We need a best concealer video 👏🏻👏🏻,, you mentioned 4 of the foundations I use on my clients,, these foundations you can never go wrong with it .. even if you used it wrong it will show up great on the skin 👏🏻👏🏻..
I am 50 with dry skin. Getting used to my new older skin I finally Splurged on good foundations I have five of what you mentioned. Armani luminous silk and the Guerlain our by far, my favorite. They make me look 10 years younger love it. You’re amazing so glad I found your channel.
I'm 45 and plan to try some of these when I get out shopping next week. I have KVD serum foundation and I love it, I have used Estee Lauder double wear. It's beautiful but I want something less matt. I think I'll try Armani luminous silk. Thank you for your helpful comment. 😊
For my fellow migraine sufferers: Guerlain - highly perfumed and a definite no for me. Dior - not as cloying but still a no. Armani: yes, I can do it. Scent is subjective of course, but this one is light enough and dissipates quickly. It is a cleaner smelling fragrance (almost like soap?) and I think that's why I can get away with it. I have dry skin and can still wear the Power Fabric for special occasions as Nikki said. The Luminous Silk is my holy grail for every day. I buy the mini and sometimes I mix the two. Haus Labs, Pat McGrath and Nars are thankfully fragrance free, but the Nars and PML are too peachy for me. The Haus Labs does have a light olive that could work but it has more glow than the Armani which is not great for my pores. It is pretty but not as skin-like and doesn’t set down as well. I have not tried the La Mer due to price/fragrance or the KVD yet. I hope this helps those with chronic allergies. If you know, you know.
@@trishknight6983 Sorry, no. They must have reformulated since I tried it bc I see it now says fragrance free. It was makeup-y and too full coverage for me, but that may be what you like. The Luminous Silk is hard to tell you have makeup on. If I need fuller coverage I wear the power fabric.
I’m 70 and live in Louisiana, and have used several of your favorites. The one that is my all time favorite and the one I always come back to however, is hands down Estée Lauder Double Wear! I know it’s not necessarily the most popular right now, but it is unbeatable in my opinion!
Me too! I still love my double wear; especially when I’m feeling I need extra help. I still also love Lancôme. Does no one wear that one anymore? I feel so old school but these are all so good, too!
I’m in Louisiana too and double wear is my absolute favorite! I’m trying to find an alternative for day to day but nothing looks as good as double wear to me. I wore it for my barn wedding in June and it did not budge.
I’m 53. Normal skin. Cool tone. KVD is my favorite. It is SO good. Thin, full coverage. Doesn’t seem possible. But it’s fantastic! Thank you for this video. 😊
😇Air hug received!!!! I watched the entire other foundation video and loved it! Now watching this one and am just as grateful! You take so much time and your videos are fantastic! Also! God bless your left cheek.Its been through A LOT! Thanks! Nikki!
Here are the time stamps: 0:45 Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation 4:14 Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 6:13 Dior Forever Skin Glow 8:23 NARS Sheer Glow Foundation 10:19 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation 10:49 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation 12:11 Armani Luminous Silk 14:46 Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Foundation 15:53 Guerlain Terracotta Healthy Glow Foundation 18:49 Dior Forever Matte Foundation 20:41 Armani Power Fabric Foundation 21:57 Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation 24:08 KVD Good Apple Serum Foundation 26:32 La Mer Foundation
Thank you! I’m 46 and lately my go-to foundation from Sephora is the Valentino. It’s skin like but gives me the coverage I need without emphasizing texture and I don’t feel it on my skin, it’s long-wearing, and works great in different climates, just love it. Same with Pat McGrath except I don’t find it wears as long as Valentino on me
I decided to treat myself during the Sephora sale and picked up the Dior Forever because of your recommendation. It's almost magic how well it controls my oils while still looking like skin. My husband asked me after I had been wearing it for 10 hours if I had touched up my makeup because it looked so freshly applied. Game changing recommendation for me Nikki!
Thank you so much for taking the time to do your tutorials. I did watch the entire video of your foundations. I have been wearing Estée Lauder Doublewear for 30 years now. I have tried switching up to others, but always find myself going back to the Estée Lauder double wear or the Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Foundation. I find for my money these give me the most coverage for what I want. I am a Retired Registered Nurse and wanted the long day coverage, so that is what I wore. I did try the Haus Labs foundation as a sample and two from Dior and liked them both, but they didn’t give me the coverage I needed. I am 67 years old, and don’t think I’ll change now. Thank you Nikki.😀🤗❤️🇨🇦
We are foundation twins! I am 57 and have been wearing EL double wear for that many years as well. I have the original, the sheer, the hydra rescue, and the powder. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on all the new fabulous foundations, but I cannot find a shade match in any of them no matter how many shades they have. Watching all these videos is giving me fomo 😂. I find I can sheer out the double wear as needed. I haven't tried the new serum version yet, I might try it out. My shade is pebble.
@@bernicenelson4643 I understand but I’m older and as I get older I seem to prefer a less “made up look” for every day. For some reason with foundation I do look like I’m wearing makeup whereas with tinted moisturizers I get compliments on my skin instead.
I’ve recently figured out that a small amount of foundation applied with a sponge gives same effect as a tint and is more cost effective because you need less product.
Hi! I second your comment I prefer skin tints or tinted moisturizers as well. I hope she does a video for those but in the meantime a nice trick is just getting a bit of foundation and mixing it with your moisturizer, creates a custom tinted moisturizer :)
I’ve also taken to mixing foundation with an untinted sunscreen. An extra note- amazed how much I like Maybelline’s Super Stay. It’s glowy without being over the top and doesn’t look makeupey.
Nice review Nikki! Turns out that I own 5 here and they’re all stunning. Could you please review Cle De Peau foundations too I want to hear your opinion. Thank you. ❤
This is what I do for a foundation bottle without a pump: take the cap off, then put your index finger over the top and press the bottle with the index on top and thumb underneath, and shake to mix. Then, put down the bottle, and that dot of makeup on your index finger when you shook the bottle, that’s what goes on the face. Repeat as needed. Not only can you control how much you put on, but it’s also CLEAN. No spillage, no dripping, all control. Hope this helps someone. 😁
Hi Nikki! So happy to have seen Dior forever skin-glow on your tippy top foundations 🥰. That's the foundation I'd used on my wedding day as you're so right, amazing long-wear for DRY skin 🎉🎉🎉
I absolutely love the Dior forever, KVD, haus labs. I’m 52 years old with normal to dry very textured large pore skin , and these formulas are absolutely beautiful. Not cakey, does not crease, great coverage, and stunning formulas.!
