Yeah, not so much.
But let's go through this in some type of order:
Product Claim (from Covergirl.ca)
"COVERGIRL meets Olay science with a product that instantly reduces the look of wrinkles, evens skin tones and delivers firming hydration with the Simply Ageless 3-in-1 foundation." Sounds good, but this product has no built in SPF to help with sun protection. One would think that something that helps protect from aging would help with one of the largest aging factors: sun exposure.
Product Appearance
The packaging is nice and simple, however I am not a fan of pump action foundation in general. This is a very wasteful way to package makeup, as you usually end up leaving a lot of the product in the bottle when the pump stops bringing up product. Moving parts leave a lot of room for failure. (note, while using this the pump never failed. I can't speak to this other than previous experiences...)
Initial Feel
Pumping a small amount on my finger, the appearance is very thick and rich, but slightly grainy (purely visual). When I smooth it on to my wrist, it provides smooth, even coverage. I was glad the graininess from the visual assessment smoothed right out. The colour, though, is quite dark for an ivory.
Application
It goes on very smooth! I was impressed by this, actually. It applies nicely and feels cool on the skin.
First Looks
Honestly, I know it's going for a moisturized, dewy look, but I think it just looks waxy on the skin. Almost plasticy. This look doesn't go away in the first hour, so it never really dries. And yes, the colour is off. Apparently Ivory is too dark for me. I'm fair, but this is crazy.
As the Day Wears On...
Well, the good with the bad. Yes, it's moisturizing. The moisturizing, though, looks greasy on the face. It never actually sets either. I'm a smiler, and while I don't have permanent wrinkles, the do form when I laugh. Because the makeup never sets properly, when the wrinkles form as I smile, the makeup clumps together and stays that way when my face relaxes. Hello, fake wrinkles. I don't need help getting wrinkles before my time. Anything that touches my face is now covered in makeup. I try to avoid hugging people and those I hug it becomes a Cirque du Soleil performance keeping my face away.
At the End of the Day
I spent so much time trying to smooth the makeup under my eyes that it's nearly gone at the end of the day. I actually wished I had backup concealer in my purse, which I haven't had to use in a long while with better makeup choices.
Long Story Short
Would I buy this again or recommend it to a friend. No. I wouldn't. It was too much work, and the product wasn't the best for me. I am still a COVERGIRL and Olay fan, but not for this particular product.
