Make me into a New Woman (Max Factor Age Renew Foundation)

Member Name: jo@145

Product:	Max Factor Age Renew Foundation
Date:	22/02/07 (803 review reads)
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Advantages: Light foundation in different colour tones

Disadvantages: None that I have found

Most of us like to look our best and if we aren't natural beauties then a little help from a bottle is needed- or a lot in my case!

*Why did I buy it?*

I had received an email as I had joined the Max Factor club online and saw I could apply for a sample, (which came quickly,) it contained a good amount of make up, which lasted me about a week and I was very happy with it. I then searched the internet for the best price and got a great bargain!

*Vital statistics*

Pump type bottle measuring 11.5 cm high by about 3cm wide. The actual depth of foundation is probably about 7cm. There is a clear pull-off top and part of the bottle label is clear so you can see the contents. The remainder is in a gold colour, with the name Max Factor in small letters and "AGE RENEW" Foundation in the centre of the label. The colour on my bottle is 70 natural. In all it looks fairly classy and is small enough to fit in a handbag if needed to touch up throughout the day.

*Who makes it?*

Max Factor - a well known makeup manufacturer and part of the proctor Gamble group.

*What does it do?*

It claims to create a youthful radiance! Because it has a non-powdery texture and gives a silky finish, it claims to minimise shadows, hide blemishes, diminish fine lines and give the skin luminosity. It contains a SPF 10 to help protect the skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays. Most of us work under harsh lights, which make us look older, whereas warm lighting makes us look younger, using Age Renew gives the skin a warm glow and is said to make us look up to 5 years younger whatever lighting we may be in!

I have read that it can help disguise skin problems, but I am unable to comment as my skin is fairly blemish free.

*Instructions*

Use fingers to massage the foundation into your skin as you would a moisturiser or a cosmetic sponge can be used to blend it on evenly.

*What's in it?*

It contains amino-peptides whatever they are! And vitamins B3, B5 and E plus green tea extracts and of course as mentioned before the SPF of 10.


*Is it in any other colours?*

Yes there is a choice from Creamy Ivory, Warm Almond, Blushing Beige, Natural, Golden and Bronze.

*Cost?*

Well as I said I got a bargain on ebay (£6.00 plus 1.50 postage) but it sells at £11.95 at Boots and £8.95 at Superdrug.


*Does it work?*

Well I certainly like it. You only need a little and that is easy to achieve with the pump bottle and saves wastage- my last tube had more in the top than on my face! I squirt out a tiny amount and spread it over my face. I have lots of freckles and if I use pale makeup I look really ill, the natural colour blends in well and my skin feels really soft and silky smooth. I once applied too much from the sample and was afraid I'd have to wipe it off and start again, but I kept on blending it in and within minutes it looked much better. I can't vouch for the SPF as we've had no sun since I've used it, only rain and snow!

It also lifts my mood as there is a lovely light perfume, which smells expensive, and I feel good as I apply it. This only happens with a few foundations , so is an added bonus!

I find it lasts really well and apply it in a morning and it lasts all day. If I am going out at night, I just cleanse in the usual way and reapply, it is easy to remove with cleanser and cotton wool. I am pleased to say it hardly a trace comes off when I blow my nose on a tissue!

*Do I look youthful?*

Who am I trying to kid? Of course I don't look youthful! But I have been off work after an accident and just returned , everyone thinks I look really well and that I can't possibly be ready to retire in a few weeks- should I tell them my secret? It all comes out of a bottle!

Summary: Non powdery foundation gives skin a radiant glow