Review: Loreal Paris Magic Smooth Souffle Foundation
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Before I start raving about this product, I'm going to provide some background on my skin type. During the winter, I have very dry skin. I get flaky, dry patches on my cheeks, the sides of my nose, and between my eyebrows. As the climate gets warmer, my skin gets less dry. During the summer, I have dry to normal skin with a slightly oily forehead. I also have extremely sensitive skin. Face products that contain the mildest ingredients can still cause irritation and redness.
I usually refrain from buying face products that don't have the following labels: for sensitive skin, oil free, fragrance free, non-comedogenic, and not tested on animals. The latter is not related to my skin type, but I must abide. I refuse to buy products from companies that test on animals. Unfortunately, I did not see ANY of these labels on this foundation jar, but I grudgingly purchased it per my best friend's recommendation (we have similar skin types). So here are the cons and pros of this product:
Cons:
-Packaging: the product is in a jar, which is not very hygienic. I use a clean cotton swab to retrieve the product.
-Coverage: my face is always red and I have some dark acne scarring on my chin. Unfortunately, the product does not provide enough coverage to conceal my flaws, but it is definitely buildable.
-Leaves a silky, almost oily residue when I first apply the product. However, this feeling does go away after a minute or so. This doesn't bother me because I like the added moisture, but this may not fare well with those who have oily skin.
Pros:
-Feels silky smooth (I know I listed this as a con, but it is a pro for me)
-Provides a matte, smooth look
-Isn't cakey
-I don't need a brush or a sponge to apply this.
Now, for some pictures... yes, I did some quick and messy editing. You can click on the pictures to enlarge them.
This is my skin after moisturizing and before the foundation:
This is my skin after foundation and before concealer:
This is my skin after foundation, concealer, and my makeup setting spray:
This product wins approval from me. Has anyone else tried this product? How does it work for you?
3 comments:
I also have dry and sensitive skin too. From the pictures, the coverage looks amazing and so natural. How is the texture of the product itself? Is it creamy or thin?
@ JadeHeartz
The texture is quite thin, but it is by no means "liquidy". It kind of feels like whipped cream, but it is slightly thicker.
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