Mac Pro Longwear in NC42 (perfect only if I wear it with Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish powder in Golden Orange) Bobbi Brown BB cream in Medium-Dark Revlon Nearly Naked foundation in Toast was a touch too dark for me, as is Bobbi Brown Skin foundation in Honey - but I don't like the 'sheer' foundations anyway as they don't have enough coverage. The Complete Celebrity Inspired Skin Tone Guide For All Indian Skin Colours Figuring out one's skin tone is a tough task, but is essential in order to find the right products - be it red or nude lipsticks, the right hair colour for you, or the correct shade of base makeup, like concealers and foundations. My take on MAC Pro Longwear Foundation NC42: The foundation is a liquid foundation, slightly thick in consistency as compared to other liquid foundations, and is very pigmented. It applies smoothly, and is very easy to blend into the skin. Gives medium to full coverage. The foundation gives a semi-matte finish on it’s own. I have another MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation dupe to share with you! The next shade up on the dupe list is “NC42”, a true medium beige with golden undertones for medium skin. After comparing several swatches, I have found a list of alternative shades for this cult-favorite foundation. Let’s begin the dupes! The Dupes Continue reading 'MAC NC42 Studio Fix Fluid Foundation Dupes'.
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theBALM Even Steven Whipped Foundation | Indian skin
This is my very first experience with the brand theBalm and thanks to Nykaa for making it available to the Indian market. theBALM Even Steven Whipped Foundation is a relatively new launch (2017) and I was pretty intrigued by the claims: light texture and natural matte finish. So, I randomly chose the shade after watching Nykaa’s Insta-stories where they had swatched this foundation. So, let’s dive into the review and find out how the foundation fares!
Price: Rs. 1599 for 13.4ml and has a shelf life of 3 years. However, the product needs to be finished in 12 months after opening the packaging.
Availability:Open any file mac. theBalm cosmetics is available at Nykaa and Sephora stores. (Let me know if there are any other options available)
Shades: The shade range is limited to 7 out of which only 2-3 shades have warm tones. *Sighs!*
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I got the shade mid-medium. (Skin reference at the bottom-most part of the post)
Have a look at the swatches here: Link 1 & Link 2
Packaging: theBALM Even Steven Whipped Foundation comes in a little transparent plastic tub with a matte chrome finish screw cap. The packaging is very travel-friendly. This might be a little unhygienic for some but I don’t mind dipping my fingers to get the product. (I always keep my hands clean, especially during applying makeup).
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Texture & Shade: theBALM Even Steven Whipped Foundation has a mousse texture which doesn’t feel heavy on the skin. A very little product is needed, very very little, for a one-time application. Though the shade seems a pretty good match from the tub, it applies a shade lighter on the skin. You can also say that when the foundation dries and sets on the skin, it becomes a shade (or two) lighter. Also, it gives an absolute matte finish (and not natural matte) on my skin and accentuates dry patches if any.
Pigmentation: The foundation is very pigmented, very little amount is required for the application. I don’t like going full coverage even on occasions, hence I always apply very little foundation to get a natural finish. But, the case is different with theBALM Even Steven Whipped Foundation. You need a very little amount, to begin with, and the coverage cannot be built because then it will start accentuating the dry patches even more. In one layer this foundation gives up to medium coverage and evens out the skin.
Staying power: No foundation can keep my skin oil-free for more than 3-4 hours but the beauty of this foundation is that it stays for the entire day. I usually blot my face 2-3 times in between but it survives that too! Minecraft appdata folder mac. My face looks fresh post blotting, there is no need to set it again with a powder.
My verdict on theBALM Even Steven Whipped Foundation:
I really wanted to dislike this foundation for the absolute matte finish and also because of the fact that it clings on to dry patches, but couldn’t! I handled the dryness by moisturizing heavily before using this foundation. The lighter shade to which it sets can be handled by applying bronzer or a loose banana powder. The foundation adapts to the skin and becomes more skin like with the passage of time. This hasn’t broken me out yet. I look myself reaching out for this for traveling too! Going by the tiny amount that’s required each time, this little tub will last more than a year!
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The only thing which needs to be kept in mind is that very little amount should be used else it is going to become extremely drying and patchy. This foundation is not meant for dry skinned people.
My skin reference: oily-dehydrated acne prone.
Shade reference: A little lighter than NC42 in MAC, Classic tan in NYX total drops, Maybelline Fit Me matte & poreless 310.
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