Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation SPF 20 - #B40 Sand 25ml

This foundation definitely deserves a 5 star rating. After using this foundation it’s skyrocketed up to one of my favourites. It does everything it promises. It gives you flawless, poreless and even toned skin. It lasts and lasts through out the day, all without shine and most of all without any caked on look. The shade I have is cool porcelain,I love that it’s a yellow based looking foundation and even though I got this foundation in a shade that’s a little too light it blends seamlessly and doesn’t make me look washed out due to it’s beautiful consistency. It has a very pleasant floral but subtle scent, that adds to its luxury feel on the skin. I love that it doesn’t irritate or make my skin break out in any way and that it doesn’t transfer to clothes or pillows ... MoreThis foundation definitely deserves a 5 star rating. After using this foundation it’s skyrocketed up to one of my favourites. It does everything it promises. It gives you flawless, poreless and even toned skin. It lasts and lasts through out the day, all without shine and most of all without any caked on look. The shade I have is cool porcelain,I love that it’s a yellow based looking foundation and even though I got this foundation in a shade that’s a little too light it blends seamlessly and doesn’t make me look washed out due to it’s beautiful consistency. It has a very pleasant floral but subtle scent, that adds to its luxury feel on the skin. I love that it doesn’t irritate or make my skin break out in any way and that it doesn’t transfer to clothes or pillows if you choose to have a nap throughout the day. I can’t praise this foundation enough and I think it’s worth the price tag it comes with. I would recommend this foundation to anyone that wants their skin to look flawless and natural and that loves a more matte look to their skin.

Got a sample of this foundation from Sephora. I had no expectations for this foundation and I didn't know what to expect as I never heard of it before. Starting off the foundation card of samples I got were all much darker than my shade. According to the Sephora website, my shade is BD40. The lightest shade I got in this card was B50 and the second darkest was B65. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention to the shades and just applied B65 Bronze all over which was wayy too dark for me and then I layered it with B50 to lighten the color. So the color was off for me on this product but I'm assuming it would be fine if I had the right color.I instantly loved applying this foundation! It didn't feel like any other foundation as it wasn't too watery or too thick. It just ... MoreGot a sample of this foundation from Sephora. I had no expectations for this foundation and I didn't know what to expect as I never heard of it before. Starting off the foundation card of samples I got were all much darker than my shade. According to the Sephora website, my shade is BD40. The lightest shade I got in this card was B50 and the second darkest was B65. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention to the shades and just applied B65 Bronze all over which was wayy too dark for me and then I layered it with B50 to lighten the color. So the color was off for me on this product but I'm assuming it would be fine if I had the right color.I instantly loved applying this foundation! It didn't feel like any other foundation as it wasn't too watery or too thick. It just went onto my skin so nicely and felt so refreshing because my skin felt like skin and not makeup. I honestly didn't even want to take it off at the end of the day because it was so comfortable. And it also has sunscreen coverage of SPF 20 which is at least something to keep me sun safe! Overall I loved this product however it is out of my budget for makeup however I loved it so much that I think I would be willing to splurge a little more!

YSL make some impressive foundation formulas and this one might be the most impressive of all. I generally steer clear of full coverage foundations because they often sit on top of my skin and look heavy and unflattering. But I also suffer from discolouration, so my redness does shine right through light and even medium coverage foundations. Finding a full coverage foundation that doesn’t look like a mask or look patchy on my combination skin is like searching for a unicorn, but All Hours might just be it. This is definitely full coverage so you have to work fast before it dries down to an almost velvet/powder finish, but it covers nicely and doesn’t look flaky or uneven. Now, I prep my skin thoroughly beforehand with lots of moisture, which might be the trick to ... MoreYSL make some impressive foundation formulas and this one might be the most impressive of all. I generally steer clear of full coverage foundations because they often sit on top of my skin and look heavy and unflattering. But I also suffer from discolouration, so my redness does shine right through light and even medium coverage foundations. Finding a full coverage foundation that doesn’t look like a mask or look patchy on my combination skin is like searching for a unicorn, but All Hours might just be it. This is definitely full coverage so you have to work fast before it dries down to an almost velvet/powder finish, but it covers nicely and doesn’t look flaky or uneven. Now, I prep my skin thoroughly beforehand with lots of moisture, which might be the trick to this. It sets so well that the only spot I set with powder is my under eye area. This stays put and doesn’t break apart as the day goes on. A little oil shines through by end of day, but it still covers beautifully. It also doesn’t irritate my acne-prone skin. The flip side is that I won’t buy this until YSL goes cruelty-free. It’s such a shame and totally unnecessary in this day and age. I had to remove a star from this otherwise perfect foundation for that reason.

