Dream Liquid Mousse
Price-$8
Shades- 12 shades
Claim to fame- Long lasting, airbrush finish
Dream Line Includes- matte mousse foundation, smooth moose foundation, matte powder, mousse bronzer, mousse blush and concealer
I have been using this foundation for about 8 months now. I started using it because I needed a new full coverage foundation. I had been using a different brand stick foundation but they discontinued it- which happens to me a lot. This was very irritating to me because I had just found a color that I didn't have to mix and was easy to find.
I have combination skin and am not a fan of powder, so I didn't think I was going to like it because of the matte finish it bragged of having. But, to my surprise I loved it. It did not dry out my skin like I had expected and the coverage was great. There is a pump dispenser which is good because a little goes a long way. All I need is a dime size for my whole face but, you have to make sure you blend well to avoid a splotchy hairline. The foundation is water-based and should be good for all skin types.
Price- $8
Shades- 18
Claim to fame- "Shade-aligned system of foundation, concealer, powder and blush."
FIT ME Line includes- pressed powder, blush, bronzer and concealer
So when I saw that this line had upped the ante and has 18 shades, I got a little excited. It was going to be such a joy to have more color options, or so I thought. I am a dark skinned black girl and usually I only have two color options to choose from when it comes to foundation. But, when I get to the store, there is pretty much one for me (which is how it is with the Liquid Mousse but I was still hopeful). Out of 5 shades that were supposedly dark shades, there were only 2 "true" dark shades, but 10 different shades of beige. (Silence)
But, other than that I found the line to be very consumer friendly. Once you determine your shade (mine is #355, coconut), you can easily find the concealer, pressed powder, bronzer, blush and bronzer to go with your number. I did get the #35 concealer as well and found it to be a good match. This foundation has an SPF of 18, which I love and has a lighter finish than the mousse. It is also oil free, blends well and has a natural light to medium finish. For that reason I would not recommend it for anyone who has texture on their skin (blemishes, acne scars, etc.) I also found that my nose was shiny throughout the day, so the powder might be worth it if you are oily in the t-zone area.
I like both foundations because they both serve their purpose. But, because the range of color is limited for dark complexions, I can only give them 3 out of 4 "Smooches". Try them out and let me know what you think.
