This week, I have decided to review Maybelline’s Dream Nude Airfoam. I have always been a big fan of the Matte Mousse range but I often felt that it could be quite heavy, especially for the day. The hook that reeled me in was the fact that it was an airfoam product. Elizabeth Arden did a similar foam foundation which I really liked but didn’t continue to use because of the price, so when I saw that this was being released at a reasonable £8.99, I felt I was obliged to give it a go.
Firstly, I always purchase to shades of foundation; one for the day and one for the evening. My day shade tends to be a lot lighter and I like to go for a lighter shade- usually in the Ivories. The evening shade will always be heavier, with better coverage and often in a more nude shade to adjust to my shameless self-tanning habit. With this reasoning in mind, I tested 4 out of the 12 shades available and decided to purchase both the Classic Ivory (150) and Nude (170).
When reviewing a product, I think it is important to realise that different textures and consistencies of foundation are not for everyone. Foam based foundations will most definitely not be for everyone, therefore I advise to really try out the product and know exactly what you are getting before purchasing to avoid disappointment.
The day shade (Classic Ivory 150) was an absolute delight. The coverage was VERY light, so if you have troubled skin then this is probably not for you as it doesn’t really conceal blemishes. It does however, give you a gorgeous glow! The wet look and feel at the beginning once applied can be a little off-putting, but once dried, it blends incredibly well and really gives a natural finish. One downside is that it is VERY hard to tell exactly how much you need. The first few times I applied it, I literally had enough to last me all week! So go easy on how much you apply, you can always add more!The night shade was unfortunately not quite as successful. The concept of Airfoam just does not work with an evening look (which ultimately, will always be heavier than a day look). The coverage is minimal compared to that of my other personal favourites like Mac and Paul & Joe and the colour did not blend in very well, especially with the use of any self-tan products. Due to the products moistness, it caused more of a mess than it did anything else to my poor spray tan!
Overall, I would say that the lighter shades for day use is a delight and I would highly recommend it for a natural look with light coverage. Pair it with a nice soft bronzer (St Tropez is a personal fav!) to give your cheeks a little more colour!
The overall concept works for day looks, so I would give it a solid 8/10.
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