The first video I watched was your all Sephora foundation video. I’ve been hooked ever since. Love your videos! I am always on the hunt for the “perfect” foundation. Can you do a video of the best foundations not sold at Sephora or Ulta 🙏
I just got the Sephora waterproof eyeliner in Coconut on your recommendation and I love it. It really brightens up my eyes without being overly bold like many others I have tried. Thank you 😊
I’ve been reading that opthomologists are warning people not to use eyeliner on the waterline. I had been using the Coconut on my lower waterline, but now I’m scared.
Most thorough description of foundations I’ve heard! I really appreciate your honesty and evaluating each brand so I can make a good choice for my skin.
I love the Dior Face and Body so much because it is such a great mixture product. I think I had 90% of these and agree but the Dior and Armani are my go-to! ❤
Hi Nikki! Please do a concealer version of this video, it’s so difficult to decide with so many amazing formulas on the market, and your advice is so honest and helpful! Loved this video and the one where you tried out alllll the foundations at Sephora ❤️ Lots of love xx
Thank you for this summary. I’ve rewatched the full video and sections of it several times. I don’t even need a new foundation! I like the fact you’ve summarized everything. I own a few of these you’ve mentioned. You have changed my approach to makeup and makeup application a lot. You are the real game changer.
Dior Backstage is my favorite of these, especially since they have added shades that are great for light Olive toned skin like mine. The 2WO is perfection on me, and the finish is lovely!
Thank you, Nikki. I love that you will include the OG EL Double Wear, when it seems like most others won't mention it. What can i say, I feel validated now! ❤😂
Hello Nikki, I agree on the Dior Backstage. It’s my holy grail. I have dry very sensitive skin and I continue to repurchase. I also enjoy the Dior Forever Glow and Armani Luminous Silk. I tried the Guerlain but the fragrance was too much. It broke me out 😢 . The finish was beautiful but I had a horrible reaction.
I love the Guerlain foundation! I find that I prefer it applied with a sponge than a brush bc it looks more airbrushed on me that way, but it looks beautiful applied with a brush as well. I highly recommend it!
You literally do market and product research for us!! You are doing eight jobs in one! Thank you so much for your honest and always transparent expertise!! 😭 I always love your videos and how informative they are! Also, your voice is very calm and soothing along with your speech choices. ❤
A consultant at Ulta recommended the Pat McGrath, and i LOVE it!! I used to wear only chanel foundations or the armani luminous silk, but honestly i now prefer the PMG. It just looks better on my mature skin, and lasts longer than the Chanel and Armani. I also have the Dior Forever glow--i like it too but it doesn't compare to the PMG.
I will starting by saying I’m 50 with dry/combo/acne prone skin. I have been enjoying the Haus labs from the new ones I tried…but…the Pat MacGrath is simply perfection. I prefere it to my Chanel(s), Dior(s), Lancôme(s), E. Lauder, Hourglass,…is just unbeatable on my skin. The concealer and eye powder combination, also from PMG, are also the perfect match for my under eye.
@@sherryb8133 Great 😊, good to know. It just works all year around to me too even if I travel to the beach and sweat. It accepts all my skincare below it does not matter how creative I get. It accept building on top of my pores and they just get better. I’m in love🥰.
I bought the Dior forever glow foundation. I am so happy with the results. Loveto watch your videos. I have learned so much about makeup with your tutorials. You are a gem.
I normally listen to reviews while doing a bunch of stuff in the house. Nikki, your videos are the only one i listen to and can’t get my eyes off the screen! While i listen to your wise piece of advice, i’m just there looking at the perfection of your contour/blush/highlight, being delighted by the reflection of the lights on your face. Admiring the way you put your lipstick on. You do make up in a way it look so good that it didn’t even look like makeup anymore. Your clients are definitely lucky 🌹🩷
Nikki, this is a GREAT video! I’ve been on the fence about Haus Labs but you’ve sold me! Can we please get an updated brow routine? They are looking amazing here. I can’t seem to get those hairlike strokes, especially at the front of my brows, to look natural and not blocky!
Love watching your videos. I am a 60-year-old and have to go back into work so make up is now part of my routine again after working from home for four years trying not to waste my money as I have in the past and you are going to help me get through this, thank you for your caring heart and honest opinions.
Nikki, I am thrilled you added another foundation video! More coming from you is too good to be true. Go get em girl. You certainly know your makeup. I admire your natural ability to describe each foundation accurately. I have discovered through the years how truly amazing your advice about each product and new products launched that the accumulation of knowledge continues to expand. Very cool to watch and learn! You are seriously saving me money on products I don’t need to buy. Love, Melanie❤
I got the Haus Labs foundation recently and was so impressed. I feel like it really looks great on my more textured skin. It gives a nice blur and smooth effect and I actually don't need a powder on top if I don't feel like it. Very skin-like finish! The next one I want to try is the Dior Face & Body. I'm so surprised that it's the least expensive option here!
The face and body will feel so much lighter than the haus labs! But equally long wearing. You’ll love it also because it’s so easy to apply and blend out!
I have rosacea and tons of texture and I love the way the Guerlain Terracotta foundation looks and feels on my skin. Works year-round and is so long-lasting. I also love Dior foundations but the Forever Natural with the light cap version is just stunning. It's between the glow and matte version and it's alcohol free.
I love these videos. They are my favorite. Foundation is one of the most important part of your makeup. That’s why it’s called Foundation!!!! Lol ❤❤❤❤ keep coming with them. We love your tutorials they are the best! 💕♥️
Just got a sample of the Dior backstage, and I am in love.❤ I have super dry skin, and couldn’t get the Haus Labs to work for me. Like the Dior foreverglow, just didn’t end up with quite the right shade. Trying either the Nars natural radiant or the Armani luminous silk next. Thank you for all the suggestions. 😊
So back in 2017 when I first got married I used the Sephora mist airbrush foundation. What a throwback! Dior at the time just didn’t have a good shade for me. After watching your videos I thought I’d go back and try Armani luminous silk again and oh my goodness. It’s beautiful. When I was younger I just couldn’t make it look good! Now I feel like I can smooth it over my skin even with my hands and it’s just lovely! So glad I tried it and got it during the sale!!
