When scrolling on TikTok, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending recommendationsof supposedly life-changing beauty products.
As a beauty editor, I find that due to the liberal use of filters paired with great angles across the platform, when I stumble across theseviral products, thephrasetoo good to be true often springs to mind. This is especially true when it comes to TikTok-friendly foundations. It’s not to say that these foundations are not fantastic in terms of wear time, dewiness and coverage but rather that they often fall short in one category, and that’s undertone.
Wearing a neutral foundation
In general, I tend to stick to neutral and cool-toned foundations because, in my experience, no matter the coverage, foundations generally fit under two umbrellas. Those with cool tones will effortlessly slot intomy makeup bag (yay!), but those that come with an undertone formulation will make me look way too red.
Despite my scepticism over viral foundations, while scrolling TikTok a few weeks ago, I came across a video (that was not a review, might I add) of Whitney Maduekeapplying the GivenchyPrisme Libre Foundation(£45), and I was immediately hooked. My first thought? Wow, that colour match is seamless.
Alongside the perfect shade match, the foundation instantly brightened the under-eye area and made the skin look pore-less. I had to try it.
Scroll down to discover my honest thoughts on the viral sensation, as well as before and after pictures that speak volumes!
Before using Givenchy's Prisme Libre:
Before using Givenchy Prisme Libre Foundation
For me, a great foundation has to be buildable. This means medium to light coverage that isn’t patchy.I like to use just one pump of foundation for the day and three pumps for full, night-out-ready coverage. I also love dewy makeup, but even withpowder, this often means significant creasing over my laugh lines and under my eyes. So in orderfor this foundation to become part of my rotation, I needed it to fit the above bill.
After usingGivenchy's Prisme Libre Foundation:
Wearing only Givenchy Prisme Libre Foundation
To prep my skin after skincare, I used a drop of Wild SourceMiracle Oil (£52) mixed with two pumps of theToo FacedMajor Hangover Primer(£30)and theGivenchy BeautyLe Soin Noir Eyecream (£160).
I then added two dots of GivenchyPrime Concealer(£37) in shades w420 and n480 in order to smooth out my under-eyes and add some brightness to the area.
The finished look using Givenchy Prisme Libre Foundation
To apply the viral foundation (I use shade n480), I used my Zoeva 125 stippling brush (£19), taking the foundation from the back of my hand and applying it to my cheeks and forehead.After successfully blending the foundation into my skin, I set the look with my Nanshy Powder brush (£12) and three puffs of Givenchy’s Prisme libre in shade flanelle epicee(£45). To finish the look I ended with my usual bronze, highlight and blush routine before setting it all with a setting spray. However, I didswitch out my go-to crème blush for the Givenchy Prisme Libre blush in Flannelle Rubis (£42).
As you can see, the foundation had a brightening effect, which was exactly what I wanted. It did a solid job at brightening my dark circles, but I didfeel likeyou could see the texture around my mouth a little more noticeably.
The finished look using Givenchy Prisme Libre Foundation
After wearingGivenchy's Prisme Libre Foundation for 10 hours:
After wearing the foundation out all day and into the night, including adding a slightly glittery eye andextra powder about six hours in, Iwas totally sold. When initially testing the foundation, I was looking to see if it would hold up against daily wear and creasing. After 10 hours of wear, aside from some movement thanks to oil, the foundation remained seamless, blended and semi-matte all day.Consider me a convert.
Shop the Givenchy Prisme Libre Foundation:
This foundation comes in 35 shades, from deep to fair, and held up wonderfully to its promise of a skincare-infused, even look. Due to the formulations, some of the highlighted areas on my face did appear duller than when first applied, but no more than any other satin or "skin-like” foundations I’ve tried previously.
Although on the more luxury end of foundation options on the market right now, this one is worth it for anyone looking for a dewy option that will stay put all day and into the evening, too.
Shop other Givenchy products to add to your rotation:
1. GivenchyPrisme Libre Blush
Givenchy
Prisme Libre Blush in N5 Popeline Violine
Don’t let the multicoloured hues scare you off, as the geniuses at Givenchyhave made sure that no matter how you apply this blusher, it buffs out gorgeously. I love the shade Flannelle Rubis, but if you're looking for something further up on the pink scale, try Popeline Violine.
2. GivenchyPrisme Libre Concealer
Givenchy
Prisme Libre Concealer
What's a seamlessly blended foundation without a creamy concealer to boot? The sheer size of this concealer along with its tapered applicator makes it a serious contender for a non-negotiablein all makeup bags. It really is just that good.
3. GivenchyRose Perfecto Lip Balm
Givenchy
Rose Perfecto Lip Balm
This lip balm sits perfectly midway between sumptuous moisture and delicate colour play. If you hate the faff of applying lipstick (lip balm first, then liner, then lip colour just to note) then this is the ultimate lipstick cheat.
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