Max Factor

I can't really wrap my head about this one. Some days it sticks on like no other lipstick (you just need to re-apply the gloss once in a while), but some days it falls of quickly. Great colours, but I don't "trust" it. And, as someone else mentioned, it dries out your lips.

Industrial strength stuff, I like to use this as a concealer. The formula is quite thick so you only need to use a tiny bit. It smells kind of powdery and comes in a swivel up-down stick. Although small, it provides quite a lot of product, so is always useful to have on hand.

You can tell that Maxfactor originally designed make-up for the stage as I imagine this would work well for ballet dancers, etc.

I am 48 and have dry skin. There are many days I just wear sunscreen and mascara, but then have a last minute meeting or need to put on makeup on the go to look more polished. This is ideal! It makes my skin smooth and clear quickly, and evens out my skin without emphasizing fine lines. I don't wear it for evenings, but is the perfect on the go makeup!

As someone with fair skin, it's quite difficult to buy powder and foundation that matches my skin tone without making me look orange, so I usually go for a translucent powder. I ordered this thinking that it would indeed be translucent, however the colour is much darker than expected. Luckily, I wouldn't go as far as saying it makes me look orange, so I can probably get away with wearing it during the summer months. Other than the colour, it's not bad, it's generally long lasting and blends well, however it does have quite a chalky finish, which is often the case with matte powders. What's probably the most concerning thing is it's strong perfume smell, which I really don't think is necessary for a foundation and makes me wonder what kind of chemicals are going into it.

Overall it wasn't at all what I was expecting, and while I will continue to use the one I currently have, I won't be buying it again.

This is by far my favourite foundation. The thing that i love the most about this is that it does not transfer easily, lasts all day and the coverage is actually amazing without feeling thick or uncomfortable. It actually feels like my natural skin but better. I have combination skin (really oily nose and forehead, but quite dry cheeks) and most foundations really trigger my oily areas making me look like an oily mess at the end of the day, not to mention transferring eeeeverywhere. Therefore i was immensely surprised to see that i can get away with it even without powdering my face (which was definitely a never seen before event for me). I use 45 Warm Almond as a shade and it is definitely a bit dark for my really pale skin (nothing a bit of lighter concealer won't fix), but i actually love the look it gives me, making me look really natural and healthy, as opposed to those white thick foundations that make me look like a porcelain doll (don't get me wrong, i totally love that look too, but definitely not for an everyday look). In conclusion this is a truly amazing foundation for everyday looks, that can be easily built up for more dramatic looks as well. Really do recommend.