Oasis Beauty Full Cover Mineral Foundation Review

I have rather a miss and rarely hit relationship with BB Creams. Having such a light complexion means that most BB creams are just too dark and do not work on my skin. I have one BB cream in my stash which I occasionally use, but it is more like a full coverage foundation, so it's just not for everyday use.

I had heard good things about Oasis BB creams and their other products, so I purchased the $50 sample bag that contains a sample of all the Oasis products. This way I got to try all three BB creams and was able to establish that The Bardot suited my skin tone best. It sates that it is for light warm skin tones and gives a mid coverage dewy finish and I would definitely agree that it does exactly that.

I used the sample pot first and then purchased the full sized product after one application use of the sample pot. I was sold! Now that is pretty impulsive, even for me, but I really liked the product and could see that it just really suited my skin tone, gave a nice coverage (not too full on, not too sheer) and it lasted all day.

The Bardot BB cream comes in typical Oasis packaging with an inky abstract colour down one side of a white box with an information panel on the rear if the box. I love that the Oasis products are cruelty free, contains organic ingredients and is a New Zealand product. The generous 50 mL sized pump bottle is a great design and easy to use. The fact that it stands upright and isn't a tube is a big plus. I find the smell pleasant and certainly can pick out the calendula and Shea butter notes. The cream also contains hyaluronic acid which is perfect as so does my morning moisturiser and I can use the BB cream immediately after applying my Hydro Boost gel - something I cannot do with any other foundation type product. It is probably why the BB cream feels cold to the touch and has that initial clammy feeling when first applied.

I find that this cream applies easily and gives a nice even coverage that hides just enough, but still looks really natural. It is a dewy finish, and I use my favourite face powder over the top because that's what I like to do. I love the finish and find that with the application of face powder over the top, the finish looks just as great 8 hours later. I have tried finger application, sponge application, foundation brush application and beauty blender application and all are great, so it's whatever I have time for on the day.

It's not a cheap BB Cream with a price tag of $49.90, but it sure does last a long time, so I think it is great value for money.

The added bonus is that the BB Bardot (as do the other Oasis BB creams) contains a sunscreen. I didn't even realise this at first and it did surprise me when I found out as I usually react to foundation type sunscreens in products. However, this hasn't happened with this product, so it's a winner all round for me.

I was quite scared of BB creams - I was about to throw in the towel. I tried another one (reviewing after this) and I ended up with big lines all over my face when the BB cream dried (EEEEK). But I thought that I better give BB cream the benefit of the doubt - so here we are.

My experience with this BB cream was DRASTICALLY better. It went on just like a moisturiser with a little bit of oomph.

I use the Bardot and it was the perfect colour for me. I use it everyday that I don't want the full coverage of foundation or to do anything particularly exciting with my makeup (You really can't use it underneath anything extravagant Haha).

I love that it feels really light and "no makeup-y" because I feel as though I'm letting my skin breath while not looking like the ghost I usually am.

The only thing is - I'm not too sure what the difference is between this and a tinted moisturiser. From reading the other reviews, it looks as though the darker colours pack a bigger punch in terms of feel but I'm happy to use it day to day regardless!

PS - The packaging is simple and gorgeous - like the rest of the Oasis products - and definitely my style.

In a pump bottle packaging. Very simple and modern. It takes a fee pumps for first use but after this it dispenses easily. The bottle is whit but you can see how much product is left to the side of the bottle. One pump gives enough to cover your face and has good coverage but you can build up the coverage by applying more. it spreads out evenly with a blending sponge and covers to your desired look. It sets nice and has no flashback and a matte look. You can either use it with or without a primer but sure your primer complements the matte finish. Using a setting powder does help it stay longer and again a matte powder is useful. The coverage is good enough that depending on your mood concealer isn't necessary. I have Munroe medium to dark skin. also having a spf formula this makes it great yet not shiney tacky or sticky I'm pleasantly surprised and can recommend to all who are wanting a good experience with bb cream.

I am always trying to find a product that is made of mostly natural ingredients and if it's organic even better.

I received this as a sample pot to try. I really wanted to like this product because I really liked some of the other Oasis products, however, it just didn't work for me.

I find the texture to be really difficult to spread (I used my fingers to apply it as if it were a moisturizer), it feels really waxy on. The finish is very shiny, I don't find that it dries to a power finish at all. As for it being full coverage as it says in the product description, I would have to say its more of a sheer coverage. It could not cover up my pimple and discoloration from recent healing pimple scars and doesn't really help with covering my very light sun spots on my cheek bones.

The only thing great about it for me is that it is moisturizing and that it is a natural product.

Gosh darn it I really wanted to like this! I am such a fan of Oasis and usually my skin reacts super favourably to their products. I keep giving this more and more benefit of the doubt but I'm nearing the bottom of the bottle and I still can't love it, or even like it.

Let's start with what I do like. I love the ethos of the company. Oasis tick all of my boxes, local, ethical, natural, animal friendly, checkity check check check. I also love the pump dispenser. This is my favourite packing for things like this because air is kept away, you don't contaminate the product with your grubby mitts, and you can tell at a glance how much is left.

I also on rare occasions can get this to look half decent on my face. Unfortunately there seems to be no rhyme or reason to these times and I can rarely duplicate the results.

