I'm so grateful for this video, thank you! On another video, you recommended things for women of a certain age :) -- and the best bit was - invest in primer. I immediately picked up a small bottle of the Tatcha liquid silk canvas primer and WOW. What an amazing difference it made with my foundation. Thank you for the simple yet effective advice. Now I feel ready to try a new foundation!
I cannot believe this eye look came out of the PML Bridgerton palette. Those colors seemed like it would make a sort of ho-hum look, but this look is just stunning! Thanks for sharing.
The Nars light reflecting foundation is my no1. I love it so much on my skin; every time I wear it, I just look at my skin and think yes, you look good 😂
Tried it on today at a local beauty counter and still wearing it, very pleased so far, lovely medium coverage, nice satin glow, also couldn't believe how little is needed. As my skin is very sensitive I'll try the sample for a few days, hopefully no reactions as I really like it.
Great video! I also love the Chanel nr 1 foundation. I don't have the same issues with it, though. I don't feel like I have to use a lot. I do like to set my foundation, so I do that with this one too, and it wears very well. It looks so beautiful, I just love it. But oh my Lord, the fragrance! It is A LOT! Now I must say, I use fragrance free skincare, and usually fragrance free make up, too. Sometimes I make an exception, like with this one. But damn, why so much?! It really lingers for quite a while. But I will tolerate it, I love it that much. Nice list you have. The only oddity on it seems to be the Lisa Eldrigde, not your typical style. You just never know, right? Thanks for the video!
Skin type does really make all the difference with our preferences. I bought and love the new Nars foundation and I'm combo with a quite oily Tzone. Its a nice glow but not too much like the CT on me which breaks down and I'm glad I got to try a sample. I also love the Chanel No. 1, my other new foundation purchase this year and I find it quite long wearing, but I do set it.
I like the Chanel number 1, I decided too give it a try because it was more on the clean beauty side : no silicones or alcohol and I find it nice. What surprises me however is that more than one pump is needed :) but I understood this better after watching a video on French make up. We use much less product and like toned down classic chic make up . I noticed that French make up has better neutral colours, not as yellowish as many others. That also gives a better fit to many skins.
Wow! 3 new foundations made it into the top 5! I’m on a low buy this year, so I’ll be keeping an eye out on which foundations stay favorites over time, as well as how they do in summer. Thanks for a great breakdown Charlotte!
I completely get the whole ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ luminosity! I whispered the Estée Lauder one as wet and you picked it up, I wondered if I was alone in that way of thinking too 😂. I loved this video though, as always informative, descriptive and bloody hilarious!! Thank you ☺️
Another great video, thank you Charlotte ! For me, the new Nars has shot to the first place, I just can't stop reaching for it. I have a perfect shade match, it's beautiful on the skin, a little goes a long way...amazing. I tried the Charlotte Tilbury but I'm one of the people for whom it didn't work, sadly.
I love your Bridgerton eyeshadow! It looks amazing on you. I got it also and it’s my go-to palette right now, and I have all of the Motherships. I love your channel…keep up the good work!
Yes you totally got how I define glowy!! And I like the former the dewy juicy glow. For that reason I could not love Chanel No.1. It was too fine and after hearing your review of it I probably didn’t put enough on. It also didn’t last and I never got the glow nor luminosity! Excited to try the Nars and Tilbury. My favorites now are Ford S & I, CDP radiant natural and I do love Gucci for my matte. I also like NudeStix foundation for easy glow. Love this review, thank you!!
Very interesting to watch. Foundation was the sole reason I got into makeup. As a teenager I just wanted my skin to look perfect. Obviously that didn't work. I was already perfect (snort!) But the thing is I got very good with it. Girls/women/crones maybe don't worry about looking natural, but as the boy I once was, I'd loathe to be caught with looking like I was wearing something on my face. "Your foundation looks great" isn't a compliment in any way you look at it. But having been a person who owned 30+ foundations, I have come to the conclusion it's not really what foundation you use that's important. It's how you apply it. I learned it on my own, so I apply it minute amounts with my fingers where I see 'problems' and go from there. Beautyblenders? If you think you need them, just practice more. The gist of my rambling is that you can any foundation work for you. I won't stop looking for my 'holy grail', but it doesn't take a degree in neuroscience to make what you already own work. [slips off soap box]
Well, I'm a woman of a certain age who is also a makeup junkie.. Can you imagine how many foundation brushes I've been through? Even tried the tati blender thing. Natural, synthetic, mixed etc.. blenders pretending to be as good...in my humble opinion, nothing beats the 'original beauty blender' dampened in warm water for a beautiful foundation finish. Tip : I always rinse in cold, it lifts stains right out up until the beauty blender is nearing its end of life so to speak 😉
@@elainebines6803 i think the correct term fot "a certain age" is youngish. I only use one brush. Urban Decay's optical blurring, to go over what I have applied with my fingers.
Such a comprehensive review. And I was definitely one of those subscribers that bought the Cle de Peau radiant fluid MATTE foundation, not realizing that you recommend the “natural”. You so kindly corrected me but it was a happy accident because I ended up liking the matte.
Hi Hannah! I am interested in picking up the matte cle de Peau during the Sephora sale coming up. Would you mind sharing your skin type and some of the reasons why you like it? Is it worth $170 CAD?!
