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No7 hydraluminous foundation

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citygirl1961 · 03/04/2024 22:29

Is this foundation good? I am wanting a glowy foundation with a bit of cover, more than a tinted moisturiser but not too heavy.

I went into Boots the other day to ask and the assistant wasn't very helpful. She didn't even test my skin and just suggested a tinted moisturiser in a light colour.

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ASighMadeOfStone · 03/04/2024 22:34

I love it, but I'd say it's a medium coverage.

BrassOlive · 03/04/2024 22:35

I think it's overrated and a bit thick by modern standards. Bourjois Healthy Mix gives a similar level of coverage/ finish but is a bit silkier in my view.

Flatleak · 03/04/2024 22:36

I agree it's over rated. I tried it as an alternative to double wear nude/fresh and wasn't impressed. Settled on Armani luscious silk instead which is great

TheOnlyAletheia · 03/04/2024 22:36

Yes I’ve just started using it after using Trinny London and Erborian and I really like it. It doesn’t cake, lasts well and is moisturising but has decent coverage but isn’t heavy. Someone told me that I had lovely skin the first time that I wore it 😂

ChangeOfHearts · 03/04/2024 22:40

I didn’t like it as it sat on my skin and highlighted pores and fine lines , I had similar issues with the Bareminerals tinted gel cream too they just didn’t work for me . I couldn’t get a shade in the no7 one that was right they all made me look slightly unwell ! I was really disappointed

JoanDarc · 03/04/2024 23:37

i love it and buy on repeat, used to use Armani luminous silk but couldn’t justify the price anymore. Shades are good for me - I need a cooler > neutral lighter base which I often find oxidises in other brands (ELDW perfect example) Cool Vanilla is perfect for me.

UpsideLeft · 04/04/2024 01:01

I really like it and it works well for me

VanillaImpulse · 04/04/2024 01:07

I got an empty pot and squirted some of the tester in to try it (impossible to get any assistant help). So glad I did as I thought it was shit. Slides off the face and I don't have oily skin. Had read good things before but glad I tried before I bought!!

suki1964 · 04/04/2024 01:58

I like it - but I don't really have loads of experience of different foundations. I tried it after finding my old favourite Double Wear, was ageing me

I liked that is gives good coverage yet doesn't look or feel heavy and it lasted me in work running around a hot restaurant

BusterGonad · 04/04/2024 11:40

The lift and luminate one is nice.

HollyGolightly4 · 04/04/2024 11:44

I really like it. My skin is dry though,and I think it works well with that. It's not light, but it lasts and it doesn't turn chalky.

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citygirl1961 · 04/04/2024 13:22

Thank you for your replies.

Can anyone recommend another No7 foundation if the hydroluminous is a bit cakey? I don't seem to get any proper help when I go to the N07 counter these days.

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BusterGonad · 04/04/2024 13:26

citygirl1961 · 04/04/2024 13:22

Thank you for your replies.

Can anyone recommend another No7 foundation if the hydroluminous is a bit cakey? I don't seem to get any proper help when I go to the N07 counter these days.

The lift and luminate one. Not so creamy which you may prefer.

UpsideLeft · 04/04/2024 13:59

It's definitely not cakey

I also like using the No 7 Stay Perfect foundation

The Hydraluminous one is more sheer so I switch between the 2 depending on how I feel

Cocolapew · 04/04/2024 14:01

Rimmel Kind And Free is much superior to it. Good build up coverage and a lovely glow

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