The majority of the time this product is a wierd oliy hot mess on me that makes me look dirty. It's hard to work with - a primer is a MUST. I use a primer normally anyway but I don't like feeling like I HAVE to use a primer if you know what I mean. I end up spending a lot of time going over areas and blending and re-blending trying to find a balance between too much coverage (looking dirty) and having smeary streaky bits. To me a BB cream should be a quick and easy everyday product and if I wanted to spend this much time on my base I would use a foundation. Do not try to use this with your fingers for me it was beyond disastrous.

I'm using The Bardot which claims to suit most complexions. As I said before sometimes it looks perfect but most of the time it's too dark. And not in a normal way that a dark foundation would look. It's weird, it makes me look dirty like I've been gardening in windy weather. Admittedly I am really pale but I don't go in the sun and religiously wear sunscreen so at least I am consistently pale so I can't understand such different results each time. It's like I'm supposed to shake the product but given there's no air in it this isn't possible.

The most unforgivable part though? It settles in wrinkles I never knew I had and gives me big dark lines. Who knew my neck was so wrinkly??!! *runs to invest in decolletage cream*. After a few hours I look in the mirror and more often than not there are dark lines across my neck. No other product has caused this for me ever.

I find the finish to be super oily even though I have mostly dry skin and I think it may be contributing to my recent breakouts. Because of this it also runs and I can't trust it to stay in place. I think a powder would help but again for me BB cream should be about ease of use and not require all these additional steps.

I'm currently using The Monroe Oasis BB Cream, which I received from them as a very generous free sample, which comes in a small purple pottle with a great, tight fitting flip-lid.

This is a very thick BB cream that looks almost greasy in the pottle. It also looks quite dark, but when you smooth it onto your face a little goes a long way, and it doesn't feel at all greasy. The finish is a lot lighter than I was expecting, and when I'm tanned I need to warm it up a little sometimes with a bit of bronzer.

The powder finish is epic. It leaves a matte, settled look to skin without a heavy 'made up' appearance - literally the perfect finish for in between bare faced and foundation. It's marketed as a 'full coverage' BB cream and that's exactly what it is.

My skin is oily and this cream doesn't aggravate it or cause oily patches - it's pretty agreeable actually. It washes cleanly off my face with Micellar Water or cleanser - though interestingly is harder to wash from my fingers than it's counterparts from other brands. I have applied it over a couple of primers - and even over light foundation for a more 'made up' look with that powder finish when I was away and had forgotten my powder. Both yield good results.

The one big downside is the cost. Definitely try it as a free sample first to see if you like it, as it's on the expensive side - but given how long the sample has lasted I'm confident that the full size would last ages.

The thick, creamy consistancy of "The Monroe" glides on smoothly and blends easily, leaving a matte finish which is great for my oily skin. I tried applying the BB cream with my fingers, a foundation brush and a sponge and the sponge definitely works the best, leaving an almost airbrushed look and can be built up easily from sheer coverage to full coverage using the sponge.

The pump action bottle makes it easy to dispense a small amount at a time, making it perfect to get sheer coverage while reducing wastage and eliminating exposure to air and bacteria. The BB cream lasts all day and washes off easily with a regular cleanser.

I have a very oily skin, so even though "The Monroe" has a matte finish, I prefer to add a light dusting of translucent powder over the top to set the BB cream and give me a longer lasting matte finish.

The colour of Monroe suited my skin tone perfectly! The foundation I'd been using before I switched to a BB cream was Revlon Colorstay in Natural Beige (#004), just to give you an idea of a similar colour and my skin tone.

I would definitely recommend and use this product again. I've since purchased their "Jackpot" goodie bag, so that I can try more of their wonderful products.

The only downside to this product is the cost ... it is expensive and might be something that I end up adding to my Christmas or birthday wish list.

Previously a Mabelline supermarket bb cream obsessive I really wanted to try something natural and less mass produced but it is hard to try something new that is a daily staple. First tried a sample of this product and then purchased a full sized product. This is now a daily use product - after 3 weeks though I not sure I 100% love the matt finish? Makes me look a little pale and seems to have a drier finish, not ideal for under a powder. Foundation. But it is great just on its own. Might try this in another colour or type. I do absolutely love the natural ingredients and to support locally made products .

Simply the best BB cream I have ever tried. I have always been a full coverage girl, always feel naked without foundation on but this BB cream is just like wearing foundation but only lighter & quicker to apply. I use a kabuki brush to apply, it's creamy, soft & rich on application and goes on easily with very little blending needed. I have had trouble finding the right shade for me in BB creams but The Monroe is perfect for me, it's not orange or pale, very natural and I love how it sets matte, even on the hottest days it still has staying power with no shine or oiliness. I will be purchasing a full size product, it's won me over!!

These bb creams are amazing. I purchased the Oasis goodie bag which contains samples of all their products. Out of their 3 bb creams I liked the Bardot and the Monroe. I will be purchasing the Monroe as I feel it offers better all day coverage. This product offers spf25, colour and moisture. I have tried a variety of bb creams and would rate this brand the best. What they state on their website is exactly what the product does. Plus an added bonus its made in nz, natural and not tested on animals.