@@erinvekic2625 I have a dry skin type that gets a little oily in t-zone as the day progresses. I was able to find a perfect match in shade B60. It’s as described, a soft matte, with a slight radiant finish, lasts my entire work day, doesn’t oxidize, and has a solid medium coverage. I don’t regret buying it and I use it regularly. As for the price tag, I’ll be honest it’s not worth $130 or even $104 with the Sephora rouge discount. It’s still a lovely foundation but I actually much prefer the combo of Chanel Ultra le Teint foundation with Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter underneath to bring back the healthy glow. Fun fact: this combo comes to $104 at regular price 😉. Either way happy shopping and I hope you have a beautiful day.
Beautiful girl you are speaking my language I love foundation, I have about 6 out of the ones you mentioned and I must agree with you. There’s nothing like a great review and ranking. Thank you.
I gave the Tom Ford and the Cle De Peau foundations a good go. The Tom Ford broke apart on me really badly after a few hours and looked terrible. The Cle De Peau is the BEST EVER! it is now my HG foundation. These were both used with Tatcha silk canvas underneath
Thank you so much for an entertaining and informative review! My current favourite is the Chanel Ultra Le Teint - I am curious about your thoughts on this one (I'll search to see if you've made a review!) as I think this is fabulous for lasting and doesn't look "dead matte". I work long days as a teacher and longevity is one of my deal-breakers! I have been debating whether or not to blind buy Chanel No 1 (as this foundation is not available in shops in my country, only online and no samples offered), but at the equivalent of 80 UK pounds, I am now wondering if it's worth it, so thank you for talking about the longevity on this one!
I knew what your No 1 was going to be!! I need to just bite the bullet and try it!! The Nars and TF travceless Matte are my go to foundations followed by the Shiseido. I love your videos. I’m a fan for life 😘😘
The Nars foundation has taken the place of my original holy grail foundations. I can’t stop reaching for it. It lasts all day long and even under a mask for 8 hours. And it definitely doesn’t look make-eee-uppy. LOL 😆
Great reviews. You are so right about the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate. Really great shades, and most importantly the undertones. I have samples, it’s gorgeous. I also love the Chanel Sublimage L’Essence one, (not the one in the jar). That one is amazing, but more for a drier skin type. I haven’t tried the #1 by Chanel yet, sounds like a thin formulation. I love the Estée Lauder Hydra Rescue one as well. Almost done with it. The NARS new one was just ok for me. CT didn’t work for me. It’s all about skin type, for sure. I tried samples of the CdP Radiant Natural, very nice as well. But, out of the many, that I have tried, and own, it’s the Chanel Sublimage (pump one), and TF Shade and Illuminate.
I love the CDP for my older skin. I am 68 and have the usual aging problems of uneven color, redness and dryness. My skin feels and looks good with this foundation. I have yet to try the Tom Ford!
The video we all needed!!! Thank you so much for this!! I have almost everything except for TF & the new NARS foundation (next on my list I’m just waiting to finish a foundation to buy this one now)
Great lineup/ranking. If you have that many new ones in this early of the year, I wonder what 6 months will look like 😂😂😂. I enjoyed this video. Very I formative and helpful.
Thanks for such a great video Charlotte! I have all of your top 5 & have found the Nars currently to my my go to. Love how is applies, feels on the skin & still looks good at the end of the day. I find the Charlotte Tillbury just wears off too quickly for me. My Tom Ford has now just been sitting on my dressing table (although I love it) and only used for something special. Especially with being so expensive. x
I've come back to eat humble pie. I tried the Tom Ford again using VERY thin layers and the Hourglass Veil primer and it didn't break apart!!!! It doesn't quite beat Doublewear for longevity, but the finish is a lot nicer. Humble pie has been consumed
Actually your wet, dry luminosity description was incredibly helpful 😃 I had just ordered the nars foundation earlier today... and now I can't wait to get it!! 🤩😍🤩 I set my CT foundation too otherwise it can get a bit too shiny as the day goes on 😕 but it is beautiful 😍 🤩 😍
Yayyy the much anticipated ranking. Oooh I really enjoyed this. Thank you, Charlotte. 💕 I really want to try the Tom Ford but I need to get through some of the entire lake’s worth of foundation I have. 😑 I wish I could get on with the new CT. I have a perfect shade match but I just don’t love it. I might give her another go this weekend with yet another different primer. My top five atm are.. 1) Armani Luminous Silk 2) YSL Touche Éclat Le Teint 3) Nars Light Reflecting 4) Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection 5) Urban Decay Hydromaniac Also an honourable shout out to L’Oreal True Match for being a bloody fab drugstore foundation.
Loved this video and have decided that I need the new Nars foundation. Just waiting for the Sephora sale coming up! Fingers crossed my shade is in stock.
It might be worth knowing that Charlotte Tilbury will accept returns of lightly used products within 30 days of purchase. Useful if a lipstick or foundation doesn't suit you. Lisa Eldridge will also accept returns of lightly used products. I don't think any other companies in the UK do though
Thank you for sharing your top ten foundations. Your makeup look's lovely! I have many of the foundations on your list except N0 1 Chanel, no shades for black people. I just purchased Tom Ford your number 1 choice, it is very expensive. My favourite foundation is still Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless.
