Review: Becca Luminous Skin Foundation

I expect a lot from foundations. It's a given, especially since it's basically our "second" skin. I would like it to be breathable, flattering and looking as natural as can be. In the past, I've had great luck with finding foundations with superb formulas.

I've wanted to try the Becca cosmetics line for so long! After having purchased their shimmering skin perfector, which is heavenly, I opted to get one of their foundations. I feel like it's quite unique from all the foundations I own thus far.

Becca is a brand that hails from Australia. The philosophy of this brand is to create flawless, natural looking skin without a million products. It's for the everyday person. I think they really live up to that goal because so many people love their Shimmering Skin Perfector. It's a holy grail item for so many MUA's.

Packaging wise, the plastic bottle is nice and it works uniformly with the rest of their makeup. The cap can get a bit sticky, like the Nars packaging which I'm not too fond of. I don't like sticky things! LOL

The pump dispenser is normal - nothing out of the ordinary there. Basically, packaging is very plain, subtle.

The formula is what makes this foundation so superior! It's a godsend for people with dry skin. I've noticed that as I've gotten older and working in AC controlled places, my skin has done a complete 180. It's on the drier side so my moisturizers and foundations need to be more hydrating. This foundation is intensely hydrating - it feels more like skincare than makeup. It's very fluid, very lightweight and gives a dewy/satin finish. I dust a bit of Tarte's Amazonian finishing power and the shine evens out. I'd say it makes my skin look supple and healthy and it feels moist to the touch. Some people might not like that feeling but I think it feels very nice. 

Coverage is sheer. As sheer as sheer can be. As in I'd still need to conceal every imperfection. But I am okay with that because it has such a natural tint that I think looks really gorgeous. I'm very used to foundations that are sheer but can build up. However, this Becca one does not build. It stays very sheer since much of the formula is water based. I'd like to think of it as a tinted moisturizer more than a foundation although I see it as sheerer than a TM. It evens out redness, and pores but that's about it.

The shade Cashmere is the most neutral of them all. On Sephora's website, every shade as a description except for Cashmere. It's neither too yellow or pink. It fits nicely for anyone whose around NC20-25. I'd say adjustable because it's such a sheer foundation.

I also love the fact that it's skincare friendly with SPF 25 in it. That's really a happy bonus. I love foundations that have more SPF than 10! hah.

Early in the morning 

The price is around $44 USD. It's the same price you'd pay for a Nars, MUFE, and Bobbi Brown foundations. The price is a bit of an investment but if you're anything like me (foundation junkie), it's fair. 

Even with the light coverage, I still think this foundation is great. I absolutely love the formula and formula always trumps everything. For me, at least.

Later in the afternoon after a bit of powder

I'd recommend this foundation to gals who have dry skin, preferring a tinted moisturizer over foundations, and someone who likes light/sheer coverage. I can't emphasize enough how much I adore it right now!

Do you like BECCA Cosmetics? Have you tried this foundation? :)

Disclaimer: Foundation purchased by yours truly!