Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation Br65

First off the bat, I am so impressed with this YSL Foundation! I have never tried any YSL foundations before so this is the first one that I got to try from the brand. I have loved their lipsticks and glossy stains so I was really looking forward to trial this product, you can imagine my excitement to know that I was chosen as a Beauty Crew tester!\nJust for reference, I have dry and sensitive skin with some sunspots and redness on the skin. This foundation feels so light and liquidy, yet have great coverage! One pump of the product was sufficient to cover my whole face and reduce the redness on my cheeks and around my nose. Sometimes, I add on another light layer of the foundation to completely cover the redness, pimple scar and sunspots that I have. It does not ... MoreFirst off the bat, I am so impressed with this YSL Foundation! I have never tried any YSL foundations before so this is the first one that I got to try from the brand. I have loved their lipsticks and glossy stains so I was really looking forward to trial this product, you can imagine my excitement to know that I was chosen as a Beauty Crew tester!\nJust for reference, I have dry and sensitive skin with some sunspots and redness on the skin. This foundation feels so light and liquidy, yet have great coverage! One pump of the product was sufficient to cover my whole face and reduce the redness on my cheeks and around my nose. Sometimes, I add on another light layer of the foundation to completely cover the redness, pimple scar and sunspots that I have. It does not feel heavy at all on the skin. The foundation sets to a matte finish, yet does not make my complexion look flat. I do hydrate my skin very well before using the foundation and it leaves a satin finish that gives my skin a nice glow on the high points of my face. I was really surprised that as time past, the foundation seems to look better and better as it is warmed up and mix with the oils on my face. Even though it is a matte foundation, I am pleasantly surprised that it did not look cakey on me at all and did not cling to dry patches. It works well even on my dry and sensitive skin!\nThe foundation is also really long wearing and lasted on my face until the end of the day. It does starts fading off around my nose and mouth area after 5-6 hours but the foundation fades nicely and does not look patchy. I do notice that it sometimes settle slightly in my laugh lines (if I look closely) but nothing that looks obvious from a distance. I have had compliments that my skin looks healthy, glowy and have really great complexion when wearing this foundation. I am very much hooked onto this foundation because of the light-weight feel, natural looking and full coverage that it provides. I would definitely switch my foundation to this one and repurchase it in the future even though it is pricey! The quality is great and the packaging, that frosted glass and black pump (convenient and hygienic), black cap and gold lettering, I mean, can anything be more classy than that? That said, I do notice that my fingerprints get on the packaging easily so I have to clean it more often.\nI would recommend this foundation for all skin types because even though it is a matte foundation, it does not make my dry skin look dull or feeling tight. It is a pricey product but the quality and packaging is well worth the price you pay!\n

