How Good Is This £5.99 Foundation?

The Collection Illuminating Touch Foundation is £5.99, I know, I was shocked too! I am not going to lie, I was a little skeptical to try it out just because it is so inexpensive, I didn't think that it would work but I also figured that most of you might be curious as to how good an inexpensive foundation is and so I am just going to do a little review of it today.

Like I said before, this is called the Collection Illuminating Touch Foundation and as always the links will be below. This foundation is super accessible, you can get it from Superdrug for £5.99 but Collection always have offers on so maybe hold on a you might get a great deal.

Before I get into my own thoughts, this is what Superdrug describes the product as, "A luxurious silky foundation that gives medium to full coverage for a flawless, radiant finish that lasts. Joining the infamous Illuminating Touch Concealer, the Illuminating Touch Foundation provides a radiance-boosting, hydrating base in six classic shades."

I am going to start off with the product itself, it offers 6 shades which I think is great for a drugstore foundation and I actually chose the shade Porcelain which is the lightest. Instantly, I knew that it was going to be too dark for me while I was pale, so when I came back off holiday, that's when I started to try it. Just be aware that if you are fair or even a little bit fair, then just know that there is a good chance that this is not going to match you. It also has a subtle orange undertone, which I can get away with because my skin has a naturally yellow undertone, but if your skin is a little cooler then this is definitely not for you. I think if you are a medium skin tone or if you fake tan a lot this is definitely a good foundation for you but if you are fair and still want to try it, I like to mix it with a white or extremely pale foundation.

Onto the formula, so instantly after putting it on my hand it was a little thicker than expected but it still moved a little. Applying it on the skin, it was very easy to blend and I would describe the coverage as medium, and that it which two full pumps for the whole face. I must also point out that you can feel this on the skin, it isn't the most lightweight but it is still comfortable. The finish is not as dewy as what I was expecting but I think depending on the primer, it could range from finishes, but on it's own, I would call it a satin finish as it is not completely matte but it is not all that dewy. I think any skin type could wear this but it will be dependent on the primer you put underneath it as I have used a few primers and they all give a different finish.
For application I love this with a dense buffing brush and then I like to go over it with a damp sponge or a less dense brush just to make sure that everything has settled in nicely. That is usually my application for foundation and I found it to work perfectly. I also think that concealers and powders sit really nicely on top of it and give a really flawless base to work with.
I have worn this a few times and I would say every time, it has lasted super long. Usually my foundation is the first thing that comes off, even when I set it, so I was super shocked by the turnout of this foundation. I will point out that after 6+ hours, it does start to go a little oily and fades in areas but it is nothing a little powder can't fix. If you do have oily skin, I would say to bare that in mind because I have combination skin and it does go quite oily throughout the day.

I am going to finish off with the packaging, which I really love. It comes in a glass bottle which you wouldn't really expect fro a £5.99 foundation but it does and I love the frosted finish. I love how simple and sleek it looks which the clear bottle and bold black writing, and it has a pump which just makes application so much easier.

Overall, I think that this foundation is amazing for the price, it is not a favourite but I think I will still continue to use it and experiment with it more so maybe it might become part of my daily routine. I would recommend this to people with dry to combination skin just because I think it won't last as well on more oily skin but I think Collection offer a foundation for oily skin similar to this, so let me know if you want me to try that one out. If you are a beginner to foundation then I am not sure whether this would work for you just because it is a little heavy and if you are working with a few hit and miss shades then it could end badly. I will say though, if you want to try it, go for it because I was pleasantly surprised.

Would you try this foundation?

Grace xx

Links Mentioned:

Collection Foundation: http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/Foundation/Collection-Illuminating-Touch-Foundation-Porcelain-1/p/556518