CINEMA SECRETS Pro Cosmetics Ultimate Foundation, 501-11

Been using this foundationfor more years thanI want to admit. It gives excellent coverage without looking heavy. I apply it with a damp makeup sponge. Compared to some of the department store cosmetic counter brands, the price it right and the quality is excellent. I used to order it directly from the company, but Amazon ships faster and free.

J’adore ce produit, je le cherchais ca j’en avais il y a plusieurs années. Ça dure très longtemps aussi.

I bought 3 sample size palette packs to narrow down the right shade for my skin tone. The texture is well balanced: creamy and non-drying, blends well using just fingers, and isn’t greasy for my oily skin. Once blended in, it doesn’t even look like I’m wearing foundation. The coverage is buildable and evens skin tone very well but it is not a full coverage foundation and not a concealer so dark spots are lighter and less noticeable but still visible. I find that it washes off pretty easily at the end of the day.

Finally, I have found a shade of foundation that matches well enough to my normal skin that my jaw and chin now look similar to my neck color. (I do not wear foundation on my neck.) The 501-11 shade is described as a light pink beige, but it is really cool, fair beige with just a hint of pink. I kept checking my jaw and chin foundation outside and noticing other foundations appeared too peachy or too dark of a beige alongside my natural neck color. The 501-11 appears to go on as too light of a color, but it disappears into my skin and looks perfect after setting with my cameo loose powder. I see why many other gals call this their HG (Holy Grail) foundation!

This stuff covers up any blemish with ease. It may be the way I apply it, but sometimes it does make my skin look very dry. I use it sparingly and it seems to do just fine.