Milani Conceal and Perfect Foundation Review UK and Photos

Milani Foundation UK

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Milani Cosmetics is a popular drugstore brand within the US and finally, after a long wait, we can now get our hands on this colourful on-trend makeup brand here in the UK! I already have a few reviews up on the PPB Blog on their Baked Blush here, Bella Eyes here and their Liquid Eye Liner Pencil here if you want to discover more from the brand, but today I wanted to share with you one of their most popular products the Conceal and Perfect Foundation, so here's everything you need to know about Milani's one and only Liquid Foundation...

WHAT'S INSIDE?
The Milani Conceal and Perfect 2 in 1 Foundation and Concealer comes in a massive 29 shades including,

1. 00AA Ivory
2. 00A Porcelain
3. 00BB Nude
4. 00B Light
5. 00 Light Natural
6. 01A Creamy Nude
7. 01 Creamy Vanilla
8. 02A Creamy Natural
9. 02 Natural
10. 03 Light Beige
11. 04 Medium Beige
12. 05 Warm Beige
13. 05A Natural Beige
14. 06 Sand Beige
15. 06A Deep Beige
16. 07 Sand
17. 08 Light Tan
18. 08A Warm Sand
19. 09 Tan
20. 09A Natural Tan
21. 10 Golden Tan
22. 10A Hazelnut
23. 11 Amber
24. 11A Nutmeg
25. 12 Spiced Almond
26. 13 Chesnut
27. 13A Espresso
28. 14 Golden Toffee
29. 14A Cocoa

WHAT DOES IT DO AND WHO IS IT FOR?
The Milani Conceal and Perfect is a full coverage matte foundation and concealer in one that not only covers blemishes, redness etc. but also conceals dark circles and spots. And with an extensive amount of shades to choose from, there's something for everyone whether you choose one or mix two together.

PRICE
The Milani Conceal and Perfect 2 in 1 Foundation and Concealer retails for £12 for 30ml of product.

PACKAGING
This comes in a glass bottle with a pump applicator.

HOW TO USE
I find this works well with both a brush and damp sponge, I usually take a pump and a half of the foundation and distribute it evenly preferably with a Real Techniques Sponge that you can find here*. I picked up the Shade 01 Creamy Vanilla, however, I did find this had a slight yellow undertone, nonetheless, this blended out well and it gives a lovely flawless even coverage that's comparable to the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer that I reviewed here.

LONGEVITY
I wore this for a solid nine hours and I would say it lasted well and still looked pretty good by the end of the day.

WHERE CAN I BUY IT? 
Beauty Bay* and Beauty Base.

OVERALL THOUGHTS
Despite this having a slight yellow undertone I did enjoy the overall look and coverage of this foundation and I applaud Milani for releasing an impressive and extensive shade range. This is a little more expensive here in the UK however it's not that much more expensive compared to other foundations within the UK Drugstore market.

Overall I think this is a great dupe for the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation if you want something more budget-friendly that's still full coverage, matte and lasts, and I love the fact that Milani is finally an accessible brand within the UK, hooray for that!

Have you guys tried anything from the brand?

I award the Milani Conceal and Perfect Foundation a 4.4 out of 5.

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Make Up Forever Ultra HD Foundation Stick Review and Photos

makeup forever foundation stick

WHAT'S INSIDE?
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation Stick 12.5g

WHAT DOES IT DO AND WHO IS IT FOR?
The HD Foundation Stick is aimed at anyone who loves a medium to full, semi-matte coverage foundation that feels comfortable and looks natural on the skin. The HD Collection was originally formulated for Film and Television so that skin looked flawless even in front of a 4K camera. It's suitable for all skin types including dry skin and comes in 21 shades.

PRICE
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation Stick £30.90 (Price may vary from store to store)

PACKAGING
This comes in an informative box. Inside the Ultra HD stick has a hygienic cap and twist up applicator.

