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I went to Ulta for a brow wax and left with swatch photos. Here are a few swatches from various brands. Please keep in mind that these are lightly blended heavy swatches to show the tone of the foundations. I only swatched shades that were labeled olive for medium to deep skin tones. Descriptions are how they are labeled in store or online.

For reference I'm shade 23 in the Lisa Eldridge foundation and shade 9 or 9.1 in the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (both work). These swatches are on my arm which may not be exactly the same shade as my face at the moment. I'm medium deep neutral leaning warm but desaturated

Benefit The POREfessional: 25C, 27W, 33N

I actually like this formula. It blended smoothly on my arm and settled to a nice matte finish that doesn't look patchy. There was enough play time before it dried.

Ilia:

* The Serum Tint foundation shade 14.5

* Stick Foundation shade 26O

* Serum foundation shades 8.75, 9.25, 10.25

As expected the tint is pretty sheer but the formula would be nice for someone with dry skin. I really like how smoothly the stick swatched. I also really liked the serum foundation's silky texture. I can see myself loving the stick or foundation in the winter months when I go a bit dry.

live Tinted Stick Tint: Shade 10. I've never tried anything from this brand but the swatch went on so smoothly. I really like this formula as well. Blended easily and seems to have a nice natural finish.

Fenty, the new fluid flex formula: Shades 376N, 396N, 416W

I'm actually surprised I didn't find any deeper shades of olive in this formula. This one has a nice texture and dries down about as quickly as the POREfessional. I appreciate there being some neutral olives but would like to see some cool olives and deeper olives added to the lineup.

Anastasia Impeccable Matte Foundation: Shades 4O, 4WO, 4.5O, 6WO

This one is my favorite formula out of all of them. Has a really nice serum smooth texture that blends easily but it has a nice matte dry down once set. This might be my next foundation purchase. Also the olives in this look like nice nuanced skin shades, not overly yellow.

Which formulas and shades would you choose?

For a few weeks I've been trying out the Rituel de Fille 3 Drop Weightless Serum Foundation. Here are my thoughts.

For reference I have combo oily skin, leans oily especially in the summer but can get dry in winter. This is not the best season for me to try this product.

I actually really like this foundation. A little goes a long way and the olive tones available are amazing. They offer a $15 sample set that allows you to pick 3 shades which I can't praise them more for.

I purchased the shades 160, 165, and 170 in the sample kit.

I can see myself being able to wear all of the shades in different seasons. I've been playing around in the sun lately and 170 matches my current tan so well. As the tan fades I will be closer to shade 165 or 160 going into tge colder months. Swatches on my arm don't seem like they'll match right now but it does on my face.

Without a primer and powder I cannot currently wear this foundation without getting oily but can extend the wear with both. In the winter these will be great for my skin.

Have you all tried this foundation are what are your opinions? What is your skin type?