The Worst Hot New Foundations 

What is your skin type along with your BEST and WORST foundations? Tell me in the comments.

People can be mean. Especially young people who haven’t gone down the roads we older people have.

Please be nice to Laura, she is a friend who is experimenting for us and being honest. She doesn't deserve mean comments. I'm 64 now and I appreciate her doing this for us. Being in your 60's is a different world.

$20,00 for drugstore is absurd. I saw it for $30.00 at Walmart. At least high end you go in and can test it. You can't get samples for drugstore, and high end you are paying for innovation and the people in the dept. store to help you. For $20.00 you should not have to baby a product. It should walk the dog and unload the dishwasher. Thank you Laura.

Im 73 with dry skin. Loreal Tru match and Sephora Best Skin Ever are wonderful on my skin.

I appreciate honesty! 🖐️ And to be honest, if my skin looked like yours I wouldn't wear foundation. 🙂

The Bare Minerals moisturising skin tint does exactly what you described to my 60yr old skin. I haven't tried your two fails, not going to either. Thanks for the heads up Laura.

Yes. I bought the Covergirl. It broke me out and covered nothing. I have good skin and it was useless.

I had the same issues when I tried using Elf. I’m 58 and still looking for the perfect foundation.

I’m 60 and I’ve had the same experience with the first elf camo cc cream and now the hydrating one also but love this Covergirl one , pleasantly surprised that I liked this actually and that it lasted all day on me .. but that elf one is a NO go for me as well .. looked very makeup -y !

I just wanna say I love your honesty. I know it’s hard sometimes but don’t pay any attention to the negative, mean comments. They are the ones with the problem. I know most everyone has heard this said, if you can’t say something nice than don’t say anything. God wants love. You know like that song, “All you need is love” Anyway thanks for all your videos! I love them and they are always so helpful. God bless and have a great week. ❤😊

OMG! Your skin is so pretty, I thought you already had foundation on at the beginning of the video!

Thanks for your honesty. Like you I tried both Elf Camo CC foundations and did not like them at all. Felt too greasy and the color was off. As for the new Covergirl foundation I will not be buying thanks for people like you giving an honest review. You look great. ❤

I have been a subscriber to your channel for years and I appreciate your honest opinions. Also, thanks for the closeup shots so that we can get a better view of what these products look like.

I am 68 and had a similar experience with the. Cover Girl. They have the nerve to call it ageless...thanks for your honesty..❤

Holy crap! Your skin is gorgeous...I just happened to come across your channel and thought you already had a full face of makeup on. Beautiful!!!

Laura, your skin is beautiful after cleansing! Just a spot of powder would do you. Looks smooth and glowing . Think about it! ❤❤

Elf is often half the amount of other products so not as cheap really as people think. It’s definitely geared to younger people and some of it is really not that great.

Thank you SO much for mentioning the cost of drugstore products! I have been surprised lately at the cost. Please please continue giving us your honest opinion on products! ❤❤

I’m 54 with very dry skin and was really hoping the new Elf hydrating CC cream would be a more affordable version of the IT Cosmetics CC Nude Glow that’s my holy grail, but it definitely wasn’t. If I go light on product it doesn’t look as heavy but it actually sucks all of the hydration out of my skin. After a few hours my skin is SO dry and it looks so heavy, emphasizes every line on my face. I really appreciate your honest reviews ❤

I truly so love your honesty. I love your personality, you are so down to earth. You aren’t trying to please the companies, you’re just trying to give us your honest opinion. If any of us want to go ahead and try something, we can, it’s down to us whether we choose to take your opinion or see for ourselves.. That is why I watch your videos. I hope you don’t take the negative attitudes of some to heart. Hope you are having a good day. ❤

You have beautiful skin, even without foundation. I'm in my 70's and few foundations work. I still use the fuller coverage (so not to waste) but mix in a little cream/oil product. Surprisingly, Vaseline, All-purpose cream works great for thinning foundation. It has glycerine and vitamin E. I made my own night cream, starting with a favorite night cream and adding Desitin baby ointment because of the Zinc and then oils like Castor, jojoba, coconut. Since it's night cream, you can tweak anyway. I also, sometimes, add just a smidge of this to foundation. People tell me I have beautiful skin. I still love and appreciate your videos!

