The Natasha Denona Face Glow Foundation ($42) is ultimately a disappointment.
Keep in mind that I was not expecting miracles due to its sheer coverage and glowing (nyuck, get it) claims. A girl can live with a separate concealer for blemishes and blot if need be, but I cannot tolerate the poor lasting power AND sheer coverage when there are better foundations in the market for dry skin.
I was an idiot and forgot to take a picture of the packaging. Its a sanitary pump tube, but the pump has trouble delivering product if you don't hold it upside down and often twists off along with the cap. For $42 I would have appreciated a glass bottle with a pump OR a squeeze tube.
I purchased #20, which seems to be a match for NC20/NW15 rather than NC25-30 as I expected. Reviews also told me that 30 would be too pink and 40 is too tan (NC30-35). #2 is a cool yellow. From left to right: Bourjois Healthy Mix in #52, IT CC Cream in Light, D&G Perfect Reveal Lift in Caramel, and Natasha Denona in #20.
Pros? It's very kind to dry skin. The product is thick and creamy in consistency and evens out skin texture. You need to blend it in with fingers.
Cons?
- Sheer to light coverage. This could be a pro or con depending on your skin.
- Lasts for only 4-5 hours before requiring a good blot even with a setting powder.
- Poor shade range. I know the coverage is sheer, but I still have an aversion to spreading something pink toned all over my face even if it's the correct depth of color.
Technically, those with very good skin or those who like using a powder foundation may benefit from this foundation. It gives off a gorgeous finish to the skin, even if I lay it underneath a powder. It really is a gorgeous foundation, to be fair, but I have very similar foundations that perform better in terms of lasting power on the skin while providing the same glowy effect. I would consider a re-purchase If she had a shade for NC25 that did not lean pink.
I've included close shots in direct natural sunlight for your reference. As you can see, it makes me look ghostly pale (but flawless!) My skin texture looks very...smooth. This is the product by itself.
The glow is not outrageous and doesn't contain any fine shimmer or glitter. It just looks like very healthy and dewy skin with loads of moisture.
If you are neutral toned and very dry skinned, you may be in luck!
Xo Be