I had no doubts Tom Ford’s one would keep its reign.Nevertheless,I saw your enthusiastic review about the Nars foundation and I thought it would become the 2nd one. I just asked to try a sample of the Nars one and struggeling a little with the tones but i liked it.By now,trying to finish the Chanel Les Beiges and La Mer’s one.Quite satisfied eith both (every one on its own style) but hopesslesly on my way to buy the TF after 2 years waiting for an abdication🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
I wonder if you test the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate for flash photography, you may end up being pleasantly surprised? Since you don't have to use that much, maybe there won't be enough SPF applied on your face to affect a flash photo? If you test it, maybe it will end up being fine and it will actually check all your boxes. I'm so curious. :)
Thank you for your content. I have a similar, though more mature, skin type/undertone as yours so appreciate your opinion. It would have been an extra bonus if you would have inserted a clip of you wearing the products. Totally agree regarding spf in my foundation.😒
My Chanel de No. 1 works well with the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. I also use the Leia applicator with it and I have not had problems with wear time.
Hi Charlotte,a amaźing top 10,did not see that coming.I know it must Hurt a bit to make this top 10.But thank u girl,for the time en video's.A great weekend.
After watching your video, I'm so hype and decide to buy Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Foundation. I also want to try CLÉ DE PEAU but it's even more expensive than Tom Ford 🥲🥲. My skin is Asian oily combination skin + using strong retinol + harsh Nordic winter. I have tried many foundations from mid to high , powder, liquid, balm, cushion and not a single one ok to me. Too moisturize , too dry, too thick, too thin, oxidize too fast. The Tom Ford is soooo good, can say it's worth the price. Very natural, feel comfortable, not too oily or dry (still a bit oily but not the level I need to touch up), medium coverage, not emphasy fine line though large pores are still there 😂😂😂.
Re the Siseido olive tones - are they the slightly green or yellow type that you refer to? TIA - I know it's a long shot asking :) natural finish luminosity makes total sense - like my uptime fave foundation: Chanel Le Tent Innocence.
At 33 I finally have a foundation that not only works on my skin but looks incredible. I have THE most frustrating skin because of multiple medical issues, rarely does a foundation even look half decent without significant work and never looks good after a couple of hours. As someone who needs to look “done” to have any confidence it’s a blow to have to be a patchy red mess and have people constantly asking if I’m ok. Until I got the new Nars foundation, I bought it and the CT praying one of them would work for me and shockingly for the first time in my life I can wear BOTH but the Nars makes my skin look so beautiful that I seriously tear up when I first put it on. Now I’ll be terrified that they’ll one day discontinue it!
Bonsoir Charlotte. Great video !👏👏 l think my number one is the futurist of Estee lauder (I love it since it release😉). Number 2 is les beiges de chanel for the luminous complexion, number 3 chanel n°1 and after the new charlotte tilbury. My foundation must be hydrating. Des GROS bisous 😘😘😘😘😘
NARS is my go to foundation brand and for complexion products in general, I loved their powders and the tinted moisturiser as well. Shiseido is also lovely but a bit pricey. I did like their cushion foundation though. It's a pity NARS discontinued their cushion foundations outside Asia as I really liked their cushion too
Hei Charlotte, great video! There are several videos on RUclips comparing TF Shade and Illuminate with Shiseido SS Radiant . What difference do you see between them? I already have the Shiseido so.... not sure if I should pick the Tom Ford one. Thank you in advance. Have a great weekend
Hey Charollet.. enjoyed every bit of this video.. tks for lovely videos..👌👌❤️❤️my no.1 is chanel no.1❤️👌❤️👌nd ur eye make up is looking 💋👌nd please if possible review chantecaille’s future skin🥰
Hello Charlotte, I still can't decide between Nars and the Lisa Eldridge Foundation. What is the tone you use in both? I have a skin tone similar to yours and could you help me choose. Thank you very much! 😘
If you like glowy, have you tried Ellis Faas? The most beautiful unique glow, and the most terrible shade range, though I think you might be lucky with their one darker medium olive toned one
I love a good ranking video. I do prefer a Tom Ford base 👌🏽 Also love the hydra futurist, but I notice it separates terribly in the tube , so much so I can’t get it back together by shaking or mushing the tube , have you noticed that?! Like the spf is visible in the tube?!
Great Video as always Kute thumbnail tho Beyond Beautiful you are Ur Makeup always on Point Those BreAthtaking eyes love Em Happy Fabulous Weekend Too Stay Bless n Be safe always
Brilliant! 3 new foundations knockout the cle de peau natural, i did not believe the hype until now. Also i can’t remember if you tried the chantecaille foundation that comes un a jar i think it’s called future something did i miss your thoughts on that one ?
