Good day my loves
I am sorry it has been so long since my last post. But, as you know my hands don't get encouraged to write unless it is something really worth it.
Today's post is about the DiorSkin Nude Air Serum SPF20 foundation.
Dior defines this foundation to be "A lightweight foundation serum that creates an enhanced complexion with a sheer finish". YES and YES.
This foundation is very light weight, is very liquid and has a very similar texture to water. It definitely enhances your complexion as I will explain further below, and it does have a sheer finish ( please pay attention sheer FINISH not Coverage).
Texture, finish and coverage
Dior also mentions that it is:
Weightless, ultra-fluid foundation serum that creates a nude makeup look
I have to agree, it is very weightless possibly one of the tops reasons why I love this foundation, it is very comfortable to wear for everyday use. The finish is sheer meaning that it looks very flawless on the skin and not cakey at all. .
Formulated with SPF 25, it offers sun protection
Great bonus; I love that it includes sun protection. However, due to our extreme hot weather and strong sun rays I would recommend using a separate sunblock or protection underneath.
Natural-looking glow
I agree with the natural looking part, as it does perfect your complexion while looking very natural but am not sure about the glow. I find it to have a very nice satin finish.
Infused with Oxygen Active technology, an innovative blend of a hyper-oxygenated oil, cranberry oil, vitamin, and minerals, that deposits an undetectable film of makeup onto the skin
The great innovation behind this foundation, the unique technology is what makes this foundation very light weight allowing your skin to breathe while giving you a flawless natural finish.
Soft focus-agents and glazed pigments instantly produce an even-looking complexion
YESSSS! here is the second top reason why I love this foundation. Remember when I mentioned its light weight? now imagine that plus a medium build-able to full coverage??? Oh my God.
So there are many foundation that offer medium to full coverage! but this light weight? I have never came across a foundation like this not even the Makeupforever or Mac face and body foundation which are supposed to be light weight build-able foundations.
What makes me happy is that now I have a foundation that is perfect to use daily and is perfect for troubled skin like mine. I have acne scars, dark spots, slight pigmentation and sometimes redness and with one layer of this foundation I can see a huge difference and a much better looking complexion. The first layer evens out my skin, but I do need to use another layer to cover the scars a bit more. But let me tell you it is very build-able if two is not enough dab a bit of the foundation on the areas you would like to cover until its covered.
Please keep in mind when I say it has coverage it is not heavy on the skin at all. Like mentioned above this foundation has soft focus agents and glazed pigments that make it very pigmented. That is why even though it is very fluid it has the ability to cover and give you a much better looking skin.
Packaging
Love the packaging. Sleek, elegant and easy to use. It comes in a see through glass packaging, and the pump is the same as any serum, you get to squeeze the foundation out.
How I apply it:
I think it is an easy foundation to work with, I apply it either using my fingers or Sigma F80 brush. Your fingers give you more coverage and you dont waste any product. However, I find that even with the brush it works great.
Staying Power
I use an oil controlling primer underneath this foundation and it lasts around 5 hours on my face, by the 6th hour I can see it starting to fade. Personally I don't really wear makeup longer than this so I don't have a problem with that. However, I am sure if you set it with powder and use a setting spray it would last longer.
I have an oily T-zone and I think that if you do not use an oil-control primer you will get oily, so if you have oily skin you should use a primer. I can imagine this foundation looking beautiful on dry and mature skin as well due to its lightweight and fluid texture.
Colour Range
They don't have a big range of shades ( 8 shades) but they do have colours from light to dark ( not for very dark skin tones though). It might be tricky for some skin tones. Personally I tried number 30 and 40. 30 was my colour but paler and 40 is my colour but a bit tanner so I ended up taking 40 as it looks better one me and blends in more with my skin colour. I think the perfect shade would be between 30 and 40 but unfortunately they do not have an in between colour. So Dior we need more shades.
Price
The price is definitely a high-end foundation price ( quite expensive). It retails at $53 in the US and varies a bit in other countries. I got mine from Doha for around BD22. It is available in Bahrain in Sephora.
All in all, if you do not like wearing foundation but need the coverage or you want your complexion to look better but natural this foundation is for you. I think its perfect for everyday use and is worth a try.
I hope this blog post was informative in any way.
Stay blessed.
