This foundation looks really pretty on you Mandy. There’s been so many foundation releases. I know Wayne Gods is releasing his soon. Even though foundation is my favorite I’m a bit on overload Lol.
Well you did it again! I just bought the set. Matched me with 230, 5.0 and comfy. I also "googled" a coupon code and found one for 15% off so I paid $83 for the set with free shipping and a free gift! Win win in my book. Now let's hope the shade is right!
OOHHH Thank you! Just in time I purchased Neutral 200 and am waiting for it to come. I typically use your exact shades. We will see. Just beautiful on you!!
thank you for this review mandy!! I have the new chanel one and i love it but when i saw this i thought about purchasing it because i also love the concealer. I am the same as you though with niacinamide. It is fine in my curology formula but if anything else has it i get irritated. i wish companies would just focus on cleaner ingredients and not so much on putting so much skin care in their formulas. :(
I swear you could put any foundation on and look fabulous! I have been so curious about this, and there's your video ready to satisfy my curiosity. I looked through your older videos, but couldn't find if you reviewed the Shisedo Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting foundation. I heard it's beautiful and has great coverage. I was planning on trying that one, but then all the new foundations flooded the market. I'm waiting until your done with your reviews to decide. Great job!
Thank you! I haven't tried the radiant lifting yet. I keep trying to go back and order, and they always seem to be out of stock. I need to check again...it's been a while!
I was waiting to hear your thoughts on this one as it’s caught my eye! Funny thing is my concerns are the same as yours: the niacinamide. I’m going to add it to my list for the Spring Sephora sale. 👍🏻
Yes, and someone said they asked and Kosas said it was 2% niacinimide. I can only tolerate 4% daily and I already use that, so I guess that is why this one bothered me after a couple days of use.
Thank you so much for your in depth description and review it was very helpful. On another note… just thought I’d mention that your skin without foundation is beautiful. People tell me this at times but I still love my foundation. Looking at your skin without foundation gives me an idea of what they’re talking about. Recently I’ve been trying to have days where I just wear a tinted SPF and concealer. I do enjoy the Kosas concealer. Thanks again 🙏🏼🌸
You are so sweet Lisa...thank you! I definitely have days where I go makeup free, and I am very comfortable doing so, but like you said...I do love my foundation. :)
Thanks Mandy! I sent them a photo too on IG and they were very fast to match me to shade 130. I’ve only worn this once so far but really enjoy it on my dry skin. I’m sure once you want to review another foundation it will be the new JI powder foundation!! ;)
Yay! So glad you are loving it. I am definitely going to be doing the jane powder as part of my jane series, but luckily they didn't change the formula. Just the compact and the stamp on the top of the powder. :)
Thanks so much for your review, I’ve been curious about this one. Did you find that the foundation felt tacky or does it settle down well? Have you used it without a setting powder and if so, was it tacky without using a powder? Thanks again for the great review!
I always set my foundations, so I didn't try it without a powder. I didn't find it was overly tacky but I do think it wouldn't set down enough to not transfer if not set.
Mandy, I had to pause the video this look is stunning 🤩 So glowy & the lip combo🥰 Niacinimide is an absolute no for me as well, intense irritation & inflammation is aging so a hard pass for me. It is in everything being launched right now.
Out of all the foundations you've tested which would you recommend for mature 65 year old combo/dry skin. Thanks. You are beautiful as always and your skin is flawless!!!
I have Niacinamide issues. I can take it in my Curology but cannot stack it in products or my cheekbone area turns bright red then gets irritated with tiny red bumps.. I really don't want it in my foundations. Thank you for the review. This one is a hard pass for me. But you do look gorgeous!
I'm learning I need to stay away from luminous foundations. I'm 60 with more mature textured skin, so I think I will pass on this one, So many luminous foundations have been flooding the market! Looks great on you, as does everything.
I love the new Fit Glow! That one is more luminous than this one, but I don't have any issues with ingredients. I think it would come down to what kind of finish you prefer. This one is more natural, sometimes luminous and the fit glow is more luminous.
Love your videos and always learn so much! Do you typically have pink undertones ( or is that just due to niacinimide) or yellow? You said you were going with 190 for now which is yellow undertone then in warmer months will move to 200 which is pink undertones. I have pink undertones , light to medium skin and can never find the right shade . I’m guessing 150 or 200 would work for me.
No, the pink is just from my redness. I lean more neutral to warm in my undertones. But, saying that, I do have a pink undertone concealer from Kosas and it isn't pink at all on me, so I figured I could get away with something that said pink. In hopes that it was more neutral, since their line seems to run so yellow. :)
Thank You for your honest reviews, I’m thinking of trying this foundation but I would like to know how does it compare to Fitglow Beauty’s foundation? Which one do you like better and why?