Sheer glow is my least favourite of the Nars foundations, its less glowy and heavier than the light reflecting. Radiant longwear is similar in coverage but again, less of the glow that light reflecting gives the skin, less natural looking and not as flattering on problem areas. x
hi sorry i can’t bring myself to buy charlotte tilbury again after the last time of having such a horrendous reaction to her primer / plus foundation i nearly ended up in a/e i was so ill , so no , i just couldn’t go there again ! its the only time since i started used makeup this happened it took me by surprise , but hey never mind you live and learn , i knew Tom Ford was going to be your favourite, mine will always be Estee Lauder with armani Luminous Silk , i think being a mature lady they for me are working for me , but i will alway try others as long as they are not charlotte Tilbury i have no idea what ingredients caused my reaction but i will not be going there again , but thank you for your hard work , my love as always liz x
I don’t know what is happening with my Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate because it looks horrible every time and with every application method. It just separates in patches, shows every unknown pore. I tried it with every combination: brush, sponge, with or without primer, any primer in my drawer, I changed the creams, etc. Nothing works. Only mixing it with other foundation. It is a very expensive foundation and I have no clue what I am going to do with it. Do you have any advice?
My TF is also inconsistent in performance - some days I love it and in others, I just hate it. I think it’s the skin chemistry plus the skin care layers that bothers it. And for me it works better with a sponge rather than brush. When there are issues I work them on with powder. Even in bad days, buffing in with my Sisley loose powder makes it look different. It’s such a shame that I have to be careful with it for that amount of money. I love my shade match and the look it gives when it performs but the efforts to make it work are overall not worth it. Btw, my daughter has the same experience with it so I guess we are part of the not so lucky ones 😁. Still, I do not regret buying it.
Unfortunately it could just be that it doesn't work for your skin type! Sounds as though you've tried the things that I would suggest already! Other than leaving longer between skincare and application? x
I have both tom ford. I love the soft matte for a night out . Chanel is my No 1 daily foundation . Ones I don't have yet and you made me want to buy them are the shiseido, nars, charlotte and lisa eldridge. I have a dresser draw full of foundation though so I may need to use those first haha
Im dying to buy the new chanel foundation but not so sure yet...specially because you mentioned is light coverage amd doesnt last over 6 hours 🤔 would it help with my forehead fine lines? I would love a rank for best foundations to help with fine lines (with exception of the tom ford...😅) thanks 😘😘
I'm so grateful for this video, thank you! On another video, you recommended things for women of a certain age :) -- and the best bit was - invest in primer. I immediately picked up a small bottle of the Tatcha liquid silk canvas primer and WOW. What an amazing difference it made with my foundation. Thank you for the simple yet effective advice. Now I feel ready to try a new foundation!
You are so welcome I'm so glad it helped! xx
I also use primer (Tatcha and the Hourglass Vanish Primer) and the Charlotte setting spray.
@@CharlotteHoldcroft No Armani Luminous Silk? Interesting. 🤔
@Marika L I'm not a fan! Just OK for me x
@@CharlotteHoldcroft Fair enough
I cannot believe this eye look came out of the PML Bridgerton palette. Those colors seemed like it would make a sort of ho-hum look, but this look is just stunning! Thanks for sharing.
I KNOW...i was honestly so shocked by how much i love it, i didn't expect it to be so beautiful x
The Nars light reflecting foundation is my no1. I love it so much on my skin; every time I wear it, I just look at my skin and think yes, you look good 😂
Thanks for sharing!!
Is it full coverage?
@@kristina6865 no medium coverage, natural finish
Tried it on today at a local beauty counter and still wearing it, very pleased so far, lovely medium coverage, nice satin glow, also couldn't believe how little is needed. As my skin is very sensitive I'll try the sample for a few days, hopefully no reactions as I really like it.
@@AnnaPxx it is a beautiful foundation, i really hope it works for you
Great video!
I also love the Chanel nr 1 foundation. I don't have the same issues with it, though. I don't feel like I have to use a lot. I do like to set my foundation, so I do that with this one too, and it wears very well. It looks so beautiful, I just love it. But oh my Lord, the fragrance! It is A LOT! Now I must say, I use fragrance free skincare, and usually fragrance free make up, too. Sometimes I make an exception, like with this one. But damn, why so much?! It really lingers for quite a while. But I will tolerate it, I love it that much.
Nice list you have. The only oddity on it seems to be the Lisa Eldrigde, not your typical style. You just never know, right?
Thanks for the video!
Foundation is my favorite, won’t live without indulgence and your reviews and ranking videos just make me happy. Thank you for another great one!
Skin type does really make all the difference with our preferences. I bought and love the new Nars foundation and I'm combo with a quite oily Tzone. Its a nice glow but not too much like the CT on me which breaks down and I'm glad I got to try a sample. I also love the Chanel No. 1, my other new foundation purchase this year and I find it quite long wearing, but I do set it.
I like the Chanel number 1, I decided too give it a try because it was more on the clean beauty side : no silicones or alcohol and I find it nice. What surprises me however is that more than one pump is needed :) but I understood this better after watching a video on French make up. We use much less product and like toned down classic chic make up . I noticed that French make up has better neutral colours, not as yellowish as many others. That also gives a better fit to many skins.
Wow! 3 new foundations made it into the top 5! I’m on a low buy this year, so I’ll be keeping an eye out on which foundations stay favorites over time, as well as how they do in summer. Thanks for a great breakdown Charlotte!
I completely get the whole ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ luminosity! I whispered the Estée Lauder one as wet and you picked it up, I wondered if I was alone in that way of thinking too 😂. I loved this video though, as always informative, descriptive and bloody hilarious!! Thank you ☺️
I love how it's Only March and already there have been enough releases to need a best of. Foundation has come a looong way lately.