Estée Lauder Double Wear is the GOAT! Every time I try to find something better to replace it with, sadly, I end up returning because for me to keep a foundation, it has to be better than what I’m using. Don’t be scared if you have dry skin. I’m almost 45 with dry, dehydrated skin (but not flaky) and hyperpigmentation, and I love Double Wear. I also live in a humid climate, and just as Nikki said, this STAYS PUT all day. I just wish it came with a pump. I buy the pump separately for $10. But at $52, like come with a dang pump! It used to be just under $50, but they’ve raised their price and still no pump. But it performs. I use Estée Lauder’s Maximum Coverage foundation as a concealer for my melasma/hyperpigmentation on my upper cheeks and less than a pump of the Double Wear on top all over. You don’t need more than a pump or it can look heavy. I really wanted to try the Guerlain one because so many RUclipsrs rave about it. It did not beat Double Wear on my skin. Didn’t like the fragrance and looked more drying in some areas and was not as smoothing over my forehead fine lines as Double Wear is. But one I really have been impressed with and kept this year was Mac Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation sold at Ulta. Currently on sale for $34.50 (regularly $46). If you’re looking for something on the more radiant end and not velvety matte like Double Wear, try it out. It looked beautiful on my skin. I found Haus Lab looked beautiful and glowy upon initial application, but that one emphasized my fine lines.
I agree with the bold Dior statement….they’re foundations are winners! Love Haus Labs, Nars, Estée Lauder & La Mer foundations!! They are perfection for me and have repurchased. Great video and insight to share, thank you for the hard work Nikki 🫶🏻
Excellent selection, Nikki!!! I watched your other video and was blown out of the water. I actually was in between Dior Backstage and the Haus Labs Foundation, but your comments finally helped me make up my mind! I bought the Dior Backastage a few days ago. I am hoping it will be a big hit! Thank you for being so candid and honest about makeup products that could be otherwise too darn overhyped and expensive. I love your channel! Keep up the superb work! I look forward to watching more of your content!!!
Ironically, I own your first and last foundation choices, and they are my only and favorite foundations. As an added bonus, I justify the price of my La Mer with the worthy price point of my Dior F/B. So, it works and I don't regret or feel guilty about my preferences. Thanks for the new suggestions! I have my eye on one them.
You are my favorite educational makeup RUclips channel. I have been using KVD serum foundation for almost a year now. It's definitely my favorite I have ever used. I was thrilled to see how happy you were with it when you first tried it. I haven't tried some of the others you love yet. I'm finally going makeup shopping next week. How will I decide which to try 😂 maybe I can get samples. Ohh I need to find a mascara video. My super short and straight lashes need help.
Can't wait for the mascara video! Thank you ladies for the suggestions. I'll check them out when I go shopping next week. Gotta restock some things for my mini vacation to Asheville. I'm going to get that Givenchy powder. I'm super excited to try it.
I love Armani luminous foundation and the Dior Forever as well. The Dior pump I don’t care for. It can get messy but doesn’t take away from how beautiful the foundation is.
My fav is pat mcgrath skinfetish foundation. I'm 37 and my skin appreciates it a lot 😅 Could you do a full face of gym proof makeup one time plsssss xx
Hello Nikki, when I want to have a perfect complexion I always use “Estée Lauder” because I have oily skin and it doesn’t budge all day. Thank you for sharing.🏵🏵🏵
Such an amazingly helpful video. Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into it. I would so love to purchase the Pat McGrath fdnt., but there's no purely light cool shade--only light with pink neutral undertones. It seems like a number of foundations do not have many options for those of us with a light, strong cool undertone. One foundation I love on my mature skin is the Kosas Revealer foundation.
i actually saw the kvd foundation at tjmaxx for $17 so i grabbed it since you’ve talked so highly about it (and the packaging is gorg) and i loveeee it i never wear foundation bc it makes my skin look textured and heavy and this one some how makes it still look like skin
Hi Nikki - love all your videos!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you for creating them for us 🙏🏻 I used to only wear tinted moisturizers but after discovering you i purchased Dior backstage face and body and Armani Luminous silk and i fell in love with foundations 🥰 Now i want more 😁
I watched the whole 4 hour foundation video and bought 4 of your recommendations and so many other products like Makeup by Mario Neutrals! Everything you recommend is a MUST! 💋💄😍
Thank you so much for working so hard for us to get the best possible result from our foundation. Please do a video on this look your wearing pleeeeease!!! 🙏🏻
I am 58 I bought the Dior Foundation in 2 N because of your recommendation. It is absolutely fantastic. Ladies/gents, everything she said about this foundation is 💯 true! Niki is one of the most honest influencers there is, in my opinion. If she doesn't like something, she says it! I also used to use that Dior Airflash as well it was amazing. Why they discontinued it I have no clue??? Very troubling. Thank you so much.❤
I have loved the Armani Power Fabric for years and tend to mix it with other foundations (like the La Mer or Guerlain) to add a tiny bit more coverage to it. Love your channel - thank you for all the recommendations, tips & tricks ~
As a 50 year old with very sensitive and combo skin, my two faves from this list are Nars radiant longwear and Estee Lauder double wear. None of them have fragrance, oils or alcohol. Love them! 🤩
Thank you! I too have mature combo sensitive skin. Mature skin like ours rarely get a mention because everyone takes it for granted that older women have solely dry skin. I love Estée Lauder Double Wear. It's one of the few foundations that lasts on my face.
Yep! That Estee Lauder foundation is a holy grail staple for me now. I just recently tried the new About Face Skin-Focused Foundation though, and it may have just replaced my beloved EL. It's the only foundation I've ever used that actually looks better and MORE natural as the day goes on. And it's half the price of EL. (I'm 53, with oily to oily/normal combo skin depending upon the season.)
I'm 53 with combo skin and living in Florida. Estee Lauder Double Wear is the only foundation that can withstand the challenges presented by both my skin and the humidity.
