Another new foundation this month is Clarins Ever Matte, which I've had for a couple of weeks and have been mulling over on your behalf for a while.
Packaging
A squared-off squeezy tube, perfect for carting around with you. I like the classy gold top, too.
Formula
A medium-thick liquid, quite low in silicones, this feels velvety on the fingers, and I find it easy to blend and spread over the face. It feels fairly "traditional" compared to some of the others I've tried this week, and it has a very faint "herbal" scent that dissipates quite quickly after blending. It takes a little while to "settle" on the skin, but this gives you time to buff the foundation into the skin, should you want to.
Shade Selection
There are e;even shades in the range, and this one is 109 - Wheat. Whilst it's probably a good range of shades for us of a paler persuasion, like many French makeup brands this is lacking a little at the darker end of the spectrum. I always find it a shame that so many brands don't cater for as many skin tones as possible. Wheat is a fairly good match for my neutral/cool-leaning skin.
Coverage
I'd say this was about a medium coverage foundation. Maurice!
Yes, not entirely covered up, but the coverage is good, and has definitely lessened the ability to see Maurice.
Finish
I wouldn't say this was entirely matte on the skin, it has more of a velvety finish. My skin is combination oily, and this is an oil-free formula, which I find controls oil production quite well without drying my skin out entirely, which is nice I wouldn't say it was necessary to finish it with powder, but your mileage may vary. If your skin is prone to dry patches, this will cling to them, so be warned.
Wear
This wears reasonably well, I'd quibble a bit over the box's claim to keep skin "shine-free from morning to evening" as shine will break through at around the six hour mark, and you will experience fading from around the 7-8 hour point, but I'd say that this is about what I would expect from a foundation of this type, so I'm not too disappointed.
Price
£24 for 30ml.
Ingredients
Overall Thoughts
This is a nice, pleasant medium-coverage foundation, which is not particularly earth shattering, but those with slightly oily skin may fall in love with it.
The Fine Print: PR Sample.
This post originated at: http://getlippie.com All rights reserved.
I actually really like the look of the finish on this one. May need to try it!
ReplyDeleteMy crocodile skin is warned and staying away. This can't be the end of series, though, surely? :(
ReplyDeleteInteresting review, been meaning to check this out! I used to love multi matte from years ago!
ReplyDeleteI have recently acquired a couple of bottles of this & it's love. My skin is a slightly oily version of normal & it sits so beautifully. I came home from work the other day & caught myself in the mirror, surprised at how 'done' my face still looked. and love the price point!
ReplyDeletePS - still loving the control mole!!
This has been recommended to me but I just sort of never got round to investigating.... Looks good though! xx
ReplyDelete