Makeup | Fenty Foundations Comparison and Review

 

I was looking through some old draft posts not so long ago and found this one that I started a few years ago and never got round to posting! Ironically, one of the foundations I had reviewed is now discontinued and they have since brought out more new ones! Anyway, I thought I would still update and post this with my round up and review. The Pro Filt’r Soft Matte foundation was the first product from the brand that I tried in 2017 – and since then I have repurchased many times as well as fallen in love with a lot of their other products!

 

Starting with my favourite, the Fenty Beauty PRO FILT’R Soft Matte Longwear Foundation RRP $54 CAD | £34, this comes in 50 shades (I am shade 150) and is described as a soft matte longwear foundation that’s a buildable, medium to full coverage that fights heat, sweat and shine. Despite offering good coverage, it feels liquid-y and lightweight to me and does a great job of covering blemishes. I found that when my skin was a bit oilier than it is now this lasted for about 6 hours before I needed to powder again but now its more on the normal/combo side I don’t need it. It leaves my skin looking very perfected, doesn’t settle into fine lines, and lasts well. It doesn’t quite beat Estee Lauder Double Wear for me (I don’t think anything will) as I find it to just last a little longer on my skin but it’s a really nice alternative for when I want something different and the finish is beautiful! The price has creeped up steadily since I first got this like with all cosmetics unfortunately so I would definitely wait for a 20% off offer and take advantage! See my full review here!

 

I picked up the Fenty Beauty Eaze Drops Blurring Skin Tint RRP $49 CAD | £29 (shade 2) when my skin cleared up after Roaccutane as I wanted to try a lighter coverage base. These are a pretty big departure from my normal full coverage foundation buys as they have such light coverage! Coming in 25 shades that again correspond to your shade match in the foundations, this is a tinted moisturiser that evens out skin tone and offers a no makeup makeup look! It says they are buildable light to medium but I would say these are definitely on the light side of coverage especially if you are used to full foundation. However, these are so perfecting and really do blur the skin and even out my complexion and with the rest of my makeup on top I am super happy with the coverage they give! They have been a welcome addition to my makeup bag especially for weekends when I don’t have any major plans but still want some coverage and I use this base a lot when I go hiking as it wears well when I sweat. They last all day on my skin and don’t settle into fine lines and the shade 2 is perfect for my fair skin and maybe just a touch lighter than the 150 shade I am in the Soft Matte foundation! 

 

The Fenty Beauty PRO FILT’R Hydrating foundation (shade 150) has since been discontinued and replaced with the Soft’Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation which I haven’t tried. Since I was already a fan of the matte foundation, when I was on Roaccutane, I picked up the sister hydrating version. Again, it ahd 50 shades that correspond with the matte version, and offered the same buildable full to medium coverage this time with a natural finish rather than matte and it was geared more to normal/dry skin types. This really brought the glow to my skin while it was its driest and I know I would have hated it had my skin been oily! Even with powder it never completely “set” for me so there is a tendency for some transfer though I wouldn’t say it wore off easily either. While my skin was normal/dry this lasted through the day for me and made me look so healthy and dewy however it wouldn’t have been a repurchase for me as like I mentioned, my skin is more normal/combo now and I can imagine it would wear off more! So, you could say I am glad they discontinued this one and not the Soft Matte!

 

Overall, the Soft Matte foundation is my favourite and the Eaze Drops have pleasantly surprised me! I have already repurchased the Soft Matte multiple times!

 

Have you tried any Fenty foundations? Let me know what you thought!

 

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Product Empties #51

Back today with probably my second last empties of the year! As usual, it’s a big one! Let’s get into it!

 

Haircare

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo

The best dry shampoo! Makes my greasy hair look like I’ve just washed it and it has no white cast or residue! While it’s pricey, I find I use less than drugstore dry shampoo and it has a fresh citrus scent. Have a backup already! See my full review here!

 

Schwarzkopf got2b Extra Volume Dry Shampoo

Great budget option, doesn’t work as well as the Living Proof but gets me an extra day out of greasy hair! Will repurchase!

