Review: Essence Stay all Day 16hr Foundation

Hi my Beauties,

I hope you're having a fabulous week?

My obsession with foundations continue LoL ;) okay I literally would not leave the house without at least a bit of foundation on {it truly is a staple in my make-up bag}, however, where I use to slap it on I have started embracing my skin and the little imperfections ~ which is also due to some of the amazing skincare products I have discovered, my biggest pet peeve used to be my freckles, it's a daily journey, some days I still wake up and am absolutely horrified, but for the most I'm content.

Essence Stay all Day 16hr Long Lasting Make-Up in 20 Soft Nude (Available from Clicks/Dischem) - R54.95:

 

Long-lasting and light weight make-up provides a flawless, silky complexion that lasts all day!  Easy to apply due to the soft texture, dermatologically approved.

 

This foundation is one of my best budget buys up to date, available from a drug store and absolutely pleasantly surprised me (I still can't believe the price of this)!  This colour is also the perfect shade for me, so if you're a MAC NW20 this shade should match you.

 

It's a mousse like texture that feels very lightweight and silky, I love the pump action as it's not so messy and it dispenses just the right amount needed.  The pigmentation is medium coverage but very buildable, I use one layer all over my face and then just on the cheek area do I dab on a bit more, it covers any imperfections beautifully, all redness disappear but it's not a cakey finish, you can still see my skin, so it's very natural looking.  I also like the fact that it seems to help with oiliness, although I do finish it off with powder, just to set it (and perhaps I'm just used to doing this step in my make-up routine), but once the foundation has set it has a pretty matte finish to it.

 

And is it long-lasting?  Most definitely!  I do my make-up in the morning, and it lasts until night when I take it off, and this is without using a make-up finishing/setting spray.

 

I'd highly suggest you give this a try, especially as it's a drugstore product and really affordable.  It's definitely a product that I will re-purchase and find it perfect for everyday wear.

 

Hope you enjoyed this little find :-)