I was on the hunt for the perfect foundation, a long lasting natural looking foundation that worked well with my combination skin type. I have huge outbreaks every now and then like most of us girlies so I wanted a foundation that would be kind to my skin, cover my blemishes but still let them breath and heal. Iv spent months getting makeover and sampling foundations but nothing really stood out for me.
Estee Lauder, Lancome, Elizabeth Arden, Clinque all YvesSaintLaurent all let me down. The biggest disappointment was MAC. I adventured into Brighton and headed to the new Mac store, I had high hopes on finding the perfect foundation as people do rave on about it. The girl who served me didn't really no what she was talking about, or more she didn't seem to care. I felt uncomfortable in the harshly lit space and my anxiety punched me in the stomach. I bravely sat down on the stool hoping Mac foundation wouldn't disappoint.... Ok so my skin did look great after my makeover but this might of been because she applied the Mac foundation on top of my existing foundation!! She didn't remove my any of my make up before starting... This put me of strait away. The foundation was so so thick, not natural and glowing like I had asked for. I made my way out of the Mac store down heartened and orange!
I explored all my options and I was giving up hope, all I wanted was a foundation that I loved! Is this to much to ask for?
Thankfully Iv final found my mach! After trying a number of foundations and going through handfuls of tester pots I was recommend bear Minerals by a friend! Yay! I wondered into there Brighton store and was greeted by the most lovely bunch of girls. I liked the brand, natural and simple but still elegant and cosmetic.
We discussed my skin type and what I wanted out of an foundation, she gave me a hand full of options. I was then asked if i would like to try the foundation on. I jumped at the chance and took a seat on the leather stool. She removed all my makeup, pined my fringe back and got to work on my face. She moisturize, primed my skin and explained every little detail to me. When it came to applying my foundation she did half and I did the other. The foundation was so soft and the brushes are a delight to use!
I was sold and purchased a box filled with goodies.
I got a gift set for £69.99, a lot of money I no but its worth around £150 when you add up each individual products cost. Amazing value and im now set up with all I need.
