Testing Tuesdays: L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundation

I've heard to much about the foundation and I've really been looking forward to trying it out. The only thing holding me back was a lingering summer tan that I knew wouldn't last much longer. The tan is now faded away so I went out and treated myself to a new foundation.

I have oily skin and my T-zone is especially oily, specifically my nose, so I have a difficult time finding foundations that will last all day on that area.

With that said, I'm going to try this foundation out over a few different days and see how it holds up against different variables.

Day 1

Applied at: 8am
Initial Thoughts: I wasn't surprised by how runny, liquidy, and thin this foundation is as I've seen a few videos on it. I was caught off guard by how quickly it dries up, and how it feels rubbing the foundation on as liquid only to have to turn to powder during the application.
Application Method: I applied the foundation using my fingertips as that's what the bottle suggested would be the best result (I do intend to test this out though). I didn't build the foundation up much because my skin looked okay to begin with, and because I wanted to see how a thiner layer would hold up.

Check in: I checked on my foundation on a break at work around 12pm. My T-zone wasn't as oily as it usually is at this time, and the foundation on my nose held up better than usual as well. I didn't apply any powder because I didn't want to mess with my findings (...not that I think I'm a scientist or anything).

Check in: It's 3pm and my T-zone is oily, the foundation is off my nose, and I can tell it's fading all around my face - although not too noticeably.

Check in: At 7pm I could hardly tell if there was any foundation left at all.

Check in: I washed my face at midnight and no face makeup came off with a makeup removing wipe. Safe to say that most of the foundation came off over the course of the day.


Day 2

Applied at: 7am
Application Method: To start with I applied a Laura Mercier foundation primer. I then applied the foundation using a Sephora Pro Flawless Airbrush # 56. This isn't actually my favourite foundation brush but I quite liked it for this foundation. Unlike the first time I used this foundation, a built it up (but only slightly). Then I applied Rimmel Stay Matte powder to my T-zone. Finally, I finished the foundation off with my Urban Decay setting spray.

Check in: 11am. My foundation is still pretty much perfect.

Check in: 2:30pm and the foundation is beginning to wear off a little on my nose, and the area around my nose could use a powder. Other than that, still perfect.

Check in: At 6:30 I applied some powder to my T-zone. Other than a little oil the foundation was basically the same as 2:30.

Check in: I washed my face around 10:30pm. The foundation looked much the same as it did at 6:30.


I really like this foundation. I would definitely recommend using primer and powder with it. I preferred applying it with a brush but that's totally up to you. If your skin is oil then try it out! It's pricey for a drugstore foundation but I think it's worth the cost.