22 Epic Foundations (Sheer, Medium & Full Coverage) | Karima McKimmie

An encyclopaedia of foundations I use and enjoy, plus my top 3! We have sheer, medium & full coverage options, high end and drugstore brands - something for everyone! What is your favourite foundation? Let's chat in the comments :)

Timstamps:
0:49 - Top Sheer Coverage Foundations
2:43 - Top Sheer to Medium Coverage Foundations
6:12 - Top Medium & Medium Buildable Coverage Foundations
11:53 - Top Full Coverage Foundations

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Complete List of Products (some of the links below are affiliate links, which means the retailer passes a small percentage of income to the content creator. Thank you for supporting this channel!)

Tom Ford - Traceless Foundation SPF 15 in Fawn (NC20ish, most olive shade)

Giorgio Armani - Maestro Glow Foundation (shade 4 is ~NC20 and 0 is white)

MAC - Face & Body Foundation (C1)

By Terry - Sheer Expert Foundation (shade 8, neutral undertone)

Charlotte Tilbury - Light Wonder Foundation (4 & 6, 6 is olive)

Rimmel - Wake Me Up Foundation (in 200, closer to NC30 that I use when fake tanned)

YSL - Fusion Ink Cushion Foundation (in 50, most olive shade in range)

Giorgio Armani - To Go Cushion Foundation (in 4, runs close to other Armani foundations in 4)
US buy: I don't believe this it out in the US yet

L'Oreal - Nude Magique Cushion also known as Tru Match Lumi Cushion (in shade 7)

Tarte - Rainforest of the Sea Foundation (in Light Medium Neutral)

Koh Gen Do - Aqua Foundation (213 is a cooler olive)

Bourjois - Healthy Mix Foundation discontinued formula (in shade 52)

Lancome - Miracle Cushion in 04 (close to an NC30)

Giorgio Armani - Luminous Silk Foundation (shade 6 is olive, I typically mix this with a white foundation to get the right depth)

Giorgio Armani - Lasting Silk UV Foundation (in 4.5)

NARS - Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation(in Fiji)

NARS - Sheer Glow Foundation (in Fiji)

Urban Decay - All Nighter Liquid Foundation (in 4, an olive shade)

L'Oreal - Pro Matte Foundation

Dior - Airflash Spray Foundation (in 201)

Make Up Store - Sculpt Excellence Foundation in Coconut (~NC25 to NC30 and very green)

Hourglass - Vanish Stick Foundation (I mix Bisque and Beige)

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[beepboop]

As a fellow dry skinned, olive girl, THIS IS MY DREAM VIDEO.

[roshinairlie]

Definitely my favourite beauty youtuber right now. Every single video is so informative and just done so well, unlike all the other "beauty influencers". You actually care about the educating your viewers on makeup rather than just slapping on some makeup in a tutorial.. AMAZING, honestly the best aussie on youtube right now.

[ZENnetwork]

This is a combination-dry skin type dream foundation video! I have tried the new reformulated Bourjois Healthy Mix and for some strange reason the shade selection is very beige now. I always have to mix it in with a more yellow based foundation. And my current favourite are the Lancome Teint Idole both the liquid and stick (I think you would enjoy these!). And I must say thank you for all your comprehensive reviews here on Youtube and I truly sincerely appreciated that it wasn't a " I mixed all my foundations" video because lately I've been feeling the community is lacking depth in product knowledge by favouring more teenage like content. You've always been one of my absolute favourites on Youtube because you are thorough and you're a great teacher. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge because I have learned a lot from you the past few years. Awesome video! :)

[Beautyandthebeadz]

Can't afford 99% of the products you recommend, but can appreciate how thorough your videos are! would love to see more affordable products in the future!

[allisonmedford]

Your skin looks beautiful (per usual). I also really appreciate how articulate you are. You and Sharon we're here first beauty YouTubers I watched and I didn't realize how I inadvertently stumbled on some of the best first. Thanks for sharing your passion with us!

[ldubss]

Best video, best description box, best YouTuber. Thank you for all your hard work bringing us these amazing videos!

[stellasarri]

Finally someone who doesn't stick to phrases like "i'm obsessed' and "you need this" and explains why they like their products! <3

[mizzmodel]

ah, Karima. You've outdone yourself... seriously this was SO. GOOD. I am so happy to find a youtuber aware of their olive tones! As a WOC with olive undertones I FEEL YOU on the hunt for the perfect shade. I'd love to see your favorite foundations for olive tones or a how to identify olive tones and how they differ from standard warm/cool undertones. You explain everything so well! Cheers from Dallas x

[amybutcher]

This was the most helpful youtube makeup video I've ever watched. No long intro with cringey poses, to the point...just when I thought all hope was lost and all beauty influencers were the same!

[elvagonzalez]

Best olive tone foundations video, please! Lots of love from Mexico!

[BremiellaDeGuzman]

This is so scary.. I’m running out of my foundation and karima knew

[VivOLeary]

This vid is like my Holy Grail of foundation vids, I have an olive skin tone (like you) and the struggle is real when trying to find my perfect shade so thank you thank you thank you for doing this vid. You rock Karima xxx

[lanni]

Well, extremely oily skin, strong yellow undertone, NC25. My 2 faves for now are Estee Lauder Double Wear (in 2w2) in light layer and the new Dior Undercover foundation in 021. The Dior seems to be THE ONE for now (this is my 5th day testing it, got samples for about 7 uses). I don't set it, no concealer, no primer... looks FLAWLESS, it stays on for 5-6 hours and just then I start to get oily, which is A DREAM. When I do get oily, my imperfections don't peak through. So, when I blot my face, I look fresh and have nothing to touch up... this seems too good to be true for me. 🙏🏻 I will wait for 2 more days to see if it will break me up, if not, I am getting one.🥂

[SVyay]

You are my favorite from the 20+ beauty youtuber I watch!! I NEED to meet you!! so thorough, elegant, concise, and unique. I watch even though I have one of the most extreme oily skin type.

[kromatic]

Whoooaa, gurl! I was looking for a natural, radiant, sheer foundation. You read my mind! 😱

P.S. I received the goodies last week. I'm not sure if you received my email but THANK YOU. I love it so very much. You are some kind of wonderful, Karima. 😘💕

[trueloveskiss]

Hello friends normal to dry skin here.My Top 5 foundations
1. Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder
2.Bourjois Helthy mix
3. Smashbox STUDIO SKIN 15 HOUR WEAR HYDRATING FOUNDATION
4. L'oreal Accord Parfait Fluide
5. Burberry Cashmere Foundation
Armani Luminous silk is good but for me and my skin type is a average foundation. I don't use much
Kiss from Paris

[YvonnePollard]

Please do a video on this eye look, it's so stunning 💕 I love all of your videos, you're so informative and a pleasure to listen to, so respect for that. Big fan here from Ireland 😊 xx

[patriciaparsons]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! You are my tone match. Your shade is just a touch darker but I follow you blindly when it comes to olive toned foundations. Your application techniques and the skin like finish you go for is exactly what my 30 year old skin needs. You’ve been such a game changer for me in the way I apply and buy makeup. Thank you for being so thorough 😘😘😘 I’ve been waiting for this foundation video since I’ve started following you. ..I think I may watch your videos too much. I guessed your top foundations lol. 😂. Favourite foundation is bourjois healthy mix in shade 51 mixed with 52.

[protoname_]

Your opinion is one I always trust - i started using Luminous Silk after your consistent praise. Keep it up karima xx

[Frasianfamily]

I’ve tried so much product and your reviews are always aligned with my personal experience. Thank you for staying honest and reliable!