 

Schwarzkopf got2b Extra Fresh Dry Shampoo

Same as above but I would say I prefer this one a touch over the volume version! Will repurchase!

 

OUAI Detox Shampoo

Great first cleanse for my hair that got rid of build up and didn’t dry out my scalp! Obsessed with the scent! Will repurchase in the future.

 

OUAI Leave In Conditioner

Been through a couple of these now and love it. Like the shampoo, it smells amazing and feels lightweight while smoothing my hair, detangling and protecting it from heat styling. Will repurchase in the future! Read my full review here!

 

Kerastase Nutritive 8h Magic Night Serum*

Absolutely obsessed with this! It’s a luxurious overnight serum that you apply and it works overnight to help hydrate, condition and replenish dry hair. It smells divine (please make a scent Kerastase!) and my hair drinks this up. It helps to detangle and protect from pillow friction and my hair looks shiny the next day as well as my ends looking less dry and frazzled. I can use this a few nights in a row without it weighing down my hair or making it greasier quicker! This is pricey so not a repurchase for me right now but I would love to treat myself in the future! Read my full review of the Kerastase Nutritive hair range here!

 

Verb Ghost Shampoo

A great lightweight shampoo that doesn’t weigh hair down and left it shiny! Will repurchase!

 

Verb Ghost Conditioner

The matching lightweight conditioner, helped keep my hair smooth and shiny! Would repurchase!

 

Olaplex No.3

A pre shampoo treatment that I like to leave in my hair for 1-2 hours to see the best results. It works well on my damaged ends and makes them a lot softer, hydrated and also makes my split ends more sealed and healthier looking! I’ve stopped purchasing the full size of this as I can’t be bothered leaving it in so long but it’s nice to use the odd time! Won’t repurchase right now.

 

 

Bodycare

Naturium The Brightener Vitamin C Body Wash

Lightweight, hydrating and evens my skin tone! Really like this one! Naturium products aren’t scented but there is a very subtle citrus scent to this one! Love it almost as much as the Glow Getter multi oil body wash and will repurchase once I get through my stash!

 

Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion

Another great pick from Naturium, this is creamy, hydrating and smooths my skin. Prefer the retinol body lotion but I would repurchase this on offer!

 

Vaseline Intensive Care Dry Skin Repair

An old favourite, I love how fresh and clean this smells plus it works well to moisturise my skin! Already got a backup!

 

Rocky Mountain Soap Company Omega 3 Hand Cream in Lemongrass (Citronelle)

Got this free in their quarterly free gift for subscribers but not a fan! Leaves a film behind and not my favourite scent. Not a repurchase! 

 

Skincare

Pixi Clarity Cleanser*

A gel like cleanser containing salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids to exfoliate skin and help minimise breakouts. This felt gentle and didn’t strip my skin. I reached for it regularly but especially round my time of the month when I am more prone to a few breakouts and it worked well to help keep them under control! Really rate the Pixi Clarity range! Will repurchase in the future! Read my full review here!

 

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner

A light, hydrating and refreshing toner with anti-inflammatory and brightening effects. It comes in a huge 300ml bottle which took me forever to finish but I really enjoyed using it! A simple but effective daily toner that I would repurchase! Read my full review here!

 

Nivea Double Effect Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

Features in every empties and this is my most repurchased skincare product! This is the best for removing waterproof and stubborn eye makeup! Gentle and doesn’t leave a residue behind or film in my eyes! Already got a couple of backups!

 

NIOD Flavanone Mud*

A burnt orange, decongesting mask that helps purify skin and offer a barrier against external pollution. It’s advised to only use once a week for ten minutes and this tingles while it’s on and for a while after its washed off. I enjoy the decongesting properties of this especially along my jaw line and my skin always feels soft after use while looking brighter too! Will repurchase in the future! Read my full review and see my NIOD favourites here!

