Are you looking for a flawless foundation minus the price tag? I have something for you, and it’s perfect for the fall and winter.
I never used to be a foundation person, and not because my skin was perfect; it’s actually at its best now that I do wear foundation. I was so afraid that it would be too heavy, melt off my face, transfer, and make my skin worse, and I was trying to overcome my blemish battles back then, so I never wore foundation and I never thought I would turn into the foundation girly as I am now.
What got me into foundation was trying out higher-end and pricier products, and those are great; they have skincare ingredients in them, tend to be non-comedogenic, and usually aren’t too heavy, but keeping up with that can get expensive. So, I was on the hunt for an affordable foundation that could still give me that flawless finish without clogging my pores or irritating my skin, which I found when I tried the NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation.
First of all, I adore NYX Professional Makeup: The products they put out are so fun and inviting, and most importantly, they’re super affordable. The Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation specifically has a wide range of shades, which I appreciate because they’re looking out for all skin tones so they can find something that’s practical and works. For reference, I use shade 15.5, aka Cinnamon, which is very seasonally appropriate.
The entire Can’t Stop Won’t Stop line is incredible because it smooths the skin’s texture and evens out the complexion in a beautiful way without sacrificing the work you’re doing to take care of your skin. It doesn’t clog your pores or transfer, and it lasts all day while still giving you the full coverage you’re looking for. As we do heavier, more glamorous looks in these colder months, we don’t want our makeup products to feel heavy on our faces.
When I use the NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation, I start by prepping my skin with a primer.
Then I take one pump of the foundation (because that’s all you need). If you’re covering up something like a tattoo you can use more, but otherwise, you only need one pump.
After applying the pump to the back of my hand, I like to dot the foundation with my finger across my face, then stipple with a brush or sponge to blend it out. Once blended, it leaves a beautiful finish that looks like my skin, doesn’t feel heavy, and gives the coverage and even tone I desire, as well as a flawless base.
One thing I will also note is that I never blend this foundation over my undereye; I just leave that area clear for concealer. But, if you want to do a no-makeup makeup look with an even-complexion canvas—but without doing a full highlight and contour—you can still achieve that kind of look with this product.
If you’re new to foundations or are searching for a more affordable alternative to the ones you already use, give the NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Foundation a try, because there’s a reason it’s one of my go-to base products; it just Can’t Stop being flawless.
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