Before i get started on the review imma just tell you how "the queen runs the castle". So in my makeup reviews, i like to do it in sections. why? so its easier for you to quickly find what you are looking for instead of reading every single detail that you might not even need. smart right? jks. So i start with introducing the product and its physical properties then i give my opinion on its performance.
LETS START.
note: for a quick summary scroll down to the bottom of the page
PRODUCT
so today I'm gonna do a review on Smashbox's LIQUID HALO HD FOUNDATION. It retails for about $55 at mecca maxima in Australia and it comes in 10 different shades. I've been using this foundation for a few months now and I have been liking it so far, i did notice a few cons on the product but its still amazing. Smashbox claims that it works with all undertones, gives a buildable sheer to medium coverage, long wearing, moisturising, sweat and humidity resistant and gives a natural "lit from within" luminosity. It sounds amazing right?
PACKAGING
As you can see on the image above, its comes in a clear glass bottle with a black lid and pump. YESS A PUMP! The packaging is quite heavy but not to bad. The print is really simple yet sophisticated and it doesn't look cheap. What i love about the packaging is the pump, i absolutely hate it when amazing foundations don't come with a pump. why? Because it can make you're makeup routine messy especially if you're in a hurry. Another thing i love about the pump is that it dispenses a small amount product, meaning you can never pump out too much of it. Packaging wise, the product is amazing.
UNDERTONE
Smashbox claims that it works for all undertones but i think it caters more for yellow undertoned people. What i noticed about this foundation is that if you go for a lighter shade than your skin it comes off a bit ashy and if you go too dark it goes a bit muddy which is not a good look so make sure you pick the right shade. To find the perfect shade i suggest you ask for samples of about 3 shades that you think will suit you and try it out in normal light (sunlight) and see which one blends in perfectly and looks natural.
SMELL
the foundation has a subtle marker ink smell which is not that bad compared to other foundations like mac studio fix which smells like hardcore paint and toxic chemicals. The foundation smell isn't that noticeable unless you actually sniff it like i did and it disappears once you apply it on you're face.
COVERAGE
It has a buildable sheer to medium coverage like what Smashbox has stated however you do need quite a lot of products to get a medium coverage. I use about 6 pumps for my entire face and from that i get a light medium coverage. I do have un even skin tone and a lot of post acne marks and the foundation does a great job at blurring them out (not covering them so still use concealer). So coverage is alright, however its not my go to foundations if I'm in a hurry just because i still have to use a fair bit of concealer.
without foundation
with foundation
TEXTURE
The foundation feels really light and whipped. By whipped i mean its airy but not so much as a mousse foundation. On the skin it feels really smooth and blending is quite easy. It doesn't smooth out your skin like other foundations would, it just copies the exact texture of the skin to get a really natural finish. In my opinion the best way to apply this foundation is with a stippling brush because it makes the product blend seamlessly in to the skin. DO NOT use a sponge to apply this because you will just waste a ton of product.
FINISH
The finish depends on your skin type really, I've used this on people with dry skin and compared it with my skin (which is oily) and i saw different finishes. On dry skin it has a satin finish with a bit of "lit from within glow" which looks really natural and beautiful. On oily skin its very luminous and dewy but a little bit of powder can turn it down if you don't like that finish. It doesn't have any oil controlling properties so if you have oily skin make sure use an oil controlling primer and a finishing powder. Also i did notice that it moisturises the skin so this would be great for people with dry skin.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
everything glides on beautifully and doesn't cake when applying cream products or powders.
WEAR
with a primer and a setting powder
it lasts for about 8 to 12 hours of wear without it breaking up on the T zone if you have oily skin and for dry skin it lasts for 10 to 14 hours max but i don't think anyone would wear foundation for more than 12 hours on a normal day. This foundations is best worn during winter times for oily skin because it has the tendency to slip off during hot temperatures.
without a primer or a setting powder
It lasts about 6 hours max by itself without any a primer or an oil controlling powder for people with oily skin and about 8 to 9 hours for people with dry skin.
BEST FOR?
all skin types especially those people who do not need that much coverage and people with dry skin due to its hydrating formula. It never broke me out or irritated my skin and i have sensitive acne prone skin so thats a massive plus.
OTHER THINGS I FORGOT TO MENTION
Its photographs beautifully and makes you look flawless in photo's. It is water resistant so if you drink water and the water goes on your face the makeup stays exactly the same. it is best use with Smashbox halo powder.
OVERALL: PROS
- lightweight
- blends seamlessly
- buildable
- doesn't break me out
- moisturizing
- luminous
- sweat resistant
- looks natural and looks amazing in photo's
CONS
- needs a lot to create a medium coverage
- lasting power isn't that great
would i re buy it? YES but ill only use it on those special occasions where there would be a lot of picture taking.
i hope you guys enjoyed this review! i will be posting up more reviews soon so be ready. Comment down below for any suggestions or questions and ill respond to them as soon as possible :D
these are the links where you can get the foundation online
US/CAN
AUS
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