 

Scientia After Facial Glow Tri-Action Peel*

This contains physical, chemical and enzymatic exfoliants but feels gentle on the skin, leaves my skin nice and smooth and it smells nicely of fruit! Nice to use as a quick mask before the shower but not a repurchase!

 

Naturium Skin Soothing Recovery Lotion

Picked this up for half price in the Naturium Black Friday sale last year and it worked great as a morning moisturiser for me! Hydrating and soothing and performed well under makeup! I hate the smell though, it’s kind of fermented or something, so will stick to their multi-peptide moisturiser next time! 

 

Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+

Totally get the hype with this one and its up there with the Beauty of Joseon SPF for me! Took this to Mexico earlier in the year and didn’t get burnt, sinks in easily, not greasy and doesn’t pill! Will repurchase once I finish a few other SPF’s! Read my full review and see some other K Beauty favourites here!

 

Transparent Lab PIH Sun Spot Fading Treatment*

A gel formula containing brightening ingredients including tranexamic acid, azeloglicina, niacinamide, kojic acid and lumina granatum and worked nicely on scarring from spots. I didn’t reach for it regularly though so not a repurchase for me and I prefer the Theramid line from Niche Beauty! Read my full review of Niche Beauty here! 

 

Summer Fridays CC Me Serum

Honestly, I find everything I’ve tried from this brand to be a little blah and I don’t quite get the hype! This serum had a nice formula but didn’t feel as effective to me as the likes of the Skinceuticals offerings I had been using prior. It worked OK but it’s still pricey so not a repurchase for me!

 

Burt’s Bees Dark Spot Corrector*

Another one that took me a while to finish (maybe I just don’t get as many dark spots anymore!). This contains bakuchiol and vitamin c and while it was a nice formula, again, it wasn’t as strong as what I’m used to so took longer to see results. Not a repurchase.

 

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

A classic Ordinary serum, I used this bottle up on my chest and back and it worked well on bacne etc. Not a repurchase right now! Read my full review here!

 

Isntree Hyper Retinol Ex 1.0 Serum*

A mild retinol serum that I enjoyed using. My skin felt soft and smooth in the morning but it’s quite a small bottle and there are other retinol/al’s I enjoy using more! Not a repurchase!

 

Lanolips 12 Hour Overnight Lip Mask

I think I prefer this to the original 101 ointment. Stayed on all night and kept my lips smooth and hydrated with no dry skin in sight! Will repurchase!

 

111Skin Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser

Finished this quite a while ago and honestly can’t remember much about it! I think it was a jelly formula and it did the job and was good for travel but nothing special! Not a repurchase!

 

Image Vital C Hydrating Enzyme Masque

Nice little mask that made my skin feel soft. Too little a tube to form much more of an opinion but I would love to try more from Image Skincare as I love their Prevention SPF! Not a repurchase right now!

 

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub

Loved this! I use a lip scrub every morning before I put my lip product of the day on and this one is the best! Lasts ages too! Already have a backup in the mint flavour! 

 

Makeup

Fenty Makeup Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Setting Powder in 02 Butter

I am so happy this is finished! I don’t hate it but I’m sick of it. Doesn’t look cakey but does not work as well at mattifying as the Laura Mercier loose powder which is my favourite and it has taken me YEARS to finish (which isn’t saying much as it takes me years to finish a lot of things) but I use this every day! So happy to be opening some new powders soon and have my Laura Mercier ready to go to! The packaging is pretty but so bulky to travel with too. Not a repurchase!

 

Urban Decay All Nighter Vitamin C Hydrating Setting Spray*

Enjoyed this makeup setting spray but I found my makeup didn’t last as long with this as my Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. It does give my face a healthy glow and my makeup didn’t transfer. I also like the citrus scent! Not a repurchase.

 

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil in 03 Cherry

Love this formula! Long lasting hydration and it’s so smoothing on my lips! This isn’t my favourite colour though! Already have a full size back up in the Honey shade!

