A nice day to day foundation (Boots No.7 Stay Perfect Foundation Compact)

Member Name: xxfoxyredxx

Product:	Boots No.7 Stay Perfect Foundation Compact
Date:	08/04/09 (258 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to apply, blend and wear

Disadvantages: Not a heavy foundation

When it comes to buying foundation I'm really funny and fussy about it. Not only do I find it really hard to get a good colour match (because I'm really pale skinned) I hate stuff on my face that feels heavy and unnatural hence why I can't get on with lip-glosses and lipsticks for long lol.

I saw this foundation compact in my local Boots and liked the idea of a compact foundation with a mirror in it and a sponge and trying out the 'New Ivory' colour it actually seemed to blend quite well into my skin and with no real heaviness or colour to it that stuck out like a sore thumb for a change! So I bought one!

The Packaging....

The compact comes in a black shiny cardboard box and on the lid it's colour coded and your told your colour on top of the colour it is and it has a number. On the front of the box all in gold writing I'm told it's No7 Stay Perfect Foundation Compact 'For a long-lasting, flawless finish' and I'm told that it is SPF 15 and Hypo-Allergenic. On the back of the box (also all in gold writing ) I'm told a bit about the product, directions for use are given, ingredients are listed, contact details for Boots are there, size is stated (12g) and finally the recycle symbol is displayed.

Now my compact is slightly different (but is the same product as the one that is shown in the review photograph at the top of this page, it's just that in the past couple of weeks they have changed the packaging in some stores to what you can now see) but mine is black, shiny plastic and oval in shape and on the top engraved into it in gold writing is No7 and on the bottom I'm again told what it is, size is stated, contact details for Boots are given and finally the recycle symbol is shown. Flip open the compact mine is a large round circle of the foundation with a sponge that completely covers it and a large proper mirror to the top of it.

A Bit About The Product According To The Back Of The Box And The Compact....

Help your skin stay beautiful from morning till night, with this incredibly silky long-lasting foundation. Easy to apply wherever you are, it's flattering in any light, keeping you picture perfect all day long. Fragrance free, with SPF 15 and Vitamins A and E to protect an care for your skin, without blocking your pores.

We've created this hypo-allergenic product using only ingredients we know and trust.

It's been tried and tested by customers with even the most sensitive skin, so we know it'll be good to yours.

Directions For Use....

Dab a little where you need it most, usually your cheeks, nose and chin. Blend smoothly and evenly with a damp or dry sponge, working downwards and outwards from the centre of your face.

My Experience Using It....

This foundation is incredibly light and easy to apply. You know that from the moment you first go to use it and notice it 'smears' out of the compact rather than blobs out or is like a runny liquid or anything like that. So you dab the sponge over the slightly greasy textured foundation and wipe onto your face. I always use a decent moisturiser first and this goes over any concealers or anything you want to use easily.

With a damp sponge the application is lighter in texture and more dewy looking though still lasts ages on the skin. However I always use the foundation on a dry sponge for little extra coverage because it is so light anyway and I find it blends into the skin incredibly easily. Once on you can't feel it at all and it's as light as feather to wear and totally comfortable and slightly hydrating.

It doesn't fade over time so when you do go to remove this (with whatever make up removal technique you usually use, and it's very simple to remove too!) you can see it is removed! It doesn't crepe, crumble or crease over time, it stays soft on the skin and comfortable to wear and stays put for hours upon hours. I find it doesn't transfer and once it's on I actually forget it's there.

As an every-day foundation I love it. It hasn't upset my sensitive skin at all and because of the light formulation of it I haven't had any spots or blackheads appear. However because it is a light foundation if you have dark circles or spots or discoloured skin... .then this won't help really disguise anything. Of course though you can still use this if your willing to use other products such as concealers and stuff but all this is is a very light foundation that evens up skin tone quite a bit and doesn't seem to agitate the skin.

I've found it to be very economical and for one I don't appear yellow anymore. Ok that's largely down to the sensible colour choice I made but because it's so light in texture it really does appear natural, makes my skin glow but more importantly lets it breath and isn't one bit mask like but still gently and effectively covers my open pores without feeding them!

So impressed with this I actually rushed out and picked my Mum one up for Mothers day. Like me, she uses this daily and feels for night-time she needs something a little heavier than this. A nice daily moisturising foundation though this is!

£6.35 per compact available in a variety of colours exclusive to Boots.

Summary: Great price for what it is and economical this does work out!