BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION & CONCEALER REVIEW (Over 35 skin)

Recently I've been focusing on trying to find the best tinted moisturiser for summer, but a lot of you have said that you actually prefer a fuller coverage foundation during that season, so I'm on the hunt for a good one that I haven't tried before.

MAKEUP WORN
TOO FACED Born This Way Foundation (shade Swan) - £29/$39
TOO FACED Born This Way Concealer (shade Swan) - £24/$29
RCMA No Colour Powder
BY TERRY Hydra Powder
URBAN DECAY Naked Reloaded Palette
LOREAL Flash Cat Eye Liner
NARS Climax Mascara
NYX Micro Brow Pencil (shade Ash Brown)
URBAN DECAY Brow Blade (shade Brown Sugar)
REVLON Bronzer (Bronze Beauty)
MAC Pretty Shiny Things Palette
REVLON Kiss Cushion Lip Tint (pretty kiss)

JEWELLERY
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FURTHER INFORMATION
My skin type is combi/dry most of the month, but when hormonal, my skin gets very oily around my t-zone. It's very unpredictable (thanks skin) and I suffer from breakouts (mostly hormonal breakouts...thanks again hormones!)

MY CURRENT FOUNDATION SHADE MATCHES
MAC - NW13
DIOR - 0N
TOO FACED - Swan
NARS - Gobi
ESTEE LAUDER - 2N1
LAURA MERCIER - 2N1.5
BARE MINERALS - Barely Light/Birch 1.5
NO7 - Calico
CYO - 102/103 mixed
REVOLUTION PRO - F1
ELF - Fair/Light
MAYBELLINE - True/Ivory
LOREAL - 20 Ivory

[PamperedWolf]

Hi Everyone,
So here's a quick update before I hand this foundation over to my mum to try...
If you have a pinky undertone to your skin, then I have been reliably informed that this foundation won't be for you. Too Faced foundations run on the yellow side....which I wasn't aware of as this didn't actually affect me personally. Thank you so much to The Pampered Wolf Pack for letting everyone know.
Secondly I don't think this foundation would be suitable for oily skin as when your natural oils come through throughout the day, this can make the foundation caky. I didn't find this happened to me personally as I don't apply a lot of layers of foundation around my oily areas.
At the moment I like wearing it as more of a medium coverage foundation. It sits really nicely on my skin, but full coverage is still not my preference....I find it a little scary on me as I'm not used to it, but I don't think it looks like a mask as it's such a good shade match for my skin. I know a lot of people thought this was way too pale for my skin, but to be honest I don';t think I've found a more perfect colour match for me in a long time. I am REALLY fair, but have been used to buying foundations that I like rather than those that match my skin properly. This is probably why a lot of you were shocked.
For the best application I applied a hydrating primer on my dry areas and then applied the foundation in thin layers with a sponge, or applied with a brush and then padded over the top with a sponge to make it seamless.
This is a beautiful foundation on my skin and even though it has coconut water in it, this hasn't broken me out in spots....which I'm stunned about to be honest.
The concealer just takes some getting used to. I think I applied too much during the video which is why it creased. You have to wait until this concealer sets before applying any powder over the top. I've used several powders including the ultra affordable RCMA No Colour Powder and all worked beautifully. Be warned though....apply to much and it really looks very unnatural.

I will add a further update to this comment when my mum has decided if she likes it xxx

[nevinssharp]

Uh oh. My husband just saw this pop up on my phone and said “I guess you’ll be making another order”. He worries when I see your reviews but you haven’t led me astray. Can’t wait to watch! @fanforkintastique

[needle_nut]

Gemma, I am 67 and wear this foundation often. I don't like a full coverage but, I mix a tiny bit of my moisturizer with it and it looks beautiful. It lasts all day for me, too.I am anxious as to how your mother liked it. It looks super good on your skin.

[leneskov]

Agree, best to apply with sponge - I need one pump of foundation for my whole face. Unfortunately it is hard to find a match when you cool toned, They all seem a bit too yellow.

[stargazer]

The 40's are a great decade. I am following you for your lightweight summer base/tinted moisturiser videos in readiness for my holidays.

[colette]

Hi Gemma, thank you so much for all your videos. I have bought much make-up during lockdowns but always check for your reviews before buying 😬! You’re always genuine & honest and I am very happy to be part of your pack 😘 x

[katielynneyoung]

Yes! What a treat to come in from work and see you reviewing this foundation. I'm forever in search for a great vegan and cruelty free foundation and concealer and have been considering this one.

[itsajones]

Well side note I'm 46 this year I'll be 47 in January and I have never felt better, more youthful and incredibly self confident! Absolutely enjoy your 40s we are always made to feel bad about aging but it's so lovely! I wish more women and the beauty industry would embrace the idea that a lot of women although we want to look good I don't aspire to look 18 lol!

[andreamoore]

I felt like I was finally hitting my stride when I turned 40. I knew how I wanted to live my life / in what direction to take it. It feels powerful to feel in your prime like that. I hope 50 is even better for me and for you. Your eye makeup is amazing; I hope to see you do a tutorial on that.

[Maria-qrfn]

Hi another great review. Toni & Guy in the (beigey gold) can is really good a bit on the expensive side but by far the best I’ve tried, smells natural and no white powder left sometimes in boots they have 3 for 2 😊

[tammyroy]

I finally picked this up a few weeks ago after listening to Lauren from Honest Beauty Review rave about it for months and I LOVE it! It is now in my top 3-5 and I will never be without out. I have normal to dry 54 yr old skin and it looks gorgeous on my skin:) I do use a glowy or luminous dewy primer every day no matter the foundation.
Now I want to try the concealer - I think? Is it as thick as Tarte? Because my eyes do not like Tarte Shape Tape 😞
Thank you for sharing- love the detail 😊
Happy weekend 💕
Tammy Roy 🇨🇦

[emmasheppard]

Talcum powder I find works the best. I always found dry shampoo made my hair feel straw like xxx

[tennismama]

How odd that people haven’t found the IT CC tinted moisturizer inadequate for summer. Guess I’m lucky. I wear it summer even as I play tennis. The 50spf is GREAT

[MegaAngela]

I use Too Faced primed and poreless powder lightly to set this concealer and it keeps it from creasing! I’m 45 with definite lines under the eyes and this is the only combo that works for me!

[elinecolla]

Hello, I also really like this concealer. To set it, I use the born this way translusent powder. This works really well for me. Other powders crease a lot on me.

[ElanTee]

Gemma, I must say your makeup always looks flawless. Lovely!

[juneharrop]

I have always wondered about this foundation and concealer for more mature skin. Thank you for reviewing it Gemma. Looking forward to finding out Jan’s thoughts on them 💕 xx

[elizabethannferrario]

Hi Gemma looking forward to this test ! Yes please mums opinion very important ! Shape tape I used once and then it went into the bin hated it ! Sorry that concealer is scaring me ! Being mature ! Have your tried Clarins concealer is very nice 👍 this one is nice on my mature skin ! Nice to see you happy with a foundation,

[annemowdy]

I can't wait to see what you think about the concealer after you play around with it. I'm really looking for a high-coverage concealer for under my eyes, but (like you) I prefer a more light-medium foundation for the rest of my face. Also, it may not be high end enough for you, but I really love my Pantene dry shampoo. It smells nice and absorbs the extra oil in my hair without making it dry and powdery.

[marydunn]

"It didn't look like a victoria sponge or anything". 😂 Brilliant. Light foundation wise, I'm liking the Laura Mercier flawless radiance. Face looked great even late into an evening. Been interested in this one so thanks for testing!