Astalift Light Analysing Moisture Foundation (30g)

Have been pleased to find that l can still get Astalift foundation in this country. Have used this for some considerable time and think that if it is applied with a brush it gives a good coverage, light or heavy that is your choice. My only complaint is that there are no colour charts available. Samples would be a good idea. Otherwise good buy.

As a makeup artist and constant seeker of good quality makeup, I pride this foundation very much. It looks weightless and like skin, while giving a reasonable coverage and building nicely. Back when my skin was severely dehydrated and dry, This foundation gave me a long lasting hydration boost, stopping the regular dry out that foundations tended to do on my skin. Now that I have combination skin, I do still like this foundation a lot but have to take measures to prevent oil breakthrough in specific areas. This is as simple as a mattifying primer (Benefit Matte Rescue is my favourite so far) and a slightly heavier powdering than the rest of my face. This foundation powders down extremely well or gives a light dewy "looks like skin" finish without a powdering. Using this on dry skinned clients, I like to use a setting mist over top (Makeup Forever Mist and Fix) to lock it in and keep it performing perfectly. It blends effortlessly, using fingers, blending sponges or a brush and it sits beautifully on the skin. The shade range is okay, but is the reason that I gave 1 less star than perfection. As a person of extremely pale complexion, I have always had to lighten it which can slightly alter the formula and change the SPF of the product. If you're considering it and you find your skin to be dry-combination, definitely give this a go. Giving you a photo filtered appearance all day long and the hydrating boost with skin support that we could all use!