Drew Barrymore’s Flower Beauty Light Illusion foundation has been everyone’s favorite for its affordable price and various bloggers rave about its results. But does it really deliver? Read on to know.
About the brand
The “Charlie’s Angels” and “Never Been Kissed” star – Drew Barrymore has followed her co-star of Charlie’s Angels and started her line of skincare products – Flower Beauty. Among the many skincare and beauty products is the Light Illusion foundation which is one of the best-sellers with the Porcelain shade being the top rated.
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Drew Barrymore’s Flower Beauty Light Illusion foundation
As per the manufacturer’s claims, the Light Illusion is a breakthrough foundation that offers “buildable coverage to hide the imperfections while imparting your skin with soft luminosity”. A lightweight formula, it hides uneven skin tone and any imperfections efficiently thus giving you a nude, natural look. It includes SPF-18 that protects your skin from the UV rays while instantly revitalizing your skin.
The Light Illusion Foundation comes in a heavy glass bottle with the metallic gold of the brand name embedded against the white that gives off a luxurious and glam feeling. An alcohol-free product, it gives a dewy feeling to your skin.
Use it as the BB cream that not only enhances your complexion but also provides medium-to-full coverage. What makes the product a hit is that it doesn’t look cakey after a while rather blends easily with the skin to give you a natural look.
Formula
The foundation is lightweight and has a nice consistency that blends easily into the skin without leaving any lines behind.
Coverage
Light illusion foundation gives medium buildable coverage. It evens out on the skin nicely and hides the imperfections well. This way you will need only minimal concealer to cover any stubborn spots.
Finish
Users say that the foundation gives a good finish leaving them looking naturally radiant without being OTT glowy and dewy. The foundation is available in 15 different shades giving you the liberty to choose the one that works well with your skin tone.
Duration
With proper priming and powdering, the foundation does a good job of lasting for a few hours without melting off or making you look like a bundt cake.
How to use Light Illusion Foundation
After applying your Primer, dab Light Illusion Foundation onto cheeks, chin, nose and forehead.
Use BB sponge to blend upward and outward towards the hairline & jaw line.
To make it last for long hours, set it with Light Illusion Perfecting Powder.
Light Illusion foundation – What do users say – consumer reviews
Positive
- Kristen – “The foundation makes your skin look like your skin but better – more hydrated and glowy. It offers medium coverage without looking cakey. Highly recommend it.”
- Amazon customer – “This product reminds me of Christian Dior but an affordable rate. It is also easy to use and offers more coverage. I am 73 but it makes me look a little younger. What I do is put liquid vitamin C first and then use the light illusion foundation.”
- Kymberly – “I absolutely love this foundation. It gives me a very natural, dewy appearance. It also hydrates the skin and works great as compared to other heavier foundations.”
Critical
- Gbramwell – “It’s a nice foundation but it was too much heavy on my oily/combination skin. Also, the ivory was darker and more olive than I usually expect from an Ivory foundation. I ended it by giving it to my mom who has a drier and olive skin tone. She loves it.”
- Deborah – “First, I must say I ordered this without trying or seeing colors in person. The shade I ordered was a tad dark for me. I will need to mix it with something lighter. The formula looks a bit dry so you need to work fast to blend. Need to try this with a variety of primers before I finalize my review. The coverage is excellent though.”
- Ann – “I am disappointed in the shade. It’s difficult to buy a foundation online. The first time I have done it and it will be the last time. I’ve used it only once but didn’t go smoothly as I would like.”
Pros and Cons of Drew Barrymore Light Illusion Foundation
Here are the pros and cons based on the users’ reviews.
Pros
- Applies effortlessly
- Gives a perfect medium-buildable coverage
- Natural glowy finish
- Contains SPF 18
- Has a lightweight feel
- Lasts well on the oily skin
- Is available at an affordable price
- Excellent packaging quality
Cons
- Wipes away easily
- Oxidizes easily
Shipping and Returns
Currently, the manufacturer ships only in the US. International shipping to countries such as Australia, UK, India, etc. is not available. However, you can buy them from e-retailers such as Amazon, Nykaa, MakeupValley, etc. of respective countries.
If you are not happy with the product, you can simply return them within 7 days from the date of delivery. Simply return them with the packing materials and all the items intact. You can contact them at info@flowerbeauty.com for any queries.
Overall, this is a product worth trying. They have added a huge range of shades that would cater to the different skin tones. So, you can always choose the one that works well with your complexion.
Good coverage & a natural look
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