I’ve been waiting for this video! I’m excited 😜
Only 3 of these were released this year, this is just my top 10 (of all time) 🥰🥰
@@CharlotteHoldcroft oh!! I see my bad! Still helpful as ever! I don't really know much about foundation so good to have a breakdown of your faves.
Another great video, thank you Charlotte ! For me, the new Nars has shot to the first place, I just can't stop reaching for it. I have a perfect shade match, it's beautiful on the skin, a little goes a long way...amazing. I tried the Charlotte Tilbury but I'm one of the people for whom it didn't work, sadly.
Really enjoyed this. I’m loving the Nars right now! I do think I’ll pick up the CT eventually. I’m so excited for your mascara video!
I love your Bridgerton eyeshadow! It looks amazing on you. I got it also and it’s my go-to palette right now, and I have all of the Motherships. I love your channel…keep up the good work!
Yes you totally got how I define glowy!! And I like the former the dewy juicy glow. For that reason I could not love Chanel No.1. It was too fine and after hearing your review of it I probably didn’t put enough on. It also didn’t last and I never got the glow nor luminosity! Excited to try the Nars and Tilbury. My favorites now are Ford S & I, CDP radiant natural and I do love Gucci for my matte. I also like NudeStix foundation for easy glow. Love this review, thank you!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Very interesting to watch. Foundation was the sole reason I got into makeup. As a teenager I just wanted my skin to look perfect.
Obviously that didn't work. I was already perfect (snort!)
But the thing is I got very good with it. Girls/women/crones maybe don't worry about looking natural, but as the boy I once was, I'd loathe to be caught with looking like I was wearing something on my face.
"Your foundation looks great" isn't a compliment in any way you look at it.
But having been a person who owned 30+ foundations, I have come to the conclusion it's not really what foundation you use that's important. It's how you apply it.
I learned it on my own, so I apply it minute amounts with my fingers where I see 'problems' and go from there.
Beautyblenders? If you think you need them, just practice more.
The gist of my rambling is that you can any foundation work for you.
I won't stop looking for my 'holy grail', but it doesn't take a degree in neuroscience to make what you already own work.
[slips off soap box]
You were born with it! 😘😒
Well, I'm a woman of a certain age who is also a makeup junkie.. Can you imagine how many foundation brushes I've been through? Even tried the tati blender thing. Natural, synthetic, mixed etc.. blenders pretending to be as good...in my humble opinion, nothing beats the 'original beauty blender' dampened in warm water for a beautiful foundation finish. Tip : I always rinse in cold, it lifts stains right out up until the beauty blender is nearing its end of life so to speak 😉
@@elainebines6803 i think the correct term fot "a certain age" is youngish.
I only use one brush. Urban Decay's optical blurring, to go over what I have applied with my fingers.
Such a comprehensive review. And I was definitely one of those subscribers that bought the Cle de Peau radiant fluid MATTE foundation, not realizing that you recommend the “natural”. You so kindly corrected me but it was a happy accident because I ended up liking the matte.
Hi Hannah! I am interested in picking up the matte cle de Peau during the Sephora sale coming up. Would you mind sharing your skin type and some of the reasons why you like it? Is it worth $170 CAD?!
PHEW!!!
@@erinvekic2625 I have a dry skin type that gets a little oily in t-zone as the day progresses. I was able to find a perfect match in shade B60. It’s as described, a soft matte, with a slight radiant finish, lasts my entire work day, doesn’t oxidize, and has a solid medium coverage. I don’t regret buying it and I use it regularly. As for the price tag, I’ll be honest it’s not worth $130 or even $104 with the Sephora rouge discount. It’s still a lovely foundation but I actually much prefer the combo of Chanel Ultra le Teint foundation with Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter underneath to bring back the healthy glow. Fun fact: this combo comes to $104 at regular price 😉. Either way happy shopping and I hope you have a beautiful day.
@@Hannah-iq6ki thanks!! Much appreciated. you too 😊
I bought the matte long before the natural came out and I love it too!! I doubt there’s much of a difference to be honest…
Beautiful girl you are speaking my language I love foundation, I have about 6 out of the ones you mentioned and I must agree with you. There’s nothing like a great review and ranking. Thank you.
I gave the Tom Ford and the Cle De Peau foundations a good go. The Tom Ford broke apart on me really badly after a few hours and looked terrible. The Cle De Peau is the BEST EVER! it is now my HG foundation. These were both used with Tatcha silk canvas underneath
Thank you so much for an entertaining and informative review! My current favourite is the Chanel Ultra Le Teint - I am curious about your thoughts on this one (I'll search to see if you've made a review!) as I think this is fabulous for lasting and doesn't look "dead matte". I work long days as a teacher and longevity is one of my deal-breakers! I have been debating whether or not to blind buy Chanel No 1 (as this foundation is not available in shops in my country, only online and no samples offered), but at the equivalent of 80 UK pounds, I am now wondering if it's worth it, so thank you for talking about the longevity on this one!
I knew what your No 1 was going to be!! I need to just bite the bullet and try it!! The Nars and TF travceless Matte are my go to foundations followed by the Shiseido. I love your videos. I’m a fan for life 😘😘
This was fun to watch! Thanks for sharing, Charlotte!