I love the coverage of this foundation. It is a very high medium coverage foundation that can be built up to full coverage without looking cakey. The bottle and packaging is very gorgeous and high-end. I have oily dehydrated skin with enlarge pores on my cheeks. This foundation looks gorgeous on my skin and you cannot see my pores or my problems areas. It goes a great job with minimum product to cover my dark spots and hyperpigmentation. I have sensitive skin and this doe snot irritate my skin, but it does have a fragrance. It is a very light fresh scent. While this provide good coverage, it also can last a long time on my skin at long as their is no humility, no don’t sweat, or have any physical activity. I describe this foundation as an indoor foundation. As soon ... MoreI love the coverage of this foundation. It is a very high medium coverage foundation that can be built up to full coverage without looking cakey. The bottle and packaging is very gorgeous and high-end. I have oily dehydrated skin with enlarge pores on my cheeks. This foundation looks gorgeous on my skin and you cannot see my pores or my problems areas. It goes a great job with minimum product to cover my dark spots and hyperpigmentation. I have sensitive skin and this doe snot irritate my skin, but it does have a fragrance. It is a very light fresh scent. While this provide good coverage, it also can last a long time on my skin at long as their is no humility, no don’t sweat, or have any physical activity. I describe this foundation as an indoor foundation. As soon as my oils come to the surface it will start to slide round and come off my skin. I was walking around humid DC one morning and my foundation was just coming off my face. I tried to dab it to keep it in place and it transferred to my napkin. That is the other thing, this transfers so easily. It gets everywhere,. Pro: good coverage Con: not long wearing, transfers like crazy

I’m in the shade BD 50 warm honey. This is my perfect match (NC40 in Mac). I’ve never found a foundation that matches my skin as perfectly as this does. It’s my skin color in a bottle!!!! The issues I had with this foundation is that it’s not as buildable as you’d think. It will begin to look a bit cakey if too much is layered. I like to use a thin layer in order to even out my base then use a concealer to spot conceal. I do this in order to avoid having that “foundation” face look. It’s super important to have a hydrated and smooth complexion as this foundation will cling to dry patches and texture like crazy. I find that it looks better as the day progresses. I do advice that you have some blotting sheets as it does get a tad bit dewy. I apply this with a beauty ... MoreI’m in the shade BD 50 warm honey. This is my perfect match (NC40 in Mac). I’ve never found a foundation that matches my skin as perfectly as this does. It’s my skin color in a bottle!!!! The issues I had with this foundation is that it’s not as buildable as you’d think. It will begin to look a bit cakey if too much is layered. I like to use a thin layer in order to even out my base then use a concealer to spot conceal. I do this in order to avoid having that “foundation” face look. It’s super important to have a hydrated and smooth complexion as this foundation will cling to dry patches and texture like crazy. I find that it looks better as the day progresses. I do advice that you have some blotting sheets as it does get a tad bit dewy. I apply this with a beauty blender as I find that the consistency of this foundation is very serum like and the brush bristle leave streaks. I don’t usually wear primers but for this, I found that the hourglass mineral primer does help. It is also quite fragrant but pleasant. Smells very luxurious and almost an exact match to the scent from the discontinued Dior Skin star foundation. It’s definitely the type of foundation you’ll have to play with to see how it best works for you.

