If you're reading this, I'm willing to bet you've been targeted by ads touting the magic that is . Once a brand used mostly by makeup artists, Il Makiage has now gone mega-viral among the masses for its that, apparently, goes on like butter and leaves your face looking poreless and perfected. But we've all started to wonder: Is Il Makiage *actually* worth it? Are those Il Makiage foundation reviews even real? editors (AKA real people with a mix of skin textures, tones, and types) put the buzzy foundation to the test.
About the foundation: has a whopping 634,376 five-star reviews. The liquid formula has a thin consistency that feels lightweight on your face and has a natural, matte finish. The coverage is meant to be buildable, from medium to full coverage depending on how you apply it (see below for our tips).
The formula is filled with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to keep your skin hydrated. Plus, it comes in a pump, which makes it v easy to dispense all the product you need (one to two pumps to cover your entire face). But let's get into the good stuff.
.. Our reviews: Beth Gillette, beauty editor Confession: I'd actually tested this foundation years ago and loved it thanks to how smooth and opaque the formula looked on my acne-prone skin.
That said, my skin has changed and I have entirely different foundation preferences now. I'm older with fewer active zits on my face but far more leftover to show for it. I also lean toward more soft, natural finishes and remembered this .