REVIEW COLLAGE: NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation

WHAT IS IT?

"Our most advanced foundation uses light-diffusing ingredients that create the appearance of smooth flawless skin—even under most high-definition technology. HD Studio Photogenic Foundation is also infused with tri-peptides that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and helps rejuvenate skin. Ideal makeup for everyday use, professional shoots or anytime you’re in the spotlight. Available in 8 shades."

CLAIMS/FEATURES

• Light-diffusing ingredients
• Infused with tri-peptides 
• Available in 8 shades
• Appears flawless even under most high-definition technology

PRODUCT LINK

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PRICE/AVAILABILITY

$14.99 at Ulta/ulta.com (LINK)
£13.50 at nyxcosmeticsstore.co.uk (LINK)

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THINGS TO RAVE ABOUT

• Weightless: "It is so light. I mean honest I could plaster on multiple coats of this stuff, and it would probably still feel just absolutely weightless." by sarahhope
• Easy to Apply: "This blends so easily and is workable with a brush, sponge, or even just your fingertips. My favorite method is with a beauty blender as the finish is very natural. This doesn't dry immediately, so you do have a bit of time to work with it." by princess101
•  Great Pump: "Packaging is nice, comes with a pump, and it dispenses just the right amount of product without being wasteful." by Aishteru85
• Natural Looking: "I spread it on with my fingers and it perfectly evens out my skin tone and leaves my skin appearing dewy and moist. It lets some of my natural freckles I get from the sun come through slightly, so my face looks natural; not like I pancaked on a ton of foundation which just always looks awful in my opinion." by cp326
• Blurs Imperfections: "I have blackheads on my nose which rise a bit higher then the rest of my skin (so annoying and embarrassing) But this foundation literally BLURS them from focus. I was driving in my car on a sunny day, and looked at myself in my car mirror, and WOW, I glowed, and my skin really did look blurred, in an airbrushed form." by Beautlfy
• Improves Skin: "Oddly, my skin has looked ten times better WITHOUT MAKEUP now then it ever has, even though this isn't geared towards helping acne. I had little acne marks and this seemingly took them away, I'm not sure why, but it's my miracle product. Go for it :)." by pinkgirl17
• Photographs Beautifully: "This foundation does photograph really well and makes my complexion look fabulous."  by lygophilia

THINGS TO RANT ABOUT

• Oxidizes: "This is all around a great foundation, but the wear-time sucks, at least on my oily skin. By 3pm (applying it around 7 am), this would have started to disintegrate-meaning by the 8th hour all my acne scars are showing through like i didn't wear any foundation at all. In short, this probably would work so much better for someone with normal/dry skin. Oily skin, not so much, as it doesn't control oil that well, as I had to blot on the 2nd third hour of wearing." by cupcakes 

IS IT FOR YOU?

YES: "If you desire a flawless complexion that remains natural with no visible hints of makeup." by charcole12
NO: "If your skin needs heavy concealing, a dry, matte finish, and powerful oil control." by alexall

RATINGS

average rating: 4.0 of 5 (40 reviews)

81% would buy again
package quality: 4.3 of 5
price: $$


*ratings from makeupalley.com

*review quotes from makeupalley.com and ulta.com