Loved this video, as a woman in her 50's now I have noticed that foundations I used in my 30's don't look the same on me now that my skin is changing, picked up a few of ur recommendations from this video and can't wait to try them out
Do you have a video of what to use to apply these foundations? A brush? Beauty blender? There's so many options now. Thank you. I loved this video!!!❤❤❤
Hey Nikkiii. Could you please show us a look were the only base is some concealer under the eyes? No crazy powdering either other than just for the undereyes maybe. Also, some natural looking non-cacking non-cracking concealer recommendations. Please and thank you! ❤
Thank you for this! I would just mention to light skin peeps that the Guerlain runs deep. I had to purchase shade 0N to get a match. For reference I am Yukon 2.5 in Nars Sheer Glow and shade 130 in Haus Labs. I love the Guerlain just thought I'd mention the shade issue 😊
I saved up to buy La Mer and how spectacular it was! Nikki I hope you made a video of some Chanel foundations but in the future since you have many for now. I love your content! ❤
I was honestly suprised not to see hourglass ambient soft glow.. high end yes, but gives the most subtle glow “ambient” I suppose and it lasts ALL day! Love you Nikki🤍🤍🎥
I love your content SO MUCH! May I ask you to please share the color of each foundation/concealer color you highlight in your videos? This will be very helpful for those to gauge on how they would look on us, especially if we’re ordering online. ❤ Thank you!!
I just love to watch your tutorials Nikki, very educational and full of info, btw gorgeous makeup on this video. I just got my Armani Silk foundation because of your recommendation and it’s beautiful before this one the Dior Forever Glow was my fav.
Thank you! I’ll have to try a couple of these. I’m 56 with dry skin and I finally bought the Armani luminous silk foundation and idk if it’s because everyone over hyped it but it’s the worst foundation I have. There’s nothing luminous about it. I feel like it dries my skin more. Don’t like wearing it at all.
I haven't tried too many foundations, but I will say the Haus Labs foundation is absolutely beautiful! It's also very user friendly, if you will, in that it goes on and blends in very quickly. I also have the Armani Luminous Silk foundation and what I notice is that it takes me a little bit longer to apply that one than the Haus Labs. Still, I love it also and is a great recommendation for sure! Thank you for putting this together, Nikki!! I LOVE to hear your thoughts on makeup and where I should put my hard earned cash! lol
My daughter found the Armani Luminous Silk for me years ago. Still me favorite but have to be careful not to apply too much since I have “more than fine lines and wrinkles” and all foundations settle in lines. Live your channel and really appreciate your in depth reviews!
I do looove Path Mcgrath, Guerlain, Dior, Armani, Estee Lauder, and just ordered La Mer!!! I saw me buying it in my dreams today! It’s a sign🤭🤭🤭 thank you for an amazing video!!!🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️
Hi Nikki! Great video. Very informative as always. Could you add your shades to the description? We're the same shade so it's easier for me to try new products if I know what shade I need to get. Thank you!
I went from loving my power fabric to the luminous silk even though I’m a true oily skin. I guess my skin IS changing as I’m getting older. Absolutely love it. It could be that it also is not summer yet 😆😆 we will see. I sample the HL and loved it too.
We need a best concealer video 👏🏻👏🏻,, you mentioned 4 of the foundations I use on my clients,, these foundations you can never go wrong with it .. even if you used it wrong it will show up great on the skin 👏🏻👏🏻..
@@nooraalmansoori5911 which are the 4 you use?
I am 50 with dry skin. Getting used to my new older skin I finally Splurged on good foundations I have five of what you mentioned. Armani luminous silk and the Guerlain our by far, my favorite. They make me look 10 years younger love it. You’re amazing so glad I found your channel.
I'm 45 and plan to try some of these when I get out shopping next week. I have KVD serum foundation and I love it, I have used Estee Lauder double wear. It's beautiful but I want something less matt. I think I'll try Armani luminous silk. Thank you for your helpful comment. 😊
What's a good translucent pressed powder that's good for dry skin?
@@tabithaclark3014It took me a long time to try it but one of the best decisions I have made. Enjoy. :-)
@@stephanytaylor810I have been using the Givenchy loose powder. Love it.
Amazing❤
For my fellow migraine sufferers:
Guerlain - highly perfumed and a definite no for me.
Dior - not as cloying but still a no.
Armani: yes, I can do it. Scent is subjective of course, but this one is light enough and dissipates quickly. It is a cleaner smelling fragrance (almost like soap?) and I think that's why I can get away with it. I have dry skin and can still wear the Power Fabric for special occasions as Nikki said. The Luminous Silk is my holy grail for every day. I buy the mini and sometimes I mix the two.
Haus Labs, Pat McGrath and Nars are thankfully fragrance free, but the Nars and PML are too peachy for me. The Haus Labs does have a light olive that could work but it has more glow than the Armani which is not great for my pores. It is pretty but not as skin-like and doesn’t set down as well.
I have not tried the La Mer due to price/fragrance or the KVD yet.
I hope this helps those with chronic allergies. If you know, you know.
Estee Lauder has fragrance, then?
@@trishknight6983 Sorry, no. They must have reformulated since I tried it bc I see it now says fragrance free. It was makeup-y and too full coverage for me, but that may be what you like. The Luminous Silk is hard to tell you have makeup on. If I need fuller coverage I wear the power fabric.
@@AllySa33 Thanks. That's good. I'm in the middle of being diagnosed with migraines, possibly Vestibular.
@@trishknight6983 Sorry to hear. That was my Dx too. On top of the headaches and nausea, you get vertigo too😵💫Not fun.
Thank you so much for your post with scent-free recommendations! 🙏🏼💗
I’m 70 and live in Louisiana, and have used several of your favorites. The one that is my all time favorite and the one I always come back to however, is hands down Estée Lauder Double Wear! I know it’s not necessarily the most popular right now, but it is unbeatable in my opinion!
Me too! I still love my double wear; especially when I’m feeling I need extra help. I still also love Lancôme. Does no one wear that one anymore? I feel so old school but these are all so good, too!
Yes! Me too. Estee Lauder double wear is still the best for foundation.
I’m in Louisiana too and double wear is my absolute favorite! I’m trying to find an alternative for day to day but nothing looks as good as double wear to me. I wore it for my barn wedding in June and it did not budge.
