So I went out on a limb

As a beginner buying the correct  foundation can be overwhelming. 

The biggest problem when purchasing foundation for me is WHAT COLOR DO I BUY. I am a cool,neutral or warm. Do I have yellow, red, orange, or pink undertones and What is an undertone. Do I want semi matte, matte, demi matte, dewy, illuminating, glowing,etc. Do I want full, medium,shear, buildable coverage. Oily, normal,combination, or sensitive foundation coverage...This can go on and on.

I was so confused and taken back by such a varied selection of foundations to choose from. So for the longest I used Ruby Kisses 3D face creator (level 15) and I kept in moving and occasion used Maybeline BB Cream (medium/dark)if I felt like having a full face. Because that was all I could really handle and the fear of looking like I have on a orange or grey mask on my face in attempting to wear makeup.

So earlier this week I went out on a limb and  purchased two foundations Maybeline FIT ME#355 and CoverGirl 3in1 #857 (soft sable) at my local Walmart. I want to step it up with my makeup skills and the only way to do that is to practice and purchase. So that's what I did.

In this photo I am wearing CoverGirl 3in1. I love the coverage looks real natural and my skin show through. The foundation is buildable if you want more coverage.The foundation came with a pump and the formula is thick so a little goes a long way two pumps and it did my whole face. No setting powder needed, smooth finish,and doesn't oxidize to dark. Since concealer and primer is added already this foundation is perfect for a beginner starting out. I will be adding this to my makeup collection.

 

 

 

In this photo I am wearing MaybeLine FIT ME #355. It's okay but it looks like a yellow mask when I apply it to my face. Also it makes my face look real oily. I could feel the oil seeping through my pores onto the makeup. I probably could wear this foundation during the winter months or as a under eye highlight during the summer. But, for everyday glam, not a winner for me. The consistency of this foundation was more liquid than the CoverGirl. And as a beginner it makes it hard to gauge how much you should initially use. I believe that it is a full coverage foundation so you have to blend for your life in order not to look like a sad clown.

 

 

Check out my video on MaybeLine #355 and if you have any suggestions for me please leave it in the comment section below.

 

 

 

 

 

 



As a beginner you have to understand that it is all a process, and even the most seasoned pro can still get it wrong. I glad that I decided to try something new and probably will try out the Revlon Nearly Naked. Stay tuned for my 21 looks in 21 days coming soon.

 

 

 

This was Afrikah's Perspective

 

Stay Blessed.