ABSOLUTE:LY MAGAZINE: Flawless Face Foundation Review

    

With the party season here, you need a flawless look that will last you all night long. 

That’s why Max Factor and Rimmel have introduced two brand new foundations that both offer you a light feeling, long-lasting finish.

But with so many on the market, what’s different about these? 

Max Factor’s new Facefinity 3 in 1 is a new foundation that contains a primer, concealer and foundation all in one, that is said to give you a perfect finish all day long.

Whilst Rimmel have introduced the new Match Perfection with smart tone technology that adapts to your skin tone and texture so you can find your perfect shade for this festive season.

So I’ve tried out both to see which one leaves you looking fresh-faced for longer.

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation £11.99 available at all good supermarkets and chemists.

This new foundation gave me a full even coverage which felt light and fresh at the same time. However, my skin is prone to imperfections so I did have to build up a few layers to get the full coverage I wanted.

This foundation really highlights the skin and there is real luminosity to it, especially across the cheekbones, which is great for that glowy party look. You don’t need to use a highlighter at all, and it works with great with your favourite bright or glitzy eye make-up.




Although this foundation offers a glamourous look, it also offers a natural beauty look too, even with the extra layers! Its luminosity also gives you a subtle glow which leaves your skin feeling fresh and looking natural.
Finished off with your favourite blusher or bronzer, this foundation is perfect for any occasion.

It really lives up to its long-lasting name too. I wore this foundation all day at work, through to the evening for a girls night out, and this foundation didn’t let me down with only a little wear at bedtime.

The result: I would used this foundation again for both evening and day wear, it gave my skin the coverage it needed, without feeling heavy. A great beauty buy for Christmas parties!

Rimmel Match Perfection £8.99 available at all good supermarkets and chemists




This new foundation from Rimmel has a unique innovative formula, that adapts to your skin tone to give you a true, flawless complexion.

It gave me a full coverage without the need for extra layers, and felt light on my skin.

I found it easy to find my shade by testing the foundation on the back of my wrist. However, my shade was quite pale compared to colours I usually go for as I like my face to have a tanned look so I did find myself buying a darker one which didn’t adapt so well.

This foundation did last all day, however I did touch it up in the evening like I do with my usual foundation, although I was able to avoid doing this with Max Factor’s Facefinity.

The result: I would use this foundation again as it does what it says and matches your skin perfectly, however, I would prefer a longer-lasting foundation to see me from work to party this season.

And the winner is… 




Max Factor Facefinity 3 in 1 Foundation, with a touch of blusher and a sparkly lipgloss, you’re set to shine!

ABSOLUTE:LY MAGAZINE: Dry Shampoo Review

 

Beauty is timeless, but when you don’t have the time you need that quick and easy trick to transform your greasy mop from flat to flawless with just one spray.

That’s why dry shampoo is the perfect rescue remedy for those busy mornings when you only have minutes to spare. From roots to ends, you can create your perfect style quicker than ever.

But with so many on the market, it’s hard to choose the best one for your hair so I’ve tried and tested two quality brands to see which one can fight the dullness for longer.

New Batiste Paisley Dry Shampoo £2.99 exclusive to Superdrug   

The funky design of this bottle catches your eye and stands out in the crowd of dry shampoos. It’s mixture of colours are feminine and pretty and would look the perfect finish to any dressing table. It does enough to catch your attention but does it keep your hair fresh for longer?

Once sprayed to your roots, this product adds texture and gets rid of the grease just as it should but I did have to use a lot of powder to achieve the revitalising results I expected. Luckily, I have fine and medium length hair but for those of you with long and thick hair, you will find yourself buying a new bottle after just a few uses.    

The floral scent is refreshing and uplifting, which means your hair doesn’t just look good, it smells good too.
This product seemed to work very well, and I could immediately see a difference in the volume and dryness of my hair.

However, the one negative side effect I noticed was the feel and texture of my hair. As a result of having to put so much on, my hair felt coarse and unnatural by the end of the day.

The result: I would use this dry shampoo a second time and try to use less but it’s not something I would like to use regularly on my hair. It’s great for a quick fix and finishes off well with your favourite hairspray. 




TRESemme Instant Refresh Dy Shampoo £4.89 available from all good supermarkets and chemists

This product really does instantly refresh your locks with volumizing and uplifting texture. It has a fresh and lively scent which gave my hair a clean look and feel with just a few sprays.

I found that this product immediately absorbed oil and revitalised my hair so it was no longer dull and fine and instead it gave it instant fullness and shine.




My hair stayed fresh and felt natural all day.

The only criticism I have is that I needed to apply more towards the end of the day to add more volume as my hair gradually started to feel flat again.

I did use this product for another day before washing my hair as it gave my hair the volume and shine it needed without any hassle.

The result: I would continue to use it as it gave me instant results and worked for more than just one day, although the price is slightly more than its other rivals. But sometimes it just pays to be beautiful!

And the winner is…

TRESemme Instant Refresh Dry Shampoo For instantly fresh hair without washes!