Tengo 48 años, piel mixta y esa es mi base le pongo una gota de ácido hialurónico y niacinamida y me queda súper bella
Your knowledge, delivery, and expertise is amazing. You are my number one person on RUclips. Thank you!!
I’m 53. Normal skin. Cool tone. KVD is my favorite. It is SO good. Thin, full coverage. Doesn’t seem possible. But it’s fantastic! Thank you for this video. 😊
I would love to see Lisa Eldridge being sold at Sephora one day. I absolutely love her foundation - and many more of her products.
ih yes, I live this one. it works so well on me ❤
Does the Lisa Eldridge foundation dry down? I’m looking for something that isn’t drying but also doesn’t stay too tacky
😇Air hug received!!!! I watched the entire other foundation video and loved it! Now watching this one and am just as grateful! You take so much time and your videos are fantastic! Also! God bless your left cheek.Its been through A LOT! Thanks! Nikki!
Here are the time stamps:
0:45 Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation
4:14 Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation
6:13 Dior Forever Skin Glow
8:23 NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
10:19 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation
10:49 NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
12:11 Armani Luminous Silk
14:46 Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Foundation
15:53 Guerlain Terracotta Healthy Glow Foundation
18:49 Dior Forever Matte Foundation
20:41 Armani Power Fabric Foundation
21:57 Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation
24:08 KVD Good Apple Serum Foundation
26:32 La Mer Foundation
Thank you 😭
Thank uu ❤❤
Thank you!
You are a legend, thank you❤
Thank you! I’m 46 and lately my go-to foundation from Sephora is the Valentino. It’s skin like but gives me the coverage I need without emphasizing texture and I don’t feel it on my skin, it’s long-wearing, and works great in different climates, just love it. Same with Pat McGrath except I don’t find it wears as long as Valentino on me
Spot on description of Armani Luminous Silk! Its skin-like finish is why it's my favorite. The undertones are chef's kiss.
I decided to treat myself during the Sephora sale and picked up the Dior Forever because of your recommendation. It's almost magic how well it controls my oils while still looking like skin. My husband asked me after I had been wearing it for 10 hours if I had touched up my makeup because it looked so freshly applied. Game changing recommendation for me Nikki!
Thank you so much for taking the time to do your tutorials. I did watch the entire video of your foundations. I have been wearing Estée Lauder Doublewear for 30 years now. I have tried switching up to others, but always find myself going back to the Estée Lauder double wear or the Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Foundation. I find for my money these give me the most coverage for what I want. I am a Retired Registered Nurse and wanted the long day coverage, so that is what I wore. I did try the Haus Labs foundation as a sample and two from Dior and liked them both, but they didn’t give me the coverage I needed. I am 67 years old, and don’t think I’ll change now. Thank you Nikki.😀🤗❤️🇨🇦
I agree!
I appreciate this very informative video and value your opinion ❤Thank you ❤
We are foundation twins! I am 57 and have been wearing EL double wear for that many years as well. I have the original, the sheer, the hydra rescue, and the powder. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on all the new fabulous foundations, but I cannot find a shade match in any of them no matter how many shades they have. Watching all these videos is giving me fomo 😂. I find I can sheer out the double wear as needed. I haven't tried the new serum version yet, I might try it out. My shade is pebble.
@@1plus1equals25 mine is Pebble too!
Can you please do a tinted moisturizer recommendation as well. I’m just not a foundation wearer but I do like tinted moisturizers.
FYI, a lot of the foundations being made today are made quite like a tinted moisturizer. I do think your suggestion is still a valid one
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I understand but I’m older and as I get older I seem to prefer a less “made up look” for every day. For some reason with foundation I do look like I’m wearing makeup whereas with tinted moisturizers I get compliments on my skin instead.
I’ve recently figured out that a small amount of foundation applied with a sponge gives same effect as a tint and is more cost effective because you need less product.
Hi! I second your comment I prefer skin tints or tinted moisturizers as well. I hope she does a video for those but in the meantime a nice trick is just getting a bit of foundation and mixing it with your moisturizer, creates a custom tinted moisturizer :)
I’ve also taken to mixing foundation with an untinted sunscreen. An extra note- amazed how much I like Maybelline’s Super Stay. It’s glowy without being over the top and doesn’t look makeupey.
Nice review Nikki! Turns out that I own 5 here and they’re all stunning. Could you please review Cle De Peau foundations too I want to hear your opinion. Thank you. ❤
Dior face and body is soo soo good! Obsessed! Also perfect for travelling and you’ll look flawless even if you get wet
This is what I do for a foundation bottle without a pump: take the cap off, then put your index finger over the top and press the bottle with the index on top and thumb underneath, and shake to mix. Then, put down the bottle, and that dot of makeup on your index finger when you shook the bottle, that’s what goes on the face. Repeat as needed. Not only can you control how much you put on, but it’s also CLEAN. No spillage, no dripping, all control. Hope this helps someone. 😁
It's transferring bacteria from the fingers into the bottle
Hi Nikki! So happy to have seen Dior forever skin-glow on your tippy top foundations 🥰. That's the foundation I'd used on my wedding day as you're so right, amazing long-wear for DRY skin 🎉🎉🎉
I absolutely love the Dior forever, KVD, haus labs.
I’m 52 years old with normal to dry very textured large pore skin , and these formulas are absolutely beautiful. Not cakey, does not crease, great coverage, and stunning formulas.!
The first video I watched was your all Sephora foundation video. I’ve been hooked ever since. Love your videos! I am always on the hunt for the “perfect” foundation. Can you do a video of the best foundations not sold at Sephora or Ulta 🙏
I just got the Sephora waterproof eyeliner in Coconut on your recommendation and I love it. It really brightens up my eyes without being overly bold like many others I have tried. Thank you 😊
I just bought that one too but its still coming to my house because throw shipping.
I’ve been reading that opthomologists are warning people not to use eyeliner on the waterline. I had been using the Coconut on my lower waterline, but now I’m scared.
When I wear the La Met foundation I get compliments everywhere … it’s beautiful and pigmented a little goes a long way
Most thorough description of foundations I’ve heard! I really appreciate your honesty and evaluating each brand so I can make a good choice for my skin.
Yes, I sat through the entire other foundation video and it was very helpful. Also the blush video.
