L'Oreal Lumi Cushion & Maybelline Dream Velvet Foundation Reviews

I am so excited y'all are wanting more reviews! Today's two reviews come from my recent haul (it's right here, PLUS a video). These two new drugstore foundations recently hit the shelves and I couldn't wait to try them.

L'Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Buildable Luminous Foundation

• $16.99
• 12 shades
• "first liquid cushion foundation"
• available: drugstores and mass retailers, ulta

Cushion compacts are not a new technology--I've seen them in Asian beauty for years, but most of them are mineral makeup based.

This one is similar in that it opens with a sponge and then you lift the lid to reveal a saturated sponge.

It differs from its other compact counterparts in that the foundation is a thin liquid.

On your left, you will see the Lumi Cushion applied to half of my face.

You can tell the coverage is barely there.
However, the coverage is buildable, as you can see with the completed foundation on your right.

On the right pic, I am wearing concealer.

• To apply this, I love using a brush. The puff sponge works but takes too long for me. Beauty blenders work well too, but I wasn't able to get as much coverage with them.
• light-medium coverage
• wear time on me was around 4 hours, with no powder
• fresh, luminous finish
• Best for dry and combo skin. I have dry skin, but I think this might break down on oily unless mattifying primers were used (fyi primer reviews coming soon).
• Overall: If you want a light, natural-looking makeup, try this. I liked this because it gives me liquid foundation in an easy-to-apply way. Just dip and apply. I dislike the price.

Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft-Matte Hydrating Foundation (Plus applicator, sold separately)

• $10.99
• available: drugstores, mass retailers, ulta
• 12 shades
• "A refreshing gel-whipped foundation that leaves complexion perfected and smooth with a velvety, soft-matte finish while skin stays hydrated for 12 hours."
• Gel-whipped formula--it looks like a mousse

Just as before, on your left, you'll see the foundation applied to half on my face.

The coverage is instantly medium.

• To apply this, I like using a sponge best. Brushes can leave marks due to the foundation's consistency.
• Speaking of sponges, I also purchased the Dream Blender Foundation Blending Sponge for around $5.99. I hated this sponge. It it was too small and I couldn't get the sponge saturated to expand. There is also a different version of this sponge-on-a-stick at Bed, Bath, and Beyond from a different brand (please watch my video here to learn more about it).
• medium coverage
• wear time is around 6 hours, with no primer or powder
• soft-matte finish that is hydrating and not drying
• Best for combo skin, but oily skin should give this a try.
• This product really soaks in, so I didn't like it on my dry skin as the day wore on, but it looks great in pictures.
• There is dimethicone in this, which can break you out. I did get one tiny zit from one of the times I wore this.
• Overall: This is a nice matte foundation that isn't too drying and gives nice coverage. Combo skin might like this.

Which one of these would you try?

Extra Elle:

• I highly recommend the you-bake cinnamon rolls from Trader Joes!
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