LOTD/Cover FX Cream Foundation Review

Hello Gems and Jewels!!! Today's post is gonna serve two purposes, I will be reviewing the Cover FX cream foundation as well as showing you a look that I did with it.  Let me say that I think that this is one of the most slept on makeup brands that are out there and I think this is due largely in part to the packaging.  Unlike most other brands, the packaging is very simple and until recently it looked like something that you might find in the dollar store.  Now, the packaging remains simple but has a had a slight adjustment in packaging and formulation.  Cover FX has a bit of an interesting history, it was founded by makeup artist Lee Graff and former M.A.C employees.  It was originally created to help men and women with skin conditions to hide their flaws while offering therapeutic benefits and matching their skin tones.  The brand is also free of the 5 inflammatory ingredients that most other have; parabens, fragrance, gluten, mineral oil and talc.  Cover FX is definitely a a full coverage foundation that comes in 25 shades that helps you find a match based on your skin's undertones.  They do live up to providing full coverage and will be great for those with problem skin or scars and discoloration however, the look is not natural and as a consumer of a product such as this, I don't have that expectation but it is a selling point that they are proud of.

Pros:
Cover FX offers a moderate to full coverage line of makeup for those of us who like to use a full coverage foundation when applying makeup.  The foundation also contains an SPF.  I have to say that I can see how Cover FX markets that their products a good for sensitive skin because the cream foundation goes on very creamy also like a tinted moisturizer but without a horrible scent.  I was able to get a very even canvas when I applied it and I absolutely loved the coverage of the concealer.  While wearing the cream foundation for several hours, I didn't get any irritation at all but I did get oily even after I applied their mattifying primer.  My skin looked great and felt very hydrated but going outside was the true test.  I was surprised that the foundation held well during such a humid day.  Although my walk outside was quick, I can imagine that prolonged exposure to heat and humidity will require lots of powdering during the day.

Cons:
If you are looking for something that appears natural, this is not the foundation for you.  Also for my oily gems and jewels, this may not be the foundation for you unless you have skin issues that you would like to cover.  However, I would suggest that you do try it even if you do have oily skin as it can be powdered down to a very beautiful finish.  The product is limited in that it has only 25 shades and they don't have a comprehensive line of shadows, mascara or lipsticks or glosses but they have mastered full coverage cream foundation, powders and primers.  Another con is that Cover FX is slightly more expensive than the other brands but it is a great alternative to the higher end brands that give you the same amount of coverage.  I will say that I could feel the makeup on and that is a slight con for me but my skin did not feel clogged at any point.  Overall I love this foundation because it is full coverage but I am curious about how it will stand up during the humid summer months.  The cream foundation retails for $42.00.