Finding a perfect match foundation is pure hell for me since my skin is pale and more on the oily side. Laneige cushion became a hot makeup item, why not give a chance to Laneige Neo Foundation Matte? This foundation is not only a liquid version of the famous Laneige Neo Cushion, but it's a tiny piece of art. Laneige did not only a good job creating a makeup line but also created a unique design. Should Laneige Neo Foundation Matte be your next foundation?
THE CHOICE OF SHADES
Not as big as KVD or Nars, but for a K-beauty brand? It's a big choice!
PACKAGING
I have to admit - Laneige is a master of design. Laneige Neo Cushion got reddot Design Award in 2021. I still remember reading about it when I was at work. Thanks to my good memory, I found out that the design of both - the cushion and foundation is a collaboration of Amore Pacific and cloudandco - a design studio. I have to admit - Laneige Neo Foundation design is one of the most creative but also functional designs ever. I'm pretty sure you won't find 2nd similar design to Laneige Neo Foundation. It reminds me of solid figures and architecture. It's a cylinder-shaped product made out of two pieces. The upper piece - the lid has a magnet that makes it super comfortable to close the lid. While cushion gives me retro vibes, Foundation has a very fresh feeling. The pump is a thing I enjoy a lot since it has tiny details and it works perfectly.
TEXTURE & SCENT
The texture of Laneige Neo Foundation Matte is liquid and easy to apply. It doesn't have any flower scent - it smells like a typical foundation to me.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
I have to agree with Laneige - the foundation is a professionalist if it comes to uneven skin tone and redness. Another thing we need to mention is Water Color Solution - a patented solution by Laneige, it prevents foundation from oxidation to provide the same clear and radiant tone of the skin. This point is super right! I'm pale so I usually see a huge difference when I apply the product and then how dark it can get. Laneige didn't oxidize - or the oxidation was so low I didn't even see it.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
48H long-lasting coverage - I'm not sure about you, but my makeup usually stays on my face for just a few hours. I don't wear makeup at home (my skincare ends on sunscreen when I stay at home). I barely ever use foundation at home - maybe if I have a call and my client needs to see me, but it barely ever happens. I'm not leaving the foundation for 48 hours to check if it works, but I can tell you, after 5-6 hours I can see the foundation looking a bit worse near my nose and forehead area. A typical thing for T-zone in combo & oily skin types.
AVAILABILITY
I couldn't get my shade, I had to get bit darker one and it didn't fully match