The Nars foundation has taken the place of my original holy grail foundations. I can’t stop reaching for it. It lasts all day long and even under a mask for 8 hours. And it definitely doesn’t look make-eee-uppy. LOL 😆
Thanks this is an excellent video! could you please tell us the shades you wear in these foundation?
Great reviews. You are so right about the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate. Really great shades, and most importantly the undertones. I have samples, it’s gorgeous. I also love the Chanel Sublimage L’Essence one, (not the one in the jar). That one is amazing, but more for a drier skin type. I haven’t tried the #1 by Chanel yet, sounds like a thin formulation. I love the Estée Lauder Hydra Rescue one as well. Almost done with it. The NARS new one was just ok for me. CT didn’t work for me. It’s all about skin type, for sure. I tried samples of the CdP Radiant Natural, very nice as well. But, out of the many, that I have tried, and own, it’s the Chanel Sublimage (pump one), and TF Shade and Illuminate.
Love the vibe in this video! X
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Awesome review! My number 1 is the Chanel, number 2 is Shiseido, number 3 is IT Your Skin But Better. Love all three! PS I am 56.
I love the CDP for my older skin. I am 68 and have the usual aging problems of uneven color, redness and dryness. My skin feels and looks good with this foundation. I have yet to try the Tom Ford!
The video we all needed!!! Thank you so much for this!! I have almost everything except for TF & the new NARS foundation (next on my list I’m just waiting to finish a foundation to buy this one now)
Great lineup/ranking. If you have that many new ones in this early of the year, I wonder what 6 months will look like 😂😂😂. I enjoyed this video. Very I formative and helpful.
Thanks for such a great video Charlotte!
I have all of your top 5 & have found the Nars currently to my my go to.
Love how is applies, feels on the skin & still looks good at the end of the day.
I find the Charlotte Tillbury just wears off too quickly for me.
My Tom Ford has now just been sitting on my dressing table (although I love it) and only used for something special. Especially with being so expensive. x
So glad you did this video, I’ve been looking for the perfect foundation.
Great video, would love it if you mentioned your shade in each foundation please
I've come back to eat humble pie. I tried the Tom Ford again using VERY thin layers and the Hourglass Veil primer and it didn't break apart!!!! It doesn't quite beat Doublewear for longevity, but the finish is a lot nicer. Humble pie has been consumed
Actually your wet, dry luminosity description was incredibly helpful 😃 I had just ordered the nars foundation earlier today... and now I can't wait to get it!! 🤩😍🤩 I set my CT foundation too otherwise it can get a bit too shiny as the day goes on 😕 but it is beautiful 😍 🤩 😍
Yayyy the much anticipated ranking.
Oooh I really enjoyed this. Thank you, Charlotte. 💕 I really want to try the Tom Ford but I need to get through some of the entire lake’s worth of foundation I have. 😑 I wish I could get on with the new CT. I have a perfect shade match but I just don’t love it. I might give her another go this weekend with yet another different primer.
My top five atm are..
1) Armani Luminous Silk
2) YSL Touche Éclat Le Teint
3) Nars Light Reflecting
4) Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection
5) Urban Decay Hydromaniac
Also an honourable shout out to L’Oreal True Match for being a bloody fab drugstore foundation.
The Charlotte Tilbury seems particularly inconsistent with how it performs on people! Its either a love or a hate! x
Excellent round up of foundations … am loving your content and tips and especially by by bye 👍🏽
Yay! Thank you!
Loved this video and have decided that I need the new Nars foundation. Just waiting for the Sephora sale coming up! Fingers crossed my shade is in stock.
I got the Shiseido foundation thanks to your recommendation, I love it! Great olive undertone range. Thank you! X
Ooooooh I have been waiting for this video! ! We’re so similar on foundations! I do need that Chanel one!
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I definitely have to pic up the TF foundation. I have the Chanel No 1, the CT, the Nars Light reflecting and love all of them.
Charlotte what shade of the Nars do you wear? Thanks so much. Nikki :)
It might be worth knowing that Charlotte Tilbury will accept returns of lightly used products within 30 days of purchase. Useful if a lipstick or foundation doesn't suit you. Lisa Eldridge will also accept returns of lightly used products. I don't think any other companies in the UK do though
The Shiseido radiant lifting is my favorite. It really lasts a full day.
I’m so excited for this video! We share a lot of favorites 💕 my next purchase would be the Shiseido radiant lifting foundation, thank you Charlotte 💕
Ohh. I loved this. I am in love with the Nars. Nothing like it. CT is kinda gloopy and I have dry skin.
Thank you for sharing your top ten foundations. Your makeup look's lovely! I have many of the foundations on your list except N0 1 Chanel, no shades for black people. I just purchased Tom Ford your number 1 choice, it is very expensive. My favourite foundation is still Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless.
Ooooh let me know how you get on!!! Chanel really need to get their shades together x
What shade of NARS do you wear? It seems perfect to me
I had no doubts Tom Ford’s one would keep its reign.Nevertheless,I saw your enthusiastic review about the Nars foundation and I thought it would become the 2nd one.
