Olay Total Effects Touch of Foundation

There are days that I'm too tired to pile on stuff on my face. But even so, I would still want to look pretty without much make up. This is where tinted moisturizer comes in reliable and becomes my best friend. Since moisturizing is a must in my everyday routine, I could not put on anything on my face without applying moisturizer. But like I said, I still do wanna look nice and moisturizer would not do this alone. And so, I want to have even skin tone that's why I want a moisturizer and is tinted to even out my skin.

Olay Total Effects : Touch of Foundation (around P700)

I got hold of this the day it was out in the market. It was then a couple of years back. Glad that Olay came up with a tinted moisturizer. Over all, It is a good tinted moisturizer. It also has SPF 15. And I know for sure that I still get the benefits of my Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 anti-ageing cream. The Texture is more thicker than the normal Olay Total Effects moisturizer. It was more like a creamy liquid foundation but has very sheer coverage. Just enough to give an even toned skin but with very light feel. Has the same light weight feel when moisturizer is applied.

However, I don't know if it is a downside but I think for those with extremely fairer skin, this would not be a catch. I'm a Nc25 and I find this a bit darker than my skin tone. But I don't really mind because on me, it blends well on my skin tone and gives me that nice sheer sun kissed glow look. Not much difference on my real skin tone. I'm on my second jar and will continue purchasing whenever it runs out. This is very handy during summer and on days that I just want to look naturally beautiful :)

SOMEHING that you might want to try ....

On THOSE days, I usually just put on Olay Total Effects Touch of foundation as my base, curl my lashes with a layer volumizing mascara, a nice bright shade of cream blush and tinted gloss or lipstain to finish my look. This would definitely give you a natural look. A look that would show the natural beauty in you.

Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation

Every girl regardless of age, race, and color, would always want to have extraordinary glowing skin. Unfortunately, no one is exempted in having UNperfect skin.

I do love make up. This is because it could enhance my features and hide flaws. But then, truly that no amount of make up could beat a well taken cared skin. HOWEVER, a little help from wonderful beauty products available in the market won't be bad :).

I have found gold in Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation (P1250 / 30 ml.). Not because of it's glittering finish but for it's GLOWING touch . I definitely fell in love with how dewy my skin looked. It was a bit shiny but when finished of with loose powder, skin looked totally great. The shimmer was not evident. I got undeniably fresh , younger looking skin. I have tried different illuminating foundation, but this one was the best so far. The shimmering effect was very fine. I could not see obvious glitter.

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DOWNSIDE:

If you've got oily skin, I prefer that you stick to matte finish foundation like dual powder foundation. Because the fact that the finish of any illuminating product is shiny, the natural oil build up of skin would add up to the shininess to the skin . Might end up looking greasy.

Tip: for those with oily skin - use powder highlighters with minimal shimmer and glitter to add just right amount of glow.

I'm not sure if it is a downside, but for those who wants full coverage, this may not be the one. Since it is illuminating, it has sheer finish. It can be buildable BUT I don' think it will look nice. A thin layer would be a perfect dewy finish. A thicker application may be a "disco ball" art (which would be a disaster).

What I Think?

I highly recommend this product for days that you just want to look UNMADE UP. A nice dewy finish would still always be the best look everyday of the week.

I'm still in search for a good illuminating foundation from other brands and of different texture. Please feel free to suggest what you've tried. Hope to hear from you lovelies.....