The Spring/Summer Edit: The Foundation Edition

Summer makeup for me means three things, the right foundation, a good cream blusher, and a bold lip. I never really bother with eye makeup when the sun's shining, since my eyes are usually masked by a giant pair of sunnies, so it's all about clear skin and a bold lip, with a hint of colour on the cheeks. Today, I'm talking foundation.

Picking a foundation is a pretty personal experience, so here are my favourite's, I've split them into High-Street and High-End, since there are a fair few.

The cheapest of the lot, and the lightest coverage (I would almost describe this as more of a BB Cream or tinted moisturiser, coverage is minimal, just evens out the skin tone) is MUA's newest skin product, the Undress Your Skin Illuminating foundation. I got this when it was at it's introductory price of £3, and it now retails at £5 (although it's currently 3 for 2 on the new MUA skin range in Superdrug). I pick this up on a day when I'm gonna be catching the rays, or I don't really want a full face of makeup. Sometimes, I just mix this into my moisturiser, and it's quite light, so if I have a foundation that's a little too dark, I'll mix a bit of this in, since it's super light. I like this, I know it gets a few mixed reviews, but it does what it says on the tin. Or tube, rather.

I feel like the L'Oreal Lumi Magique foundation is overlooked by bloggers a lot. I really like this, it's got a good coverage, probably medium coverage if you work it in, but it has light infusing technology, which means unlike most medium/high coverage foundations, it looks super dewy. I'll be leaning for this on days when I want to look natural, but I want to cover up a pesky breakout. It's got a great glass bottle, and the pump dispenses the perfect amount, one pump for light coverage, two for medium. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone with particularly oily skin however, since it's super dewy!

Next up, you've all heard of this one, Revlon's Nearly Naked is probably the first thing I'd turn to for light coverage with longevity. Not much to say about it really, this is a good 'un!

You can read my full review of the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum here, but this is pretty much the same as the L'Oreal offering, but not as dewy! Smells incredible though!

Rimmel's Wake Me Up is another one you've heard a lot about from me, light to medium coverage, a little dewy, applys like a dream and lasts all day. A good solid foundation, a staple to my collection! My one gripe? It's a little dark.

Unlike the previous category, there are only three high end foundations that I feel I need. MAC Studio Sculpt might seem like a weird pick, it's a very thick, heavy coverage foundation, but I love this. Although it's very thick, it's workable, and it covers every blemish and dark circle and red spot, without looking heavy on the skin at all. AND it has SPF. AND it lasts all day with ease. On a daily basis, I mix this in with my YSL foundation, for the perfect mix of dewy, coverage and longevity.

Hello Flawless has been a favourite of mine for a while. Great medium coverage, brightening, but gives a fairly matte finish. Good for any oily skinned girls out there who want the radiance associated with a dewy finish. Pricey, but worth it. Read more here.

And finally, my new fave, YSL's Teint Touche Eclat. To me, this is the perfect summer foundation. The gel formula melts into your skin leaving you with buildable coverage and dewy skin. Perfection.