Yes, I have a foundation problem. We know this. Let's move on so I can show you the latest addition to my collection...
This is the year I developed a bit of a thing for YSL foundations. It began with Touche Éclat back in January, then a sneaky purchase of Youth Liberator soon followed. So when I read about the new release, heard about its longevity and then just so happened to be wandering through duty free before it was even released in stores in the UK, well... I feel like a purchase was merely a natural development in my YSL love affair. I know - why can't I be having a Rimmel or Collection love affair?! My bank balance would surely thank me for it...
In fairness though the Fusion Ink foundation really is a lovely product. I asked the MUA to test out my Touche Éclat shade, BD40, and as with the Touche Éclat it just blends perfectly into my skin. Right there is my first reason to love it as I have never found a brand that matches my skintone as well as YSL. I usually end up mixing foundations for my perfect shade, but BD40 is invisible when applied.
The bottle is a beautifully elegant black and gold rectangular affair and looks rather nice displayed alongside all my other products - I now have a bit of a YSL corner going on... One thing that did throw me was the lack of pump here but do not fret: it has a spatula attached to the lid to ensure no wastage of product. I tend to use one swipe of product on the back of my hand, apply with my fingers and then blend with a buffing brush. For heavier coverage I apply with the brush too. Once blended I can hardly tell I have foundation on but all my imperfections are covered - this is pretty much all I want from a foundation!
The finish on my combination skin is quite velvety, not quite matte but not as glowy as Touche Éclat. I quite like this as it looks natural yet perfected. I find powder tends to weigh it down a little on me so if I feel I need it I simply swipe on a little Bourjois Java Rice Powder to finish. I've found on very stubborn blemishes I do need to go back in with concealer but on the whole the coverage is good, I would say medium but with the possibility to build it to fit your requirements.
How well does it last? Well, this was my selling point when weighing up the purchase. My skin does drink up most foundations so by 3pm they mostly disappear. This foundation stays pretty much as applied all day, even to the point where I take my make-up off before bed. It does wear a little around my nose but this is a general problem area specific to me so I don't think it would be an issue to anyone else, I've had this as long as I can remember! I am just happy it lasts through a full working day without needing touch ups as this is so rare for me; the only other product that matches it is Estée Lauder Double Wear but that can look so heavy on me and I really prefer the YSL natural finish.
As you can see I've taken photos during application, after blending with no other make up, and finally a fully made-up face.
As you can see I've taken photos during application, after blending with no other make up, and finally a fully made-up face.
Would I recommend it? In a nutshell, yes! It is an expensive investment (retailing for £30.50) so definitely try and get a sample if you're unsure - although I bought mine straight away as it was in the airport, my usual MO is to try and test products before doing any purse damage. However having used it daily for over two weeks now I really am enjoying it and think, just maybe, it might be the one...
On that note I am making a resolution now to stop buying foundations until I've cleared more space in my storage. That's four I've purchased this year alone which is excessive and ridiculous, even for me, so I'm going to steer clear of face bases until the end of the year. This might not sound like much but for a beauty addict like me, it's going to be a tough ask...
Have you tried Fusion Ink? Did you like it? Let me know!
Love Dani
xoxo
Have you tried Fusion Ink? Did you like it? Let me know!
Love Dani
xoxo
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