I appreciate your thoughtful and helpful videos. Your skin is beautiful. I'm 55 and value your honesty.

I have severe rosacea, I can't wear sunscreen at all, I have to stay out of the sun. I just tried the elf halo glow, the stuff you put on under foundation, but I just wear it all by itself. It doesn't bother my skin and it looks nice. I was shocked. I haven't wore makeup hardly ever in my life, but now at 64 I want to wear it lightly. Still trying stuff, but so far I seem to be limited to halo glow and lipstick.

Thanks for letting me know the ELF smells. My mature, normal to dry skin likes the new Revlon Illuminence and hates Loreal infallible.

I appreciate honesty so I’m glad you’re honest with us. I’ve about given up on anything but sunscreen & I really don’t like the feel of it but I know it’s necessary! Have a great week!🥰

I actually just bought the elf camo too and found it very heavy and greasy looking on my skin, at the end of the day it seemed to start wearing off and just looked weird,...I bought it from ulta and gave back next day with no problem. I actually love the wet and wild photo focus dewy foundation and it's like $6.00, honestly It's great..❤️❤️

I am about the same age as you and one place I use foundation very sparingly is on my chin. I usually use whatever is left over on my fingers and apply to my chin after applying the rest of my foundation. I think you will get a much less cakey look. Another place to be very careful around is the sides of the nostrils, which can look very cakey there too. I pull my nose to the side and get it blended into every cranny there. I am also very sparing around the mouth. Any foundation or CC cream will look cakey if too much is applied.

True, I tried the Elf foundation and it was not good for me either. The foundation looked caking and did crease my wrinkles even more! I’m glad it was not just me. I wanted to try the Cover Girl foundation because I saw some good reviews. But good thing for your review, I won’t waist my time trying it. 😊Thanks for testing and great tips!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the new elf Camo CC Cream. I reviewed it on my channel last week and had a completely different experience. I have combo skin, oily in the T Zone and the Camo Hydrating CC Cream wore beautiful for over 8 hours without primer, setting powder or setting spray. I didn’t pick up a scent at all. This is a great example of why a variety of RU-vidr reviews is so helpful since everyone’s experience can be so vastly different.

Omg Laura I thought I was the only one that hated the smell of sunscreen on my face 😅 I only use products that are fragrance free. Thank you so much for your videos ❤🤗

L'ORÉAL BB cream is fantastic if you have nothing much to cover and just want a nice smooth finish, I'm nearly 64, never had surgery, plumpers, fillers or any of that artificial stuff, and I love a lightweight foundation like that 👍👍👍

So, I’m 45 and I have an expressive face, too. I have dry skin. I have the 11s between my eyes, and deep nasal labial folds. (I’ve always had nasal labial folds, lime Jennifer Aniston, but they have deepened with age). I have had success with the similar product to the Covergirl Essence tint by Rose Inc. I use concealer for more coverage in some places when I use that. I powder where I have deeper wrinkles. I haven’t tried the Covergirl that you are talking about. I also really like the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Serum Foundation. When I was younger I used the powder Bareminerals mineral foundation for many years. I haven’t tried it in a long time, but I’m curious if it could work for me. When I was in high school and college, I only ever used concealer to spot cover, and never a liquid foundation. I wore blush, mascara and all that, just now foundation. It’s funny to look back at that because I don’t remember ever even using powder. I’m still trying different products to see what works for me now that I am older. I really appreciate your reviews and recommendations, Laura. I’m only halfway with your video so I might comment again when I actually finish it. (I guess I have a lot to say today!) 😂

Thank you for being so"honest and truthful" I put my trust in you completely!