HOW TO USE
Apply directly from the stick to the centre of the face and blend outwards with a brush or damp sponge (personally I love using my trusty Beauty Blender* damp). The stick is also great for on the go touch ups.

LONGEVITY
Although I can't find an expiry date cream products usually last about 12-18 months.

WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
Feel Unique* and Debenhams* - Shop the post below.

OVERALL THOUGHTS
I really enjoyed using this because it glides on so effortlessly thanks to its creamy formula, and although I'm a big fan of the original liquid version, I think I may just like the stick formula a little more! Additionally, it blends out so easily especially with a damp sponge and gives me the most flawless and long-wearing base. I am currently using an SPF that leaves a bit of a shine, so I usually powder down my t-zone area only and then go in with my bronzer etc. to finish.

The only thing I would say about this foundation is you don't get loads of product for your money, but I do find this to be the case with most stick foundations, nonetheless, this is a wonderful and convenient product suited to a wide audience.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation Stick 4.8 out of 5

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It Cosmetics CC Cream Review UK and Photos

it Cosmetics CC Cream Review

Now that It Cosmetics* is available within the UK, hooray! I thought it would be an appropriate time to share you with you my thoughts on one of their most iconic and best-selling products the It Cosmetics CC Cream. I actually bought this last year in New York and I've only just got around to really putting it to the test over the past couple of months. So here are my thoughts and everything you need to know...

Price
Here in the UK, this retails for £30 for 32ml of product. There is also 7 shades to choose from including,
Fair
Light
Medium 
Medium Tan
Tan 
Rich 
Deep
I picked this up in Fair.

Currently, It Cosmetics is available directly from their website here* as well as Boots, Selfridges* and QVCUK.

Packaging
The CC Cream comes in a very informative box with everything you need to know on how to use this as well as plenty of additional details about the cream itself on the side of the box.

Inside the CC cream comes in a very handy tube with a pump applicator which I especially love as this type of packaging it so easy to travel with.

Application
I love the concept of this CC Cream as it has so many benefits to it including the fact that its Full Coverage, Paraben-Free, Cruelty-Free, an Anti-Aging Hydrating Serum and BONUS it has an SPF 50 in it! Yes, 50 that makes my heart sing as you guys know how much I value an SPF!

Upon application, this has a stunning lightweight creamy consistency to it which makes it a dream to apply! I tested the cream out with both a damp sponge and a foundation brush and I have to say I do prefer using this with a Beauty Blender, but nevertheless both give an even, full and flawless coverage, that still looks natural on the skin.

I find one and a half to two pumps is ample to cover my whole face evenly but you can build this up around certain problem areas if required. Overall this is a wonderful CC Cream that really does even out my skin tone perfectly.

Also if you want to see how this applies in a live demo, then I have an Insta Video sharing with you how I use the Makeup Revolution Liquid Highlighters, but it additionally shows me applying the foundation so you can get a better feel of how it looks overall. Watch it here.

Longevity
This lasted well and still looked flawless and natural looking even after a solid eight hours of wear, however, if you are using this as your sunscreen it is advised on the box that you apply this 15 minutes before going out in the Sun and then you re-apply this every two hours thereafter.

Overall Thoughts 
Firstly I have to be honest with you guys and admit that when I first applied this, I really couldn't work out what all the fuss was about, however... I think sometimes it takes a few tries of something before you can decide if you really and truly love it! Thankfully I've become really fond of this a lot because of the fact it does have an SPF 50 included which speaks volumes to me; really you've sold me there and then with that aspect alone! But additionally what I really love about this color-correcting cream is that it covers everything you need it too without masking the skin completely, it just makes your skin look like yours but better, even after a full day of wear. Furthermore, I adore the creamy yet lightweight texture as it helps it apply easily and flawlessly.

