Hi, Dolls and Gents, 

Today, I am bringing you a foundation review. Since we are all at home if we are not essentials workers and self-isolating, I thought I would do some foundation review or reviews in general since I try a lot of products but I literally do not review until I remember. Anyway, we are talking the Juvia's Place Shade Stick, so if you would like to know my thoughts, just keep on reading. 

Okay, so here is what Juvia's Place claims are for the shade stick: "A full-coverage natural and radiant finish multipurpose foundation sticks. comes in 30 shades and long-lasting sticks. Formulated to feel like skin. A weightless multipurpose formula that glides on seamlessly to cover imperfections, while giving full definition to face. This full-coverage formula is infused with shea butter and oil-controlling ingredients to aid in a long-wear time while providing radiance to the skin. Paraben-free;phthalate-free; sulfate-free; gluten-free.

This foundation stick retails for $16 USD, and now on sale for $12 USD for 0.034 oz. 

Now, let's start with the shade range. This foundation stick comes in 30 shades. I am the second to darkest shade in the range, which is Tunisia and it is described as deepest skin with neutral undertone. This shade has a neutral undertone- I couldn't tell because it seems warmer on my skin. I wish they included more shade in this range because it would be so much better. I have a few issues with the shade range. First, how I'm the second - I know I am dark skin, but for shade reference, I'm NARS Namibia, MAC NW55, MUFE R540. Their darkest shade is Congo, there is a lot of more shade that they could have add between Tunisia and Congo. Secondly, how they divide the colours in the 30 shade range is crazy.  There is 3 shade for deepest dark skin, 3 shades for deep dark skin, 6 shades for dark skin, 6 shades for tan skin, 6 shades for medium skin, 4 shades for light skin, and 2 shades for very light skin. The shade range would have worked better if they divide the colours better. 

As you can in the photo above, I kept my routine the same. Using my primer - NYX angel veil, concealer - NARS natural radiant concealer in hazelnut, cream contour - Huda Beauty tantour in tan,  bronzer - Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r in Mocha Mami and setting powder - Laura Mericer Transculent Loose Powder. 

Now, moving onto everything else. First, let's talk about the packaging. This foundation stick in a coral tube with the twist-up mechanism with the brand name written in gold on the side. 

Next, consistency, blend-ability, finish and formula. The formula of the foundation stick is creamy but not too emollient and the consistency is a thin formula. The foundation stick blends out really well with both a foundation brush and a beauty blender. You get a fuller coverage with a brush rather than a beauty blender. Its long-lasting formula, which it did last long when I wore it for 15 hrs. The finish of the foundation is natural and radiant finish. I would say the foundation stick leans more on the natural finish than radiant.

Next, what is the coverage of the foundation? They claim the foundation stick to be full coverage but to honest it more of a medium to buildable coverage. If you want full coverage, you going to apply 2 layers on the skin to get the coverage you want. One thing that is good is that you can control the coverage you want.  It feels lightweight on the skin, which is good cause some foundation skin can feel heavy on the skin. There was some settling in my forehead and laugh line that is not too noticeable to others but I see them- maybe I need botox, nah black don't crack. 

Next, how long does the foundation wear? This foundation claims the be oil-controlling, but when I did a wear test on this. My oils came through within four hours. Before quarantine, I wore this foundation for 15 hrs and my skin didn't look the best. I don't find it long-wearing at all. It is long-lasting because after 15 hrs my oils sat on my nose but it didn't break down the foundation.  It also transfers after wear, so just be aware of that. I would recommend your prep your skin properly according to your skin type. 

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I hope you enjoyed my review of Juvia's Place Shade stick. I did order their other foundation and I will review that as well when I get my hands on it. Maybe a first impression and wear test. Please don't forget to comment, like, share and follow my channel and blog to get the updates. Also, follow me on Instagram at @_makeupbymaame. 

xoxo,

Maame