 

Miscellaneous

Dr Bronner’s 18-in-1 Tea Tree Pure-Castille Soap

Lost count of how many bottles of this I’ve been through! My favourite brush cleanser, it works so well and it so gentle! Already repurchased in the eucalyptus scent!

 

And there we have another empties post! Hoping I can get one more big one in before the end of the year! Have you tried anything I’ve mentioned? Let me know what you thought!

 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.

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Danielle xx

 

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Skincare | Six Serums Worth Trying for Bright, Clear, Smooth Skin

I did a similar post to this about three serums I was loving back in 2022 so I thought since all of these are now finished or almost finished, it was time for another! Keep reading if you want to know my top picks for bright, clear and smooth skin! 

 

Starting with a nice all-rounder and the Biotherm Life Plankton Elixir RRP $109 CAD* is a beautiful hydrating and soothing serum that contains glycerin, life plankton and Vitamin C. It is scented (which is something I don’t mind in skincare), and I am obsessed with the smell – it’s so fresh and “blue” and it really adds to the experience for me. This makes my skin feel hydrated and supported and it looks brighter and feels smoother! I notice my fine lines less and I love the packaging too, the dropper has a chrome look, it just feels so luxe! I think this has recently had a slight update to the formula but I’m sure it’s just as good!

 

Sticking with Biotherm and the Blue Retinol Night Serum RRP $103 CAD* contains 0.25% retinol as well as life plankton, glycerin, HA and niacinamide. This worked well to smooth and even my skin tone while targeting fine lines and I used it 2-3 times a week. The formula is creamy and didn’t cause any sensitivity or peeling for me! Both of these were also included in my Best Beauty Discoveries of 2023 post! Read more about Biotherm here!

 

The Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair RRP $115 CAD | £65 is a serum that’s easy to see why it gets cult status now I’ve gone through a full bottle! It’s a restorative serum containing peptides and hyaluronic and antioxidants and helps protect against UV damage and repair skin. It’s called night repair but can be used AM or PM though I tend to use it in the evening and I wake up with hydrated, plump and firm skin. Read more here! Already repurchased!

 

My Vitamin C pick is the priciest product here but one that has worked so well for me I had to include it! The Skinceuticals C E Ferulic RRP $208 CAD | £165 GBP* contains 15% pure Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 1% Vitamin E, and 0.5% Ferulic Acid. It claims to improve signs of aging and photodamage, the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, and the loss of firmness, while brightening skin’s complexion. This worked really well to target my fine lines and leftover marks from spots faded much quicker. It is a beautiful formula that absorbed quickly, helped brighten my skin and kept it looking more even. Marks from any spots that popped up while I was using this faded much quicker and I didn’t notice my nasolabial folds forming a fine line at all which is the first thing I normally do notice when it comes to signs of aging! The bottle lasted me just over three months with daily use which I thought was good but this is definitely pricey! Read more about Skinceuticals Vitamin C range here!

 

While they are best known for their Vitamin C line, Skinceuticals also have a vast range of hyaluronic acid based serums. The Skinceuticals Retexturising Activator RRP $112 CAD* contains 25% Hydroxyethyl Urea, Kombucha as well as glycerin and hyaluronic acid and was gentle to use despite having the resurfacing power of a daily 20% glycolic acid treatment. As well as being hydrating it made my skin feel and look so smooth. I used this daily and my skin looked brighter and my skin barrier felt strong.

 

Lastly, the Pixi Clarity Concentrate RRP $34 CAD | £26* which has been my go-to when I have been experiencing breakouts and it’s been working a treat! It contains glycolic, salicylic and lactic acid as well as probiotics and aloe and really helps to gently exfoliate my skin while still keeping it hydrated and my breakouts have been healing much faster with use! I don’t think this would work miracles if you are experiencing severe acne but for the usual time of the month breakouts, it’s great!

 

Read about some other serums I highly recommend here! Let me know if you have tried any of these and what you thought or your favourite serum!

 

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me.

All opinions are my own. Affiliate links used.

See my full disclosure here.

 

Danielle xx

 

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