David Jones Liquid Foundation in Tan xx

David Jones

You may of noticed this product in my 'What I got for Christmas' post not long ago as well as in my FOTD.
So now it's time to review this beastly product.

Coverage:
The coverage of this foundation is really good!
Covers all my imperfections except around the eye area

Wear:
The wear of this product is really good. Pair with my translucent powder, it does not budge. Only place it really rubs to is my mobile when I take a call, but that is expected. It is definitely a day long foundation!

Recommended Skin Type:
This would be better for normal to dry skin. Unfortunately, with my oily skin it does assist in breakouts and as it has SPF15 it comes off looking over the top oily. But pair with a translucent powder and touch-up through out the day and you will be fine! That's what I do.


Excuse my crappy attempt at a heat, the nozzle bit it comes out of didn't like me!
The colour is really good, only a tad dark for me when on my face. My summer skin is really starting to happen so it matches now!

I give this a 5/5 :)
Just sucks a bit that it does not work well for oily skin, which makes translucent power needed!

Also, there is no shimmer in this product, I just did not clean my hand the best as what I should of when swatching my illuminator for my next post!

Kett Cosmetics xx

Concealer

 
So I finally got my new kit for Tafe, and one of the brands in our kits was Kett Cosmetics.
This brand is a very versitile brand for aspiring artists and professionals.
The brand is typically aimed at Airbrush, but the bit that makes it very versatile is that the Foundations etc. can be used for both Airbrush, Brushed and Disposables.

So lets begin!

Foundations
 
Firstly lets start with the foundations!
The foundations are amazing. They work with both airbrush and make-up brush so it's highly ideal for the make-up artist who airbrushes and also uses make-up brush!
These foundations by Kett come in a large range of different tones as well.
So they are perfect for mixing or just straight from the bottle.
Also, you can mix in a bit of their Hydro Shimmers just to add a subtle glow to the skin!
 
 
 
The Hydro Shimmer pack is $80 or $16.00 each at:
https://kettcosmetics.com/index.php?cPath=217&pID=810
 
The Foundations are $10.00 a bottle for a 7ml Sample bottle, $50.00 for a 7ml trial pack (5x sample bottles), $30.00 per full size bottle or $300.00 for a full size pack (10x 35ml bottles) at:
http://www.kettcosmetics.com/index.php?cPath=126
 
 
Pictured about is the Kett Cosmetics Powder.
This is a translucent powder that sets the foundation to the face!
This works just the same as a pressed powder, only it wont change the colour of the base!
Meaning that if you have perfectly matched the Foundation, then it wont mess that up!
This is also great as it reduces shine on oily skin and the moisture added to the skin by a foundation. It will also draw excess oil from the skin!
This product is of a professional quality and is only $22.00 on the Kett Website:
http://kettcosmetics.com/product_info.php?cPath=132&products_id=505

 
Last but not least, this is the Kett Concealer Palette!
I adore this palette.
It is great for all skin colours and conceals so well.
It sets matte, and is easy to blend into the foundation!
 
Easy colour is $15.00 per refill, and the palette is $15.00 and comes empty!
 
I hope you have enjoyed this review!
 


 

Rimmel Foundation :) x

Foundation

I brought this Foundation for my Mummy a while ago, and she adored this.
It wasn't a matte foundation so it suited her matured skin perfectly.
This Rimmel Foundation has a really creamy texture so it glides well onto the skin.

The bottle is also a pump action, so you never have "too much" come out at once!
This foundation definitely works well with matured skin, it's blend able and compliments matured skin perfectly.



How to Choose The Right Foundation For Your Skin xx

About
As the range of Foundations and Colours advance, so does the lack of knowledge in choices by the average customer. So I'm here to tell you how to ensure the right match and colour!

Colour Matching

One of the hardest thing with a foundation is to match a colour to your skin type.
One of the easiest things to do (and it's free) is to quickly zip down to your local Beautician/Salon and ask her/him what they suggest for you to look for when buying your next foundation.
And seriously, they aren't that scary, and they wont judge your amount of knowledge. To be honest, they love the feeling that someone needs them.

But for those of you that may be finding things a little too busy to do this, here are a few tips for you!
Never... ever... ever... test your foundation on the back of your hand or your jawline! The jaw line is in fact the lightest part of the face and if you test there then apply to the face, you will look white like a ghost.

To test the colour of a foundation, it is best to test on the side of the nose, blending into the cheek. As this is where you start with foundation on the face, blending outwards. It is pretty easy to tell if you have the wrong colour, as you will start to look Orange, or really white. Always test the colour of a Foundation in Natural Light, as artificial light can be misleading.

When buying a Foundation, never buy a darker colour so that you look more "tan" as you will actually look Orange! If you want to look tan, invest in a nice bronzer as you will look a nice Golden brown and more natural as opposed to, well.. ORANGE!

Don't forget that skin tones change between summer and winter, and you should change your foundation accordingly. Or buy two different tones and mix foundation throughout the year.

Coverage

Different types of skin, need different types of Coverage. There are different types of Foundation coverage to suite different types of skin. Right from good Clear Skin, to Problem Skin.

Clear Skin:
Good clear skin will only need the lightest of coverage. Liquid Sheer Foundation or a Tinted Moisturizer will cater well for this skin type. This is just to even out skin tone and to add radiance to the skin.

The Odd Blemish:
Sometime we get that odd pimple or scar. If your skin is still an even tone, with the odd spot, a good concealer paired with a liquid foundation or creme-to-powder formula will be suitable for this skin type.

Problem Skin:
With problem skin, it needs a little more attention in the Foundation field. A Creme or stick foundation will offer a good coverage to hide all the blemishes.

Texture:

Nothing sums the different type of textures than this extract from Jemma Kidd's Make-Up Masterclass Book.

"Check the ingredients and select the correct formulation for your skin with added vitamins and moisturizers. Choose talc-free foundation that soaks in easily - nothing with a thick , powdery finish. A moisturizing foundation is essential for dry skin, where-as an oil free, matte finish is ideal for oily skin. Mature women need a little shimmer in their foundation to bring light to their skin, but anyone with scarring or acne should avoid light-reflecting particles as they can emphasize blemishes. A light-coverage liquid foundation is best for normal skin and a tinted moisturizer is perfect for summer"

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation xx

Foundation

It was a little while ago that I brought this Foundation to try.
I must admit, this is one of the worst foundations I have ever used.
I found that this foundation didn't compliment the skin, and even with a matched colour, it was still really heavy and is very noticeable on the skin.
If you're using this foundation I recommend you to maintain your brushes well. As after a few uses I noticed that the foundation had stained the bristles of my Brush. Not happy Jan!

I found this foundation to seep into hidden lines in the skin and create very ugly lines across the skin. It definitely didn't have the flawless finish my mate told me that I would achieve.


I must commend Maybelline for the extensive colour range though. As the 225 even manages to suite my Mum who has a mild African American accent to her skin!