I think I like the Fit Glow more ONLY because it doesn't irritate my skin like this one does wearing it daily. It has a bit of a smoother finish as well.
I love this foundation but the high concentration of niacinamide doesn't agree with my sensitive skin. If anyone knows of a dupe for this that doesn't have niacinamide please let me know.
Hey Mimi!! I just ordered this from Sephora. I’m hoping it works for me. Niacinamide works on my skin beautifully. But the coverage may be too heavy vs nars.
@@christian5707 have you ever tried beautycounter? They are located in California where you are. That is what I use and it’s incredible. By the way, you really are so pretty in your photo. I need to update mine. I look like olive oil from Popeye! Lol that’s humor for me! Do you watch charlotte holtcroft? She made a funny video yesterday. Go watch it..I laughed so hard!
@@michellemiller8069 i haven’t tried beautycounter, my sister is a rep for it so I really have no excuse other than I tend to shy away from MLM products in general. But that’s not to say I won’t try some day. Thank you so much for the complement. I have to be transparent and say I do get about 20-25 units of Botox strategically placed all over my face and I also get filler in the lower half of my face. I also get keratin lash lifts, my lashes are longer but I swear since hitting my 50’s those suckers don’t want to stay up no matter what I try so the lash lift has been a god send. I think your profile picture is very nice and you absolutely do not look like olive oil at all! Love your hair pulled back like that it really shows off your bone structure 😍 I have followed Charlotte in the past but I have a rule with youtube, if anyone brings up politics or religion I unfollow. I just can’t handle the divide it creates in this world. None of us should be pitted against one another no matter our differences. So it was something she brought up in one of her videos that just made me think I don’t need that negativity in my life. However it’s her channel and of course she can put out any subject she chooses. Ok that was a long rant for a simple answer, lol.
I use the concealer way more than the foundation, but I haven't noticed anything off about mine. I know they don't use any synthetic fragrance, so some of the ingredients may have their natural smell. I haven't noticed anything though. Sorry I can't be of more help!
Does it still look like skin vs makeup? Also I need some tips on the concealer. I want to love it but it does do the C things under the eyes. Maybe the setting method?
Hey, Mandy...Ive been following you for years, especially your foundation reviews...you do some of the best! I was wondering if you might be able to do your foundation reviews without your glowy skincare, in addition to your skincare one...its sometimes hard to tell how much foundation would translate to us that may not be as luminous.
Hi Dana! I don’t use anything that is overly glowy. If you saw me without any skincare on, I tend to look that way as well. So I am not sure what I would be able to eliminate. And I try to use the matte spf so there is no additional glow. Sorry, I know that is not much help! 🙁
Sorry it didn't work out for you Natalia! Sometimes the redness gives me a natural blush, but a lot of times it is in places blush should never be and doesn't look too natural. LOL
I am confused as to why it's an assumption that people with good skin shouldn't still love to apply makeup. I wear it for no other reason than because I love it. 😉
@@MandyDavisMUA this was not a criticism and im sorry if it came across as such. i have just rarely seen skin as good as yours - it was an awkwardly written compliment!
This foundation looks really pretty on you Mandy. There’s been so many foundation releases. I know Wayne Gods is releasing his soon. Even though foundation is my favorite I’m a bit on overload Lol.
I can totally understand that!
Well you did it again! I just bought the set. Matched me with 230, 5.0 and comfy. I also "googled" a coupon code and found one for 15% off so I paid $83 for the set with free shipping and a free gift! Win win in my book. Now let's hope the shade is right!
Great deal!!!!
OOHHH Thank you! Just in time I purchased Neutral 200 and am waiting for it to come. I typically use your exact shades. We will see. Just beautiful on you!!
Thank you Renee!
Wow. This is so exciting. I can’t wait to see this. I love your reviews !!
Thank you so much Louise!
thank you for this review mandy!! I have the new chanel one and i love it but when i saw this i thought about purchasing it because i also love the concealer. I am the same as you though with niacinamide. It is fine in my curology formula but if anything else has it i get irritated. i wish companies would just focus on cleaner ingredients and not so much on putting so much skin care in their formulas. :(
I do too...especially with ingredients that seemingly many people have reactions to. :(
Thank you for addressing the niacinimide in this formula.
You are so welcome!
I’m keen to try it. I love the concealer. 🥰 I don’t need a new foundation right now though.
Oh yes, need isn't a factor anymore with me either. LOL
I swear you could put any foundation on and look fabulous! I have been so curious about this, and there's your video ready to satisfy my curiosity. I looked through your older videos, but couldn't find if you reviewed the Shisedo Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting foundation. I heard it's beautiful and has great coverage. I was planning on trying that one, but then all the new foundations flooded the market. I'm waiting until your done with your reviews to decide. Great job!
