Press Sample

I must admit, when I first heard of this foundation, I was very keen on trying it out. The swirling white bits that are separate from the foundation as seen in the bottle are very pretty and it piqued my interest as to how lovely this would make my skin look. This foundation is meant to provide a luminous, radiant finish on the skin and I wanted that on my skin.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the result I got. This foundation frustrated me so much to the point where I’m afraid I have to say it’s one of the worst I’ve used.

Description:
Max Factor Skin Luminizer Foundation contains an innovative swirled formula packed with subtle skin luminizers that deliver a beautiful luminous finish with added skincare benefits. The pearl pigments brighten skin tone for instant radiance while elastomers create “windows” in the skin through which light can be reflected back, creating a luminous and wide-awake effect.

The foundation looks rich and creamy when dispensed onto the back of my hand. Even though it looks creamy, it actually has a very dry texture on the skin making it difficult to blend with my fingers. I normally use my fingers to apply and blend foundation onto my skin and I had trouble making this appear well-blended and smooth. This foundation also leaves unsightly dry patches on my skin.

The foundation gives a satin finish on the skin and its coverage is light but I expected it because that feature is already mentioned on the bottle and press release. It doesn’t really even out my skin tone 100% because, like I mentioned earlier, the foundation isn’t easy to blend and even out. It leaves my skin flaky, patchy and looking worse than before I had any foundation on!

Now I thought this could be due to the current condition of my skin. It hasn’t been in tip top condition lately and has been very dehydrated, especially on the cheeks and forehead. However, I tested other drugstore foundations after this one and all of them looked perfectly fine on my skin regardless of how dry and dehydrated certain areas are. I’ve even used the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge and a foundation brush to work this foundation but the foundation ended up looking even flakier on my skin.

This means that it’s the Skin Luminizer that isn’t working for me at all. I really was expecting better. Sigh.

Max Factor Skin Luminizer Foundation retails at AU$33.95 and is available in 6 shades. Max Factor is available at selected pharmacies (e.g. Priceline) nationally.

What I like about it: The packaging with the swirly bits looks good.

What I do not like about it: Very dry foundation, doesn’t blend well, makes my skin appear very flaky, coverage is too light, don’t like how dry and patchy it makes my skin look.

If you’ve tried this foundation before, how did you find it? Was it as dry as I described it to be or completely different for you? Would love to hear your thoughts about this one if you’ve given it a go.