I was super excited about trying the Face Atelier Ultra Foundation. A makeup artist I met recently raved about it. Needless to say when they sent this over for me to try I was doing cartwheels in my apartment lobby.
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About: The Face Atelier Foundation Ultra Foundation is described as a silicone based emulsion that floats on top of the skin creating a second skin. It is light weight, oil free, breathable, moisturizing, and is non comedogenic, recommended for troubled or mature skin. The foundation comes in 10 shades plus 2 base shades.
Price: $44 for 1oz or 30ml, push pump container
Thoughts: I was really impressed by this foundation. I had a certain expectation in my head and it did live up to it. The formula is semi runny, easy to apply, and gives you a nice natural dewy finish (I'm a fan of the dewy finish). The website described the finish as sheer but it's definitely buildable to medium. I find that it lasts up to 8 -10 hours no problem, I haven't had it on longer than that. The push pump is handy and keeps it sanitary. Overall a great foundation and I recommend this to those that love the natural dewy look. I have before and after pictures below.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Tips:
- If you're unsure of which shade you are or want to try out the foundation they offer samples for $1
- They offer discounts to pro makeup artists
- The Face Atelier site has great suggestions listed under the PRO tips here
Where To Purchase: Sold online at FaceAtelier.com or at retailers listed under their locator section.
Swatch on hand, the shade I have is #3 Wheat
I only have the foundation on the right side of the picture here. You probably notice the biggest difference around the under eye area
Before and after on the whole face, it covers up small to medium blemishes very well. I didn't even use a concealer yet.
Here's a bigger picture of the after look, a subtle glow
If you want to see more, I used this foundation in my Fall Smokey Look tutorial posted here and in my foundation basics tutorial here.
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the look is indeed very dewy! haha i love the little bunny on the cardboard packaging. they should put it on the bottle too <3
ReplyDeleteNice review! I regret not buying this fndn while at IMATS Toronto this past weekend.
ReplyDeletethanks for letting more people know about this wonderful brand!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have the white and dark from FA that I use to mix with other foundations~! need to shake well~! they ship a bit slow but other than that, great product~~!
Amazing review, that foundation seem to does give great coverage. Gonna look into it.
ReplyDeletegreat coverage and it doesn't look heavily made up! Love how it gives out a soft dewy look but it gives out a nice coverage!
ReplyDeleteVery good coverage. This company was at Toronto IMATS, I should've checked it out!
ReplyDeleteHi Mona, this foundation looks really flawless and really...well natural! I'm always on the hunt for new foundation. I wonder if i can order it online...hmm...
ReplyDeleteI love how natural it looks on you! $1 samples sound fab. :D
ReplyDeletewow it looks so natural! i've been reading up on foundations that can be good for make up kits other than mac and face atelier came up a lot! thanks for the review :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I am impressed! I am always so tempted to try liquid foundations when I read reviews like this lol. I think it's awesome samples can be bought for $1... maybe I will this time hehe.
ReplyDeleteSounds great M! And thanks for the before & afters! :)
ReplyDeletelove the coverage. :) looks smooth and silky but not matte. :) and it kinda has that airbrush finish. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is some amazing coverage! Too bad I have like 4 bottles of foundation to go through lol.
ReplyDeletePerfect coverage and an excellent match!
ReplyDeletegreat coverage and it doesn't look heavily made up! Love how it gives out a soft dewy look but it gives out a nice coverage!
ReplyDeleteNice review! I regret not buying this fndn while at IMATS Toronto this past weekend.
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