Just when I thought I’d found my perfect winter foundation in Nars, a sharp eye’d PR spotted the post and the time between her emailing me to see if I wanted to test Second Skin and it arriving at my door was one hour. Impressive! But then I spoiled the speed factor by not testing it until this morning. I’m annoyed with myself now though, because I’ve spent three days not using the best foundation I think I’ve ever tried. Without this sounding like a paid for post (fear not…it isn’t!!), Second Skin is a complete revelation. On the skin it feels very light, but it’s not so feather light that you can’t actually feel it – you can. In terms of coverage however, it’s absolutely amazing. It does leave the complexion looking utterly flawless – kind of airbrushed – and lasts the whole day through. High res pigments and a perfect water/skin synergy formula gives an almost perfect finish. Superdrug currently have it online for £9.69 – normal price is £13.69 and I notice Boots.com are offering a sampling service for Second Skin (yes, you’ll be stuck on a mailing list for all eternity, but you might feel its a good enough pay-off). I generally am in the priviledged position of being able to lay my hands on any foundation I’d like (which makes me veer, unfairly I know, towards more expensive options), but hand on heart I can say Second Skin easily outperforms pricier rivals.
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I got a sample of this through the post a few weeks ago and I still haven’t got round to trying it out
I’ll be trying it in the next few days after this review! Thanks
I’ve been using lots of Max Factor foundations in my makeovers lately – currently Seamless in Porcelain is a favourite – and I’m always pleasantly surprised.
Sounds great, would love to try it. Just found their colour adapt foundation and love it.
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I’va had my eye on the Nars Sheer Glow foundation but I’m going to give this one a go in the wait for payday, it sounds really impressive for a cheaper price.
This sounds fab! Neeeeed to try it! I am a foundie junkie – wonder if they make a pale enough one for me? There you are Max Factor – a challenge!
I’ve tried the sample for this. It gives great long-lasting coverage. Unfortunately the shades available are a tad too pinky for me. Would Max Factor do a light yellow based shade for pale skin?
I’m on board with this foundation too. Max Factor has an impressive history with this type of product and Second Skin continues that tradition. I love how my own skin looked luminous, but not shiny, and little imperfections were covered. My face had a lovely velvety feel as well.
The sample was generous too, which is a nice plus. I like to be able to get more than one try out of a sample before I make a buy/don’t buy decision.
Ali
I have been eyeing this foundation for a while now, is it similar to Bobbi Browns’ Skin foundation, as they sound almost exactly the same. The Bobbi Brown one is amazing (but triple the price!). Lxx
This product feels great, but like most brands, lacks a shade light enough for my skin tone. Even the palest opition contains too much pink to blend in seamlessly.
I wandered into Boot’s to check this out, and unfortunately and typically they don’t seem to have any shades for darker skin tones like mine. Pity! it sounded quite good. xx
Is there somewhere i can get a free sample? Really want to try this…=o
This foundation made me break out worse than I have before & Im 22 so im not prone to that anymore. Nasty! Looks beautiful on but not worth ruining good skin for