My Shade is BR20 cool ivory. All Hours is the first foundation from YSL which I have ever tried, and I am extremely impressed. Whilst I never wear foundation for 24 hours, I have worn this for around 10-12 hours each time I have worn it, and it always looks exceptional at the end of the day. It doesn’t fade, seperate or smudge throughout the day, it simply remains looking fresh. Some of my natural oils do appear, but not enough to justify re-powdering. I think it is great wear time! I find this foundation applies best with a damp beauty blender, and a little goes a long way. It is buildable, and definitely a medium-full coverage. It still never looks cakey or mask-like on the skin, it truly just makes your skin look like itself - just better. It is a matte finish, ... MoreMy Shade is BR20 cool ivory. All Hours is the first foundation from YSL which I have ever tried, and I am extremely impressed. Whilst I never wear foundation for 24 hours, I have worn this for around 10-12 hours each time I have worn it, and it always looks exceptional at the end of the day. It doesn’t fade, seperate or smudge throughout the day, it simply remains looking fresh. Some of my natural oils do appear, but not enough to justify re-powdering. I think it is great wear time! I find this foundation applies best with a damp beauty blender, and a little goes a long way. It is buildable, and definitely a medium-full coverage. It still never looks cakey or mask-like on the skin, it truly just makes your skin look like itself - just better. It is a matte finish, but is not drying. It doesn’t tend to crack or sink into lines or pores like other matte foundations can. I get a lot of compliments on my skin when wearing this foundation, it just looks so flawless and healthy. I love this foundation and would highly recommend it.

This is a review for the reformulation, i never tried the old one. This was recommended by MUAs Nina Ubhi and Andrea Ali and wow its stunning! Dont feel intimidated by the words matte and full covera cause its such a natural beautiful finish on my combination-oily skin. I love foundations that have light reflecting pigments cause it can really smoothen the texture of your skin for some reason. If you properly prep your skin, by exfoliating and hydrating, OMG stunning! It’s my new favorite I got shade LN3 without being able to find a tester but fortunately the shade is great for summer when I use a bit of selftan. Definitely recommended!

Great Coverage - looks like your skin but better

I was skeptical when I first pumped a small amount from the bottle - it appeared thin in consistency - but this foundation has full coverage despite the fact that it is not thick. This foundation is perfect for a no make-up look yet covers wonderfully. I have uneven skin tone and this gave me a flawless look. I like the mild scent which disappears after applying. This is build-able without changing the end result. I received a sample to try with another purchase and liked it - even though I didn't have a color match with the 4 samples. I took a chance and ordered BR30 cool almond. Although I can wear this color - it is a bit light for me. For comparison I am #5 in Power Fabric Giorgio Armani and 20 beige in Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua and NW20 in MAC Studio Sculpt. A ... MoreI was skeptical when I first pumped a small amount from the bottle - it appeared thin in consistency - but this foundation has full coverage despite the fact that it is not thick. This foundation is perfect for a no make-up look yet covers wonderfully. I have uneven skin tone and this gave me a flawless look. I like the mild scent which disappears after applying. This is build-able without changing the end result. I received a sample to try with another purchase and liked it - even though I didn't have a color match with the 4 samples. I took a chance and ordered BR30 cool almond. Although I can wear this color - it is a bit light for me. For comparison I am #5 in Power Fabric Giorgio Armani and 20 beige in Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua and NW20 in MAC Studio Sculpt. A sample of All Hours in B40 was a bit too yellow. I will try BR40 to see if this is my match. There should be a color explanation for each shade to help in selection. The reason I like this foundation more than the previously mentioned is that it has more coverage than the Chanel and Giorgio Armani and is not as thick as MAC. I apply with a sponge beauty blender. I high recommend if you need good coverage and want a natural look.

Luxurious, smooth and excellent coverage.

This foundation was recommended to me by my daughter. It is a bit heavier than I am used to but very luxurious. The only problem is picking your shade online. I picked one that is too light. It is non returnable. It is so hard to get the right shade looking online. I am so disappointed. But it seems like an excellent foundation. I cannot afford to buy another one.

gorgeous foundation, spot on color

I’ve been testing foundations for my wedding so I’ve been through probably 5-6 options now. This foundation is stunning!! It’s a soft matte, so doesn’t look cakey but doesn’t leave me all greasy/shiny. It looks so natural while still maintaining great coverage. It takes a little more product to get a whole face cover than other foundations I’ve used, but the result is 100% worth it. I’ve applied it with both a beauty blender and a brush now and both times it was stunning.