Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation Review

This is my new go-to every day foundation. It was first tried on me during a makeover at Mecca Maxima, and I really liked the no makeup feel and natural look. It's definitely light-medium coverage but can be built upon.

This is quite a lovely foundation actually. Right away, if you are dry skinned you will probably be disappointed. It’s perfect for oily/normal/combo skin. It truly looks like photoshop in a bottle. If you do need to conceal blemishes however this coverage won’t help too much so you will need a concealer. I really like the blurring foundation brush from urban with this one. I feel this is one that needs its paired brush for optimal results. It is a matte coverage but doesn’t feel drying at all on the skin. You can’t feel it on your face at all. If you are more oily though, you will probably have some transfer later on in the day so you’ll want to set with powder. This one definitely needs a primer with it if you are looking for all day wear. Without primer I only got about 4 hours without it feathering away on my chin area.

The first time I tried this foundation I wasn't a fan. I'm not sure what it was, maybe how I applied it, could have been the primer, the setting powder? Who knows. But since I have become quite fond of this foundation, I wouldn't go as far as saying its my favourite but its a go to for sure. The first time I used this I applied it with a brush, which is probably why I didn't like it very much. Since then I have been using a damp beauty blender and a primer. I always make sure I set this foundation (as I do with all of my foundations) and use a setting spray, usually the urban decay all nighter because that can last through anything. I do find the foundation does rub off a bit when I touch my face (bad habit) but overall it does a pretty good job!! The colour selection is really good, it offers pink undertones or yellow undertones. I accidentally got the wrong shade (opps) but fortunately, it fits my skin when im on my last few days of a fake tan. The next time I purchase this product I will be going for a darker shade that will match my tan.

This is my favourite full coverage foundation for those moments when I want to go on heavy for an event of date night.

Even though it is marketed as a weightless foundation it does give a full coverage but does feel as if there is nothing on your skin with it feeling soft and buttery. There is a little rub off but this can be corrected with a setting spray and powder which is steps that I always do especially on a heavy makeup application that I want to last.

I love this foundation as my 'everyday go to' foundation, it gives a weightless medium coverage that is buildable. The foundation range is good with yellow and pink undertones available for each shade, I love the packaging and its sleek look and it has a pump! (im not sure why some foundations still don't come with some sort of pump!) I prefer to apply this foundation with a damp beauty blender as it makes this quick and easy - and gives a great glowy coverage! I still use a powder to set as this foundation does take a little bit longer to settle. I also have dry to combo skin. The only downfall is that it is super available for NZers, the only 'store' is in AUK international airport.

I'm still on that search for the perfect foundation and even though I have found a couple of great ones I can't seem to be satisified so this prompted the purchase of the Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition after seeing it be used on one of my favourite YouTubers.

As always when I am unable to get my hands on a sample prior to purchase I settled for the lightest shade that they create, being super pale does have some benefits there and 9 out of 10 times the shade is spot on or close enough.

The design of the packaging is cute and chic all at the same time in a chunky, thick rounded cylinder tube that seems to have the dull thud when tinked of clear acrylic rather than glass (bonus when travelling!!) with a gunmetal steel effect pump and lid that snaps firmly in place so you can be secure in the fact that should you take it with your it isn't going to dislodge and make a mess by discharging in your bag. The pump is brilliant as you can take a little out to cover your face without over spilling too much and then wasting it. The formula is a nice even toned liquid that feels cool and light, it blends seamlessly with the use of both a flat top kabuki foundation brush and a dampen beautyblender type sponge. It doesn't settle too quickly so you have time to blend this foundation into your skin for a flawless look, it seems to warm to your skin allowing you to work precisely with it to get into the correct areas without leaving streaks or buffing blotches.

This foundation does give your skin a weightless coverage without skimping on the full coverage. It settles onto your skin and once blended doesn't move about or slip off of my face, I do use a matte primer underneath on the oily areas of my skin but even so with this sometimes foundation still manages to sink into my pores or becomes diluted down by the oils and can appear patching half way through the day, with this particular foundation these problems didn't arise at all. The only issue was that by 3pm I have a soft sheen across my cheek and forehead but that is probably down to the primer being at fault and my own skin, not the foundation.

I would be happy to say that this is one of my top 5 foundations and will be repurchasing when I run out, which may be some time as a little goes a long way and you get a decent amount for your money too.

This is almost everything I want in a foundation:

Pros: Medium coverage quite natural looking good shade range easy to apply and blend

Cons: Smells flowery in a bad way

Ever since I first bought this product from spear I have been using it and love it. The texture is smooth and not too thick. It goes on weightlessly and non oily. Considering its a thinner consistency, it covers most skin imperfections very well! I have mild chin and cheek acne on occasions and this foundations cover up my little nasties very well.

I have had this for a few months now, so I have had plenty of time to test it out.

I only seem to reach for this on weekends or days off. It's very light and breathable, but doesn't give the coverage I like for long days in the salon! It's very easy to blend, I like to use a stippling brush, or a damp sponge for application. The consistency is fairly runny compared with my other foundations, but it's not hard to use. The shade is a great match for my skin (0.5). It is buildable, but I only ever use one layer. I do find that it needs to be set with a powder, otherwise I'm oily by lunchtime :) Overall I think it's lovely for those 'low key' days where you don't want a full face on.

I bought this of Beauty Bay a few months ago in the shad 6.5. The first thing I noticed about this foundation is how easy it is to blend, the next I thing noticed was that you cant even feel it on your face once its on and the coverage is pretty good for a medium coverage. At the moment I cant use it because it is way too dark but I really look forward to using it once I am more tan.