Re: Did anyone review the new Algenist foundation?

liliblu · ‎09-06-2011

I've tried it and really like it. Easy to apply, goes on smooth, and really lightweight. Matched my skin tone beautifully. I'm glad I purchased it.

ajsidney12 · ‎02-10-2013

@Bestdressed wrote:
@ajsidney12 wrote:
@Bestdressed wrote:
Yes, I did receive the new Algenist REVEAL serum foundation in light/ medium shade. The color runs dark....The light/medium is similar to my IT BB cream shade Medium.

I really like that feels light weight, not greasy and has good medium coverage. I do have dry skin and it is not moisturizing or heavy. It doesn't collect in lines or make my pores look larger either. (This is not necessary, but I tried using IT bb cream underneath or Laura Geller spackle primer.) I would buy it again...so perfect for Summer, when it is too hot for makeup.

I just want to understand, @Bestdressed do you wear the IT BB cream or CC Cream? I wear the Medium in the CC Cream. I like the CC Cream but hate that it takes so long to dry down. It seems I would wear the light/medium in this Algenist product as well, did this take a while to dry down? Thank you for your post!
@ajsidney12 I am sorry...I meant I wear Medium in IT "CC" cream. (Algenist is probably a little darker then IT CC cream in medium.) The Algenist does dry faster, because it has a thinner consistancy It has a nice dropper that releases a drop or 2 at a time. I like that that I can add-on a just a drop or 2, or more... if needed.

The pigment covers good and it does dry quickly. I probably could wear the light shade too. But light/medium works and will be good for Summer too. (I agree with Pecky...the medium shade would have been way too dark for me.) I hope this helps.

Thank you @Bestdressed , I appreciate the help. Thinking when they bring it back I will try it for summer.

mimi5775 · ‎03-10-2010

@ajsidney12 wrote:
I was very curious to see if anyone received their foundation yet? I was tempted but I need another foundation like a hole in the head, but did buy the concealer. There is very little in the tube, maybe half full, but it seems to work well. Anyways, I was wondering about the foundation coverage and how it wears. I have dark spots that need to be covered and would be curious if I need the concealer and the foundation, of if I could just wear the foundation as they implied. Many thanks in advance!

@ajsidney12 look under my name i did an in depth review few days ago or so....it's very nice but I didn't need it lol! and good to know you liked the concealer! I have such fine lines there and everything accents them post makeup...i need a laser or something done now my skin is thinner and they are worse but no wrinkles on skin?? odd. It does cover well add a bit more where needed and it goes well over my sunspots on drivers side

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ajsidney12 · ‎02-10-2013

@mimi5775 wrote:
@ajsidney12 wrote:
I was very curious to see if anyone received their foundation yet? I was tempted but I need another foundation like a hole in the head, but did buy the concealer. There is very little in the tube, maybe half full, but it seems to work well. Anyways, I was wondering about the foundation coverage and how it wears. I have dark spots that need to be covered and would be curious if I need the concealer and the foundation, of if I could just wear the foundation as they implied. Many thanks in advance!
@ajsidney12 look under my name i did an in depth review few days ago or so....it's very nice but I didn't need it lol! and good to know you liked the concealer! I have such fine lines there and everything accents them post makeup...i need a laser or something done now my skin is thinner and they are worse but no wrinkles on skin?? odd. It does cover well add a bit more where needed and it goes well over my sunspots on drivers side

@mimi5775 I did not use the concealer under my eyes, just in case you or anyone else was wondering. I too have those dark spots thanks to the driver's side and that oh-so-bad for you tanning bed habit I had 15 years ago. I think I will cave and just get the laser removal later this year. And, thank you for recommending I check out your review, I will do so later tonight.

SADIE · ‎03-10-2010

I got both the medium and light/medium as I wasn't sure which would be right for me and think I'm leaning to the medium. I really like this foundation and it just takes a few drops to do my entire face. It is medium coverage and finishes beautifully. I've been trying it out for about 2 weeks and will definitly keep it. A very nice foundation

Marie1205 · ‎12-08-2015

I bought the medium foundation and it was too dark/orangey. I thought it was minimal coverage but I am used to using IT. I think it would be a nice foundation for summer.