Real people tested 16 liquid foundations, ranging from 59.9 yuan to 950 yuan, this time they are all tested

How to choose a bottle of liquid foundation that suits you? For most people, it is a difficult problem. Every time I see bloggers trying it out, I place an order with enthusiasm, and once I get it, I am confused. What went wrong? !

In order to prevent everyone from "losing money and being sad", the "16 Popular Liquid Foundation Reviews" was finally launched before Double Eleven!

This time, the sample and testing fees cost more than 60,000 yuan. The cheapest sample was 59.9 yuan and the most expensive was 950 yuan. Do you have the one you are using?

After comprehensive evaluation of four dimensions, namely, ingredient screening, makeup lasting effect, oil control effect, and concealer effect, we finally recommend the following products:

We also specially consulted Mao Geping’s professional teacher Shimmer Wang and skin care expert Hu Xiaobo, and summarized a set of "Secrets for Purchasing Liquid Foundation". Remember to read to the end of the article!

1. Ingredient screening We sent 16 samples to a professional laboratory and tested them for 6 heavy metals: lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, chromium, and nickel. The results were all qualified, so you can rest assured.

The ingredient lists of 7 samples, including No. 2 Lan K Jing Pure, No. 1 Jiao L Gold Diamond, No. 7 Mei B Lotus Fit Me, No. 8 Zhi C Xiu Small Square Bottle, No. 9 Lan K Long-lasting Makeup, No. 13 Saint L Lan, and No. 14 A M Ni Power, contain ethanol. People who are allergic to alcohol or have sensitive skin should choose with caution.

No. 7 MeiBlian fit me contains the preservative butylparaben, the safety of which is somewhat controversial, so I withdrew from the next review session.

2. Effectiveness Test In order to allow fairies and fairies with different skin types to choose the appropriate liquid foundation, we selected 5 volunteers with dry skin and 5 volunteers with oily skin in our company to go to a Shanghai efficacy laboratory for a 2-day test.

01 Long-lasting makeup effect Do you feel that the long-lasting makeup effect of liquid foundation is a mystery? For those with oily skin, some products are said to "become more beautiful as the night goes on", while others "take off so well that even their mothers can't recognize them"?

The same product has different effects on different people's faces. Your bestie can still have "naturally good skin" after wearing makeup for a day, but your skin becomes two shades darker at night, and you experience the "death makeup feeling" yourself...

In order to test the "real makeup staying power" of the 15 samples, we selected two volunteers, one with dry skin and one with oily skin, for each sample.

The volunteers were asked to use the same products for simple cleansing and skin care, and then waited for 20 minutes in a constant temperature and humidity environment (21±1℃, 50±10%RH). Then, the laboratory test researcher took a certain amount (200μL) of liquid foundation with a pipette and evenly applied it on the volunteers' faces with the same beauty egg.

The researchers used a facial image acquisition device to collect facial images before makeup, 15 minutes and 6 hours after makeup, and imported them into the IPP software for analysis to calculate the makeup holding power parameters.

Based on the makeup holding power parameters of the samples and the results of facial image analysis, the recommended makeup products for oily skin are: No. 5, No. 8, and No. 13; and the recommended makeup products for dry skin are: No. 8, No. 9, and No. 13.

02 Oil control effect For oily and combination skin, if the base makeup does not have good oil control effect, it is equivalent to doing useless work. After all, no one wants to have a T-zone that is so oily that you can look in the mirror and your feet will slip when a mosquito lands on it...

In order to test the oil control ability of 15 samples, the researchers put Sebumtape on the foreheads of volunteers who were wearing makeup. The oil secreted on the forehead will be absorbed by the tape, making it transparent.

After 6 hours, the researchers removed the oil tape, took photos with a MoleMaxHD dermatoscope and uploaded them to the IPP software. By analyzing the difference in area between the transparent and opaque areas on the tape, the oil control ability of the sample was finally determined.

03 Concealer effect Although the main function of liquid foundation is to even out skin tone, proper concealing ability can still enhance skin texture and make the entire base makeup look more clear and natural.

The researchers compared facial images before and after makeup, and analyzed the blemishes on the volunteers' faces (dark circles, acne marks, and spots) to determine the concealing ability of each sample.