I love the Dior Face and Body so much because it is such a great mixture product. I think I had 90% of these and agree but the Dior and Armani are my go-to! ❤
Hi Nikki! Please do a concealer version of this video, it’s so difficult to decide with so many amazing formulas on the market, and your advice is so honest and helpful! Loved this video and the one where you tried out alllll the foundations at Sephora ❤️ Lots of love xx
Thank you for this summary. I’ve rewatched the full video and sections of it several times. I don’t even need a new foundation! I like the fact you’ve summarized everything. I own a few of these you’ve mentioned. You have changed my approach to makeup and makeup application a lot. You are the real game changer.
Dior Backstage is my favorite of these, especially since they have added shades that are great for light Olive toned skin like mine. The 2WO is perfection on me, and the finish is lovely!
Thank you, Nikki. I love that you will include the OG EL Double Wear, when it seems like most others won't mention it. What can i say, I feel validated now! ❤😂
Hello Nikki, I agree on the Dior Backstage. It’s my holy grail. I have dry very sensitive skin and I continue to repurchase.
I also enjoy the Dior Forever Glow and Armani Luminous Silk.
I tried the Guerlain but the fragrance was too much. It broke me out 😢 . The finish was beautiful but I had a horrible reaction.
Hey! Did you get acne from it or a rash if I may ask?
I love the Guerlain foundation! I find that I prefer it applied with a sponge than a brush bc it looks more airbrushed on me that way, but it looks beautiful applied with a brush as well. I highly recommend it!
You literally do market and product research for us!! You are doing eight jobs in one! Thank you so much for your honest and always transparent expertise!! 😭 I always love your videos and how informative they are! Also, your voice is very calm and soothing along with your speech choices. ❤
I am 50 years old and I have been wearing Estée Lauder since I am 17 that is the only one I will ever wear. It is amazing.
I’ve viewed the entire foundation video multiple times 🥰 thank you Nikki
Omg you are amazing for that! Thank you so much!!!❤️❤️
A consultant at Ulta recommended the Pat McGrath, and i LOVE it!! I used to wear only chanel foundations or the armani luminous silk, but honestly i now prefer the PMG. It just looks better on my mature skin, and lasts longer than the Chanel and Armani. I also have the Dior Forever glow--i like it too but it doesn't compare to the PMG.
Thank you thinking about getting it
I will starting by saying I’m 50 with dry/combo/acne prone skin. I have been enjoying the Haus labs from the new ones I tried…but…the Pat MacGrath is simply perfection. I prefere it to my Chanel(s), Dior(s), Lancôme(s), E. Lauder, Hourglass,…is just unbeatable on my skin. The concealer and eye powder combination, also from PMG, are also the perfect match for my under eye.
@@patriciaquintela899 I’m almost 60 and that PMG foundation just makes my skin look so smooth and youthful, and doesn’t feel heavy.
@@sherryb8133 Great 😊, good to know. It just works all year around to me too even if I travel to the beach and sweat. It accepts all my skincare below it does not matter how creative I get. It accept building on top of my pores and they just get better. I’m in love🥰.
I bought the Dior forever glow foundation. I am so happy with the results. Loveto watch your videos. I have learned so much about makeup with your tutorials. You are a gem.
So helpful, Nikki! But now I want 5 new foundations! 😂
I normally listen to reviews while doing a bunch of stuff in the house. Nikki, your videos are the only one i listen to and can’t get my eyes off the screen! While i listen to your wise piece of advice, i’m just there looking at the perfection of your contour/blush/highlight, being delighted by the reflection of the lights on your face. Admiring the way you put your lipstick on. You do make up in a way it look so good that it didn’t even look like makeup anymore. Your clients are definitely lucky 🌹🩷
Nikki, this is a GREAT video! I’ve been on the fence about Haus Labs but you’ve sold me!
Can we please get an updated brow routine? They are looking amazing here. I can’t seem to get those hairlike strokes, especially at the front of my brows, to look natural and not blocky!
YES THE NARS radiant longwear whatever it is is AMAZING!! I have SUPER OILY SKIN and I use that!!! And the NARS soft matte is nice too!!
Yo probé la radiant soy piel mixta y me quedó horrible me hacía parche en la nariz y a las tres horas ya no tenía base
Love watching your videos. I am a 60-year-old and have to go back into work so make up is now part of my routine again after working from home for four years trying not to waste my money as I have in the past and you are going to help me get through this, thank you for your caring heart and honest opinions.
This young woman is SO sweet. This video was so helpful. She deserves all the success she gets ❤
Nikki, I am thrilled you added another foundation video! More coming from you is too good to be true. Go get em girl.
You certainly know your makeup.
I admire your natural ability to describe each foundation accurately. I have discovered through the years how truly amazing your advice about each product and new products launched that the accumulation of knowledge continues to expand.
Very cool to watch and learn!
You are seriously saving me money on products I don’t need to buy. Love, Melanie❤
So grateful for all the work you put in to these videos. Your communication is so great. Clear warm and not flowery. Big fan! Thank you.
I got the Haus Labs foundation recently and was so impressed. I feel like it really looks great on my more textured skin. It gives a nice blur and smooth effect and I actually don't need a powder on top if I don't feel like it. Very skin-like finish! The next one I want to try is the Dior Face & Body. I'm so surprised that it's the least expensive option here!
The face and body will feel so much lighter than the haus labs! But equally long wearing. You’ll love it also because it’s so easy to apply and blend out!
I have rosacea and tons of texture and I love the way the Guerlain Terracotta foundation looks and feels on my skin. Works year-round and is so long-lasting. I also love Dior foundations but the Forever Natural with the light cap version is just stunning. It's between the glow and matte version and it's alcohol free.
I’m hipnotized by your skin. My god is flawless. Not a single pore, not a single line nor bumps or zits.
i love how she ignored ur comment lol😂❤
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The 4 foundations I have are on the list: NARS, Haus Labs, Armani Luminous, and Pat McGrath. All are fab but Armani and Pat McGrath are my top 2!
Fun fact. Pat McGrath was on the original creative team that developed Armani Beauty including the Luminous Silk foundation
@@dogwalker97 No wonder! There are mornings I can’t decide which one to wear because both are my favorites and they are both just that good.
@@Tannie6047 I’m glad you love both formulas!
