MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Foundation (2N26)

When I purchased the concealer on Beauty Day, I got a mini size. This is my first MAKE UP FOR EVER foundation. It spreads easily and corrects my skin beautifully. It doesn't crumble and has a nice glow. I thought it would have a more matte finish, but it looks very natural and beautiful. It was a freebie, but I'm so glad I found such a great product.

I have oily skin in the T-zone, with a touch of dryness around my cheeks and mouth. My skin is fair with little yellow undertones, but a slight redness on my cheeks. Even though I'm fair, I'm concerned about some dullness due to age. I have open pores on my cheeks. My aging skin is a challenge. I purchased a mini-size set containing a primer and foundation. The foundation, 1R02 (see photos 1 and 2), is a reddish shade, so if I'd seen it in person in the store, I probably wouldn't have tried it. However, when I tried it, it matched my skin tone perfectly. If I wanted to tone up, I'd probably go for a lighter shade. My experience with using it since the weather started to warm up seems to vary greatly depending on the primer. When used with a primer that doesn't have much skin-correcting properties, this foundation gives a natural finish, but it doesn't correct pores or other unevenness, so it doesn't hide imperfections. It only seems to correct color. If your primer provides pore correction, tone-up, and color control, this foundation looks amazing. With a moisturizing primer, I'm concerned about shine during the day. (In winter, a moisturizing primer would probably work well.) Using it with a sebum-resistant primer leaves my skin looking beautiful even in the evening. I apply a thin layer of foundation with both. The Step 1 Primer from the same brand, which I purchased as part of a set, is a natural, colorless primer, so even when used with the set, it didn't really improve my skin's roughness. However, it has the ability to hold foundation in place, so I think it will be satisfactory for those with fewer skin concerns! By the way, the Step 1 Primer works great with other foundations! Going back to the topic of foundation, I used it with Won Jongyo's yellow primer and ORBIS's Smooth Keep Base UV Credo's Voile Correcture n, and it gave me a beautiful, long-lasting finish that I was satisfied with. I think that choosing the right primer is important for those with mature skin concerns. I've written a lot, but no matter what, it's my favorite foundation and I keep reaching for it! ----------- I received the mini size 1N00 (third photo). The color matched better with this one! It's beautiful, lasts well, and I love it. The previous review was for warmer weather, but this one is for winter. It's great for winter too! It doesn't dry out! I pair it with a moderately moisturizing primer. It doesn't have super high coverage, but you can use concealer, or even without it, it gives a fairly even, moderate glow and looks beautiful. Now that I know I can use it all year round, it's high on my list of next liquid foundations to buy!

It makes my skin glow. In winter, no matter what foundation I use, the area around my mouth and chin tends to flake.

It was an excellent foundation that blended smoothly into the skin and didn't settle into wrinkles. I have noticeable wrinkles around my eyes, so it seemed to settle in a little, but I think it's fine if you moisturize well. I think it might be difficult for people with dry skin, especially in the winter. I have oily skin, so it was extremely comfortable to use. I used KATE Poreless Keeper for Oily as a base on the days I used this foundation, and it stayed put and didn't clog my pores during the winter. I'd like to try it again in the summer to see how it stays in place.

It makes your skin shiny. Your chin gets dry in winter.