A New Foundation

Finding a foundation is difficult. Well it is for me and my oily skin. I went around to quite a few counters; Bobbie Brown, Estée Lauder, Chanel and MAC, and I collected some testers. What I really liked about the testers I was given, is the fact there was enough product in there for me to test out the foundation over a few days, so I could make up my mind about whether I would buy it or not. I would definitely recommend doing this, as much as it can be a long process. There is nothing worse then spending money on a high end foundation and then deciding you don't like it.

In the end I decided to buy the MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 in the shade NC40. It gives a satin/matt finish, it's oil free and gives a medium to full coverage. Before I use this foundation I always apply the Body Shop Instablur to prime my face, and finish up with the Soap and Glory's One Heck of a Blot Transparent Powder. I love the finish.

It was £21.50 and I had to pay a further £4 for the pump. I know, it's a pet peeve of mine when you have to buy the pump separate too... but it was worth it.

My favourite way to apply this foundation is by using my Sigma Duo Fibre F50 brush. I have never used something like this to apply my foundation before... but I am loving it. The quality is great, it's really soft and I haven't had any problems with shedding.

I find the best way to apply my foundation (one pumps worth) is to add little blobs around my face (e.g. cheeks, forehead, nose and chin) and then blend it all in with this brush. I have tried putting it onto the back of my hand and dipping the brush into it.. however that makes the foundation come on too thick!

If you have oily skin let me know what your favourite foundation is and the way you apply it in the comments! :)

Thanks for reading! I'll be back with another post soon.