I just asked to try a sample of the Nars one and struggeling a little with the tones but i liked it.By now,trying to finish the Chanel Les Beiges and La Mer’s one.Quite satisfied eith both (every one on its own style) but hopesslesly on my way to buy the TF after 2 years waiting for an abdication🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
I wonder if you test the Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate for flash photography, you may end up being pleasantly surprised? Since you don't have to use that much, maybe there won't be enough SPF applied on your face to affect a flash photo? If you test it, maybe it will end up being fine and it will actually check all your boxes. I'm so curious. :)
Thank you for your content. I have a similar, though more mature, skin type/undertone as yours so appreciate your opinion. It would have been an extra bonus if you would have inserted a clip of you wearing the products. Totally agree regarding spf in my foundation.😒
My #1 is the nars light reflecting and my #2 right now, is the makeup forever Hd undetectable... but it's shade is just a tad off. Love this list!
Thanks for sharing!! xx
I got the Nars one after your video! Loving it! And turns out I am your shade twin!! 💃🏻🎊❤️
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My Chanel de No. 1 works well with the Charlotte Tilbury setting spray. I also use the Leia applicator with it and I have not had problems with wear time.
I get what you mean what you mean by WET luminosity! Omg.. I thought I was the only one! I appreciate the info as it’s helpful for sure!!
Never tried Nars, but totally agree on Chanel n1 and CT!
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Hi Charlotte,a amaźing top 10,did not see that coming.I know it must Hurt a bit to make this top 10.But thank u girl,for the time en video's.A great weekend.
It was TOUGH! lol x
After watching your video, I'm so hype and decide to buy
Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Foundation. I also want to try CLÉ DE PEAU but it's even more expensive than Tom Ford 🥲🥲.
My skin is Asian oily combination skin + using strong retinol + harsh Nordic winter. I have tried many foundations from mid to high , powder, liquid, balm, cushion and not a single one ok to me. Too moisturize , too dry, too thick, too thin, oxidize too fast.
The Tom Ford is soooo good, can say it's worth the price. Very natural, feel comfortable, not too oily or dry (still a bit oily but not the level I need to touch up), medium coverage, not emphasy fine line though large pores are still there 😂😂😂.
Re the Siseido olive tones - are they the slightly green or yellow type that you refer to? TIA - I know it's a long shot asking :) natural finish luminosity makes total sense - like my uptime fave foundation: Chanel Le Tent Innocence.
At 33 I finally have a foundation that not only works on my skin but looks incredible. I have THE most frustrating skin because of multiple medical issues, rarely does a foundation even look half decent without significant work and never looks good after a couple of hours. As someone who needs to look “done” to have any confidence it’s a blow to have to be a patchy red mess and have people constantly asking if I’m ok. Until I got the new Nars foundation, I bought it and the CT praying one of them would work for me and shockingly for the first time in my life I can wear BOTH but the Nars makes my skin look so beautiful that I seriously tear up when I first put it on. Now I’ll be terrified that they’ll one day discontinue it!
Bonsoir Charlotte. Great video !👏👏 l think my number one is the futurist of Estee lauder (I love it since it release😉). Number 2 is les beiges de chanel for the luminous complexion, number 3 chanel n°1 and after the new charlotte tilbury. My foundation must be hydrating. Des GROS bisous 😘😘😘😘😘
Please tell us which eyeshadow palette you've used to create this look. So beautiful 😍
Shade and Illuminate - still not available in Australia 😩😩😩; You look gorgeous Charlotte
NARS is my go to foundation brand and for complexion products in general, I loved their powders and the tinted moisturiser as well. Shiseido is also lovely but a bit pricey. I did like their cushion foundation though. It's a pity NARS discontinued their cushion foundations outside Asia as I really liked their cushion too
Hei Charlotte, great video! There are several videos on RUclips comparing TF Shade and Illuminate with Shiseido SS Radiant . What difference do you see between them? I already have the Shiseido so.... not sure if I should pick the Tom Ford one. Thank you in advance. Have a great weekend
They're not similar to me Shiseido, heavier more coverage more full glam x
I have them all, but now feel like I need the Nars too. What foundation would you were fir special occasion, photography? The Tom Ford Matte?
Either Nars or Lisa Eldridge x
I was good, tempted but didn't take sneaky look. I'm loving the nars too... 👌
Have you tried either of the Chanel sublimage foundations? I’d love to know your opinion! ❤
Thank you for this! I am ordering the Tom ford. Have you tried la mer foundation? I have that and was curious about a comparison with the Tom ford.
Yes, I wasn't a fan xx
@@CharlotteHoldcroft good to know thank you so much
Have you tried/done a video on new MUFE skin foundation?
Have you tried the new Kosas and Ilia foundations?
Do you wear the tom Ford for evening events where’s there flash photography because of the spf? S
i would have liked to know the prices. but great job! appreciate all the effort!
Great ranking and I want you to know you are my favorite scarlet Pimpernel 😜
Hey Charollet.. enjoyed every bit of this video.. tks for lovely videos..👌👌❤️❤️my no.1 is chanel no.1❤️👌❤️👌nd ur eye make up is looking 💋👌nd please if possible review chantecaille’s future skin🥰
What color are you in the Tom ford shade and illuminate and does it oxidize?
Does the Tom ford illuminate have a flash back when taking pictures ?
