Review: Ben Nye Media Pro HD Sheer Foundation

Here's a review on Ben Nye Media PRO HD Sheer Foundation in Brule

PRICE: To be updated

PLACE BOUGHT: Style Quarter

OTHER LOCATIONS: Style Quarter on Facebook and Style Quarter Online

THE VERDICT:

One of my most preferred brand for professional makeup, Ben Nye, has just released their newly- improved HD Foundation line, Media PRO.

When HD foundations came out, they promised flawless skin and undetectable coverage but unfortunately, it was only true when it's used on T.V. and Film. Makeup brands have recently improved the texture and consistency of HD makeups because Film and T.V. technology is getting better and better, and its gaining huge attention, especially from makeup junkies.

Ingredients

Media Pro comes in a slim and lightweight compact that you can bring anywhere. However, the cover is not sturdy. The cover is made of non- sturdy plastic. During my first use, one of the screws broke off, and the plastic tube-ish part that holds the cover to the compact fell off. I can't bring it with me anymore because the cover keeps on sliding from the compact. :(

Brule seemed like my skin match on the pan, but it turned surprisingly light when I've already swatched it Methinks it will fit girls with NC35-NC40 shade matches. But I find it forgivable because it can be remedied by applying a shade- matching loose/pressed powder.

Ben Nye has a ginormous range of shades that will fit almost all skin tones, and finding the right shade for you could be hard, unless your knowledgeable about the brand. Best thing to do is to ask the store where you're going to buy Ben Nye from to help you find the right shade. And that's what I like about The Style Quarter. I really had no idea what shade to get, so I asked Ritchelle, one of the owners of The Style Quarter to find me a good match from the Media Pro line. I just gave her my shade match, which is MAC's NC42, and they were able to find me a close match. Awesome service, ain't it? :)

Anyway, texture- wise, it is indeed very light, and coverage can be light to full. I'm usually good with around two layers because I don't really need a lot of coverage. It yields a dewy, semi- matte finish that dries up quickly too. Its pigmentation is so good, that sometimes, I don't need concealer to hide zits and post- acne marks whenever I'm using this one! :)

Bare skin with just concealer on

With two layers of Ben Nye's Media PRO HD Foundation

How I apply it: I sometimes use my fingers if I just want a sheer finish. I also use Sigma's F80 Flat Top Kabuki brush if I need heavier coverage.

Notice that it has evened out my skin tone, and it also covered those small skin bumps. I set it lightly with any of my shade- matching powders and I'm good to go! I love the fact that the foundation lets my skin project through those layers, and it prevents me from looking too made up and fake. Staying power is pretty great. It's great for humid weather conditions, but be sure to apply sheer layers. Too much foundation+scorching hot weather= clogged pores

I recommend it to make- up artist, people who need heavy yet natural- looking coverage, and of course, those who work in T.V. and Film. The pan is huge and it will really last you long. Please visit STYLE QUARTER ON FACEBOOK and check out their complete Ben Nye listing. :)