L'Oréal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation Review

Hello Beautiful Ones!

I feel like it's time for a good drugstore product review. With spring fast approaching (yay!) there are a lot of exciting things landing in the beauty world right now. One thing that keeps catching my attention both on the shelves and in the blogosphere is the L'Oréal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation. Cue the review!

I should probably start this review by saying that I typically shy away from drugstore foundation. I've just never had much luck with it, and I hate the fact that I can't swatch and color-match in store. I'd much rather spend a little more than just randomly guess my shade based on a picture. With that being said: I've heard so many good things about this one that I could not resist. I chose the lightest shade on the display: W2 Light Ivory, which just so happened to be my exact shade (score!).

The Lumi cushion is a liquid foundation that is soaked into a sponge housed by a compact. The size of the compact is the perfect size. It's small and sleek enough that you could easily slip it in a bag for travel. It comes with a pad applicator. I was skeptical about how helpful the pad would be since it looks and feels very flimsy, but it does distribute the product very well. You dip the pad (or your own sponge or brush) into the sponge and then tap the foundation lightly onto your skin, building as you go along.

What's so great about foundation that comes out of a sponge you ask? Well dear friend, the magical part is that the sponge only gives you a little bit of product at a time so you aren't caking it on, only building it up gradually until you get just the right amount of coverage for you. There also has to be something said about the formula, which is fabulous. This is its own breed of drugstore foundation you guys. The coverage is very good (about medium to full) and yet it feels so light on your skin. I don't feel the need to use a lot of concealer or sometimes any when I wear this. I also feel like it gives me a little glow to my complexion. The lasting power is also good. I've been wearing it to work all week and it's always still doing its thing by the end of the day when it's time to wash it off.

So the bottom line here... I think I'm in love! The Lumi Cushion Foundation retails for $15.99 at drugstores and I promise you is worth every single penny.

Have you tried this one? Let me know!

XO- Brittney
 

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Get That (Subtle) Glow!

Hello Beautiful Ones!

We're officially approaching that deep part of summer where there becomes a fine line between looking 'glowy' and looking like you are about to melt into a pile of sweat (that's never happened to us right?). Trust me there are some summer days here in Nebraska where 'hot mess' isn't just a phrase, but an actual lifestyle. So how then do we get just that right amount of glow?! Well L'Oréal  might have just the thing: the True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator.

I ran across a display of these during a trip to ULTA the other day. They come in three shades and each shade also has a powder version, but I've always been a sucker for a good liquid highlighter especially during the summer time. I just don't like to put a ton of powder on my face when it's really hot. The three shades are Golden, Ice, and Rose. I went for Rose.

I was already sold when I thought this was just a liquid illuminator, but when I got it home and started actually reading the package I realized that it was being marketed as either an illuminator or can be mixed with foundation for an overall glow boost. Naturally, my little multitasking heart was overjoyed.

The first thing I noticed when I squeezed some of the product onto my finger was that the color was not exactly what I was expecting. I guess I was thinking that it wouldn't be quite so bronzy? I don't know. But it is a nice rose-gold color. Here's a color swatch:

As you can see, it blends into the skin easily which is nice. And it does create a nice little glow. I wasn't sold at first, but I think it just wasn't exactly what I was expecting. But now that I've been wearing it regularly for about a week I've been really loving it. Sometimes I use it as more of a spot illuminator on my cheeks and on the bridge of my nose, and other times I just go all out and wear it all over. It's subtle enough that you can wear it on your entire face or mixed with foundation. If you're feeling like a light makeup day I think you could even wear this on its own for just a little extra glow. It lasts well and applies easily. Just make sure you blend it in well so you don't get any streaks or harsh lines.

As far as drugstore makeup goes this is a little on the pricier side at $12.99 a bottle, but I do think it's a nice product to have in your arsenal. Especially in the summer when it's nice to have a little extra glow!

How do you like to get that subtle summer glow? Let me know!

XO- Brittney

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