REVIEW: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup

A few months ago, I had ran out of the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (which I loved). I decided that it may be a good idea to go for a face product that won't break the bank. So, when I went to my local drugstore I picked up the Neutrogena Healthy Skin foundation (I bought it in the color 10 Classic Ivory, which is a little too light on me). There are a number of things that I do like about it, and a few things that I do not.

1. SPF 20

I usually go for foundations with some form of sun protection in them, and this one does. I consider this is good thing, but also it's a bad thing for me. The SPF is for sure better for your skin, but it does not show up well on camera. The SPF washes out my face in a way and makes me look kind of sick on camera, so I end up needing to apply bronzer to my entire face to warm up my skin tone. But again, that could also be a factor that is occurring because I purchased the foundation in the wrong color.

2. Glowy Skin

When I had first tried this foundation I was instantly satisfied with the level of brightness it gave to my face. The foundation succeeds in the sense that it provides the correct form of brightness to the skin. When I say this, I mean that it doesn't make my skin look oily or greasy. It makes it look healthy, just like it's name implies. It also does not have the "disco ball" effect to it, so my face is not covered in glitter after applying it. Now, I would not reccomend this foundation to those with oily skin, due to the fact that it may draw more attention to the oil on your face.

3. Cakey?

I usually like to set my foundation with a translucent powder or my MSF Natural after I'm done applying it and concealing. But, I can't with this foundation, due to the fact that I end up looking quite cakey. Even when I apply my powder with a light hand, I end up looking kind of cakey. I have tried to melt the powder in with a setting spray to reduce the cakey effect, but this is to no avail.

4. Small Color Range

The whole Healthy Skin line does not have much of a color range to choose from, like most other foundations. This makes it hard to choose what color is truely best for you, I know I had that problem. I ended up actually having to settle for the lightest shade because the 2nd lightest seemed too dark. They do not have much of a selection for women of color either, which seems odd.

All in all, I do enjoy this foundation. But, I do not know if I will be repurchasing it. I like to switch up my foundations everytime I run out. Please feel free to let me know your favorite foundations, so I can check them out!