin types which you can check out on the Boots website.  

The packaging is super cute with the silver box and I really like the plastic bottle with the base that pushes up so you get the maximum foundation out of the bottle- I truly hate wasting foundation! Calico is a super beautiful buttery ivory shade with pinky undertones. This foundation applies like an absolute dream and blends so smoothly (especially with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush). It gives really good coverage of redness and blemishes- better than any other foundation that I've used. This product does give a truly matte finish but not in a dry cakey way- it just looks like you've got perfect skin. This foundation claims to have 14 hour wear; the first day I wore it, I applied it at 8am and didn't take it off until around 11pm with no touch-ups required and it was just about starting to thin out on my oily areas, which is a massive feat as this normally occurs within 8 hours with many of the foundations that I've tried. 

I am so so inlove with this foundation- it combats shine, evens skin tone, gives a flawless finish and lasts all day long. This is fast becoming my favourite foundation ever. I'd really recommend the new No7 foundation match service as it honestly has found the perfect shade and finish foundation for me- I couldn't be more pleased. I used my No7 £3 off makeup voucher to buy this foundation, but the offer ends this Sunday so hurry if you want to save a bit of money! Have you tried the No7 foundation match service?