I love the Cover Girl Essence which is the dupe for Chanel Water Fresh Tint for $70. I've used the Chanel for a couple of years and was completely skeptical about the Cover Girl but they are virtual identical. I'm 70. Try using the Cover Girl AS a primer/skincare product. You can use a powder foundation or any foundation right over it

I was like that with the scent of the Wet and Wild years ago that everyone loved

I still love my tried & true Lancome Regenerie. I found a color that works, so I don't want to mess with it. I use very, very little. Thanks for another great video, Laura!

I love the original ELF Camo CC Cream, but I don't want to smell sunscreen. Ick! Thank you for preventing me from buying.

I'm 62, I have the cover girl and I like it. I was told to mix the foundation prior to apllication, I mix it on the back of my hand. Might be part of the issue.

I have found the main problem with sunscreen in foundation is as soon as I get a bit warm ,I am involved with horses ,free range chooks and generally outdoorsy then it ends up getting in your eyes and stinging so much I can hardly see .I buy sunscreen that doesn’t do that ,just put concealer and blush on top of that .😊

Thank you ! I have the same ELF CC Camo product & really brings my wrinkles to the surface & i am on thehunt for something new. Im 44.

You are so thorough and interesting. You are right about prices in drugstores today. Your skin is s nice and smooth for your age and I say that, but certainly not 60.

At 54, I use strategic concealer for coverage and it's not heavy and I can still do my eyes, blush and lips etc. I also wear a no scented sunscreen underneath.

I really enjoyed this video would like you to do more of them. I have a question do you not normally use a primer I haven't been using one lately and I haven't noticed a huge difference in the last thing of my makeup. Currently I'm using the IT Cosmetics illumination Foundation but I was told that number 7 was a dupe for it. Looking for a less expensive Foundation do you think that the number seven is a doob have you tried it? Thanks for all that you do

I just recently viewed 2 different YT channels that tested the exact foundations and said they were fabulous. I have a few & find they do well for my skin type. I’m 65 years/o. Everyone’s skin is different, especially as we age. A friend of mine who I grew up with has never used makeup due to her extra sensitive skin. The only day she did wear it was her wedding day 40 years ago, and it was very minimal.

I’m 56 with dry skin and I really like the elf hydrating cc cream a lot .. so I think everyone is not same … and I don’t like several that u have listed as favorites.. I think everyone needs try for themselves

I have both elf and covergirl and I kinda found a way to make them work for me. I’m 67 btw. Smelt didn’t bother me at all. I used to be into full coverage matte foundation but I think that looks aging now. Still haven’t found my holy grail though…..

Lovely video. I am 61 and dry skin with the Elf camo cc cream make my skin turn to cake. Nothing work for from drugstore. I guess I have to go back to Armani foundation that’s the only one work for my mature skin. See you soon.🙏🙏🙏

Oily, sensitive, acne prone skin at 56. 🙄 I love Estee Lauder Double Wear, tho not drugstore. Revlon Colorstay Matte is an old favorite. Also Amazing is the CoverGirl Extreme Outlast Long Wearing foundation with the Orange/Pink cap! Wet n Wild's Photo focus powder is phenomenal, and the best I have ever used.

I have had good luck with No7 Lift and Luminate foundation.

Maybe it's just the camera, but the Covergirl looks beautiful on your skin🤷‍♀️

❤ You have saved me from getting the Covergirl serum. Too glowy really ages me. Thanks darling.

It’s a bummer the CoverGirl one didn’t work for you. I’m in my 50s and have been using it for almost a week now. I did long wear test with it today, and wore it through a sweaty workout and fir the rest of my day after. It looked great even after about 10 hours of wear. It faded a bit, but still looked darn good. All foundations I’ve tried still show my wrinkles…but as long as it doesn’t settle in them, I’m happy. This didn’t settle in mine. I like a lighter coverage, so this worked well for me. It’s interesting how a product can work so well for one person and not another. Thanks for your input and reviews.