I love these videos. They are my favorite. Foundation is one of the most important part of your makeup. That’s why it’s called Foundation!!!! Lol ❤❤❤❤ keep coming with them. We love your tutorials they are the best! 💕♥️
Just got a sample of the Dior backstage, and I am in love.❤ I have super dry skin, and couldn’t get the Haus Labs to work for me. Like the Dior foreverglow, just didn’t end up with quite the right shade. Trying either the Nars natural radiant or the Armani luminous silk next. Thank you for all the suggestions. 😊
So back in 2017 when I first got married I used the Sephora mist airbrush foundation. What a throwback! Dior at the time just didn’t have a good shade for me. After watching your videos I thought I’d go back and try Armani luminous silk again and oh my goodness. It’s beautiful. When I was younger I just couldn’t make it look good! Now I feel like I can smooth it over my skin even with my hands and it’s just lovely! So glad I tried it and got it during the sale!!
Estée Lauder Double Wear is the GOAT! Every time I try to find something better to replace it with, sadly, I end up returning because for me to keep a foundation, it has to be better than what I’m using. Don’t be scared if you have dry skin. I’m almost 45 with dry, dehydrated skin (but not flaky) and hyperpigmentation, and I love Double Wear. I also live in a humid climate, and just as Nikki said, this STAYS PUT all day. I just wish it came with a pump. I buy the pump separately for $10. But at $52, like come with a dang pump! It used to be just under $50, but they’ve raised their price and still no pump. But it performs. I use Estée Lauder’s Maximum Coverage foundation as a concealer for my melasma/hyperpigmentation on my upper cheeks and less than a pump of the Double Wear on top all over. You don’t need more than a pump or it can look heavy. I really wanted to try the Guerlain one because so many RUclipsrs rave about it. It did not beat Double Wear on my skin. Didn’t like the fragrance and looked more drying in some areas and was not as smoothing over my forehead fine lines as Double Wear is. But one I really have been impressed with and kept this year was Mac Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation sold at Ulta. Currently on sale for $34.50 (regularly $46). If you’re looking for something on the more radiant end and not velvety matte like Double Wear, try it out. It looked beautiful on my skin. I found Haus Lab looked beautiful and glowy upon initial application, but that one emphasized my fine lines.
Hi Nikki Loved your video on all the Sephora foundations, listen to the whole thing , could you do your best skin preps video and concealers ❤
I just caved and bought the dior backstage foundation and highlighting palette based on your recommendation 🤞🏻🤞🏻 that I love them!
I agree with the bold Dior statement….they’re foundations are winners!
Love Haus Labs, Nars, Estée Lauder & La Mer foundations!! They are perfection for me and have repurchased.
Great video and insight to share, thank you for the hard work Nikki 🫶🏻
Excellent selection, Nikki!!! I watched your other video and was blown out of the water. I actually was in between Dior Backstage and the Haus Labs Foundation, but your comments finally helped me make up my mind! I bought the Dior Backastage a few days ago. I am hoping it will be a big hit! Thank you for being so candid and honest about makeup products that could be otherwise too darn overhyped and expensive. I love your channel! Keep up the superb work! I look forward to watching more of your content!!!
Hi Nikki,
Please can you list the products you have on in this video… you look stunning… the makeup is beautiful! Xx😊
Ironically, I own your first and last foundation choices, and they are my only and favorite foundations. As an added bonus, I justify the price of my La Mer with the worthy price point of my Dior F/B. So, it works and I don't regret or feel guilty about my preferences. Thanks for the new suggestions! I have my eye on one them.
The Dior face & body truly saved me! I sweat so much but I have dry mature skin so I can’t powder my face to death. That foundation is chefs kiss 👌🏿
You are my favorite educational makeup RUclips channel. I have been using KVD serum foundation for almost a year now. It's definitely my favorite I have ever used. I was thrilled to see how happy you were with it when you first tried it. I haven't tried some of the others you love yet. I'm finally going makeup shopping next week. How will I decide which to try 😂 maybe I can get samples. Ohh I need to find a mascara video. My super short and straight lashes need help.
Been loving that foundation so much ! Wish I had tried it sooner honestly! And speaking of mascara I am filming one soon!! ❤️❤️
@@Makeupbynikkilarose what's a good translucent pressed powder that's good for dry skin like just one good for touch ups on the go?
Try Thrive Mascara, love it!❤️
I’m loving the new KVD long sleeve tubing mascara
Can't wait for the mascara video! Thank you ladies for the suggestions. I'll check them out when I go shopping next week. Gotta restock some things for my mini vacation to Asheville. I'm going to get that Givenchy powder. I'm super excited to try it.
I love Armani luminous foundation and the Dior Forever as well. The Dior pump I don’t care for. It can get messy but doesn’t take away from how beautiful the foundation is.
My fav is pat mcgrath skinfetish foundation. I'm 37 and my skin appreciates it a lot 😅
Could you do a full face of gym proof makeup one time plsssss xx
Hello Nikki, when I want to have a perfect complexion I always use “Estée Lauder” because I have oily skin and it doesn’t budge all day. Thank you for sharing.🏵🏵🏵
Such an amazingly helpful video. Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into it. I would so love to purchase the Pat McGrath fdnt., but there's no purely light cool shade--only light with pink neutral undertones. It seems like a number of foundations do not have many options for those of us with a light, strong cool undertone. One foundation I love on my mature skin is the Kosas Revealer foundation.
i actually saw the kvd foundation at tjmaxx for $17 so i grabbed it since you’ve talked so highly about it (and the packaging is gorg) and i loveeee it i never wear foundation bc it makes my skin look textured and heavy and this one some how makes it still look like skin
Hi Nikki - love all your videos!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you for creating them for us 🙏🏻 I used to only wear tinted moisturizers but after discovering you i purchased Dior backstage face and body and Armani Luminous silk and i fell in love with foundations 🥰 Now i want more 😁
I watched the whole 4 hour foundation video and bought 4 of your recommendations and so many other products like Makeup by Mario Neutrals! Everything you recommend is a MUST! 💋💄😍
Thank you so much for working so hard for us to get the best possible result from our foundation. Please do a video on this look your wearing pleeeeease!!! 🙏🏻
Dior Backstage and Armani luminous Silk are my favorite foundations EVER. You know what you’re talking about girl!
