By checking the colour of your veins. Boots Star Gift - No7 Ultimate Collection, Foundation (No7 Beautifully Matte and Stay Perfect). I would absolutely love for them to bring out a lighter shade, but for now, these are doing a great job, and have converted me to foundation. 7 Match Made Custom Blend Foundation Drops 0.5 fl. Although the Stay Perfect packaging looks more appealing, with its glass bottle, the Beautifully Matte one is definitely more practical, pushing the product up so none is wasted. Aside from this, they're very similar, in terms of formulation. Then find your undertone. I thought it'd be more cost effective to just buy a foundation. Oz. There are a couple of things you need to know to be able to find the right shade. Change). Before, I just used concealer because I didn't like the way foundation looked on my skin, or the colour selections available. Apply a thin layer of moisturiser to your face, give it 5-10 minutes to set. I think the price is reasonable and a very good in between between budget and extravagant. It stays matte for longer than Id have expected as well which is great, youre looking at a good 6-8 hours or so. I would have continued doing so, but as well as using it on blemishes and under my eyes, I started using it on the rosy bottoms of my cheeks and my nose where there's so many freckles that it's a couple shades darker than the rest of my face. Warm Sand. (LogOut/ I would love to try some others, though, so let me know your recommendations (especially if you're as pale as me!). Once youve figured these things out, apply the foundation to your jawline so you can see the shade against both your face and neck. The Beautifully Matte one is ever so slightly more matte (hence the name), but that's it. I think Im now on my fourth bottle of the stuff. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. How to find the right shade of foundation? Great blog:) (LogOut/ It also has different finishes: natural, matte and dewy. Use the pointy part of the sponge around your eyes and nose. Its important to start with a clean slate when applying foundation, so begin with washing your face, then move on to the following steps: Compare prices and products from your favourite online stores. Now, how do you do that? There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, No7 Airbrush Away Pore Minimising Primer - 1oz, No7 Stay Foundation SPF 15 - Shade Wheat 1oz, No7 Stay Foundation Calico With Sunscreen SPF 15 1oz, 2x No7 Protect & Advanced All in One Foundation SPF50 Warm Beige, No7 Honey Match Made Custom Blend Foundation Drops 15ml, 2 No7 Protect & Advanced All in One Foundation 1 FL Oz Deeply Honey, No7 Warm Sand Match Made Custom Blend Foundation Drops 15ml, No7 Stay Foundation SPF 15 - 1oz Warm Ivory. The coverage is buildable and stays in place for the day. Beautifully matte will always be my go-to, but for days where I know Im out an about for a long time, but not anywhere special enough for Este Lauders Double Wear, this will happily be my long lasting alternate. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. If you want to, set your foundation with a translucent setting powder. No7 have a great shade variety, which HALLELUJAH, is the same across all foundations (I cant be doing with 1 brand with 4 foundations and all different shade systems, what is the need?!) I would love to try the Matte foundation and I've been looking at it for a while now x http://www.lipstickandsparkles.com/. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them. I do quite like Stay Perfect but Ive recently been using the No7 essentially natural foundation and it has really surprised me! Youre pumping a glass rather than plastic bottle and even the cap seems slightly more impressive I think this is really where the extra quid comes in. (LogOut/ Its a liquid, powder or mousse face makeup that works to create an even base for the rest of your makeup. Use a foundation brush, a beauty blender or your fingers to dab the foundation onto your face, start from the centre and blend out. I have the lightest shade (Calico) in both of these, and although I think it's still one shade too dark for me, my sister insists it looks fine. I also tend to use only concealer on a daily basis but mostly because I don't like the heavy feel of most foundations. So, I thought on the buy one get one half price offer, Id dip my toes (or make up brush) into another foundation offering. 3 product ratings - No. They both have a medium to full coverage, don't feel heavy or look cakey, and have an SPF of 15. First things first, find out what your skin tone is. 2014 has been the year I've started wearing foundation. 3 product ratings - No7 Match Made Custom Blend Foundation Drops. Error: Please make sure the Twitter account is public. http://rachelwilliams94.wordpress.com/, Oo I havent tried that one! Next time the buy one get one half price, or the good old 3 for 2 offers are on, Ill continue to pick the pair of these up. Learn more about our services. The Beautifully Matte foundation is seriously my holy grail, for those who cant afford to splash out on NARS Sheer Glow or Este Lauder Double Wear every few weeks, this is seriously a budget friendly and great alternative (you can see my comparison post here). Stay Perfect claims it can stay put for 24 hours, I liken this as a step up from Rimmels red-topped Lasting Finish foundation without touching the prices of the likes of Lancme, NARS, Este Lauder etc. Something went wrong. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, and to analyse our traffic. Will have to have a look next time Im in Boots xox, Pingback: My Make Up Routine | House of Bargain. They are split into three main categories: light, medium and deep. It helps cover blemishes, soften spots and create an even skin tone. 7 product ratings - Lot of 4 No7 Stay Perfect Foundation SPF15 Latte Suitable Sensitive Skin New. Totally rate it! For those who know me, youll know Im slightly obsessed with Boots No7 skincare and make up alike. Beauty queen, fashion addict and discount lover - I'm a PR friendly blogger and I'm happy to review products. I wouldn't have bought them if it wasn't for this, but now that I've used them, I'd buy them again. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Put about two pumps of foundation in the palm of your hand. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. (Im Warm Ivory for those who care to know). View cart for details. This a medium/full coverage although can be used sparingly or to build really versatile, I tend to use 2 pumps to cover my face for some good coverage, powder my chin, nose and forehead slightly and my base is good to go. I would love to try the Matte Foundation, it sounds like a product that will work well on my skin.GreyWalls . If you want to, use a damp beauty sponge and dab, dont wipe or smudge, and blend the foundation all around your face. 4 product ratings - No7 Stay Perfect FoundationSPF 15 - Warm Ivory 03 - 1 fl. I normally use the L'Oreal True Match when foundation is necessary but I want to try these now too! I also love the dewy finish it gives my skin, but without the shine similarly to NARS Sheer Glow. It's also lighter than most other highstreet foundations I've seen. The right shade for you is the one thats the least visible. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I bought the No7 Beautifully Matte (13.50) and Stay Perfect (14.50) foundations because I had a Boots employee voucher. Multiple Shades, 4 product ratings - No7 STAY PERFECT Foundation Medium Coverage SPF15 1oz- Deeply Honey, 2 product ratings - No7 Airbrush Away Tinted Skin Protector Dark 1.35 Oz Satin Finish Sensitive Skin. Foundation comes in different levels of coverage: sheer, medium, full or buildable. Staying time is good, I find it lasts longer with a dusting of powder on application. Brand New. The price of this foundation is more than Beautifully Matte at 14.50 rather than 13.50 and it has a whole lot more luxury to it. They don't keep my oily complexion at bay all day, though, even with a primer and powder, so I have to use shine absorbing sheets half way through to help control this. Deciding between the two? oz.