Yes, this is on the pricier side but you do get a good amount for your money and the benefits and pro's to this CC Cream are endless! So if you're after a natural full coverage creamy foundation that evens out the complexion and can be worn alone without the need for an additional SPF, then this magic tube is definitely for you!

I award the It Cosmetics CC Cream a 4.9 out of 5

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Makeup Revolution Fast Base Stick Foundation Review and Conceal and Define Concealer Review and Photos

Makeup Revolution Foundation Stick and Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define

Ever since I discovered Makeup Revolution a few years back (thanks to a viewer on YT actually) I feel like they have gone from strength to strength. With a total re-brand last month as well as the launch of Revolution Pro it's easy to see why Revolution Beauty is dominating the drugstore market.

This year also saw the launch of two new face products from the core Revolution brand in the form of the Revolution Fast Base Stick Foundation and Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer. I initially did a First Impression video (that I've linked down below) on both of these but now after testing them out for a good month, I thought it was about time I share with you if they really are worth the hype...

Price
The Revolution Fast Base Stick Foundation retails for a modest £5 for 6.2g of product which isn't a lot compared to a drugstore liquid foundation, however, this is still super affordable and it's also Vegan and Cruelty-Free.

Additionally, there is a wonderful selection of 18 shades to choose from and if you're unsure on which colour to pick up then there's a really useful rundown on who each shade is for over on the website here.

The Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer retails for an insanely affordable £4 for 3.4ml of product. Again you don't get as much compared to some other drugstore concealers but this is a versatile full coverage conceal and contour product.

Shade wise there is 18 shades also and just like the foundation you can find a handy list of every shade and who it is right for over on the website here.

Packaging
Fast Base Stick Foundation - I love the beautiful nude packaging and copper accents, plus it's also perfectly compact especially if you're on the go or travelling.

Conceal and Define Concealer - This is gracefully adorned with rose gold, my favourite kind of makeup packaging! Inside you'll find a large doe foot applicator for ease of application.

Application
Fast Base Stick Foundation - Upon application, the consistency is really creamy and glides on like a dream. I used a damp Beauty Blender* to blend this all out but I have since tested this out with a brush and I have to say I prefer the sponge better as it helps give a more even, flawless coverage. If you are using this on the go then you can use your fingers also.

I picked this up in F2, however, I did find this to be slightly too light for me, nonetheless, I really enjoyed the efficiency of this and the fact it gave great coverage and a wonderful flawless finish. You can also use these to contour and highlight too.

Conceal and Define Concealer - This is a full coverage concealer that has a thick and creamy consistency. Upon application, this covered my dark circles and redness perfectly and blended out flawlessly with the help of the Real Techniques Mini Eraser Sponge*. The only thing I would say is I'm not overly fond of putting this right up to my under eyes as I do find it creases a little, nevertheless this is a great one to conceal, contour and highlight with.

I have since tried this on its own also and I actually really like this for no foundation days if you just want something that's quick but still covers up anything you need it too.

Longevity
Both the Foundation and Concealer lasted a good eight hours which was great. The foundation I actually loved, even more as the day went on, but because this has such a creamy consistency I would recommend setting this with a little powder. All in all, both felt totally comfortable on the skin.

Overall Thoughts 
Fast Base Stick Foundation - If I had to sum up this foundation I would say it's easy to use, versatile and compact, plus it's also creamy and feels lightweight on the skin. Yes, you don't get as much compared to a liquid foundation and you may have to set this with a little powder but, overall this is a fantastically affordable foundation with a remarkable shade selection.

Finally, I think this is best suited to anyone who loves time-saving products, that are full coverage and compact, especially if you're a mum on the go or you're travelling.

I award the Revolution Fast Base Stick Foundation a 4.8 out of 5

Conceal and Define Concealer - This is such a great full coverage concealer and the fact it's under £5 and very accessible is always a bonus in my books. I admit, this does crease on me a bit and it's a shame you maybe don't get slightly more product, however, this is perfect for covering up a multitude of sins as well as being great for contouring and highlighting if you prefer a cream product instead.