My cheek area is always the worst! Texture & redness & pores 😩 😂! I love your videos! Freezing in Arkansas ❤️🌺🦒🥶

I am on day five of the Covergirl Essence on 54 y/o skin. I agree with your assessment. My under eyes look like an accordion. I chose a color that is too dark but I don’t think this product is worth a second purchase.

I got the Cover Girl Essence foundation at CVS for 40 percent off. They send me a 30 or 40 percent off coupon about once a week as I am an extra care rewards member. I think it is $5 a month. I can even use those coupons on Oribe products. Anyway, I didn’t keep it even for the bargain price. It felt great going on, but made my skin look dry and I have normal skin. I think it has a decent amount of alcohol in it if I remember correctly.

We just have to remember what works for one person, doesn't always work for another persons skin, but its good to get a 'heads up' to help decide if your skin might be like hers and if its worth a try anyway, or stear well away. I love it when people try it out and give honest comments on a product, better than saying it's 'wonderful' just because they're getting paid/sponsered!! 👍👍👍

I love both the elf camo hydrating and the cover girl essence as well. I'm 43 with normal to dry skin. But my fav is still still double wear.

I've started using Erborian. I go over it with a damp sponge afterwards & I really like it.

I personally think the IT cosmetics CC cream is amazing and just gives you that dewy look... The CC illuminating is my favorite Also, I really like the REVLON anti-aging red one... really nice and not too matte at all... satin and light.

I tried the original one and didn't like it. I use a tinted sunscreen or wetnwild tinted hydrator.

I usually stick to the Rimmel brand and catrice,t.y.Laura❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

Thanks for the great review! I’m going to pass on both of these ! ❤😊 maybe I’ll try the lip oil though!

Hi Laura, I clicked on your link for the Mac Studio Radiance and it took me to the Ulta store page but with only dark colors. I’ll wait for them to update their color selection (that matches my skin tone)😊.

I think you are very beautiful and have beautiful skin. Totally see what you are talking about the elf product.

Also, if I do buy a foundation, that’s too shiny, I just spray a matte setting spray….seems to work ( sponge, bounce it in)

Thank you! I tried the first Elf CC foundation and it was heavy on me. This lets me know that the latest one probably would be also.

Your skin is beautiful!!! I would definitely say that makeup is optional for you. What is your skincare routine? I have normal skin and am 63. My most recent favorite foundation is Revlon Illuminance. I recently bought that in a skin tint that I haven’t tried yet. I had acne for four decades and now I can get away with no foundation. No scarring left!!

Hi Laura, I have just found you through Melissa 55 💕 I love the way you are so honest and show the product close up on your skin , I’m 76 and love makeup so will look forward to all your videos . Thank you Margaret ✨✨💕

Just curious, Laura, have you tried applying the cover girl foundation with a flat top, stiffer brush to help break pigments while applying?? My first experience wasn’t a good one with a “looser” bristle brush, didn’t have enough to break up pigments, but with above said brush worked well & it also wore well, didn’t have the settling you said you experienced 🤷‍♀️ we’re all different which is why there’s soooo many products out there…btw I’m 62 with dryer skin, pores & texture for sure 🤪

