The Ordinary Coverage Foundation in 2.1Y: Is it worth falling in line for?

25,000 people fell in line for this foundation. Is it really worth the wait?

Here's a review on The Ordinary Coverage Foundation.

PRICE: P800.00

FROM: Make Up Pro Store

OTHER LOCATIONS: Available via online resellers

 THE VERDICT:

The Ordinary took the Internet by storm last year with their high potency, derma- grade, chic products at an affordable price. But there's one product that stood out and it's Coverage Foundation because it apparently had 25,000 people falling in line at the waitlist.

Thanks to my sheer will to try this product and a side serving of luck, I got my hands on one.

It's a good product overall, but knowing what I know now, I won't fall in line along with 25,000 people for it. Here's why.

Coverage Foundation is made with The Ordinary's high spreadability formula that allows the product to look natural on the skin. It promises to provide a saturated finish without the aged, cakey effect of other full coverage foundations. The range offers 21 shades.

Ingredients

For an affordable foundation, it does look pretty expensive. The bottle is plastic, but the matte pump cap adds that chic factor. Product is lightweight, compact, and tucks away easily in any makeup kit.

I purchased 2.1Y because website said that it is for medium skin with yellow undertones, plus a lot have been saying that this is ideal for those with nc30-nc42 skin tones; I was weirded out by the latter claim because nc30 and nc42 are in no way similar- we're talking about a difference of 3 shades here!

I picked up 2.1Y anyway. Upon swatching, I immediately saw that it was extremely yellow with a hint of orange and it seemed like it would suit those with nc43 skin. I should have gone for 2.0Y.

Texture is like a hybrid between liquid and cream; it spreads very easily and beautifully at that, and you don't need to exert too much effort in blending to even it out or make it look well- blended. Whatever that spreadability formula is, Deciem, I want you to know, you did a great job on that.

Product is unscented, coverage is medium to full, and finish is semi- matte.

Let's test out the foundation:

Bare skin

Here's a side by side comparison. What's great about this foundation is the consistency is very good: looks natural, sits nicely on the skin, lightweight, and non- sticky. Despite the light texture and consistency, product delivers good coverage because it is made with treated, concentrated pigments, as per Deciem.

Thankfully, I got 2 1/2 shades darker after my Siquijor trip so this foundation looked more tolerable on my skin. Coverage reminds me of L'Oreal Infallible Pro matte, but this is only more hydrating and non-drying.

The foundation seems to have an effective hydrating property because it looked nice the entire day with zero dryness, patchiness, and flaking; I still get a bit oily with this though so I won't say it's long- lasting. If used with a good primer and setting powder, this foundation can last the whole day. However, there have been reports of people breaking out from its formula, possibly due to Coconut Alkane. If you have known allergies to Coconut, please test this product first or maybe look for something else.

Is it really worth the wait? It's a good foundation for everyday and smart casual events, but I won't really fall in line for it. I mean, if it's readily available, why not, I'll buy it, but I won't go the extra mile for it. 

This foundation is best for dry, combination normal-oily, and normal skin.

THE ORDINARY COVERAGE FOUNDATION IN 2.1Y RATING