Thank you! I haven't tried the radiant lifting yet. I keep trying to go back and order, and they always seem to be out of stock. I need to check again...it's been a while!
Niacinamide is a no go for me too. I react the same with a red hot face.
Yes! It's such a bummer!
I was waiting to hear your thoughts on this one as it’s caught my eye! Funny thing is my concerns are the same as yours: the niacinamide. I’m going to add it to my list for the Spring Sephora sale. 👍🏻
Yes, and someone said they asked and Kosas said it was 2% niacinimide. I can only tolerate 4% daily and I already use that, so I guess that is why this one bothered me after a couple days of use.
Mandy you have the most beautiful skin I have ever seen! You are Blessed..
You are so very sweet. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your in depth description and review it was very helpful.
On another note… just thought I’d mention that your skin without foundation is beautiful. People tell me this at times but I still love my foundation.
Looking at your skin without foundation gives me an idea of what they’re talking about. Recently I’ve been trying to have days where I just wear a tinted SPF and concealer. I do enjoy the Kosas concealer.
Thanks again 🙏🏼🌸
You are so sweet Lisa...thank you! I definitely have days where I go makeup free, and I am very comfortable doing so, but like you said...I do love my foundation. :)
Thanks Mandy! I sent them a photo too on IG and they were very fast to match me to shade 130. I’ve only worn this once so far but really enjoy it on my dry skin. I’m sure once you want to review another foundation it will be the new JI powder foundation!! ;)
Yay! So glad you are loving it. I am definitely going to be doing the jane powder as part of my jane series, but luckily they didn't change the formula. Just the compact and the stamp on the top of the powder. :)
Thanks so much for this really thorough and excellent review.
You are so welcome Elise!
Thank you for this amazing review I can always count on your expert opinion when I want to try new makeup
Awww, thank you Gabby!
Thanks so much for your review, I’ve been curious about this one. Did you find that the foundation felt tacky or does it settle down well? Have you used it without a setting powder and if so, was it tacky without using a powder? Thanks again for the great review!
I always set my foundations, so I didn't try it without a powder. I didn't find it was overly tacky but I do think it wouldn't set down enough to not transfer if not set.
Mandy, I had to pause the video this look is stunning 🤩 So glowy & the lip combo🥰 Niacinimide is an absolute no for me as well, intense irritation & inflammation is aging so a hard pass for me. It is in everything being launched right now.
Yes! I just can't do too much of it!
Out of all the foundations you've tested which would you recommend for mature 65 year old combo/dry skin. Thanks. You are beautiful as always and your skin is flawless!!!
Either the new Cali Ray or the Chanel. :)
@@MandyDavisMUA Thanks 👍
I have Niacinamide issues. I can take it in my Curology but cannot stack it in products or my cheekbone area turns bright red then gets irritated with tiny red bumps.. I really don't want it in my foundations. Thank you for the review. This one is a hard pass for me. But you do look gorgeous!
You are so welcome Brenda!! xoxo
So beautiful. What are some of the other luminous foundations have you tried lately??
The new NARS, Chanel and Charlotte Tilbury. :)
I'm learning I need to stay away from luminous foundations. I'm 60 with more mature textured skin, so I think I will pass on this one, So many luminous foundations have been flooding the market! Looks great on you, as does everything.
Thank you Donna!
Thank you for this!! You look beautiful as always! I’m keen to try this one and the new Fitglow…what are your thoughts between the two?
I love the new Fit Glow! That one is more luminous than this one, but I don't have any issues with ingredients. I think it would come down to what kind of finish you prefer. This one is more natural, sometimes luminous and the fit glow is more luminous.
@@MandyDavisMUA thank you so much for your feedback! I really appreciate it!
Looks super on you! Elaine
Thank you so much!
Love your videos and always learn so much! Do you typically have pink undertones ( or is that just due to niacinimide) or yellow? You said you were going with 190 for now which is yellow undertone then in warmer months will move to 200 which is pink undertones. I have pink undertones , light to medium skin and can never find the right shade . I’m guessing 150 or 200 would work for me.
No, the pink is just from my redness. I lean more neutral to warm in my undertones. But, saying that, I do have a pink undertone concealer from Kosas and it isn't pink at all on me, so I figured I could get away with something that said pink. In hopes that it was more neutral, since their line seems to run so yellow. :)
Mandy Davis MUA Makes sense! Thank you!
Thank You for your honest reviews, I’m thinking of trying this foundation but I would like to know how does it compare to Fitglow Beauty’s foundation? Which one do you like better and why?
I think I like the Fit Glow more ONLY because it doesn't irritate my skin like this one does wearing it daily. It has a bit of a smoother finish as well.
