This foundation was given to me by my mum and sat unused for a couple of months for two reasons; firstly because it looked too dark for my fair complexion, and secondly because tyhe whole idea of it phased me a little bit- who on earth ever heard of a foundation that looks like a loose face powder??? When I finally got around to trying it, I was pleased that I did and have just purchased my second pot.

**What's it all about?**

The foundation currently only comes in three shades- I have the lightest one which is 'New Ivory'. It's fourteen pounds which is reasonable enough for a mid range beauty product in my opinion. The packaging is very classy looking- a black box with gold writing. Contained within is a cylindrical pot of the foundation and a large but squat brush with which to apply it. The brush sits in a little mesh bag with ribbon ties to protect it, which is a nice touch. The tub itself, once the black lids is unscrewed looks very much like a loose powder- a plastic covering with holes in to let the powder out a little at a time. A critisism I have on this score is that the holes are coved by a temporary sticker which must then be disposed of. I'd like something a little more permanent to hold it in when it's bobbing around in my bag, as when I unscrew the lid, there's a fair bit of powder which has come to the top.
The foundation needs to be tapped through the holes (with the lid on so that it doesn't spill!) and then applied to the brush, tapping the excess powder off. Then you should apply it to the face using circular motions until you have achieved the coverage desired.

**What Went on in my Bathroom!!!***

I decided, that after a spray tan for my holiday- I was about the right shade to try the new product. I didn't have high hopes as I just couldn't see how it could give me aqnything more than a light dusting of dry power. However I couldn't have been more wrong. I don't quite know how it works, but the coverage is fab. It's not too thick, so it sits well around the fine lines of my 30 something skin! My skin tone is even and I actually look reasonably youthful and glowing! I find that some foundations can clog and make the over 30 something's skin look a little older- but this is just right! It does have something of a shimmer to it- so some may find it suitable for evening only- but I'm not bothered and wear it all day every day now (or at least until winter sets in and my skin becomes too pale again!). I must admit that I do top it up- which is something I never did with a liquid foundation- but the reason for this is to combat the shine that always pops up after a few hours, which previously I would have sorted with my normal loose powder. I have even used this as a concealer by pressing my finger on some of the powder and pressing it onto a spot and dusting off! A full on concealer it isn't- but it's not a bad alternative in the absence of your usual one!
It's as long lasting performance wise as any other foundation of used (many of which have been the posh brands!) and is definitely worth a try.

The only thing that bothers me slightly other than the plastic film issue, is that, as far as I'm aware, it can only be purchased as a whole package with brush included. Time to think about the environment and our pockets Boots and get a 'refill' option out there which would be completely viable for the simple packaging as it stands.
I'll give it five stars on the grounds that the advantages outweigh the grumbles!