I’ve never used Clarins’ foundations and it took me a while to decide if I’d like the Clarins Everlasting Foundation. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I am averse to full coverage liquid foundation because it feels heavy and cakey on my skin. In our local hot and humid weather, its a no no for me.
So, the Clarins foundation is medium coverage at best, just how I like it. You can layer extra for more coverage where you need it, but I don’t – I rely on concealer for this purpose. I use Vanilla 106 a colour that seems to suit my skintone to a T. I thought I’d take a lighter shade but thankfully I did not. What this foundation does for me is even out my skintone, as all foundations should do.
It hides redness in my skin and gives a more even base on which to build the rest of my makeup. I do apply some loose or pressed powder over to set it, and I do use the Meteorites powders everyday but even then, it does last on me the whole day (I do not have very oily skin) and I somehow feel that it helps control oil, even. Don’t quote me on it – I just feel that my skin feels more matte throughout the day compared to when I use other foundation and I don’t get shiny around the T-zone.
The formula is a little thick but it feels light on the skin. I only use 1 pump for my whole face, and I apply it the way I was taught i.e. the same way I apply moisturizer. You get a much more even look this way and its much faster! I must admit that it can look a little “flat” on the skin if used alone, so lately, I’ve been mixing it with some skin illuminators (I Nuovi Heaven Illumina for me) and it looks much better this way. Does it last 15 hours? I put it to a test.