I love this foundation but the high concentration of niacinamide doesn't agree with my sensitive skin. If anyone knows of a dupe for this that doesn't have niacinamide please let me know.
Looks great! Thank you for your review! I asked Kosas how much niacinamide is in the formulation and they said 2%.
Thanks for sharing Alyssa!!
I can’t do niacinamide, it causes severe inflammation and aggravates my rosacea. Unfortunately it seems to be in everything these days.
Hey Mimi!!
I just ordered this from Sephora. I’m hoping it works for me. Niacinamide works on my skin beautifully. But the coverage may be too heavy vs nars.
@@michellemiller8069 good luck. I have to read every ingredient in skin care and foundations. Niacinamide is the devil 😂
@@christian5707 I’m going to have to research it more. I don’t use it in my skin care.
@@christian5707 have you ever tried beautycounter? They are located in California where you are. That is what I use and it’s incredible. By the way, you really are so pretty in your photo. I need to update mine. I look like olive oil from Popeye! Lol that’s humor for me!
Do you watch charlotte holtcroft? She made a funny video yesterday. Go watch it..I laughed so hard!
@@michellemiller8069 i haven’t tried beautycounter, my sister is a rep for it so I really have no excuse other than I tend to shy away from MLM products in general. But that’s not to say I won’t try some day.
Thank you so much for the complement. I have to be transparent and say I do get about 20-25 units of Botox strategically placed all over my face and I also get filler in the lower half of my face. I also get keratin lash lifts, my lashes are longer but I swear since hitting my 50’s those suckers don’t want to stay up no matter what I try so the lash lift has been a god send. I think your profile picture is very nice and you absolutely do not look like olive oil at all! Love your hair pulled back like that it really shows off your bone structure 😍
I have followed Charlotte in the past but I have a rule with youtube, if anyone brings up politics or religion I unfollow. I just can’t handle the divide it creates in this world. None of us should be pitted against one another no matter our differences. So it was something she brought up in one of her videos that just made me think I don’t need that negativity in my life. However it’s her channel and of course she can put out any subject she chooses. Ok that was a long rant for a simple answer, lol.
Do you find the the Kosas foundation and concealer expire quickly? What do you think about the smell of both of them?
I use the concealer way more than the foundation, but I haven't noticed anything off about mine. I know they don't use any synthetic fragrance, so some of the ingredients may have their natural smell. I haven't noticed anything though. Sorry I can't be of more help!
Great review. I don’t think it’s for me as I prefer light/sheer coverage but it looks really nice on you
Thank you Melanie!
Does it still look like skin vs makeup? Also I need some tips on the concealer. I want to love it but it does do the C things under the eyes. Maybe the setting method?
I think the concealer is a matter of amount used. It is very emollient, so you don't need very much at all. I hope this helps!
Does anyone know how this compares to Bobbi Brown serum foundation? That’s my favorite right now.
What color Kosas bronzer??
Medium
What’s your shade in concealer
4.5 is my best shade.
thanks for vid pretty lady. be safe
Thank you! You too!
Hey, Mandy...Ive been following you for years, especially your foundation reviews...you do some of the best! I was wondering if you might be able to do your foundation reviews without your glowy skincare, in addition to your skincare one...its sometimes hard to tell how much foundation would translate to us that may not be as luminous.
Hi Dana! I don’t use anything that is overly glowy. If you saw me without any skincare on, I tend to look that way as well. So I am not sure what I would be able to eliminate. And I try to use the matte spf so there is no additional glow. Sorry, I know that is not much help! 🙁
@@MandyDavisMUA oh, no worries , dear Mandy...I want to also add that you have the most gorgeous skin!
@@danaconnor8255 Thank you so much Dana! 😘
I am scheduled for Botox in 2 weeks. Curious what kind of and how much Arnica you use?
The foundation looks very good/ healthy on you
I use a product called Post Love Skincare. It's a mix of Arnica and CBD. I will link it for you: postloveskincare.com/
I heard this blues. Does it
I feel like the most blurring came from when I used the powder with it.
Blurrs
I didn’t like the foundation. It just does some weird stuff on the face. And by the way, the redness on your face gives you a natural blush 😍
Sorry it didn't work out for you Natalia! Sometimes the redness gives me a natural blush, but a lot of times it is in places blush should never be and doesn't look too natural. LOL
Niacinimide makes me breakout 😕
Me too😞
I am seeing a lot of people seem to have reactions to it as well. Such a bummer.
you confuse me. your skin is perfect with nothing on it. why bother with foundation???
I am confused as to why it's an assumption that people with good skin shouldn't still love to apply makeup. I wear it for no other reason than because I love it. 😉
@@MandyDavisMUA this was not a criticism and im sorry if it came across as such. i have just rarely seen skin as good as yours - it was an awkwardly written compliment!