

Lesser bases would have melted into submission on my combination T-zone long before lunch. After applying mid-morning (during a record-breaking heatwave I might add) I re-checked at 5pm and it was still very much there, and looking nicely even too.
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It would suit anyone with normal-ish skin but who likes to even things out properly and know that it will last for the day.ĭecent lasting power usually comes hand in hand with higher-cover bases and Futurist doesn’t disappoint on that front. This sets it apart from lighter bases, BBs, and tinted moisturizers that generally offer this level of hydration. Coverage and lasting powerĪs you’d expect from a medium, buildable base Futurist covers like a proper, grown-up foundation. Do layer up with a separate sunscreen in strong UV light.
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Not so here, although as always with foundations that contain SPF it’s unlikely you’ll be applying it thickly enough to get the full benefit of that factor. This is particularly notable as the sun protection comes from mineral blocker titanium dioxide, which is generally less irritating than its chemical counterparts but can leave a white cast.

High-factor sun protection like SPF45 is always welcome, and thanks to an already fairly opaque pigment, it’s undetectable in the formula. It could definitely get a little bit dribbly on the back of a brush, so pump judiciously and watch your carpets. We also recommend using a beauty blender to buff looser liquids such as this foundation. All of this adds up to a loose and nourishing formulation that’s very pleasant to blend onto the skin. Translation? Very moisturizing.Īlso spotted on the ingredient list are old faithful skin softeners like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, nourishing seed oils, and emollients like coconut-derived coco-glyceride. It also helps maintain a healthy skin barrier function and reduces trans-epidermal water loss. Nourishing chia seed extract is packed with fatty acids and is a great inclusion for anyone with sensitive or irritable skin. In fact, the main schtick ingredient-wise is still very much hydration, hydration, and more hydration.
