I received a free sample of Max Factor Age Renew foundation, which I promptly put on my dressing table and left there for about 2 months. I love free samples and whilst I draw the line at applying for ones that I just don`t want, I apply for things that I don`t usually use with the thought that I might. Anyway, I did eventually try it and that is it, I am buying it, I can`t wait.

I think the answer to this is possilby lack of confidence. I have seen too many people make a mess of applying it and it has put me off. When I have tried it in the past, it has not impressed me as it has been difficult to apply, has not looked right, has not been worth the effort. For a combination of reasons, foundation was not part of my make up routine when going out. I wanted to avoid several things:-

I could continue to think of excuses not to wear it, but a lot of people look great with it on.

First Impressions.
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Applying.
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I rubbed a small bit into my cheek. Rubbed is probably the wrong word as I hardly needed to, it glided on really easily. A tiny bit went a really long way. I only used a fraction of the packet. I continued to cover my face, concentrating on the area around my eyes paticularly. To say that I was impressed is an understatement. I used my fingers throughout all over my face and my neck. The thing that I noticed most is that it blended in really well, although the area where it was looked better, I could not really notice a line where it ended when I started putting it on. It wasn`t too dark either, in fact it was a good colour match. It is a very fine, liquid moisturiser, it is as easy to put on as moisturiser, something that I do every day, so I can`t imagine why I have avoided it for so long.

My skin felt good, it did not feel tight like it has with other types of foundation. Though I say it myself, it looked fantastic. I couldn`t believe it. I looked at it for a while, then went in the shower and washed it off, what a waste! I did put a small patch on my face when I went to bed to test for reaction, which I didn`t have. I had been so pleased, I hadn`t really wanted to wash it off, I couldn`t wait to put it on again and go out. When I did go out, it looked even better with the rest of the make up on aswell. It looked natural though, it certainly did not look as if I was plastered in make up, which was the effect that I was afraid of. The thing that struck me is that, I did actually have, a flawless complexion! I did not have any problems with tide marks or slipping. I did not consider that I had put much on, it goes so far. It only takes a little bit for good even coverage.

Max Factor Age Renew foundation is £11.95 for 30ml, I think this would last for ages though as the free sample did me for a few times. I can`t comment on the pump action dispenser, as I haven`t used it yet, but I like the idea. It is a new addition to Max Factor. Max Factor claims that it takes 5 years off, it certainly helps with blending in fine lines and making them less visible. It is advanced anti aging and combines skin care complex with flawless coverage. I can`t argue with the flawless coverage one bit. It aims to create a constant warm light around the skin restoring inner warmth and deep translucency. It illuminates skin and diminishes fine lines. Apparently when skin gets older, it doesn`t reflect light as well which is what this foundation aims to do. The Max Factor website explains how foundation can make skin look much worse, this is what has put me off in the past. It is a case of finding the right foundation for your skin and this is for mine. As I said earlier, my skin isn`t that bad, when I have used the foundation, I have not had anything to cover up in paticular. I don`t know how it would work if I had a big spot or a patch of red skin or something. I would expect it to work well though seeing the results so far.

It is available in 6 colours:-

The website is www.maxfactor.co.uk and is very interesting.