A drugstore foundation that gives my skin a healthy glow🌟

CLAIMS

“This Essence Fresh & Fit Awake Make Up has been enriched with a vitamin complex and cranberry water, the foundation “wakes up” the skin and gives it a healthy look. The delicate light reflecting pigments ensure a smooth complexion with a fresh touch. Suitable for combination, oily skin type.”

HIGHLIGHTS

• Foundation with enriched vitamins (cranberry)

• Medium Coverage

• Gives a healthy glow to the skin

• Lasts up to 12 hours

COLORS

Mine is in 20 (fresh nude) but they have a lot of other shades which is so hard to spot these days because these foundations are kinda hot in the market

WHO CAN USE

Whoever’s looking for a quick fix up and a medium coverage

TEXTURE

Smooth and creamy

SCENT

It smells nice, not really chemical-like

PACKAGING

It is in a tube glass bottle. The quantity and the product price is surprisingly affordable and can be used up to a a year (if you are not a heavy user)

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Reasonable price for a good foundation! I bought it at Watsons for RM 25+

USAGE

I just squeeze some of the foundation from the tube on my hands and apply it on my face

EXPERIENCE

The healthy glow is undeniable especially if I mix the foundation with my vitamin C serum. It just level up the game! For the 12 hours lasting part doesn’t work for me. If I wear it more than 6-7 hours and I sweat, it will disappear but the residue will remain. If I am not sweating or just sit around and do nothing, it tend to oil up my face. But, first of all, I have to admit that I don’t use primer or setting spray to make it lasts longer. I am just too lazy even though I like the effect of foundations on the skin. I know some people might perceive foundation as a heavy make up look but I prefer it more tha using cushion or any cream. I don’t know why. But I will figure it out someday if I found some good cream or cushion to replace foundations. As for this specific foundation, I am satisfied with the performance because of the reasonable price and the ingredients that proves the “glowy” effect.

PROS

• Gives a quick healthy glow to the skin

• Smells quite pleasant

CON

• Tend to get oily in the long run

INGREDIENTS

Aqua (water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Talc, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Tapioca Starch, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (cranberry) Fruit Water, Cera Alba (beeswax), Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Aluminum/magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (fragrance), Ci 77491 (iron Oxides), Ci 77492 (iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (titanium Dioxide).

VERDICT

In the long run, I would prefer using this foundation if I have a quick trip for like 2-3 hours just to get the quick and healthy glow effect that it gives. Plus, it is affordable so why not put it in the must collection spot?

(っ◔◡◔)っ Beauty Reminder ~

I think beauty reminder of the day is to have at least “1 no makeup day” if you use makeup on a daily basis. Use the weekend or whenever you are on your off day without touching any makeup products. Let your skin breathe and do your skincare routine to double up the booster to a perfected healthy skin through these routines!. Other than that, NEVER skip from removing your makeup. Always remove them before you go to bed because for that nap or deep sleep that you took for hours can really damage your skin that are usually healed whenever you are in a sleep mode!