- Hello, everyone, and welcome back
to Adore Beauty's YouTube channel.
My name is Megan.
I'm the social and content coordinator here at Adore Beauty,
and I'm also a makeup artist.
So today we thought it would be fun to take you
through four of our most popular foundations on site.
None of them are showing the labels, but that's fine.
So I'm pretty much gonna do rapid-fire facts
on each foundation, and hopefully, it will help you
to kind of gauge which one would be best for you.
Quick disclaimer before we get into this video.
You will always be able to manipulate the coverage
and the finish of a foundation
depending on how you prep your skin
or what you mix in with your foundation.
So if you've got a really, really matte foundation
that you wanna make a little bit more dewy,
if you're using an oil underneath your skin
or a really hydrating primer,
that can change the finish of the foundation.
So always keep that in mind.
When I'm speaking about each of these foundations,
I am generally prepping with the same primer,
which is a really universal primer,
and that is Auto Pilot Primer by (stumbles)
(blowing raspberries) by Napoleon Perdis.
Okay, foundation number one is from Designer Brands,
and it is their Luminous Hydrating Foundation.
This is one of my personal favorites.
Joanna made me try this
in probably March last year, I would say.
I didn't think heaps of it before I tried it.
I was like, "Oh yeah, cool, another foundation."
As soon as it touched my skin, I was like,
"Where has this been all my life
and why aren't more people not talking about it?"
It's packed with hyaluronic acid concentrate,
so it really helps keep that hydration up
throughout the day.
It has a really nice medium coverage.
I like to buff it in with a nice, firm kabuki brush.
One of my favorites is the 112 wavy brush
from MAKE UP FOR EVER.
So the price point is 19.99.
Yes, you heard right.
It is under $20.
I'm still shook every time I hear that.
Finish, now the finish is pretty much dewy, luminous.
I think the title pretty much speaks for itself.
So if you have super oily skin, you may not love this.
If I absolutely had to pick a downfall on this foundation,
it would probably be the shade range.
So there are only 12 shades available.
I have got 804 Nude Beige,
but that's probably about a shade lighter
than what I am at the moment 'cause this is my winter shade.
Foundation number two is a boujee one.
It is the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation.
Now this was actually formulated
by a really famous makeup artist by the name of Pat McGrath.
She actually worked with Giorgio Armani
and helped them formulate this unique blend.
If we wanna talk about the finish of this foundation,
I really do want you to picture a piece of silk.
So it has a really nice luster to it.
However, it doesn't look wet.
It feels absolutely weightless on the skin,
but also provides, I would say, a medium coverage
that can be built up to a full coverage foundation.
It's what I'm wearing today.
It doesn't look cakey.
It just looks like my skin, but better.
If you have super oily skin, once again,
and you do not like any kind of luminosity
or dewiness to your foundations,
then this probably isn't for you.
Now I am just going to cover off the price point.
It is $100, but it is worth every penny.
So obviously, this isn't the type of foundation
that you're gonna be wearing to the beach
or to the grocery store.
However, if you are looking for a really good foundation
that is perfect for special occasions or for going out,
this is a great investment.
In terms of the shade range, there are 39 shades
that we currently stock on Adore Beauty.
So you've got plenty of choice
and you've got warm, neutral, and cool tones to choose from.
I'm wearing shade 7.75 today.
So moving on to foundation number three,
we have got L'Oreal True Match.
So this is another affordable foundation.
This is 29.95 on Adore Beauty at the moment.
If there's a sale,
you can probably snap it up for even cheaper.
The coverage of this foundation,
I would say, it sits as a true medium coverage.
I would say that this is a satin finish,
so it's not completely matte,
it's not completely luminescent and dewy.
If you wanna be more on the matte side,
then pop a mattifying primer on
and make sure that you set the base with powder.
If you wanna be more on the dewy side,
then use a hydrating primer and only set areas of the face
that you feel need it with powder.
We currently offer 33 shades, and they all kind of mix
between warm, cool, and neutral tones.
The fourth and final foundation
is the one and only Estee Lauder Double Wear.
So I'm sure you've heard about this foundation before.
Hannah absolutely loves this foundation.
If you have got oily skin,
you love a full coverage foundation,
this is pretty much gonna be your Holy Grail.
In terms of coverage, it is medium to full.
In terms of finish, it is a completely matte finish,
quite velvety, I would say.
Price point, it is $60, so quite affordable.
There are over 60 shades in this range,
which I think is absolutely amazing.
They offer warm, cool, and neutral tones,
so no matter what type of skin tone you have,
you will probably be able to find a match in this range.
Now as I have normal to dry skin
and I generally like a really luminescent finish,
I don't really reach for these heaps.
However, I use this a lot on my clients that have oily skin
and are wanting that really full coverage,
long-lasting makeup.
This is pretty much waterproof, sweat-proof, oil-proof.
It goes the distance. Trust me.
I'm just gonna do a quick SPF roll call
to see what kind of protection each foundation covers.
However, it is of paramount importance
that you always apply a standalone SPF
before applying your foundation
to ensure that you're adequately protected.
So Estee Lauder Double Wear has SPF 10 in it.
Designer Brands Luminous Hydrating Foundation has SPF 15.
L'Oreal True Match has SPF 17.
And Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk does not contain SPF,
so it is of absolute importance
that you pop on an SPF before applying this foundation
if you are wearing it during the day
or when there are UV rays out.
Okay, so that wraps up today's video.
I just realized I look naked,
but I definitely have a top on.
Anyway, if you wanted to see any other videos on foundation,
then you can just click the link right here.
If you have tried any of these foundations,
then leave us a comment so we can have a chat about it.
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And we'll see you next time. Bye.