I absolutely love the Oil of Olay Essence (but not the price and I’ve gotten the same effect mixing a foundation my fav serums. People forget you can mix base products with all sorts of things, including serums, moisturizers, primers, a little illuminator and so on to get a cocktail you really enjoy and it more geared towards your skin needs. The Oil of Olay Advanced Radiance Age Defying foundation, in the pump but not with the swirls is a fantastic one for aging skin. I am 45 so right in the middle there. I don’t know of any place that won’t allow returns for used makeup as long as it’s within their return policy time allotted, so if you don’t like it be sure to keep the receipt and return. Also Ulta and Sephora provide samples that is incredibly helpful before investing in a product you are unsure about. I think you’d like the O of O radiance foundation just from what you described as a preference. It isn’t overly dewy. I agree a foundation should just work and you shouldn’t need a primer although primers are great. I agree too with the Elf Camo BB/CC creams not being good. I don’t even see a difference between the original and the hydrating one, but I also don’t like the It Cosmetics CC creams in any of the different finishes. The shades are atrocious on the Elf and it’s nearly impossible to get your correct undertone. Some foundations I will buy until my dying day or they discontinue them are the Believe (Dollar General, just $5) and the Kokie Skin Perfect original foundation. These are satin and so beautiful on the skin. Kokie I prefer over the two, but both great formulas and work great for young skin and middle age skin. I do light layers and build and like more natural satin finish, so I don’t know how they perform with a lot on. But I highly recommend both of these and the Oil of Olay Radiance foundation. The radiance kinda scares off combo to oily skin goers, but I really don’t think it is a dewy/radiant foundation, definitely not once you set it with a lil powder.

I'm 58 and have oily skin with wrinkles along forehead, around mouth and eyes. For added bonuses, I break out some, have hyperpigmentation along jawline and have a broken capillary beside nose. Most of the time, I just wear tinted sunscreen and use concealer where needed. I can't stand the feel of lots of makeup on my skin. Even some sunscreens feel too heavy. When I have to wear foundation, it's usually catrice or ulta, but I'm going to try the Mac fix too. Anything covergirl or neutrogena either breaks me out or gives me a rash, always has. Tarte also breaks me out The one I couldn't stand is the It cosmetics CC creams. Very heavy and settles right into every pore and wrinkle. IMO most foundations and concealers do accentuate wrinkles somewhat, but even toned skin is the payoff and that always looks better.

I heard about the Covergirl and was intrigued. I'm 59 & lately wanting a more natural finish. But tbh, the comparisons to the Chanel water tint also perked my ears up bc I really do love Chanel foundations. I started looking for the CG but was having no luck but in the meantime stopped by a Chanel counter. I was familiar with the tint, but not the complexion touch. After her trying both, I liked tge newer "touch" better. Was wanting until I could budget it & finally found the CG. Thankfully tho I had a coupon so only paid around $13 for it. And tbh, I 💯 expected to ❤ it. I'd not heard even 1 negative review. First off, I needed much more than I've seen ppl use to get any kind of coverage. But initially thought it looked nice. But, after a bit was shocked to see how oily/shiny it had become!? I generally don't really have to powder. My rule of thumb is if powder is necessary to make it work its a no for me. Will buy the Chanel, but really need to also try that again to know for sure if good?

For the Chanel product, they specify to use a stiffer brush, swirl in the product and break up the pigment capsules first on back/palm of the hand. Then brush it onto face. It then applies smoothly and keeps the product from collecting in patches. I've used both the Chanel and the CG one, and find that if you apply using this method, the CG looks very similar to the Chanel product. Just my experience! I am 70+ with very dry skin and rarely have luck with any drug store foundation, so I am happy the CG product is useful as an "everyday" option compared to the Chanel price tag.

I truly appreciate the honest reviews

Im conflicted about the CoverGirl thank you for doing a test.😊

I have dry skin and wrinkles and I love the CoverGirl Essence look and feel!

When you mentioned your pores showing with the Elf CC it reminded me of Haus Labs. If I do not use a proper primer under my Haus Labs foundation it looks so horrendous. Every single pore on my face showed up and it just made me look horrible. But as long as I wear a good, it looks fabulous.

