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Wet N Wild Photo Focus Foundation Review

Wet N Wild Photo Focus Foundation Review
Overall rating from 56 reviews so far:
4.0/5
Would use it again?
4.0/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.1/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.0/5

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Wet N Wild Photo Focus Foundation Review

Wet N Wild Photo Focus Foundation Review

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
30th July, 2018
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Not bad - but a little overhyped

This was my first product from wet and wild and loved the price! also like how its meant to look good in photos under various lights. Every youtuber was raving about this so I picked it up, its not bad and for the price its an okay foundation but it didn't sit nicely on my skin it always looked cakey and patchy - especially when I'd fake tan and use a darker shade. It looked ok in photos but in some it still looked off. I have normal to slightly dry skin and this made my skin feel quite dry.

Tips: Not a fan of the darker shades in the range.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
21st August, 2018
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So affordable

I have recently fallen in love with this foundation and it has quickly become my go-to. I've bought this about 3 times now and absolutely love that it only costs $13.00 at Farmers which is so amazing, especially if you are anything like me and use foundation daily!

The formula is quite nice, definitely more of the matte side but doesn't leave me looking or feeling dry. I've found that some other matte foundations dry quickly and are hard to apply as they set so quick, but that definitely isn't the case with this, I usually apply with a brush around my face and then pat it all down with a beauty blender for the perfect finish. The coverage I would say is medium but is 100% buildable to more.

The only thing I don't like about this is the scent, it has a very strong smell (like paint or something), but I've started to get used to that now and it doesn't last all day, just as I am applying it.

I love the glass bottle that it comes and and I love that it is square and not round so it doesn't roll around in my makeup draw. It does come with a plastic spatula which I don't mind, but when it starts to get to the bottom I find I need to start tipping the foundation out rather than scooping it.

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
6th October, 2018
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An easy wear foundation

This foundation has had a lot of hype on YouTube and for the price of course I had to try it. I picked it up at Farmers for $13 and for a large glass jar is pretty good value. The smell is pretty intense and is very chemically but doesn’t last on the skin. It goes on well and initially looks pretty good, not too matte but good for my combo skin. As the day wore on it started to separate on my skin but only a little bit and with a little powder over the top (when this happens) it can be fixed. The colour range is good and can be purchased anywhere Wet N Wild is stocked but even though it was pretty decent I just didn’t love it. If I really needed to buy a cheaper foundation I would purchase this again and it’s good for the lighter makeup days but I won’t be rushing out to replace it.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
27th December, 2018
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Claire_wong70
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Good coverage and great price

I bought this foundation after reading a good review online. It was $12.99 at Farmers. I’ve been wearing a Clinique foundation that I’d made last years (I know that’s bad!), but can’t stretch to that again so was looking for an affordable alternative. I can’t comment on the photo finish properties, that’s not why I purchased it. I bought the Golden Beige shade. After reading other reviews, I went back to sniff it and yes, it does have a fairly strong odour, but I honestly didn’t notice that when I first used it. The little spatula was handing for dabbing on, then I blended with my fingers. It was easy to blend and didn’t settle into my fine lines and gave a good light cover evening out my skin well. It’s not a heavy coverage, which is fine with me, but might not give enough coverage for some. I applied a little powder over the top to the areas that tend to shine, and found that it lasted well over the day. It was easy to remove with a Micellar water cleanser. All up, l’m really happy and would definitely buy it again.

Tips: Don’t worry about the smell...it doesn’t last.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
21st January, 2019
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Better than expected!

I've been looking for a new inexpensive foundation that I could use interchangeably with my other foundations, I kept seeing this mentioned on one of my favourite YouTubers, Tati's channel and I thought that I would give it a go.

Unfortunately, Farmers were sold out of my shade ($13.99 in stores) but I managed to find it on an international site called Beauty Bay for $11AUD (so approx. the same).

I really like this product, I wasn't expecting much for the price but I'm really taken by how easily it blended and how buildable it was.

The downfall for me was that it's not as full coverage as I would like (in one application), however, you can build it up pretty nicely, I also didn't like the weird stick applicator thing.

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SarahAmy
28th January, 2019

As a followup to this, I've been using it every day for the last week and I really love it—it's a really lovely every day, not too cakey foundation—I'll definitely be repurchasing it!

Overall rating:
4.7/5
23rd January, 2019
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It’s great!

I never wear foundation but I needed one for an occasion and bought this due to the price! It covered really well, I would say medium and definitely buildable upon that. Average colour selections. The applicator is a paddle which I found difficult to use. It lasted all day through the muggy weather, some creases by the end of the day but that could have been all the laughing and smiling.

Tips: Start off with a small amount and build up from there. I feel like this could get quite cakey very quickly.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
7th February, 2019
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Jeffrey Star Approved & Wallet Approved

When I saw Jeffrey Star review this, I knew I had to try it & I was so glad I did! Value for money, amazing product that holds its own against higher end foundations boasting the same results. Holds up well on my oily skin, even in the summer heat!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
3rd April, 2019
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Cheap AND Amazing?!

Wow, when I saw the price of this, I'll be honest my expectations weren't that highest. But after just 1 use of this foundation I am HOOKED. Not only is my wallet happy, but my face is too! Such a flawless finish, light weight coverage but is build able for sure. I can easily get a full coverage look without looking cakey/ thick. This is now my go to foundation out of everything :)

Tips: Personally I think it applies better with a sponge than a brush.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
13th May, 2019
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Great Colour & Affordable

Trying to get into the whole foundation thing so picked this up on a shopping haul. $13 is super affordable. I shade matched online in advance and have to say this is a pretty good match. (Desert Beige) Even though it's affordable I still think it has nice packaging. Glass with a black top lid. Has a spatula type applicator that i apply to spots on my face before blending in.

I'm not a full cover queen so have never tried to build up the foundation, I prefer a natural type look. I like the result and find it to be flattering and complimentary, not cakey. It does have a scent, it's a bit offputting but you don't smell it after applying it. Can use other make up products on top of this and have no problems. Blends out easily with a brush (don't know about a blender as I don't use them)

I am happy with this product and would repurchase again in future. Great starter foundation if you are just getting into base products.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
29th May, 2019
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Wet n Wild photo focus foundation

I have tried a few foundations,mostly all drug store like Maybelline, revlon etc and this one by far is my favourite! I have the shade golden beige which I think suits me perfectly, it has a yellow undertone. I always have a hard time finding the right colour because I get confused with undertones I think. It's affordable, $13 at countdown. One layer gave me medium coverage, what i really love about it is that its very lightweight and feels as though I'm only wearing a moisuriser. Color matching was hard though. I had to watch tutorials on YouTube and there's also a site called findation where you can find your color match to other brands. But I was lucky to pick the perfect shade for me and it doesnt oxidise.

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