Finally, No. 3, No. 5, No. 8, and No. 9 have better concealer effects. The concealer details of the four samples are also sorted out for you to choose.

3. How to choose the right liquid foundation for yourself? In fact, "liquid foundation review" is a typical example of a thankless task. After all, the same liquid foundation will have different effects on different skin types and in different seasons.

We also cannot select dozens of volunteers for each sample and test them all year round... If we calculate this way, the testing cost for one sample will be more than 300,000 yuan.

However, in order to help everyone choose the liquid foundation that suits them as much as possible, we specially consulted Mao Geping's professional teacher Shimmer Wang and skin care expert Hu Xiaobo, and summarized a set of "liquid foundation purchasing tips".

01 Determine your current skin type. Your skin type will change with the season, age, lifestyle and eating habits, so dry skin and oily skin are just your current skin condition. Learning to distinguish your current skin type is not only a prerequisite for scientific skin care, but also determines whether you can buy the foundation products that suit you.

Based on the corresponding characteristics of different facial areas, oily skin is mainly manifested by dullness and obvious oiliness in the T-zone, and may have problems such as enlarged pores and acne.

Dry skin is mainly characterized by a thin stratum corneum in the X-shaped area, accompanied by dry lines. During the season change, the skin condition tends to be unstable, with problems such as red blood streaks, dryness, and scaling.

Neutral skin can be called the "optimal skin condition". Although it is easily affected by seasonal changes, overall the skin texture is stable, oil secretion is balanced, and there are no obvious skin problems.

On the contrary, combination skin can be said to combine the "characteristics" of oily skin and dry skin. The T-zone has strong oil secretion and large pores; it is prone to problems such as acne, blackheads, and acne. The X-zone has relatively less oil secretion, but is prone to dryness, wrinkles, and other problems.

02 Choose the right color. I often receive messages complaining about how they failed to choose the color of foundation when shopping online. They say that choosing the color of foundation is like opening a blind box, and the result is either as white as a painted wall or as yellow as someone who has just recovered from a serious illness.

It's not everyone's fault. The editorial department's young lady has been fooled by the foundation she bought at the counter. After applying it at the counter, she felt that her mother gave her good skin, and when she got home, her mother didn't even recognize her.

When shopping online, some foundation shades are so numerous that it’s hard to count them all, which makes people feel dazzled at the sight of them.

Applying foundation is not like putting a mask on your face. The base color of your skin will also affect the color of the foundation. If you want to choose the right "color", you need to focus on two parts: the neck and the forehead.

The color of your neck determines whether you can choose warm, cool, or neutral tones. After all, no one wants to be like this:

Yellow and black skin with cool white liquid foundation

If the tones of the face and neck do not match, it will result in an awkward and disharmonious situation like the one shown above.

If the neck corresponds to the color tone, then the forehead determines how bright the color you can buy. You can think about it, isn’t highlighter usually applied to the forehead, nose bridge, chin tip and other "prominent" parts of the face?

The mid-face area is the brightest part of the entire face. If there are no special requirements, you can choose the color based on the forehead. If there are obvious blemishes on the face, it is recommended to choose a darker color than the forehead.

In addition, the choice of color is also related to personal preference. Some people like fairer skin, some like natural skin, and some like healthy skin. If you like fair-skinned liquid foundation and don’t want a big color difference between your face and neck, it is recommended to choose an earth-toned shadow and apply it on the jawline to connect the contour.

03 Try it yourself In order to avoid wasting money, we still recommend that you try a sample or trial package before purchasing the full product; after trying the color at the counter, it is recommended to feel the effect under different lighting.

"Secrets to buying liquid foundation" in three steps, with the key points highlighted: determine your skin type, choose the right color, and remember to try it out!

Finally, we want to say: makeup itself is used to please yourself, and all standards can be summed up in five words: as long as you are happy!

Instead of feeling anxious because of makeup and finding out that your eyebrows are not delicate enough, your nose is not high enough, and your face is full of blemishes that cannot be covered up...

Dad Review hopes that everyone: whether wearing makeup or not, should be more confident, go out happily, and go home happily. Happy shopping on Double Eleven~