Holy Grail Foundation: Kat von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

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I know I've raved about Kat Von D's Lock-It Tattoo Foundation before- when I reviewed a sample of it in this post- and it wasn't even the right shade for me. Sight unseen, I took a guess at what shade would match me (Light 44, btw) and got a wonderful friend in America to find it for me and bring it back to Australia with her. Why did I have to do that? It's near impossible to get here in Australia. Turns out, it was difficult to find in America, too. The foundation is sold out a lot of the time, and for good reason, too.

Review and Swatches: Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation

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I'm back with another foundaiton review. This time, I'm reviewing Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation. The shade I have is Ivory 115.

Stock Photo of Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation in Ivory 115.
Photo from: http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Face-Makeup/Foundation/Fit-Me-Foundation.aspx

Review and Swatches: Kat von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

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Today I'm reviewing the Lock-It Tattoo Foundation from the Kat Von D range at Sephora.

Kat von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation. Picture from http://www.sephora.com/lock-it-tattoo-foundation-P311138

Here's the marketing spiel from Sephora:

"What it is:
 A high-pigment foundation for full coverage with a long-lasting, beautiful finish. 
What it does: 
Kat created this foundation to provide exceptional coverage, without compromising a smooth, striking finish. Formulated with 21 percent pigment, this powerful formula was developed to match a broad range of skintones with bold coverage—the proprietary pigments can even effectively cover tattoos. The combination of raw materials and the best siliconic elastomers and siliconic esters provide 24-hour wear with transfer resistance. Natural polymers absorb oil for a matte, soft finish and the added emollients provide a velvety texture for perfectly smooth, hydrated skin.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
-Parabens
-Synthetic fragrances"

The marketing is pretty much spot on. This foundation is strong enough to cover tattoos and any blemish/pigmentation/redness you may have.

Review and Swatches: Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

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Here it is! After a week-long trial run, here's my verdict on the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation.

My Naked Skin Foundation, in Shade 1.0.

First Impressions*: Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup

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I have a quick (rather exciting, for me, anyway) update! I think I have found my perfect foundation colour match. Most of you know how big a deal this is for a daily foundation-wearer.

I recently tried the new foundation from Urban Decay. It's full name is the Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup. Let's call it the Naked foundation from now on.

Image from: http://www.urbandecay.com/foundation-makeup-from-urban-decay/4_509,default,sc.html

I have shade 1.0 which is their second lightest shade. I didn't think I was that pale! It's pretty much a perfect match for my skin, which is great. I've been using a foundation that's a little too yellow for me for a long time, but I've been putting up with it because it comes with amazing coverage and with a bit of my usual (properly matched) powder, it looks fine. Plus, with summer I find my chest and limbs get a bit darker despite sunscreen but my face doesn't (sunscreen + hat!) so I justify using a yellower foundation by reasoning my face and body wouldn't match perfectly anyway. Shade 1.0 of the Naked foundation is such a good match that I'm worried that it won't be perfect in summer!

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