It's not everyday that I get to spoil myself with something high end but I wanted to splurge on makeup for my birthday and decided to buy the Yves Saint Laurent All Hours foundation. I tend to have a mix of both drugstore and high end brands and although with some products higher price doesn't always mean better quality but I found that with foundation it can definitely make a HUGE difference. With the YSL foundation I was able to see it right away. Although I really love this foundation I reserve it for special occasions because the quality of the product is amazing and I would hate to use it up so quickly on just an everyday basis! First and foremost, I just loved the luxurious packaging! It came in the beautiful, gold coloured boxed with the YSL logo on it. It ... MoreIt's not everyday that I get to spoil myself with something high end but I wanted to splurge on makeup for my birthday and decided to buy the Yves Saint Laurent All Hours foundation. I tend to have a mix of both drugstore and high end brands and although with some products higher price doesn't always mean better quality but I found that with foundation it can definitely make a HUGE difference. With the YSL foundation I was able to see it right away. Although I really love this foundation I reserve it for special occasions because the quality of the product is amazing and I would hate to use it up so quickly on just an everyday basis! First and foremost, I just loved the luxurious packaging! It came in the beautiful, gold coloured boxed with the YSL logo on it. It came in a beautiful glass, square bottle with a pump to easily dispense the foundation. The texture and consistency of the foundation was a creamy liquid that wasn't too thick yet not too runny. It was right in between which meant it was thick enough to get medium/full coverage while covering up imperfections (redness, pigmentation, scars, acne...etc) while also remaining true to its liquid form so it could easily be spread without feeling heavy on the skin or looking caked on. I applied the foundation all over my face and then added another light layer of foundation for areas that needed more coverage like my cheeks and chin. What I noticed right away was how easy it blended onto my skin. The colour matched perfectly and it did not leave any streak marks behind. As someone with large pores on her cheeks and nose, I was worried that it would make them more noticeable but instead they were practically unnoticeable. I wasn't even wearing a primer underneath and it managed to make my skin look SOOO good like it was airbrushed! Even with the full coverage it felt lightweight on my skin meaning that my skin could still breathe and it wouldn't clog my pores. My skin can also get oily very quickly throughout the day but being that it was oil free my makeup managed to stay on well without looking shiny. It was described as being a matte foundation but I found that it wasn't really matte per se. It was more of an in-between, a bit of matte with a bit of sheen, which I thought was even better. In most cases matte foundation can creep into fine lines and wrinkles and if you have mature skin it can be a huge problem, making them more noticeable. However, because this wasn't a true matte foundation, it had the best of both worlds. It kept your skin from looking oily and yet it gave your skin a bit of healthy shine without compromising the overall look. The longevity of the foundation was great and setting it with a bit of loose powder made it last even longer. It was everything that I could ever want in a foundation: great coverage, long lasting, no oiliness/shine, lightweight and easy to blend. Overall, the quality was superb and stood apart from all the other foundations I have tried. With foundation literally being the "foundation" of your whole makeup look, I think it's important to go for something that will make your skin look flawless. If your foundation doesn't look good then the rest of your makeup will fail to impress. With that being said, invest in a long wear, full coverage foundation like this and you'll see that the quality is second to none!

50/50

I thought I'd try this foundation after reading multiple good reviews about it. It's important to say that I have fairly oily skin so that was, no doubt, a factor in how long this foundation lasted on me..... In addition to this, I am used to wearing Estee Lauder - Double Wear! This foundation applies amazingly, it even smells kinda nice. The first time I used this foundation I wanted to give it it's best shot at living up to it's name, so I didn't use a primer or setting powder... I was disappointed to learn that it didn't last 'all hours' at all. The next day I used this product with the SmashBox primer and a MAC finishing powder... it definitely lasted a lot longer, but again, not 'all hours'. This foundation doesn't go cakey, which is great! But it does wear ... MoreI thought I'd try this foundation after reading multiple good reviews about it. It's important to say that I have fairly oily skin so that was, no doubt, a factor in how long this foundation lasted on me..... In addition to this, I am used to wearing Estee Lauder - Double Wear! This foundation applies amazingly, it even smells kinda nice. The first time I used this foundation I wanted to give it it's best shot at living up to it's name, so I didn't use a primer or setting powder... I was disappointed to learn that it didn't last 'all hours' at all. The next day I used this product with the SmashBox primer and a MAC finishing powder... it definitely lasted a lot longer, but again, not 'all hours'. This foundation doesn't go cakey, which is great! But it does wear away and the oil on my skin definitely seeped through, giving me a 'shiny' look - and certainly not in a good way. All in all, this foundation is good, but only really if you want to wear it for 4-5 hours. It didn't last all day for me, I am a little disappointed as I really hoped I'd finally found the perfect foundation. If you're used to wearing cheaper foundations, you'll probably be really impressed, but I wouldn't choose this foundation over some of the others I've used! Sorry YSL!

Best Foundation Ever!

I tried the sample B40 but it was too light so I decided to get B45 instead and at first eventhough the colour was a bit light but when it oxides it was the perfect colour!! Colour stayed true for hours even under humidity. Left a beautiful glow on my skin and it’s totally not drying at all! No cakiness either! The only thing is it’s too expensive to repurchase for me and will get it if there’s a good promotion going on!!

Disappointed

My very oily skin did not like this! But I have to say it went on beautifully, perfect shade match I was so excited as I've always used EL double wear and to start with it was perfect. Unfortunately after 1-2 hours my oils had fully come through and it was seperating. Having said this a few more hours in and it seemed to look better again (after I gave in and blotted with toilet roll lol). I test foundations without primer so I guess a primer might help others but to be honest I've not found "the one" primer yet so I avoid.

