Hello again,
As I told you in my previous post I am going to review the foundation I am currently trying. This is the Sisley Phyto Teint Eclat Fluid Foundation in shade 0 porcelain. I haven't bought this foundation yet, as I am still using the samples I was given. This foundation matches my skin colour perfectly as you can see in the pictures below. Keep in mind that I do not use bronzer as I am still in the process of finding the right shade for my skin tone and I apply blush lightly because it can seem clownish on my fair skin tone if applied heavily especially face to face.
In terms of texture the Sysley Phyto teint Eclat Fluid Foundation has been so far the best I have tested in stores and sampled at home. What makes it so good in terms of consistency is the fact that it is very fluid. I must however admit that when I first tried it 1 month ago in the store it really applied fluidly on my skin. And when I first applied it at home for Christmas using the sample I was given the result was perfect and no dehydration signs were visible on my face. However, because the weather has been getting colder since Christmas, my dehydration has increased and the Sysley Phyto teint Eclat Fluid foundation now applies less smoothly and some signs of dehydration are visible after the application. In fact if the first time I applied some translucent powder on this foundation when I applied it the second time my face looked very dehydrated. On pictures my dehydration is however not visible. I don't blame the Sysley Phyto teint Eclat Fluid foundation but my skin sensitivity and also the lack of hydrating products used. I need to start using a hydrating mask more often if I want to get rid of this problem.
One successful way to minimize the dehydration signs on the skin after applying this foundation is to use a makeup sponge and to slightly wet it. I have only tried this method once. First I applied the Sisley Phyto teint Eclat Fluid foundation with my fingers on moisturized skin and then I used the wet application sponge to smooth my skin out where it looked dehydrated. I must say that the dehydration was decreased through this method although the foundation coverage was diminished. I would also try applying the foundation with the wet sponge directly rather than first applying it with fingers and then smoothing it with the sponge. However, this might result in some product wasting since these kind of foundation applicators are famous for absorbing a lot of product.
I am hoping that once the cold weather passes and my dehydration starts diminishing, the Sisley Phyto teint Eclat Fluid Foundation will be a perfect match for me in terms of both colour and texture. And in summer if my oiliness in the T zone increases I will reduce it by applying powder over the foundation. For the moment I am skipping the powder to avoid looking overly dehydrated.
Extra specifications about this foundation:
- It is oil free
- It is made from natural ingredients
- It is hydrating
- It has a matte finish but still makes the skin look luminous
- It is long lasting
- It has medium coverage
- It smooths out skin tone
- Its silicone formula easens application
- It dries quickly
- It photographs well
I hope you find this post helpful and keep taking care of your skin.
STAY FAB