Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation Stick

I had been debating whether or not to try this foundation, and when I went on sale I decided to give it a try. So happy I did! I usually use Kevin Aucoin’s foundation balm, but it’s being discounted. I heard some good reviews on this foundation stick so decided to try. The colour match is perfect. It didn’t cause me to breakout or my pores to enlarge. I found it stayed put all day with minimal transfer and I didn’t need to do a million touch ups throughout the day. The coverage is beautiful with it going to full without going cakey. It worked with every concealer I have tried with it. Does not cause dry skin or stick to dry skin patches. But it also isn’t so hydrating that it’s an oily mess halfway through the day. I have worn it with multiple different primers and ... MoreI had been debating whether or not to try this foundation, and when I went on sale I decided to give it a try. So happy I did! I usually use Kevin Aucoin’s foundation balm, but it’s being discounted. I heard some good reviews on this foundation stick so decided to try. The colour match is perfect. It didn’t cause me to breakout or my pores to enlarge. I found it stayed put all day with minimal transfer and I didn’t need to do a million touch ups throughout the day. The coverage is beautiful with it going to full without going cakey. It worked with every concealer I have tried with it. Does not cause dry skin or stick to dry skin patches. But it also isn’t so hydrating that it’s an oily mess halfway through the day. I have worn it with multiple different primers and no primer at all and the overall look was beautiful no matter what primer or no primer. The stick itself is nice and thick and sturdy and I can tell it won’t break easily. Applying with a brush is a little tricky. A thick kabuki brush does the best smaller kabuki brushes made it streaky and the best way I found to apply was with my beauty blender. Wasn’t a matte finish or a really dewy finish but just a natural looking finish. Wasn’t heavy on the skin and felt comfortable throughout the day. I did wear it during one really warm day and it didn’t come all off with my sweat. Might become my new HG foundation and I definitely suggest giving it a try I am acne prone and didn’t break out, so recommend for all skin types.

This was such a gem!!! Go figure I find something I like and boom. Discontinued. I wanted a travel and user friendly foundation and this was it. It is a stick foundation that performs like a dream! At first I was hesitant as when you apply it, it feels almost greasy…but once you blend it in, wow. Flawless and gorgeous! My splotchy and spotted skin looked like it was airbrushed to perfection with a gorgeous glow. Lasting power on its own was tricky, but once set with a good powder, this stuff wouldn’t budge. I really hope YSL brings this product back (or something similar) soon.

This is hands down my favorite foundation ever! I have been looking for a foundation that looks like it just fuses with your skin but make it looks 20x better, and I have finally found it! It is matte but does not make it look like you have a mask on! It is a beautiful natural finish but with coverage! The shade warm sand matches my skin perfectly and I am more than happy with the product! Stays on for a long time too especially during my long hour days! Only con is that I wished there was a tiny bit more product, but other than that it is perfect! Only thing is that I took one star off because if you have any sort of dry skin patch whatsoever, this foundation will make it known and will make it look flaky! So it is perfect for combo, oily skin, but I would be ... MoreThis is hands down my favorite foundation ever! I have been looking for a foundation that looks like it just fuses with your skin but make it looks 20x better, and I have finally found it! It is matte but does not make it look like you have a mask on! It is a beautiful natural finish but with coverage! The shade warm sand matches my skin perfectly and I am more than happy with the product! Stays on for a long time too especially during my long hour days! Only con is that I wished there was a tiny bit more product, but other than that it is perfect! Only thing is that I took one star off because if you have any sort of dry skin patch whatsoever, this foundation will make it known and will make it look flaky! So it is perfect for combo, oily skin, but I would be careful and really moisturize and exfoliate beforehand if you have dry and flaky skin.

Before trying this product I had never used a stick foundation before. At first I was worried that it was going to leave my skin looking dry (because of the already solid formula) but it was actually quite the opposite! The formula is so creamy and glides right onto your skin. The foundation being in a packaging similar to a lipstick, compact and twist-up, made it super easy to take in my purse for touch ups. Because of the nice consistency, I didn’t mind applying this with my fingers for touch ups and it was nice that I didn’t need to also carry around a foundation brush for the application. I have combination skin so I appreciated that this formula works on all skin types, as my skin can vary day-to-day. Although I haven’t tried any darker shades for contouring, I ... MoreBefore trying this product I had never used a stick foundation before. At first I was worried that it was going to leave my skin looking dry (because of the already solid formula) but it was actually quite the opposite! The formula is so creamy and glides right onto your skin. The foundation being in a packaging similar to a lipstick, compact and twist-up, made it super easy to take in my purse for touch ups. Because of the nice consistency, I didn’t mind applying this with my fingers for touch ups and it was nice that I didn’t need to also carry around a foundation brush for the application. I have combination skin so I appreciated that this formula works on all skin types, as my skin can vary day-to-day. Although I haven’t tried any darker shades for contouring, I can imagine this product would be great for that since it is so easy to blend!I received this product for free for testing purposes.

