Dora the Explorer has got nothin’ on me when it comes to exploring the world of foundations suitable for dehydrated, olive toned skin. It is damned difficult! However, I think I have finally stumbled upon one that I love, thanks to an amazing Sephora employee. I hadn’t even heard of Hourglass’s Hyaluronic Skin tint until she brought it to me for a colour match.

Price: CAD 68.00

Read on for more details on wear time and close up pictures of the skin.

Skin Background

Up until now I have been using MAC’s Face & Body in C5, making me about an NC37 I’d say. I’ve also got neutral to olive undertones, so anything predominantly yellow or pink looks quite sickly on me. Although I’ve been blessed with clear skin, it is severely dehydrated so often foundations look cakey and exacerbate dry patches.

I’ll be talking about all the other foundations that did not work for me and why in another blogpost but in the meantime, enjoy this review! (Edit: here it is)

Before foundation After Hourglass Hyaluronic Illusion Skin Tint

Wear Test

12:15pm application

2:30pm powdered all over with NYX selfie powder

10:15pm blotted as there was a slight sheen in the t-zone

1:00am still decent at 13+ hours

Makeup Details

Overall Thoughts