I didn’t like either of these foundations. I returned the Elf (sorry, but I can’t afford to keep product I won’t use) and the Covergirl I mix a little into my sunscreen and it works great for that purpose. Self tanner doesn’t ever want to stick to my neck and the CG gives me some color without having to drag foundation down my neck. A couple of new to me foundations that I like are the Iris & Romeo Best Skin Days and the Yensa bc foundation. Both lovely on my maturing skin. On another note it saddens me someone was rude to you. I hope you look past it and know the people that do that are only sad themselves and can’t be a person that lifts someone up. It makes me feel better to say a prayer for those people because they obviously need it.

I have crater pores, any make-up enhanced them. Of course when I worked, I didn't watch utube. When I retired, I completely stopped wearing make-up and am only starting to wear again. My skin type is super oily, age 65

I’ve been struggling trying a foundation I’m 60 and I bought the elf foundation but wrong color . So I never experienced it but my eyes water all the time! I’ve had the best luck with Il Makiage . I just bought another bottle. I was really hopeful for the elf! Does it rub off onto your clothes and slide?

Hi Laura, I LOVE videos like this. You are so honest with telling us what works & what doesn't. I appreciate you more than you know! BTW, I don't like returning makeup products either! Again, I love what you bring us & I'm always looking forward to your videos. Take care.❤ ❤

You have beautiful skin. Would love to know your skincare routine and any other tips. Thanks for your sharing about the foundations.

I must say you're natural skin looks better than any of these foundations which is wonderful. My opinion is that the colors are too light. I have found that a bit darker colors are better for older skin. Again my opinion. All you need is some concealer. So that's very good. Thanks for this informative video. 👍

I agree with you about not wanting to take makeup back to the store. That’s why I buy foundation in a department store so that I can get a shade match. Your videos are great!

I’m 52 and my skin has become really dry and finicky😣 I didn’t even really NEED make up until the last few years. Now, I really need it and nothing works!! I’m about to give up🤷🏻‍♀️

Thanks Laura! Your honesty is valuable!❤

Rose Inc. also has a pigment essence foundation just like the one you tried. I think people forget about it and only remember the Chanel. I really like my Rose Inc. one, it’s not as shiny as the Cover Girl, and it’s only 1/2 the price of the Chanel one. Rose Inc calls hers a skin tint. Once last thing, you really really have to mix so that the beads are broken and mixed together really really good. This was a great video and now I’ll skip on both of those. Thanks for the tips. ❤

I just ordered the Nikki La Rose brush from BK Beauty through your link.

I hated the ELF CC cream too.I like the True Match and the Illuminance from Revlon.

Thank you for testing these and the full description of the effects of each item.

Oh, the Fenty velvet liquid lipstick I bought is being returned. That’s a freaking mess!!! ( bought it to wear to a wedding coming up. Glad I tried it out first. HBIC is gorgeous, but what a mess!!!)

I would not try either of these to begin with. CC or BB creams are way too heavy. And as an oily girl I don’t think the other would work. I’ve been happy with serum foundations just to even my skin tone out. Applied lightly it doesn’t settle. Foundations are tricky the older you get. Thanks for the video

I just started using the Cover Girl Essence and I'm really enjoying it. I don't find the finish to be shiny at all.

ugh!! I got the ELF Camo foundation in fair. It looked I was wearing a yellow mask! It has the shade and the consistency of the thickest primer you could buy. Avoid!!!

I so appreciate your demonstration of these make up products. I have many of the same issues with my skin and as I age the issues with make up increase. I have the Cover Girl Essence. I was hoping it would be perform better on my skin and give me more coverage. I'm still in search of the perfect foundation and will consider some of your suggestions below.

Agreed, I bought the cover girl foundation and it inphized my wrinkles. Do not like it. Paid 26 cad. Giving it to my young daughter, probably better for younger skin

I really enjoyed this video. You do such a great job!!

Im 58 and i loveeeee farmasi Cc cream Bb cream Vx pro The new airglow No i do not sell it! But i love all 4 of them!

You for that review. I am looking for a foundation for my 73 year old skin. This has been a challenge.