L'Oreal Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

L'Oreal has a new to me foundation called, "Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation."  This foundation is designed for sensitive and mature skin.  It is infused with a hydrating serum and vitamin B3.  It claims to cover flawlessly, even skin tone and smooth without settling into lines.

#10 Ivory

My Thoughts

I use foundation on a daily basis so have tried my share of brands over the years.  I must say I really enjoyed using this foundation.  I received the shade #10 Ivory.  I normally wear ivory in other brands as well.  This ivory looked a little more yellow toned than I am use to but when applied to my face it blended right in and looked very natural.  It was a perfect match!

This foundation comes in a plastic squeeze tube which makes it easy to dispense.  The formula is not too runny or too thick, it was the perfect consistency.  I used a brush as usual to apply this foundation and it blended in smoothly.  I would say I achieved medium coverage with this foundation.  I used a setting powder on top of the foundation and found that there was a bit of resistance when applying the powder with my brush.  I found my skin was slightly sticky and thus the drag on the brush.

This foundation has a lightweight feel to it and it feels like I am not wearing make-up at all!  I typically wear a full coverage, matte foundation and it feels heavy on my face.  This foundation was a treat even though I only got a medium coverage compared to the full coverage I am use to and prefer.

I do have acne prone skin with what I would define as rolling scars.  Other foundations tend to settle in my scars and accentuate them.  This foundation did not do that at all.  My skin looked natural without the settling of the product in my scars.  In fact, my skin felt extra soft and smooth when using this foundation and it did not cause any pimples during the time frame I was using it.

I do have oily skin and found that I needed to use an oil blotting sheet half way through the day.  My skin would get extra shiny and for this reason I would probably avoid using this foundation during the warm summer months when my skin gets oilier to begin with.  But for the colder months, I can deal with using an oil blotting sheet once a day.   I really liked this foundation and can deal with this minor issue so it's not a deal breaker for me.  I would love to see a matte formulation though for those of us with oily skin. 

Overall, my pros for this foundation out weight the cons and I would recommend it to others to try especially those with dry, dehydrated skin. 

I received #freeproduct from Top Box Circle to facilitate this review. 

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Hydrating Care Moisturizer

I found this to be a great moisturizer for my skin. I tend to have oily skin which is very acne prone. I have to be careful not to use moisturizers that are too rich or creamy. This moisturizer has a light, silky texture. It is more of a lotion than a cream which is perfect for my skin type.

The moisturizer absorbed quickly into my skin and did not leave a greasy or sticky residue. My skin had a matte finish to it and was not shiny at all like some moisturizers. My skin felt soft and smooth after application.  This product is unscented which is great for those sensitive to scents.

This product kept my skin hydrated all day and did not aggravate my oily skin. I did notice that I had three small, red, almost pimple like spots appear on my skin while using this moisturizer. They never developed into anything more and disappeared in a day or so. I can't be sure it was from the moisturizer as they may have developed anyway. Nonetheless, I had no further issues with continued use.

Overall, this is a moisturizer I am happy to recommend and add to my skin care routine. 

I received this product free of charge for review purposes.