I am sorry it has been so long since my last post. But, as you know my hands don't get encouraged to write unless it is something really worth it.
Today's post is about the DiorSkin Nude Air Serum SPF20 foundation.
Dior defines this foundation to be "A lightweight foundation serum that creates an enhanced complexion with a sheer finish". YES and YES.
This foundation is very light weight, is very liquid and has a very similar texture to water. It definitely enhances your complexion as I will explain further below, and it does have a sheer finish ( please pay attention sheer FINISH not Coverage).
Texture, finish and coverage
Dior also mentions that it is:
Weightless, ultra-fluid foundation serum that creates a nude makeup look
I have to agree, it is very weightless possibly one of the tops reasons why I love this foundation, it is very comfortable to wear for everyday use. The finish is sheer meaning that it looks very flawless on the skin and not cakey at all. .
Formulated with SPF 25, it offers sun protection
Great bonus; I love that it includes sun protection. However, due to our extreme hot weather and strong sun rays I would recommend using a separate sunblock or protection underneath.
Natural-looking glow
I agree with the natural looking part, as it does perfect your complexion while looking very natural but am not sure about the glow. I find it to have a very nice satin finish.
Infused with Oxygen Active technology, an innovative blend of a hyper-oxygenated oil, cranberry oil, vitamin, and minerals, that deposits an undetectable film of makeup onto the skin
The great innovation behind this foundation, the unique technology is what makes this foundation very light weight allowing your skin to breathe while giving you a flawless natural finish.
Soft focus-agents and glazed pigments instantly produce an even-looking complexion
YESSSS! here is the second top reason why I love this foundation. Remember when I mentioned its light weight? now imagine that plus a medium build-able to full coverage??? Oh my God.
So there are many foundation that offer medium to full coverage! but this light weight? I have never came across a foundation like this not even the Makeupforever or Mac face and body foundation which are supposed to be light weight build-able foundations.
What makes me happy is that now I have a foundation that is perfect to use daily and is perfect for troubled skin like mine. I have acne scars, dark spots, slight pigmentation and sometimes redness and with one layer of this foundation I can see a huge difference and a much better looking complexion. The first layer evens out my skin, but I do need to use another layer to cover the scars a bit more. But let me tell you it is very build-able if two is not enough dab a bit of the foundation on the areas you would like to cover until its covered.
Please keep in mind when I say it has coverage it is not heavy on the skin at all. Like mentioned above this foundation has soft focus agents and glazed pigments that make it very pigmented. That is why even though it is very fluid it has the ability to cover and give you a much better looking skin.
Packaging
Love the packaging. Sleek, elegant and easy to use. It comes in a see through glass packaging, and the pump is the same as any serum, you get to squeeze the foundation out.
How I apply it:
I think it is an easy foundation to work with, I apply it either using my fingers or Sigma F80 brush. Your fingers give you more coverage and you dont waste any product. However, I find that even with the brush it works great.
Staying Power
I use an oil controlling primer underneath this foundation and it lasts around 5 hours on my face, by the 6th hour I can see it starting to fade. Personally I don't really wear makeup longer than this so I don't have a problem with that. However, I am sure if you set it with powder and use a setting spray it would last longer.
I have an oily T-zone and I think that if you do not use an oil-control primer you will get oily, so if you have oily skin you should use a primer. I can imagine this foundation looking beautiful on dry and mature skin as well due to its lightweight and fluid texture.
Colour Range
They don't have a big range of shades ( 8 shades) but they do have colours from light to dark ( not for very dark skin tones though). It might be tricky for some skin tones. Personally I tried number 30 and 40. 30 was my colour but paler and 40 is my colour but a bit tanner so I ended up taking 40 as it looks better one me and blends in more with my skin colour. I think the perfect shade would be between 30 and 40 but unfortunately they do not have an in between colour. So Dior we need more shades.
Price
The price is definitely a high-end foundation price ( quite expensive). It retails at $53 in the US and varies a bit in other countries. I got mine from Doha for around BD22. It is available in Bahrain in Sephora.
All in all, if you do not like wearing foundation but need the coverage or you want your complexion to look better but natural this foundation is for you. I think its perfect for everyday use and is worth a try.
I hope this blog post was informative in any way.
Stay blessed.