The most lightweight medium to full coverage foundation I’ve tried! I am typically a liquid foundation kind of girl but I was looking for a stick foundation to keep in my bag for touch ups on long days. When I first received it, I wore it all over my face to be able to provide an accurate review on my experience and this did not disappoint. I used only a few swipes in total and buffed it out with the same brush I typically use for my liquid foundations. To me, this provided medium coverage and I could easily build the coverage in more troublesome areas without it feeling heavy! This product miraculously feels like a powder but applies like a light cream. It claims to give an all-day matte finish but I found I still needed to powder by the afternoon (hence the four ... MoreThe most lightweight medium to full coverage foundation I’ve tried! I am typically a liquid foundation kind of girl but I was looking for a stick foundation to keep in my bag for touch ups on long days. When I first received it, I wore it all over my face to be able to provide an accurate review on my experience and this did not disappoint. I used only a few swipes in total and buffed it out with the same brush I typically use for my liquid foundations. To me, this provided medium coverage and I could easily build the coverage in more troublesome areas without it feeling heavy! This product miraculously feels like a powder but applies like a light cream. It claims to give an all-day matte finish but I found I still needed to powder by the afternoon (hence the four star rating ). Coverage, however, remained pretty good and I barely had to touch up and even when I did it was in typical areas like nose and chin. For the price I don’t think I will be wearing this all over my face every day, but it is definitely going to stay in my makeup bag for on the go touchups!

Best Stick Foundation on the Market

Quick Take: Smooth matte formula, gorgeous tone matching, very expensive.I have been searching for a stick formula foundation for years. I have oily skin and find that most stick formulas are sliding all over by noon, don't blend well, or don't provide coverage.This is different.This applies beautifully, has a silky texture, blends well, and has buildable coverage. The color match is absolutely perfect for my skin (which is so hard to find). And through-out the day this performs just like a liquid foundation in terms of staying power. Finally, this doesn't break my skin out or settle into fine lines.The downside is the cost. You get a tiny amount of product (less than half of the comparable YSL liquid foundation) at the same price. None the less, the performance ... MoreQuick Take: Smooth matte formula, gorgeous tone matching, very expensive.I have been searching for a stick formula foundation for years. I have oily skin and find that most stick formulas are sliding all over by noon, don't blend well, or don't provide coverage.This is different.This applies beautifully, has a silky texture, blends well, and has buildable coverage. The color match is absolutely perfect for my skin (which is so hard to find). And through-out the day this performs just like a liquid foundation in terms of staying power. Finally, this doesn't break my skin out or settle into fine lines.The downside is the cost. You get a tiny amount of product (less than half of the comparable YSL liquid foundation) at the same price. None the less, the performance and convenience of this foundation will make it a staple in my beauty bag for mid-day touch ups and travel, but due to the price I'll use the liquid formula for every day use.

Great find and yes, worth the price!

I never thought I would buy a contour stick at this price and say it was worth the price! But this cover stick for my medium tan (I am a black female) complexion is a perfect contour colour. It can be used with light application as eyeshadow in your crease to create dark eyes or accent lighter shades. You can use it on your lips as well and put a gloss on it, very pleased with purchase, now a favourite!

Possibly my favorite piece of makeup ever ever eve

I’m one of those chronically late people, so I often rush my makeup routine and go more “natural” or simplistic. For me, good foundation is vital, since the real reason I wear makeup is I often look tired and have some scaring on my jaw line. I also have light skin with some strange tint that no one at makeup stores can really pin down. Ive always struggled with foundation, so my struggle to find something that has all that I’m looking for and matches my skin tone has been life long. One day I was searching away at a Sephora, hoping to finally find something that matched, and gave this a swatch. The heavens opened up and a choir of gorgeous angels began singing. That was over a year ago and I still swear by this product! This stick is not only great for on the go, ... MoreI’m one of those chronically late people, so I often rush my makeup routine and go more “natural” or simplistic. For me, good foundation is vital, since the real reason I wear makeup is I often look tired and have some scaring on my jaw line. I also have light skin with some strange tint that no one at makeup stores can really pin down. Ive always struggled with foundation, so my struggle to find something that has all that I’m looking for and matches my skin tone has been life long. One day I was searching away at a Sephora, hoping to finally find something that matched, and gave this a swatch. The heavens opened up and a choir of gorgeous angels began singing. That was over a year ago and I still swear by this product! This stick is not only great for on the go, but also goes on like butter and provides great cover without looking thick. The end result looks like I have a photo filter on my face in real life. The nice glowy flawless kind. It isn’t really long lasting, but with a primer, I do get through the work day. Oh and my skin still breathes through this! No breakouts! If they ever discontinue this item, I might just die.