LOREAL NUDE MAGIQUE EAU DE TEINT LIQUID FOUNDATION REVIEW

Hi everyone ;) 

In this post I will share my review about LOREAL NUDE MAGIQUE EAU DE TEINT liquid foundation.

 

 

I am a fan of light and natural looking foundations that gives as natural look as possible while covering skin imperfections. I like foundations that give an option to use it alone and not set it with powder.

The claims for this foundation are that it should be as light as water:

 "Who says foundation has to feel heavy? That was then, this is now. Unveiling new Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation.
Shake it and discover on your fingertips a texture lighter than water. Glide on for amazing coverage. As light as a feather.           

Our 1st lighter than water foundation with an evanescent texture that glides onto the skin.
No make-up feel.
Apply it just like a perfume! Shake, tip on finger and apply. "

 

The texture. OMG this is the softest and smoothest foundation I have ever tried. It is light and watery but has something in it that gives that smoothness. As you touch it and start blending onto your skin you feel how pleasant it feels.

 

The finish. It sets quite matte but really naturally looking. The coverage is very light. I would say that it doesn't really cover skin flaws but evens out the complexion. On my skin it enhances dry patches, so I would recommend exfoliating and moisturizing before applying. After it sets it feels like you have nothing on the skin, this is the foundation that gives truly naked face feel. It isn't necessary to set it with powder but it affects staying power.

 

The application.  It works wonderfully applied with fingers, just shake well before use.  And it is nice to feel the smoothness of foundation while applying it. It sets rather quickly so it is best to apply by sections. It is also buildable, you can apply more in areas of need.

 

Staying power. Even though it sets quite matte but shine comes through in the middle of the day. Using primer doesn't really help me keep that shine away. To be honest I sometimes rather enjoy that shine. It makes my skin looking more natural and glowy but for more greasy skin owners there might be a need to blot and powder. What I love about this foundation is how it wears through the day. Most foundations start looking caky at the end of the end. This is nowhere near that. Looks as natural as freshly applied. Love that!

 

Overall I would say that it is great foundation for those with rather good skin and those who prefer very light and natural looking coverage. This foundation is very easy to apply.

The drawback is the packaging. It has no pump so I feel it is not really hygienic but the bottle is small so I think it won't go bad... Also that shine that comes through in the middle of the day, but can be managed with blotting and powder… What I don’t like the most is how it enhances dry patches of the skin. Also the smell of this foundation is *funky*. It smells like alcohol mixed with paint. The smell isn't heavy but not pleasant at all. Good thing it doesn't linger :)

I will definitely use this foundation this summer when I look more tanned and feel like exposing more naturally looking face.

 

The foundation in the picture is No 150 nude beige. This is great colour for me when I am tanned (I have very fair skin).

 

 

 

 

XOXO

MSG

 

 

 

 

MY TOP 5 MUST HAVE MAKE UP ITEMS

There are some things you just cannot live without... Let me share with you some of my makeup must haves:
Let me start with Mascara. Just so you know I have fairly good lashes. Most people say they are so good that any mascara would be fine for me. When people see me with mascara hear comments that with such lashes I would get away without mascara at all. Well... they are completely wrong... Without mascara I look like washed-out pink pig (no joke…) and not any mascara makes my lashes look amazing... If I could have only one make up item it definitely would be THE MASCARA... To be more precise - my current favorite Max Factor - Clump Defy by false lash effect in black (I think it is the same as in US Cover Girl - Lash Blast Clump Crusher).
I love the clean look it gives. My lashes look long and separated, clump and *dead-spider-legs-effect* free. It lasts all day long, doesn't flake or smudge on my lids but comes of easily with regular make up remover. I also stopped using lash curler when I started using this mascara because the wand is made in such a way that it curls my lashes while applying and the formula of mascara holds the curl the whole day (Although I must admit that curling lashes with curler gives more dramatic result, but the result of this mascara is enough for me on every day).

https://maxfactor.co.uk/make-up-products/eyes/mascara/max-factor-clump-defy-volumising-mascara


Second make up item I cannot live without is eye shadow primer. The one in particular is E.L.F. Mineral eyeshadow primer in sheer. This primer helps eye shadows stay on your eyelids without creasing and keeping freshly applied look from early morning until you decide to wash it off. It keeps shadows in place even if I apply it on hot summer morning, stay with the same make up throughout all work day, then go to the gym, work out and even after that when I look into the mirror I see the same thing on the eyes as I applied in the morning.
I also tried the "1 dollar" primer from E.L.F. which is raved about but it didn't work for me the same. Also I think I should mention that my eyelids are not extremely greasy but eyeshadow tend to crease after few hours if I apply them without mentioned primer.

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/minerals/eyes/concealers_and_primers/eyeshadow_primer

Third must have item I always keep around is bronzer. Mat or lightly satin finish, not to dark, not to orange… It just gives some color and life to complexion and makes me feel prettier and happier :) I like several bronzers and I cannot pick only one, they tend to differ depending on mood. The one I now use most often is Borjois Delice de Soleil Bronzing Powder (my shade 14 olive/tanned skin - disagree with the name but I still like it). It is matt bronzer with a couple of golden specks in it, but on face it looks completely matt. It is good for contouring your face as well as perfect for warming it up. It is pigmented but not too crazy so it is no stress to apply. What else... the smell... something coconutvalillarychocolatish... yummy :)

http://www.bourjois.co.uk/catalog/make_up/complexion/powder/delice_de_soleil_bronzing_powder

Fourth thing I just love is RIMMEL MATCH Perfection skin tone adapting concealer (my colour 030 classic beige). Well... it is a 2in 1 concealer & highligter which I use under my eyes. I cannot say that concealer is a very exiting item for me but still it is a must have. This concealer is creamy and light, provides enough coverage, stays all day, easy to blend. The packaging is very convenient squeeze tube with brush applicator. It doesn't look like a show off item you would put on your vanity but for the price it is a great find.

http://us.rimmellondon.com/products/face/match-perfection-concealer

The fifth thing is my INGLOT neutral color eyeshadow pallet. It is a part of their freedom systems items. Basically you get a pallet (box) and colors of your liking. My favorite is 8 pcs pallet which hold essential neutral colors for day or night make up. One row is all matt and another shimmering finish. The colors might seem not too exiting but they give nice and natural looks. You can make various pallets depending on your needs and skin/eye types. In my pallet I have some dark colors so I can definitely rock a night time look with it as well as soft neutral colors are great for day time. The price for these shadows is very user friendly and the quality is great (although I would recommend swatching them before buying because some colors are not so pigmented).

http://inglotcosmetics.com/10.eye.shadow.square/products/657/662

So these are my top 5 things I must have to make myself looking presentable. Of course there are much more items which I use and enjoy having in my make up bag. I will let you know in future posts more of them.

XOXO
MSG