For years, Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation has been my must-have foundation but recently, I stumbled upon a great knockoff, NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation.
NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation
The HD Studio Photogenic Foundation utilizes HD Photogenic CX to give a light-diffusing effect and Magic Cover Powder to diminish the look of pores and wrinkles. It is mineral-enriched, talc-free and paraben-free and contains tri-peptides to promote collagen generation, reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate skin.
There are 8 shades to choose from and HDF 04 Sand Beige is a great match for my NC30 skin.
NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation in HDF04 Sand Beige
The foundation has a creamy texture that goes on smoothly and feels really lightweight. It blends well and literally disappears into my skin within seconds without highlighting any dry patches.
Like the Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation, coverage is great. One pump can cover up most of my undereye circles and even out the redness around my nose, forehead and chin.
The finish is dewy, natural-looking and a little moist but a light dusting of MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural will take care of that. The foundation also wears well and stays on a good 8 hours without oxidizing or fading.
At $15 a pop, I really have no complaints about this. It works equally well if not better than some of the higher end foundations I have used. Definitely give this a shot!
Wearing NYX Cosmetics HD Studio Photogenic Foundation in Sand Beige
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NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation is available at ulta.com and www.nyxcosmetics.com for $15.
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02/04/2011 at 2:38 am
I am pakistani and have got yellow undertone skin.
I m NC 30 in MAC. will it be suitable for my skin tone and complexion????
Need ur opinion ?
02/05/2011 at 6:06 pm
I’m an NC30 too and I wear Sand Beige.
02/04/2011 at 12:24 pm
Will you consider taking some full face photos with this/in reviews?
It’s hard to tell about a product if it’s just a pump on the hand.
Thanks!
02/05/2011 at 6:04 pm
Here you go Claire!
02/05/2011 at 3:52 am
Can I get it in HK? I’m willing to give this a try since quite a few of my clients are allergic to MUF foundations and I need an HD one for work…
02/05/2011 at 6:05 pm
NYX is supposed to launch in HK and Taiwan later this year. If you need help getting this right away, let me know =)
02/05/2011 at 9:12 pm
I just might! When are you coming again? xx
03/01/2011 at 10:50 am
I want one too. Are you coming to HK?
03/08/2011 at 5:39 am
You can buy these from http://www.cherryculture.com and they ship worldwide. I’ve never had a problemand they can be cheaper than the drugstore.
02/05/2011 at 10:30 pm
It’s gorgeous on you!
Thanks:)
02/09/2011 at 2:37 pm
i really want to try nyx hd founation but im not sure if i should try medium or natural beige? im an nc35 or nc37 yellow undertone which one do you think would be better for my color?
02/09/2011 at 7:34 pm
I don’t know how dark Natural Beige is but Medium is just a little darker than NC30. If you’re closer to NC37, I’d go with Natural Beige.
02/10/2011 at 2:19 am
What eyeliner and eyeshadow are you wearing in that picture?
02/10/2011 at 9:47 pm
I’m wearing a nude eyeshadow from Pixi Nude Shade Wardrobe Eye & Cheek Palette In Café Au Lait and Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Blue Black. You can check out my reviews and more swatches of the products here:
http://makeupforlife.net/2010/12/pixi-nude-shade-wardrobe-eye-cheek-palette-in-cafe-au-lait-review.html
http://makeupforlife.net/2011/02/pixi-beauty-spring-2011-collection-reviews-photos-swatches-and-giveaway.html/
02/26/2011 at 9:34 am
This was really helpful, thanks!
PS! Also you have the most gorgeous lip shape I have ever seen, you lucky girl!
02/26/2011 at 12:17 pm
I am closer to NC40, so should I try warm sand?? I can’t tell if that or natural beige.
Thanks
Sarah
03/04/2011 at 1:47 pm
Do you know what color would work for an NC20-25 skin? Thank you
08/08/2011 at 8:39 pm
hey, i have fallen in love wid ur lip color.. pls do let me know wat ru wearing on ur lips, also any dupes and alternatives, cuz sumtimes we dnt get the exact product …
thnx
08/09/2011 at 5:56 pm
Thanks =) I’m wearing Pixi Succulent Lip Twin in Pink Peony. I can’t think of a dupe on the top of my head but I’ll go through my lip stuff and let you know.
09/23/2011 at 10:34 am
Hey, nice post!
I’m NC35, do u think that this shade is good for me too?
Sorry my english, Kisses from Brasil
10/03/2011 at 2:10 pm
wow what lipstick is this?
10/03/2011 at 4:44 pm
Hi Sadee,
I was wearing Pixi Succulent Lip Twin in Pink Peony, which is not a lipstick but a lip and cheek tint. Pics and review here –> http://makeupforlife.net/2011/02/pixi-beauty-spring-2011-collection-reviews-photos-swatches-and-giveaway.html
12/17/2011 at 3:37 am
Hi, thanks for sharing. How does this compare to Revlon Photoready, since they’re both in the same price range?
12/17/2011 at 9:29 am
do you know what matches nc25? i wanna buy because it looks very natural on you!
02/10/2012 at 8:11 pm
hey!
i was just recently swatched as mufe hd in shade 140 and its perfect! but its $40 :/ and i stumbled upon this foundation will sand beige be my color? mufe describes my skin color as “medium skin with dark yellow undertones” or which do you think will suite best? thanks!
04/18/2012 at 12:51 am
hi. do you know which shade matched with NC 25 – NC 30? i have been using Stage foundation and ever since they discountinued it here in Singapore, ive been on a hunt for a good foundation. Tried Mac Pro Longwear, but i can feel that my skin is not breathing. And revlon colour stay, is too pink for me, as im a yellow undertone. Hope to hear from you soon!