So the product that ill be reviewing today is Studio Skin foundation from Smashbox, durr. It retails for about $62 in Australia at Mecca Maxima and $42 in the US at Smashbox or where ever they sell smashbox products. The foundation comes in a 30ml glass bottle and offers 12 shades ranging from warm fair to deep warm brown. According to smashbox, this foundation hydrates the skin and control's oil with an oil free formula making it good for all skin types. Smashbox also stated that it offers medium to full coverage, its transfer proof, and sweat and humidity resistant.
just a heads up i do have really oily skin and i have tested the foundations performance on my skin and other people (that have dry skin) for a couple of months now so i pretty much know how this foundation works.
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just a heads up i do have really oily skin and i have tested the foundations performance on my skin and other people (that have dry skin) for a couple of months now so i pretty much know how this foundation works.
PACKAGING
This foundation comes in a clear rounded bottle with a black matte pump and a lid as you can see on the image above. It has the typical Smashbox font print on the bottle and as mentioned earlier it comes in a 30ml glass bottle which is standard for liquid foundations. however, for a $62 foundation you should get a lot more product than 30ml. I love that it has a pump and that the lid over it doesn't come off easy so you don't have to worry about dirt going in the foundation, pouring out too much and losing the lid when travelling. The packaging is great but not amazing, it could've been more more fancier in my opinion.
UNDERTONE
the undertone of the foundation is definitely yellow so it may not suit people with pinky undertones unless they tan. This is great with asian skin and or for yellow toned people who have a problem with redness, for its yellow base cancels out the redness on the skin without having to pack on the product. It definitely doesn't make you orange in anyway but still make sure you get the right shade.
SMELL
The foundation does have scent so its not fragrance free but it's not as noticeable as Smashbox's Liquid Halo foundation. The smell is really subtle (can't really describe it) and didn't make me drowsy by any chance unlike Mac's studio fix fluid which has a strong chemical smell. once it sets on the skin the scent totally disappears and you will not smell it throughout day so thats a big plus.
COVERAGE
Smashbox claims that it has a natural medium to full coverage and that it blurs imperfections. To test it out i firstly used my fingers to see how blendable it is and how much it actually covers and from that test the foundation gave me light to light medium coverage not really full. To get a fuller coverage the best way to apply it is with a normal foundation brush NOT a buffing brush for the foundation is a liquid to powder formula. Buffing the foundation in will exfoliate the skin which can stick to the foundation and cause it to CAKE! tip: apply it downwards and do not, i repeat do not dot your entire face and blend section by section for the foundation can set pretty fast. I was actually disappointed with the coverage of the foundation. Don't get me wrong it can give a full coverage but you do have to use a fair bit of the foundation. I was expecting it to be more full coverage like the Estee Lauder double wear foundation (review coming up) so that was a bit of a let down.
TEXTURE/VISCOSITY
the texture of the liquid foundation is just just like any other foundation, not really thick and not really liquidy.
the texture of the liquid foundation is just just like any other foundation, not really thick and not really liquidy.
FINISH
On any skin type it dries matte so i wouldn't put powder over the entire face maybe just on the T zone to avoid looking too powdery. It kind of tightens the skin a little but it doesn't feel heavy at all so if you have dry skin or very dry skin i still recommend using a moisturiser and a hydrating primer. For really dry skin with a bit of flaking i suggest to exfoliate one a week and using a really hydrating moisturiser underneath because it can highlight dry areas. For people with fine lines and wrinkles, this foundation does make it noticeable due to its matte finish.
On any skin type it dries matte so i wouldn't put powder over the entire face maybe just on the T zone to avoid looking too powdery. It kind of tightens the skin a little but it doesn't feel heavy at all so if you have dry skin or very dry skin i still recommend using a moisturiser and a hydrating primer. For really dry skin with a bit of flaking i suggest to exfoliate one a week and using a really hydrating moisturiser underneath because it can highlight dry areas. For people with fine lines and wrinkles, this foundation does make it noticeable due to its matte finish.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
its fine with powder products like blush, bronzer and highlighters. however for creme products or liquid products it would be harder to blend for the oil controlling property of this foundation can suck up all the moisture from the liquid or cream products making it hard to blend so watch out!
its fine with powder products like blush, bronzer and highlighters. however for creme products or liquid products it would be harder to blend for the oil controlling property of this foundation can suck up all the moisture from the liquid or cream products making it hard to blend so watch out!
WEAR
I'm actually not that impressed with its staying power. It is meant to stay for at 15 hours but it doesn't even last me for more than 9, i guess that pretty long but I have other foundations that lasts longer. once again i do have really oily skin so that might be the case. I noticed oil seeping through the foundation on my nose after 4 to 5 hours even with an oil controlling primer and powder and after blotting off the oil i noticed it kind of broke up a little on the nose area so thats a total let down.
BEST TO APPLY WITH
normal flat foundation brush, stippling brush and beauty blender (blending sponge)
I'm actually not that impressed with its staying power. It is meant to stay for at 15 hours but it doesn't even last me for more than 9, i guess that pretty long but I have other foundations that lasts longer. once again i do have really oily skin so that might be the case. I noticed oil seeping through the foundation on my nose after 4 to 5 hours even with an oil controlling primer and powder and after blotting off the oil i noticed it kind of broke up a little on the nose area so thats a total let down.
BEST TO APPLY WITH
normal flat foundation brush, stippling brush and beauty blender (blending sponge)
BEST FOR?
all skin types but mostly combination to oily skin
all skin types but mostly combination to oily skin
OVERALL: PRO'S
- oil free
- doesn't break me out
- alright medium coverage
- no flashback from flash photography
- looks fairly natural
- natural but matte finish
- the shades are natural looking
CONS
- uses a lot of product to get full full coverage
- can be a little cake when layered twice
- can dry out skin depending on the products underneath
- long wearing but doesnt last for more than 8 hours for oily skin
- can accentuate fine lines
- oil controlling property is moderately good
COMING SOON!!!
ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR STAY IN PLACE FOUNDATION
SMASHBOX CC CREAM
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