Firstly, I have really flawed and pale combination skin, however this foundation gives a fantastic coverage, leaving a silky smooth finish. The particular shade I use is called 'Creamy Ivory' and although it is the lightest shade, it does not leave me looking ghostly pale, and it blends perfectly with my skin tone.

The product comes with a compartment at the back which contains a small sponge to apply the liquid foundation with, however I much prefer to use a foundation brush as it makes it last longer and also gives a more even coverage. I also think the compartment at the back would have been handy if it doubled as a mirror, but unfortunately it does not.

The foundation is a perfect consistency and does not leave my face looking too cakey as I have found with other foundations. The packaging looks sophisticated and is made of strong transparent plastic, which means it does not easily break, and can handle being thrown around in your bag. You do not get a large amount of foundation in terms of what you pay for it (I buy it for £12.99 at Boots and it usually lasts me about three weeks) but because it's a fabulous foundation, I do not mind paying that much for it, especially as there are much more expensive brands out there which give the same quality and quantity.

I usually wear this foundation from 7.00am and it lasts all day. However, I also use a matte powder over the top of it (Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder) because otherwise my face looks too shiny, particularly around the nose area.

I absolutely love the texture of this foundation. It's really smooth and creamy, and I don't even have to apply a moisturiser beforehand. It leaves you with a dewy complexion, and even though I have a few spots as well as acne scarring, the foundation hides the flaws impressively, and gives me a real confidence boost.