Is the reformulated Dior Backstage Foundation great for dry skin?
I love how much effort you put into your content and how easy you make it for us to understand makeup 💕 Sending you love from Brazil 🫶
Thanks so much for all this info on foundations! I do not find anyone who has this kind of knowledge that I trust, Nikki.
Love the luminous silk for dry weather and the Guerlain terracotta in humid weather
I am 58 I bought the Dior Foundation in 2 N because of your recommendation. It is absolutely fantastic. Ladies/gents, everything she said about this foundation is 💯 true! Niki is one of the most honest influencers there is, in my opinion. If she doesn't like something, she says it! I also used to use that Dior Airflash as well it was amazing. Why they discontinued it I have no clue??? Very troubling. Thank you so much.❤
Hi. I am 53, with dry, mature skin. I have quite a few of these delightful foundations. Thank you for these videos!
Same here❤
Ready. Sat down. Relaxed with drink in hand 🫶🏻
I have loved the Armani Power Fabric for years and tend to mix it with other foundations (like the La Mer or Guerlain) to add a tiny bit more coverage to it. Love your channel - thank you for all the recommendations, tips & tricks ~
I did make it through the other foundation video. It was long but, so great!
This one is awesome also.
Thank you for all of your hard work!
As a 50 year old with very sensitive and combo skin, my two faves from this list are Nars radiant longwear and Estee Lauder double wear. None of them have fragrance, oils or alcohol. Love them! 🤩
Thank you! I too have mature combo sensitive skin. Mature skin like ours rarely get a mention because everyone takes it for granted that older women have solely dry skin. I love Estée Lauder Double Wear. It's one of the few foundations that lasts on my face.
Yep! That Estee Lauder foundation is a holy grail staple for me now. I just recently tried the new About Face Skin-Focused Foundation though, and it may have just replaced my beloved EL. It's the only foundation I've ever used that actually looks better and MORE natural as the day goes on. And it's half the price of EL. (I'm 53, with oily to oily/normal combo skin depending upon the season.)
I'm 53 with combo skin and living in Florida. Estee Lauder Double Wear is the only foundation that can withstand the challenges presented by both my skin and the humidity.
Yhp those 2 are the best!
Loved this video, as a woman in her 50's now I have noticed that foundations I used in my 30's don't look the same on me now that my skin is changing, picked up a few of ur recommendations from this video and can't wait to try them out
Which one/s did you purchase and did you find the perfect one ?
Do you have a video of what to use to apply these foundations? A brush? Beauty blender? There's so many options now. Thank you. I loved this video!!!❤❤❤
Hey Nikkiii. Could you please show us a look were the only base is some concealer under the eyes? No crazy powdering either other than just for the undereyes maybe. Also, some natural looking non-cacking non-cracking concealer recommendations. Please and thank you! ❤
I bought the Backstage because of you and I LOVE IT it is beautiful and that comes from someone who has really sensitive skin and allergies.
Does it have a thicker consistency?
Not really. It is liquid and super lightweight. But you can build it up
Thank you for this! I would just mention to light skin peeps that the Guerlain runs deep. I had to purchase shade 0N to get a match. For reference I am Yukon 2.5 in Nars Sheer Glow and shade 130 in Haus Labs. I love the Guerlain just thought I'd mention the shade issue 😊
That’s a really good point because I definitely noticed that too!!
I saved up to buy La Mer and how spectacular it was! Nikki I hope you made a video of some Chanel foundations but in the future since you have many for now. I love your content! ❤
Thank you so much for watching and sharing that you love the la Mer too!!!
You look so good with this hair color! 🥰
I was honestly suprised not to see hourglass ambient soft glow.. high end yes, but gives the most subtle glow “ambient” I suppose and it lasts ALL day! Love you Nikki🤍🤍🎥
Nikki, you are so sweet and knowledgeable. I love listening to you and watching you! You are so kind and inspiring! ❤
I love your content SO MUCH! May I ask you to please share the color of each foundation/concealer color you highlight in your videos? This will be very helpful for those to gauge on how they would look on us, especially if we’re ordering online. ❤ Thank you!!
I just love to watch your tutorials Nikki, very educational and full of info, btw gorgeous makeup on this video. I just got my Armani Silk foundation because of your recommendation and it’s beautiful before this one the Dior Forever Glow was my fav.
Thank you! I’ll have to try a couple of these. I’m 56 with dry skin and I finally bought the Armani luminous silk foundation and idk if it’s because everyone over hyped it but it’s the worst foundation I have. There’s nothing luminous about it. I feel like it dries my skin more. Don’t like wearing it at all.
I haven't tried too many foundations, but I will say the Haus Labs foundation is absolutely beautiful! It's also very user friendly, if you will, in that it goes on and blends in very quickly. I also have the Armani Luminous Silk foundation and what I notice is that it takes me a little bit longer to apply that one than the Haus Labs. Still, I love it also and is a great recommendation for sure! Thank you for putting this together, Nikki!! I LOVE to hear your thoughts on makeup and where I should put my hard earned cash! lol
LaMer is fantastic! So are the other ones, this was a great list!
My daughter found the Armani Luminous Silk for me years ago. Still me favorite but have to be careful not to apply too much since I have “more than fine lines and wrinkles” and all foundations settle in lines. Live your channel and really appreciate your in depth reviews!
I do looove Path Mcgrath, Guerlain, Dior, Armani, Estee Lauder, and just ordered La Mer!!! I saw me buying it in my dreams today! It’s a sign🤭🤭🤭 thank you for an amazing video!!!🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️
Nikki, you are so pleasant to watch amongst many reasons.
The Dior forever skin glow is holy grail for me Top teir for sure
You’re wonderful Nikki! Thanks so much for your expert advice!
I love these videos so much ! There's always new products coming up that people forget there are some OG products that are still so good !
Hi Nikki! Great video. Very informative as always. Could you add your shades to the description? We're the same shade so it's easier for me to try new products if I know what shade I need to get. Thank you!
Desperate to know her KVD shade and Nars sheer glow! 🙏🏻
I went from loving my power fabric to the luminous silk even though I’m a true oily skin. I guess my skin IS changing as I’m getting older. Absolutely love it. It could be that it also is not summer yet 😆😆 we will see. I sample the HL and loved it too.