Good coverage, long lasting

Love this full coverage foundation. The colour suits my skin tone too. Texture is a little thick but doesn't feel heavy on the face. I tried using fingers to apply but because it is thick, it doesn't glide so easily. Best to apply with a foundation brush or sponge. Although it says matte finish, but it does give a nice glow after using it throughout the day. It definitely provides full coverage for me and blurs out my pores, giving me a flawless complexion. It has a slight fragrance to it too, but not too overwhelming for me. This foundation really leaves up to it's brand reputation and has a super luxurious feel to it. I got a sample size for this but would have love to see the actual full size bottle to experience the look and feel of it. I will definitely ... MoreLove this full coverage foundation. The colour suits my skin tone too. Texture is a little thick but doesn't feel heavy on the face. I tried using fingers to apply but because it is thick, it doesn't glide so easily. Best to apply with a foundation brush or sponge. Although it says matte finish, but it does give a nice glow after using it throughout the day. It definitely provides full coverage for me and blurs out my pores, giving me a flawless complexion. It has a slight fragrance to it too, but not too overwhelming for me. This foundation really leaves up to it's brand reputation and has a super luxurious feel to it. I got a sample size for this but would have love to see the actual full size bottle to experience the look and feel of it. I will definitely consider to purchase this once my foundation finishes. (Originally posted on Home Tester Club)

Great Foundation

Bought on a whim, Got the shade B10. It's the best foundation I've used for blending into my skin and covering acne red scarring without looking like it's had an at covering it. Takes the redness and dullness of my skin away. Doesn't clog pores. Not the best without primer on nose but everywhere else is ok. Tkhe risk is worth it. Great buy for the price. Totally worth getting, would recommend, on oily skin it did not make my skin look oily at end of day. Smells like cucumber when first applying from pump. I've used a brush only so not sure how it goes with sponges or fingers. Needs only a little for face and neck one and a half pumps. Only liquid foundation I've used that blends into my face and neck without showing I have product on. Would recommend if trying to ... MoreBought on a whim, Got the shade B10. It's the best foundation I've used for blending into my skin and covering acne red scarring without looking like it's had an at covering it. Takes the redness and dullness of my skin away. Doesn't clog pores. Not the best without primer on nose but everywhere else is ok. Tkhe risk is worth it. Great buy for the price. Totally worth getting, would recommend, on oily skin it did not make my skin look oily at end of day. Smells like cucumber when first applying from pump. I've used a brush only so not sure how it goes with sponges or fingers. Needs only a little for face and neck one and a half pumps. Only liquid foundation I've used that blends into my face and neck without showing I have product on. Would recommend if trying to look not make up looking or going for natural look.

More loyal than your boyfriend.

This is a foundation that can be relied upon! My favourite go to for any occasion. The formula is long lasting and buildable yet leaves my skin able to breathe. Will a little assistance from setting spray come rain or shine this product will not budge. Lasts well on oily t zone and doesn't cling to dry patches. Do yourself a favour, buy it. Future you will thank you.

New formula very disappointing

I'd always been a YSL All Hours foundation fan, but not anymore. During the phasing out of the original formula, I waited literally months on end to get my new colour match. When the new formula finally arrived, I was excited. I trialled a sample first, but only used it three days before deciding to switch to a different brand. I found the reformulation very thin in consistency, so it definitely no longer gave a flawless finish. The colour was OK, but it just didn't sit as well on my skin. Someone should have reminded YSL, 'Don't fix what ain't broke!' Now I'm using M.A.C. instead.

Perfect foundation

Perfect foundation with perfect price. Love this product and love Lookfantastic's attractive offer. This foundation is really silky and long lasting. It stays for a day even when i wear mask for a whole day, amazing. There's nothing to criticize at all. Only one thing, the color. But it's my own problem. I did search a lot about choosing the right color, still got a not that matching one. #B10 on my face like an orange. Will need to buy another one when LF release mailing this product to China.