For the last few weeks I’ve been parading around town wearing a new foundation that makes me very happy.
Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation ($20) is quickly becoming one of my go-to foundations. My shade is 202-20 (Medium dark olive gold. Good for wide variety of darker skin tones with no red undertones). The coverage is soft, natural, and extremely buildable. I love cream foundation because you’re able to adjust the level of coverage. Cream foundation can go on sheer, medium, or full. With Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation, I adjust the coverage by adding more or less Moisture Spray ($6.5) to my brush or sponge. I tend to go a tad bit heavier over my wretched breakout area (cell phone breakout, I think) and then thin out the coverage every place else. And when I have an extra 10 seconds to spare, I set everything with Cinema Secrets Loose Setting Powder in Soft Lights ($14). The result is flawless foundation perfection. See for yourself….
(NOTE: I never use enough powder…so please excusee the shine)
At THIS close Cinema Secrets is virtually undetectable, yet it’s covering up my cheek area breakout.
Here’s another close up of the coverage. I’m evened out and very natural.
Here I am on Easter (hence the pics in the background…Easter dinner was at Aunt Tina’s).
I went a little heavier with the coverage but I think it’s still pretty natural looking, no?
In this pic I’d say the coverage is medium. I had a hot date so went a little heavier for evening.
Here I am running errands…very light coverage and a little blush (exact shade unknown)
In addition to amazing coverage, CS deserves your attention for the following reasons:
- High Quality + Low Price = WINNER!
- Wide shade range and undertone offerings. I think you’d have a hard time NOT finding your shade!
- Long wear formula…my foundation lasts all day. And a little goes a long way!
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFO:
Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation provides a soft natural matte finish and spreads further than most other foundations. It covers like a thin second skin and will not cake or crease. It is water and sweat resistant and will not stain clothes.
Moisture Spray
A collagen based Moisturizer great for light moisturizing without a greasy feel from other moisturizers. Great to use with Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundations because it actually activitates Cinema Secrets Foundations and other makeup products to sheer the application without sacrificing coverage. Great for anyone including men to get that additional refreshing feeling on hot days. Especially recommended for humid climates. Cinema Secrets Moisture Spray is also an excellent conditioner to spray on your Cinema Secrets Professional Brushes.
@anonymous – I’m working on a hair care review 🙂
@Kendra – Ahhh, the sputter sound..I know it well. It took me almost a year to get there but finally the ol girl said “no mas”. I think you will enjoy CS. Let me know!
Wow! The coverage looks sooo natural! I’m definitely looking into purchasing this one! This is so cool because my MUFE (#177) is sputtering indicating that I’m almost done w/ the bottle and I don’t want to spend another $40 for 1 foundation when I get 2 for that price with CS. How awesome is that!
Thanks for the fab job you do!
-Kendra
Your hair looks fabulous. Please tell us who does your hair, and how do you keep it so health?
Thanks!
@ Christina Try Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer!
@Christina – Thx so much baby doll. Try getyourbeauty.com
@MilanAngel – Yep, my shade is sold out. Glad I got mine in LA. Try Alcone. MUFE is awesome and generally my holy grail but its a bit dark for me in the winter.
@FaceMode – Glad you agree!
@Jillian – Thanks gorgeous! What’s your shade?
@PumpsAndGloss – Youre welcome..of course 🙂
@Sharon – Thank you, thank you, and MORE thank you. I swear I don’t have any hair care secrets. Lately I’ve been slacking. I’m w0rking on a skincare regime review…stay tuned
@Sherice – thanks SO much! Youre very kind 🙂
You look stunning in the last picture!
The foundation is absolutely flawless! I have pretty good skin so I’ve never had the urge to wear any but I’m tempted to try this one. I’m in love w/ ur hair still… folling you on twitter just in case you spill a haircare secret or something) lol!
I love, love how it looks on your skin. I definitely want to try some!! Thanks for a great review!
you look hot mama! i’ve been wanting CS for awhile, especially the palettes for my kit. you have officially sold me!
I love CS… It is awesome..
It can get dewy, which can be very beautiful….
but I definitely need to set it..the coverage is amazing..
You are beautiful! I love the various levels of coverage you can get with this. I would definitely like to try it…its sold out online right now though. 🙁
Do you like this one better than the MUFE HD?
Your skin looks great! I have yet 2 find a product that can mask my horrible dark circled. They are hereditary my mom and grandmom had them too! Ill have to give it a try. Where can I buy this product?
@B – You’re always so kind! Thanks darling! See ya soon, looking forward 🙂
@Avartsy – CS is so worth your attention..and I didnt even talk about their amazing brush cleaner!
@yummy411 – Between you and me (LOL) CS is kicking a$$ right now because it can be all things…light, medium, heavy. The color match is amazing. MUFE HD #177 is my holy grail, but it’s too dark for me in the colder months. Having said that, we are very much alike in that we switch foundation up based on time,place, event, etc. I’ve been wearing CS since the LA show and it has yet to disappoint for running errands, lunch with the girls, date night with hubby, clubbing, etc. I also LOVE the cost ($20) and size (throw in your purse and roll). And at $20, you can buy 2, one for home and one for travel. I’m ordering a bunch of shades to try for my clients as well. I’d love to add this to my pro kit.
SUPER LONG ANSWER – sorry 🙂 but i get all into this stuff!!!!
sold! so out of the foundations you’ve raved about lately (armani face fabric, etc.), which one do you like best? or are you like me, each of my faves calls for a different occassion. my light-medium coverage liquid is for everyday, the heavier more flawless finish for special nights out…?
hmmm, i’m definitely adding this to my list of products to try….thanks for the review!
Ohmigoooodness, your skin is absolutely flawless. And it’s like that in person. Loves it!