Apply both a hydrating serum and moisturizing face cream before using foundation to keep skin nourished and plump , and to minimize creasing. Step 2: Prime

The shade came out lighter than expected, which is largely because of its SPF15 rating. The foundation worked well with silicone and water-based primers, and we preferred the look we used with the foundation brush because we felt it gave that bit more coverage where needed. Using a beauty blender gave more of a natural finish, which this foundation is designed to do and is ideal if that’s what you’re going for. It doesn’t really give full coverage to begin with, which is why you’ll need to build up to that kind of coverage if that’s what you’re after. As a result, the No7 Stay Perfect foundation could be a good foundation to cover all bases – lighter coverage for the day and fuller coverage at night. It also offers true-to-colour shade, even with SPF15.Take a look at your bare skin in the mirror in natural light to identify which skin tone you have, ranging from fair, light, medium, medium/rich and rich. You might find that instead of just being one tone, you’re a combination of a few skin tones such as light-medium or medium-rich. If you’re really struggling to work out what type of skin tone you have, ask a friend to help or visit a local beauty counter for assistance. Knowing which skin tone you have will make it a lot easier to determine which foundation colour will suit you most. We were unimpressed with this No7 foundation almost immediately. When applied with a foundation brush we could see streaks on top of the skin that clung to dry patches. Expertly formulated, the Protect & Perfect Advanced All in One Foundation goes above and beyond to transform your complexion to protect and perfect for more youthful-looking skin over time.

The consistency is a light-medium runny liquid, and this gave light coverage. It did leave our skin with a glow, as the Luminate part of its name would suggest, but we instantly had to powder our oily areas. The foundation overall felt like it would slip off the face no matter which primer you use. Given that this is one of the most expensive No7 foundations in the range, we were highly disappointed. Anti-oxidant complex – with powerful skin protecting ginseng root extract and morus alba (mulberry) leaf extract of women agreed they felt more confident with their appearance after using Protect & Perfect Foundation with their usual No7 skincare product* MATRIXYL 3000 PLUS,sup>TM – advanced anti-ageing peptides combined with pro-vitamin A to help restore a more youthful appearance to the skin Containing Vitamins C & E, along with a blend of antioxidants including ginseng root extract and morus alba (mulberry) leaf extract, the formula helps to brighten the skin.Flexible polymer film sits over lines, flexing and stretching with every facial movement for a smooth, flawless finish. Skincare infused, buildable coverage foundation, enriched with age defying skincare technology from our highly acclaimed Protect & Perfect Advanced Serum: Over the day, this No7 foundation felt breathable and it sat well on our face without ever settling into our fine lines or wrinkles. It was the only No7 foundation that didn’t sit in any flaky patches on the skin, making this the best No7 foundation for dry skin. What’s more, we didn’t even have to touch up our oily T-zone as much as we expected. To allow you to tell your friends about your favourite products we have also added Facebook, Tweet and pin it buttons to make this easier for you. No7 has, in many ways, changed the game when it comes to affordable, effective skincare and makeup.

Foundation is an essential part of any makeup kit. It acts as a base on which you build up your entire makeup look. It can give you a boost of confidence by covering up your imperfections such as spots, blemishes and dark circles and gives your face a blank and even canvas for you to work with. But it can only work its magic if the color matches your skin tone. Blot around the smaller areas of the face (the nose, chin and under the eyes) using the pointed tip Even though it gave light-to-medium coverage, it covered blemishes well and the shade matched almost exactly. This would be the perfect everyday foundation, it worked well with both primers and gave a lovely natural finish – our skin looked like, well, skin. We did favour the beauty blender application because it gave a smoother-looking complexion, but the difference was marginal.

Key Benefit: Protects and reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores resulting in flawless, younger-looking skin. Take a look at your bare skin in the mirror in natural light to identify which skin tone you have, ranging from fair, light, medium and dark. You might find that instead of just being one tone, you’re a combination of a few skin tones such as light-medium or medium-dark. If you’re really struggling to work out what type of skin tone you have, ask a friend to help or visit a local beauty counter for assistance. Knowing which skin tone you have will make it a lot easier to determine which foundation color will suit you most. A humectant formula that acts like a sponge pulling in water to the outer skin layer and slows down evaporation, leaving skin hydrated and feeling comfortable.