Now I know that this isn't a new product, however it's one I've never used before and it's a bloggers favorite, so I thought it was time to jump on board the hype train and test it for myself!
Wake Me Up has an anti-fatigue formula, designed to brighten the appearance of the face and give a natural glow in both products. But let's start with the foundation. Looking at the product through the bottle it does remind me of Revlon's Photoready foundation due to the light shimmer flecks I can see through the liquid, if this is anything like Photoready I'll be really happy as it's my all time favorite foundation! It uses a pump, which is orange like the lid, but has quite a small dispensing hole. However it's quite controllable and therefore I can't imagine you would ever accidently waste and product. The liquid does have a slight scent, which is fairly pleasant and I quite like it, but I do know that this could be a turn off for some people.
I'm applying the products to moisterised skin, using only the Wake Me Up foundation and Consealer in 100 Ivory and 010 Ivory (no primers etc) and set with Maxfactor Creme Puff in truly fair.
The foundation applies to the skin well, giving a medium coverage. I guess it could be built up for a more heavy coverage but I would worry it could give a false skin effect due to the lightening properties in her formula. On the skin it looks a little sheer, I prefer a matte look and that's why I set with a powder. It's also recommended to use powders so that it has a better chance if staying put. There is a very slight shimmer, but nothing that can be seen by other people. This shade was the lightest available and I think it's a tiny bit too dark for me, however I am very fair!
Before setting I did apply some concealer to blemishes as well as under the eyes, and along red patches. I'm not sure I feel as good as I did about the foundation here, as the product says it can cover blemishes as well as brighten dark circles. It does look good as an illumiator, however I can still my blemishes after using both products as a dark spot on the face. I will continue to use it though as I find it hard to make my mind up about concealers quickly.
Overall I do like the foundation after my first use, which I'm surprised at seeming a few months ago I swatched it and wasn't convinced. I'm glad I've given it a second chance. The concealer isn't quite winning me over at the moment, but I will give it another chance.
I will report back in a months time to see if my opinions have changed! Is there anyone out there who doesn't like this foundation?
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(Available for £8.99 and £5.49 on boots.co.uk)
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