Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid-Touch Foundation
If you've been keeping up with my blog, you know that I did a raving review over Covergirl's new Ready, Set, Gorgeous foundation. But I'm never satisfied with just using one foundation over and over, especially when drugstore brands keep popping out new foundations. Plus, it's so fun to review new products and find hidden drugstore gems! These brands seem to have really stepped-up their foundation game, and I've been impressed with the drugstore foundations I've tried so far. So, I wanted to let you guys know my thoughts on another wallet-friendly foundation.
The packaging: Although (I think) the bottle is visually appealing, I always prefer a pump on my foundation bottle. It's just the easiest and most sanitary way to get the foundation out of the bottle. If you've seen any other reviews on this foundation, you know that everyone thinks the applicator is stinkin' weird. And (spoiler alert), it is! Why can't they just make all foundations have a pump?
Why they decided to do this weird teardrop thing is simply beyond me, but I'm much more concerned about the actual foundation. On the back of the bottle, it says to shake well and apply the foundation to your fingertips (by wiping it off the applicator). I don't like putting foundation on my fingers, so I just apply it straight to my clean face from the applicator and it works just fine. The only problem I run into is that the foundation can easily drip off the applicator onto my sink or desk when I'm applying it.
The product: I was skeptical about this foundation because I had heard that it was pretty light coverage and I'm a die-hard full coverage foundation kind of girl. However, I was majorly surprised by the coverage this foundation gave me! This foundation is very build-able and it covered all the imperfections I wanted it to cover. I was really impressed by the coverage since it's such a watery consistency. The super-thin, water-like consistency is probably why so many people like this foundation. It literally feels like nothing on your face - lighter than a BB or CC cream. If you're someone who hates feeling caked-up with a heavy, thick foundation, this is so perfect for you. It really feels like you're swiping water on your face, but it provides nice coverage. However, if you struggle with acne, know that you will need a concealer to pair up with this foundation or may want a heavier duty foundation.
Why I love it: I bought the shade 15 (Ivory) and it matches my winter-pale skin really well. I honestly have been using this a lot more than my Covergirl foundation (Gasp!). That's how you know I really like it. There's something about this foundation that just makes your skin look good and healthy and I've even had a couple people compliment me on my skin when wearing this foundation. After I got those compliments, I was 100% sold.
Even though I have combination/oily skin, this foundation hasn't left my face feeling greasy at all during the couple of weeks I've worn it. However, I always wear a foundation primer underneath it and set my face with a shine-reducing powder - so that will always make a difference on how oily my skin can get. It's the perfect combination for my skin type (Smashbox oil-free primer, this foundation, Rimmel stay matte powder).
Still, it is winter and I'm not near as oily as I am during the summer months. So I'll have to put this to the test and see if it holds up in the heat. But, for now, it's a great, affordable, winter foundation for me. I always apply this foundation with a beauty blender and find that it works best that way and gives me a very natural finish. This foundation gets an A+ from me. Let me know your thoughts if you've tried this foundation.
That's all for now! :) Thanks for reading.
