My quest for flawless skin recently led me to Cover FX. Has anyone played about with Cover FX at all? Do share your stories in the comment box, curious minds what you think!
Cover FX can only be classified as a tricky little foundation that when applied correctly will give you hours of long wearing flawless skin but when applied incorrectly will have you sobbing on your bathroom floor shouting to the heavens, “Why, Jebus, Why!?
Click ahead for my raves and rants!
Available in a ridiculous amount of shades you’re guaranteed to find at least one shade out of over 30 that suits your tone. On top of an incredible selection of colors Cover FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation also has an SPF 30. SPF 30? You’re kidding? That’s a super serious amount of SPF in a foundation that can be purchased in the US. If you laid out any Asian brand that had that much SPF in it I’d fail to be shocked but anything within the US with that much SPF, whoa, seriously cool. Already I’m impressed.
What it is?
Cover FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation is a maximum coverage cream foundation for covering minor to major problems. Ok, you can’t think this is going to cover tattoos or anything crazy like that because it has maximum in the details but I do think it’s quite pigmented and you can get medium to full coverage (I wouldn’t recommend too full a coverage as the product will look a tad bit over done by caking it on) using it.
It’s oil free and fragrance free which makes it a good choice for oily, acne prone skin types, in fact it’s suggested for such a skin type. The foundation has a certain amount of tack and stick somewhat like the texture of Stila Convertible Color that allows for the product to have an extensive wear throughout the day without it oxidizing, fading, or just disappearing.
Although I was expecting a moisturizing cream, it is in face a very densely packed cream which makes blending a bit of a problem. This is where my rant comes into play….You need to take serious care and consideration when applying. Much like Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream to Powder Foundation which I just reviewed for you, you’ll need proper prepping and priming to get the cream onto your face and blended to a flawless finish. You may find yourself at first frustrated and disappointed at the results but with proper application you’ll be delighted at how well it looks, feels, and wears. My rant is minor in the fact that I tend to rush things and this needs a little TLC to get it properly applied.
The foundation is best applied with a sponge applicator (slightly damp if you like) and smoothed on in a very thin layer. After application smooth your clean finger tips over it to create an even coverage. One thin layer should give you decent coverage but you can ever so slowly build up for better coverage.
As I mentioned prepping is key. Do not to moisturizer your face too much if you’re skin is dry. Instead use a moisturizing mist, let dry slightly so your skin is dewy and follow up with Cover FX Clear Prep FX Primer or the primer of your choice. I do recommend using Clear Prep FX Primer as it made by the same company who is keeping in mind that this will be used with it’s foundation. This is a particularly good primer as it’s made to mattify the skin and treat acne. If you’re oily I’d skip the mist and just head straight for the primer as it’ll treat both your acne and oily spots. The primer is silicon based so it does have that slightly strange feeling on the face but it absorbs nicely and leaves behind a powdery finish which makes applying the foundation a breeze as the product is left to sit on top of the primer rather than directly on your skin. This is an important point as it allows for a longer wear.
The results…
When prepped, primed, applied, and finally blended correctly you’re left with very nice coverage that evens out the skin tone, hides redness (I think it’ll be a particularly great item for hiding redness), and creates a good, flawless working canvas for makeup.
When applied in correctly…
Expect a mask like, muddy look if you aren’t careful so just go slowly…don’t be like the Muse and rush it or you’ll end up on the bathroom like I mentioned above!
I didn’t set the cream with powder after but just proceed to leave the house with it on. It lasted from around 8 in the morning to about 5 in the evening. Please keep in mind I wasn’t outside in the heat for most of that time so I can’t say how it performs out side but indoors it doesn’t need much of a touch up. It simply stays on.
Overall, I wouldn’t say it’s my HG foundation simply because I prefer a bit more of a moisturizing foundation but those with skin woes or lots to cover this could prove a life saver.
Who might like it?
- Anyone with oily, acne prone skin!
- Those who want to hide minor acne scarring, redness, freckles, or minor skin perfection.
- Those who desire an oil free foundation.
- Anyone who wants a long wearing foundation that doesn’t fade.
Cover FX is worthy of a look at for sure. I do recommend heading into Sephora for a swatch and a play as ordering online could prove difficult when presented with that many shade options.
Anyone a Cover FX lover?
Change your life?
Do share!
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{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }
CoverFX liquid foundation IS my HG foundation. After trying almost every foundation in Sephora, it was the perfect shade PLUS it didnt make my skin all wonky. Prior to FX I tried a brand that was the perfect shade, unfortunately I ended up with cystic acne which was a major bummer. I tried CoverFX without much expectation. The liquid foundation didn’t take alot of finessing, but you should treat it like HD foundation and apply it in one direction so it doesn’t pick up the fine hairs on your face.
fantastic Ronnie! Glad this worked so incredibly for you hun! I really liked it as well
It’s not my HG but definitely good stuff!
I must be honest when I say that this is the most amazing foundation EVER. Besides the fact that I’m acne prone. If you apply this with the Sephora Professionnel Platinum Air Brush then it really works. I mean, sometimes I’d forget to wash my brush and would need to use a sponge applicator, but using the sponge was no where near as amazing as the brush.
I used this for the summer(I can’t during the school year since I’m a dancer and attend a performing arts school) I literally got non stop compliments on my skin. I wore it everywhere in the heat and it never failed me. Though maybe it’s not that way for everyone, but it was for me. -sigh- I’ll miss this foundation till the Summer comes back.
yay bella so great to hear you like it so much! I must say it really works quite good on me too! It’s not my HG but it is a love
so happy to hear how well it performed for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am very much in love with this foundation! I think I have found my hg everyday foundation! I have combination/acne-prone skin and recently started using a new skincare line that has helped me very much but has left me with the horrible scarring. But when I use this cream foundation I hardly need concealer! It is that amzing! and just with a few swipes! so pigmented and easy to blend. I also really love the primer! together I didn’t have to touch up for a long time! and since i have combination skin this didn’t dry out my face at parts! the only thing i can complain about is the heavy price. but hey beauty isn’t cheap! i would gladly pay this amount for something that is good for my skin and makes it look even better
i think both these products are hg for me! thanks for this amazing review or i would have never discovered it1 i am going to be doing a review on my blog soon!
Hey Jessica! Good to see you dear! SO glad you’re loving this, it’s truly a great line! A little really does good a long way doesn’t it!? I love how flawless it makes my face. It sounds like you’re having good results.
Awww good makeup never comes cheap damn! that’s the worst part
Aw I’m so flattered you read here as I adore your blog. Can’t wait to hear your review! give me a shout when it’s live!
So I was told that this would be ideal for covering my tattoo on my shoulder and I am disappointed. It covered AMAZINGLY don’t get me wrong, however it rubbed off no matter what i did. I set with powder foundation, MUFE’s HD powder, hair sprayed, used ben nye’s setting spray, and combo of all of the above and it still rubbed off making the half hour of effort useless.
aw sorry to hear it jasmin that stinks! try dermablend that stuff will conceal your eyes, nose, and mouth! really pigmented!