Hello Charlotte, I still can't decide between Nars and the Lisa Eldridge Foundation. What is the tone you use in both? I have a skin tone similar to yours and could you help me choose. Thank you very much! 😘
If you like glowy, have you tried Ellis Faas? The most beautiful unique glow, and the most terrible shade range, though I think you might be lucky with their one darker medium olive toned one
I love a good ranking video.
I do prefer a Tom Ford base 👌🏽
Also love the hydra futurist, but I notice it separates terribly in the tube , so much so I can’t get it back together by shaking or mushing the tube , have you noticed that?! Like the spf is visible in the tube?!
Yes mine does do that, but a good shake resolves it for me! x
u look so beautiful here!
Thank you Charlotte darling! This was very helpful! So many great foundations available these days❤️
What shade are you in the Chanel foundation?
Have you tried the Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Cream Foundation?
Great Video as always
Kute thumbnail tho
Beyond Beautiful you are
Ur Makeup always on Point
Those BreAthtaking eyes love Em
Happy Fabulous Weekend Too
Stay Bless n Be safe always
Thank you so much!!
Your Welcome
Positive Vibes and Blessing To you
Keep doing your thing
Brilliant! 3 new foundations knockout the cle de peau natural, i did not believe the hype until now. Also i can’t remember if you tried the chantecaille foundation that comes un a jar i think it’s called future something did i miss your thoughts on that one ?
No I haven't, shade range is too awful! x
@@CharlotteHoldcroft you are right! Even in 2022 they still need to take the train to inclusivity.
How would you compare the new NARS to the sheer glow and the Radiant Longwear which are all medium buildable....
Sheer glow is my least favourite of the Nars foundations, its less glowy and heavier than the light reflecting. Radiant longwear is similar in coverage but again, less of the glow that light reflecting gives the skin, less natural looking and not as flattering on problem areas. x
@@CharlotteHoldcroft thank you so much!
Ha ha, you got me! For a moment I thought your beloved TF may have fallen to the second spot. Nice to know there are some things we can rely on. 🙃
Absolutely!!!
Didn’t see Pat McGrath foundation on your list. Would love to see your impression.
You can see my review in the foundation playlist x
hi sorry i can’t bring myself to buy charlotte tilbury again after the last time of having such a horrendous reaction to her primer / plus foundation i nearly ended up in a/e i was so ill , so no , i just couldn’t go there again ! its the only time since i started used makeup this happened it took me by surprise , but hey never mind you live and learn , i knew Tom Ford was going to be your favourite, mine will always be Estee Lauder with armani Luminous Silk , i think being a mature lady they for me are working for me , but i will alway try others as long as they are not charlotte Tilbury i have no idea what ingredients caused my reaction but i will not be going there again , but thank you for your hard work , my love as always liz x
OMG!!! I'm so sorry that happened to you, did you contact them? x
@@CharlotteHoldcroft no i didn’t perhaps i should have , but i just wont go there again , it was s shock to the system ! i looked very pretty ! x
can help for which one is better between estée lauder double wear and nyx total control ?
The Chanel N1 became my favourite ❤️🔥
I don’t know what is happening with my Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate because it looks horrible every time and with every application method. It just separates in patches, shows every unknown pore. I tried it with every combination: brush, sponge, with or without primer, any primer in my drawer, I changed the creams, etc. Nothing works. Only mixing it with other foundation. It is a very expensive foundation and I have no clue what I am going to do with it. Do you have any advice?
My TF is also inconsistent in performance - some days I love it and in others, I just hate it. I think it’s the skin chemistry plus the skin care layers that bothers it. And for me it works better with a sponge rather than brush. When there are issues I work them on with powder. Even in bad days, buffing in with my Sisley loose powder makes it look different. It’s such a shame that I have to be careful with it for that amount of money. I love my shade match and the look it gives when it performs but the efforts to make it work are overall not worth it. Btw, my daughter has the same experience with it so I guess we are part of the not so lucky ones 😁. Still, I do not regret buying it.
Unfortunately it could just be that it doesn't work for your skin type! Sounds as though you've tried the things that I would suggest already! Other than leaving longer between skincare and application? x
@@CharlotteHoldcroft I do that too. Perhaps it’s just a bad batch or an old one. Thanks for answering.
What shade do you have in the nars please? :) xx
Vanuatu x
@@CharlotteHoldcroft thank you 😘 x
75k is small Chanel?
I have both tom ford. I love the soft matte for a night out . Chanel is my No 1 daily foundation . Ones I don't have yet and you made me want to buy them are the shiseido, nars, charlotte and lisa eldridge. I have a dresser draw full of foundation though so I may need to use those first haha
I ordered the Tom Ford AND the Cle De Peau. Ouchy
Im dying to buy the new chanel foundation but not so sure yet...specially because you mentioned is light coverage amd doesnt last over 6 hours 🤔 would it help with my forehead fine lines? I would love a rank for best foundations to help with fine lines (with exception of the tom ford...😅) thanks 😘😘
Have you tried the La Mer foundation?
Beautiful accent. Like music to my ear after all those American youtubers. P.S. I’m not a native speaker if English. So take my word for it.
This is off topic but what type of bra do you wear under your off the shoulder tops. I'm curious...maybe link something of similar for me? TIA
I just wear any old bra top (don't do bras) and roll one strap down x