Dior Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup

That is a mouthful! So I've been on the hunt for a good foundation lately. I usually wear Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer (which is amazing for a TM, btw) with concealer. But after seeing a lot of these foundations on the market that actually improve skin over time, well, I had to get one. I was actually looking into new foundation anyway because I want more coverage and a better finish.

So I was at a funeral a few weeks ago, and my cousin who works at Sephora recommend the Tarte ReCreate Anti-Aging Foundation. Not because I have a lot of wrinkles, but he said that it had the perfect not too matte not too dewy finish, and the anti-aging technology was just an added benefit. (He was actually wearing it too, and his skin is far from wrinkly.)

So I went to my local Sephora to get matched, and the colors were wayyyy to dark and yellow for me. The sales associate gave me a sample of the lightest color anyway, and also a sample of the Smooth Operator foundation in Facade. I also went to the MAC counter and got a sample of the Studio Fix Liquid Foundation in NC15. I thought it blended fine in the store, but when I tried it at home it was way too yellow. I didn't even bother with the ReCreate, I knew it would be super dark. But the Smooth Operator was a good match. However, after wearing it for two days, I got these huge liquid filled blisters on my cheek. Yikes.

Anyway, I ended up getting the Dior Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup in 010. Yeah, the lightest shade... But it's a great match for my skin. I put it on the first day and it looked amazing! But yesterday and today I put it on and was not so impressed. It made my skin look super flakey and gross. But. I figured how to put it on so it didn't do that.

Tips to using the Dior Nude Liquid Foundation:
1) Exfoliate really well. I plan on doing this every morning before putting on the foundation. I use Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash.
2) Moisturize like nuts! This should be in your routine already, no brainer.
3) Don't use primer. I read this in a review on Sephora that a makeup artist had written. I tried it, and it helped considerably with the flakiness.
4) Put on the makeup before your moisturizer has set completely. This will help it glide on and keep it from drying as fast. This foundation dries extremely fast.
5) Use your fingers. I discovered that a basic foundation brush applied too much product and made it look cakey. I don't know how a brush like the 187 would do, but basic foundation brushes would not work.

Although it took me a while to figure out how best to use this, it was completely worth it. The effect this foundation gives is wonderful, and it improves my skin, too! The 45 dollars is worth it, and I'm anticipating that this product will last a long time. A full review will be coming soon!

Until next time!
C.