28/04/2014

Liquid Perfection?

Hello friendlies! Recently I was sent a few Arbonne products to review, one of which was a foundation. I've already reviewed a couple of their products here, and have one more in the pipeline. The foundation I'm reviewing today is the Arbonne Perfecting Liquid foundation*. I was quite excited to receive this as I've heard pretty good things about it, and it's been a while since I'd tried a new foundation!





































































































































The foundation is packaged in a nice sturdy, plastic bottle with a very nice pump that doesn't get too grubby due to its nozzle (handy!). I actually like that the bottle is plastic because it's not too heavy nor will it crack/break if you drop it. The way the foundation is dispensed is through one of those plastic pusher-uppers (clearly not in with the lingo) which is good because it means you get all the foundation out and there isn't any left hanging out on the sides!

Onto the formula! On the scale of liquid foundations, the Perfecting Liquid foundation* has a thicker, more creamy liquid consistency - one that doesn't easily go running all willy nilly. It still blends very easily with a brush and especially with fingers, or my latest love - a sponge. The coverage is a good medium and slightly buildable, though I find it can tend to look slightly heavy when built up, especially if it's not blended well into the skin. I find I like one layer with a tad more over particular problem areas and that's just about the most coverage I really want. It's finish is definitely satin-matte, where it's definitely not matte or dry looking, but it also isn't really dewy at all. I actually really like the finish because it looks quite 'normal' and skinlike. I was actually most impressed with the wear time and longevity of this foundation. I found it lasted a good eight hours without getting oily (set with a powder, of course - but no primer). After a while, I do get a wee bit shiny on the nose (as I typically do) but in my other 'shiny' areas like the forehead, I was actually looking pretty good, with only the slightest 'healthy glow' coming through. I also found the foundation didn't break up or wear off weirdly at all.

The shade I have called Honey Beige is actually one or two shades too pale for me. I did get away with wearing it alone once but I had to heavily bronze up my face, even then I still looked a tad ghostly. I have since been mixing it in with my Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation in True Nude which is my darkest foundation. Their textures are quite similar, but their finishes differ. Wake Me Up is quite a bit more glowy, so a mix of the two is really nice and gives a healthy skin finish. Although it's too pale, because it's quite yellow toned I can work with it. Perhaps if/when I lighten up during this coming winter (WINTER IS COMING) I'll be able to use it alone, however mixing it has been quite good as I actually get some use out of that Rimmel foundation!

All in all, I think this really is an amazing all rounder foundation that I think would suit many skin types - and a foundation that I really cannot fault. I actually think it's worth the rather steep price tag of AUD$56, and is definitely a foundation I recommend if it's within your price range.

*Product was sent for consideration.

17 comments:

  1. Sounds definitely like a great full coverage foundation, I'm really into heavier coverage but I try to sheer mine out so I don't end up caking it later with a powder coat! I'm glad you can make the shade work! I do that too with foundations that don't match me anymore and which are too dark actually!

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    1. Yeah - that's why I tend to prefer light-medium coverages over full! Mhmm mixing foundations is very helpful!

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  2. I really like this foundation! I agree, it has a nice skin like finish and lasts a decent while. I love the great coverage, not many can cover my acne spots without looking dry.
    I'm starting to suspect this miight be giving me cystic acne (not sure) but I really hope not!

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    1. Oh no! I haven't experienced any irritation but then again I haven't been using it consistently (like daily).

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  3. This sounds like a really good foundation! I like how even after time passes, the foundation stays on well and only allows the healthy glow to come through the skin as opposed to breaking down and all your oils purge through with disgusting-ness. Great review! :)

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    1. Thanks! Definitely, and then the foundation/oily mix starts transferring onto everything! Yuck.

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  4. I am dying to try this product have hearing so many positive reviews. I wonder if it will be any good for dry skin... my skin would usually start to peel after having the foundation on my face for a few hours

    LilynotLouise | Beauty and Food

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    1. I think it would be fine on dry skin (just not extremely dry), because its got a creamy texture and not a very matte finish. I think you just wouldn't need to powder.

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  5. chloe morello on yt swears by this foundation but I find the price is a little too much. Particularly when I could buy a "high end" foundation with this kinda money :/ if only they had testers at myer or something! btw loving your photos and your backgrounds for this post!

    ♥ M&L twoplicates

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    1. Oh does she? Mm, I'm reluctant to purchase expensive foundations with no tester or sample beforehand. Thank you!

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  6. I really want to try this foundation after reading Sheri's glowing review and now I must have it, well I must save up for it. Wait for me foundation, just a couple more years when I have a job and steady flow of cash :)

    For some reason the packaging really appeals to me, it's simple and a pump is always lovely. Great review!

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    1. Haha I agree, I'm saving up for basically any high-end product. Yeah, I love the simplistic and functional packaging!

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  7. Ooh, this sounds promising! I've just gotten into Arbonne and I'm very interested in testing this out. Thanks for such a thorough review! xo

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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    1. You're welcome! It is a really good, functional foundation :)

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  8. Interesting! I've been looking for a new foundation to use! Love your blog. xx Tara
    tarasauroh.blogspot.com

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  9. (I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE LAUGHED AT THE GOT REFERENCE BUT WHATEVES)
    I really really like the packaging of this foundation. The bottle is pretty, and since I have a tendency to buy pretty packaging, I might as well pick it up because of that. (Oh....so THAT'S WHERE MOST OF MY MONEY HAS GONE TO AS OF LATE). Also, I think all foundations look heavy/cake-y when built up, you silly nilly. DEFINITELY WORTH CONSIDERATION FOR PURCHASE BASED ON THE FORMULA THO

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    1. I'm glad you got the GOT ref, I was like the words are staring at me...must...reference...amazing tv show.
      Mhmm, pretty packaging is like, wow please take my money. Haha some still look great when built up though!! I find that to be the case with light-medium coverage dewy foundations. This one's more satin and fuller coverage so it can tend to get a wee bit heavy if you layer it.

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