All in all, this is a great one for anyone who likes again a full coverage, creamy consistency that's matte, versatile and affordable. 

I award the Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer a 4.7 out of 5

If you're in the UK you can find these at Superdrug and on the Revolution Website here. And if you are in the US you can shop the concealer below.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation Review and Photos

The Ordinary Foundation

It's safe to say The Ordinary skincare has taken the UK by storm and if you haven't heard of the brand before then they are part of the Deciem umbrella which consists of a growing number of brands whose primary focus is skincare.

The Ordinary for me has revolutionized the way we see and buy skincare thanks to their non-fancy packaging and extraordinary price points and I'm already in the process of putting their skincare line through its paces so I will keep you updated with a final review here on the blog in the not too distant future. But first I wanted to share with you my final thoughts on the tremendously popular new serum foundation. This lightweight foundation is the 2nd foundation within their colour collection, so is it really worth the hype...

Price
The Ordinary Serum Foundation retails for a very reasonable £5.70 for 30ml of product. This also has an SPF 15 and comes in 21 shades that cater from everyone who has pink to yellow, red and neutral undertones.

Packaging
Although The Ordinary's focus is the ingredients and price points more than the packaging, I think I'm in the majority vote when I say I really love the simple packaging. The foundations are also housed in black boxes to differentiate between the colour and skincare collections.

The foundation itself comes in a plastic bottle with a hygienic pump applicator for ease of use, but you can also purchase an additional dropper if you prefer applying it this way instead.

Application
Before use, be sure to shake the bottle as this is a serum foundation. I also recommend applying this to the back of your hand or a palette so you can pick up the product from there as the consistency is very thin and runny.

Upon application, the foundation has a lovely lightweight feel to it and it doesn't look greasy or over oily, however, I did have to powder down my t-zone area as it did look a tad shiny around this area. Overall this glides on super easily and looks lovely and natural, for me, it just looked like my skin but better!

This has a medium coverage and so it does cover imperfections or redness, however, if you do have the odd pesky spot I would suggest concealing them first with a heavier concealer and then going in with the foundation over the top. Also if you do suffer from acne I would maybe give the 'Coverage Foundation' ago as this is a full coverage formula, although I haven't tried this myself so I would suggest reading some reviews first.

I initially used this with a damp Beauty Blender but I have since tried this with a brush and I would say a damp sponge is the better option for this type of foundation for me personally, it just gives a more desirable finish overall. 

Longevity
I wore this foundation for just over 8 hours total and it really did stay well with the exception of a little bit of shine towards the end of the evening.

Overall Thoughts
Overall I absolutely loved wearing this foundation as firstly this is such amazing value for money considering how much you get in the bottle and the fact there are 21 shades to choose from that have various different undertones is fantastic. Packaging wise I adore the simple yet informative box and if you require any further information about a product then you can also go on their website here or you can tweet Deciem directly. (From my own experience they are tremendously helpful).

Application wise the hygienic pump is great but just be sure to shake the bottle and apply this to your hand first. For best results, as I mentioned above I also recommend using a damp sponge to get a more flawless, even coverage, but overall this covers well but at the same time it still feels comfortable and natural looking on the skin.

Finally longevity wise I was really impressed with how this wore and if anything I thought this looked better as the day went on the only thing I would say though is because this is a serum-based foundation I do advise setting it with a little powder and carrying it with you for on the go touch-ups.

So if you prefer a lightweight foundation that's comfortable, natural looking and has a light to medium coverage then this is definitely for you! However, if you prefer a more full coverage foundation and you suffer from acne or you're prone to oily skin then I would say the Coverage Foundation would probably be a better option for you (I've linked both below). Either way, both foundations have an excellent shade selection and for the price what have, you got to lose!

I award The Ordinary Serum Foundation a 4.9 out of 5

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