NYX Professional Makeup Born to Glow Radiant Foundation, Iridescent Finish, Buildable Medium Coverage, Vegan Formula, Shade: Vanilla

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There are a few other NYX foundations that we really like. Here’s our list of alternatives: Total Control Pro Drop Foundation I would categorize this as a rich and creamy formula. It feels more like a heavy moisturizer than a foundatio when this goes on initially. It blends in beautifully and the shade is also a great match for me as you will see in a picture below. This foundation is one where I feel you can manipulate it a bit more than others. You can wear it full on medium coverage if you’d like but you could also just use a bit less product and it sheers out beautifully. I have worn it both ways and it works quite well. The only downside here? Longevity. This sadly doesn’t last very long. It adheres to texture and dry patches quite badly after a few hours and I have also experienced this fading and looking patchy as it didn’t stay put. It rubs off quite easily. What is the coverage like? Coverage: It’s lightweight enough that one layer will even your complexion, but you can easily dial it up to create a full-coverage finish. Either way, you’re always left with radiant, dewy skin.

It also has to be a breeze to apply. Overzealous blending can aggravate your skin and make dry patches more noticeable, so a formula that is both blendable and buildable (harder to find than it sounds) is key. As beauty editors, testing dozens of foundations comes with the job — but rarely do we find ones with a texture that lets us eliminate another product in our routine. We’re talking about glowy foundations here — ones that promise to keep our skin looking fresh and balmy and allow us to leave our highlighters behind our beauty cabinet doors. To see if the new NYX Professional Makeup Born To Glow! Naturally Radiant Foundation was up to the job, four Makeup.com editors put the product, which comes in 45 shades, promises to even out skin tone, provide medium coverage and leave a naturally luminous finish, to the test. Here’s what happened. So, in that case, we don’t recommend it unless you have a moderate skin type. However, if you want a dewy, radiant look, it’s always worth a shot to test it out to see how your skin reacts to it. Discovering your perfect foundation is pretty much the makeup equivalent of finding your soulmate. It’s a long game of trial and error. Throw into the mix a complexion that's drier than the Sahara desert, and finding a foundation that stays looking dewy can feel near impossible.

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Shade range: The highest shade range I can find is 8, which obviously isn’t great. So, I’d suggest using a handy shade finder tool, like Findation.com, to find your best-suited match. Coverage: The coverage is light, but it still effectively evens skin tone and areas of redness while giving a healthy radiance boost.

If you like makeup that provides a decent amount of coverage without giving you that cakey appearance, we’re confident that you’ll like this product. It’s a buildable foundation, so even if you have a day when you want a little more coverage, you can always build on top of it. This particular foundation is highly rated, and we give it a big thumbs up as well. However, there are some notable downsides to this product. Here’s what we discovered: Yellow UndertoneRead More: NYX Total Control Drop Foundation Review: What I Really Think Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation Shade range: 21. There’s work to be done here, but as the coverage is so lightweight, it seems to work well with a wide spectrum of skin tones.

There’s no information on this product that states that it’s non-comedogenic. That means it could potentially clog your pores. If you have acne-prone skin or very sensitive skin, you might want to test out this foundation first. It is a lower-end product, so it’s a “you get what you pay for” type of thing. If you are someone who struggles with skin issues, you may have to opt for pricier foundations that are you know won’t irritate your skin. Drying to the skin Shade range: 36. So I’m not mad at it – I’ve seen worse, but I’ve also seen better. What I do love however is that each shade family (from light to deep) is available in a range of undertones including cool, neutral, warm and olive.We really do expect a lot out of our foundations. First, the shade range has to be decent — we’re not messing around with limited shades and minimal undertones these days. Next up, the formula needs to include plenty of moisturising ingredients like hyaluronic acid to keep our skin dewy and hydrated. For those with an eternally thirsty complexion, foundation can often feel heavy, uncomfortable and make your skin look even more parched. But we promise, there are formulas out there to help combat this. What to look for in a foundation for dry skin Alternatively, we highly recommend opting for some of their other foundations if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin. There aren’t too many details about the Born to Glow foundation that states that it’s for sensitive skin or that it’s non-comedogenic.

I don’t know what kind of sorcery went into this formula, but all I can say is that it works. It’s light, airy and leaves the kind of coverage that looks like you’ve got 10/10 skin rather than an expensive foundation. I’m also here for the skin-loving benefits too: it’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to boost hydration (albeit, it won’t work as hard as your favourite moisturiser). Coverage: This BB cream definitely moonlights as a foundation. I’d say it sits in the middle of the spectrum, as you’ll still need a concealer to cover darker blemishes, but all in all, it works hard to create a flawless, even finish. Plus, its liquid-y formula is great for building coverage. Coverage: Think of this as a tint that perks up your complexion, rather than a foundation. One pump (seriously, less is more with this stuff) is all you need to sweep a dewy, oh-so-light sheen of coverage across your skin. It's not one I'd suggest if you want to amp up the glam for a night out (even though it is buildable), but for daytime wear, it’s pretty perfect. What I love about this foundation is how adaptable the coverage is. I feel it has a good, glowy texture and it covers my redness quite well. I only use a little to the extent I like it, but I have used a bit more a few times just to see what this would do and how it would sit on the skin. It looks great for the first few hours, but after that this really starts to break down. I have quite dry skin, so I don’t have any issues with any oils coming up, but on my chin and around my nose the foundation would easily start to bunch up and look cakey. It looks great elsewhere on my face though. It looks great on the cheeks and it doesn’t pull into fine lines. What is the shade match like?This lightweight foundation provides a natural, healthy finish. It masks the appearance of skin imperfections and keeps your face looking hydrated. Plus, the formula is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and PETA-certified. It contains no preservatives, mineral oil, or sulfates. We think this is a good NYX foundation to try if you have acne-prone skin or sensitive skin. The truth is, we like this product. We know how expensive makeup is, which is why we adore any brand that can produce quality products for an affordable price. Again, the Born to Glow Radiant Foundation is one of their more basic foundations, but it’s still a winner in our eyes. Much like my ill-fated crushes, when it comes to foundations I have a type. Light to medium coverage and 'glowy'. So, when I first heard about NYX Professional Makeup's Born To Glow, I hoped it would be a match, but little did I know we would end up in a fully committed relationship.