I went in last night to get color matched which did however turn into a 30 minute process.. Sephora uses a device called "Pantone + Color IQ" to match you. It is the first and only device to scan the surface of your skin matching you to your perfect foundation shade. I removed my foundation, the artist applied a moisturizer designed to tone down redness, scanned 3 places on my face, and voilà! Took me right over to a screen that shows my matches. Well, low and behold, nothing happened to pop up in Kat Von D Lock It Foundation for me.
So the quest began with swatches. I ended up with a PERFECT match with the shade "Light 46". If you happen to be in the shade "Fairly Light" in Bare Minerals, this is a dead on match. I can also say that I am in between shades in Revlon Colorstay- 150 Buff is too light and 180 Sand Beige is too dark.
On to the review!
Packaging- Love it!!! Plastic bottle with a PUMP! Yay! The actual design on the bottle itself is gorgeous. A+ in my book.
Price- $34.00 for 1 fluid ounce. I know, I know, it is a little steep. However, this stuff is full coverage and thick so bear in mind a tiny bit goes a loooong way and will last at least 2-3 months for me.
Where to get it- This is exclusively at Sephora. Online and in store.
Coverage- Full. I'm sure you could sheer this out a bit with a damp beauty blender if desired and a small amount. I have lots of freckles, redness and uneven skin tone. As soon as the SA started to apply I felt a spotlight come over me and magical music as I watched it cover EVERYTHING. Hallelujah! Holy Grail found people!
Formula- It is thick! To be expected with full coverage. A pump on my hand will not move. Much thicker than Revlon Colorstay. Package states that it is " Oil Free" as well as 24 hour wear, transfer resistant, matte finish, fragrance free and for ALL skin types.
Application- Goes on flawless! A dream to apply and blend. This doesn't dry ridiculously quick either. I used my Sigma F80.
Staying Power- 10 + hours and still looking fab! I'm combo/oily and my t-zone and cheeks are the worst! Didn't blot or powder throughout the day to get an idea about oil control and it still looked great. A little bit of a "glow" but it didn't by any means look shiny.
Finish- Packaging states Matte, I beg to differ. I'd say demi matte. It gives your skin a beautiful glow and actually looks like skin. You would imagine full coverage = heavy face. Nope! Not at all. It feels nice, very smooth, not heavy and cakey at all. It actually looks like skin and not a coat of foundation.
As for those with dry skin who think eeek! as soon as matte is heard, don't despair. I have some dry spots as well and so long as you exfoliate and moisturize prior to application, it shouldn't be a problem..
A+++ for this foundation!
As for those with dry skin who think eeek! as soon as matte is heard, don't despair. I have some dry spots as well and so long as you exfoliate and moisturize prior to application, it shouldn't be a problem..
A+++ for this foundation!
