Innisfree My Foundation 2.5 N27 Shade | Review & Swatches

I am a married girl or a woman, whatever you wanna say, now and it is difficult to take out time for blogging. With so many dinner nights, lunches, and brunches that you have to plan with and for your relatives right after getting married takes a toll on you. Am I the only one or everyone feels the same way, tell me in the comments below.

Enough jibber-jabber, I got this Innisfree My foundation for my wedding trousseau and vanity. I wanted to review it so badly but hey, time is not that easy with me these days. Finally, I am here with my review after trying it for a good three months.  Trust me, no one can give you a better perspective about this foundation like I can after trying it for this long. Let's get started!

According to the Brand

1. Fits just for my skin! A customized foundation with 66 different options

Diverse formula each with different levels of Moisture-Coverage-Shade provide perfect makeup that fits just for my skin
Step 1: 3 Levels of Moisture l Matte - Semi-Matte - Glow
Step 2: 5 Levels of Coverage l Natural Coverage - High Coverage - Extreme Coverage
Step 3: 11 Levels of Shade l C11 - C13 - C21 - N21 - N22 - N23 - N27 - N31 - W33 - W35 - W37

2. A skin-friendly, healthy makeup with Jeju Heritage IngredientsMoisture Level 1 (Matte): Jeju volcanic scoria powder helps control sebum and creates a long-lasting makeup
Moisture Level 2 (Semi-Matte): Jeju green tea water quenches the skin with moisture making a clear and bright skin
Moisture Level 3 (Glow): Jeju green tea seed oil keeps the moisture layer firm for a long time, giving a long-lasting glow to the skin

3. A clear, natural makeup with Mineral Cover Complex™The Mineral Cover Complex gives natural coverage and minimizes oxidizing to make a clear and bright skin tone

* Mineral Cover Complex™
A complex of Jeju yellow volcanic scoria powder + Jeju lava seawater mineral powder + white cover mineral powder helps give a perfect coverage

Cost
Rs. 1550 for 30ml

Ingredients

[C11] WATER / AQUA / EAU, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, POLYPROPYLSILSESQUIOXANE, BEESWAX / CERA ALBA / CIRE D'ABEILLE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX / COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA / CIRE DE CARNAUBA, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, TOCOPHEROL, LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL ISOSTEARATE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, FRAGRANCE / PARFUM, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, PROPANEDIOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DISODIUM EDTA, MINERAL SALTS, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), SILICA, VOLCANIC ASH

Shade

I chose the N27 Sand shade which was the perfect match for my skin. This is a neutral shade for fair warm tone skin. You can get shades matching your skin tone as Innisfree offers a wide range of them in India.

1. C11 Cool Ivory
2. C13 Light Beige
3. C21 Pink Beige
4. N21 Neutral Beige
5. N22 Warm Beige
6. N23 True Beige
7. W23 Golden Beige
8. N27 Sand
9. W31 Walnut
10. W33 Chestnut
11. W34 Golden Caramel
12. W35 Golden Cinnamon
13. W37 Golden Tan
14. C43 Chocolate

In case you are confused between all the numbers marked on this foundation and don't know which one is suitable for you, here is an image depicting it. 

The first number is for the moisture level of the foundation. For oily skin go for 1, for combination 2, and for dry skin 3 is the right number.
The second number is the coverage ranging from 1 with sheer coverage to 5 with full coverage.

After this, go for the shade number which matches your skin tone ranging from Cool (C), Warm (W) and Neutral (N). 

How to Use

Apply an appropriate amount after using makeup base or primer, evenly smooth it out over the face and gently pat to finish.

I apply Innisfree primer as a base, applying small dots of foundation all over my face and dab it to spread with a beauty blender. I start with a little foundation, adding layer as and where it is required for an even look.

Packaging & Texture

It comes in a very sleek Innisfree like pump packaging. A see-through matted glass bottle topped with a pump and a cap covering it. I really like this hygienic packaging. The pump gives out small quantity helping you to take out the right quantity of the product for each use. 

The texture of the foundation is pretty creamy and smooth. It is easy to spread it out on the face and get an even layer. For me, the formula is pretty blendable. What I love the most about this foundation is that it does not oxidize much. Most of the foundations oxidize severely on the skin, making it look dark by the end of the day, making this my favorite so far.

It is available in an array of coverage and, so you can get the right one according to your skin. I have few acne pigmentation marks with combination skin, so I went with the 2.5 type which has semi-matte (2) finish with high coverage (5). You can also choose it according to your skin. 

My Take

According to me, Innisfree My foundation is the best foundation I have found so far after the Geri G foundation. The texture, coverage and moisture level, you can customize everything making it perfect for every skin type. Usually, all the foundations turn orange or copperish on my skin with oxidization, but this foundation had minimal oxidation, maybe because it was in accordance with the moisture levels of my skin. I selected it right at the store with the help of the sales representative over there. She matched the color of my skin on the side of my face where neck and face meet for the best match.

It does not make my skin break out, or turn it oily. The coverage is good but you need to work it out if you have pigmentation or uneven skin tone. It can cover up small or minor pigmentation, but for severe ones, you need a couple of layers. All in all, this is a good foundation and you do not need a lot for coverage making it last pretty long. With everyday use, my one foundation bottle of 30 ml lasts for about 4 months which is better than most of the foundations where you need to apply more or there is a waste of product due to improper design.

Pros

• It does not get oxidized or turns dark after couple of hours of application.
• Does not make skin dry or rough after taking off
• Does not make it breakout
• Gives amazing coverage and natural glow
• Covers imperfections and gives even finish
• Stays on for hours without getting patchy or caky
• Needs a little quantity for every application
• Spreads evenly and is quite blendable
• Contains Green tea extracts
• Little goes a long way
• worth every penny spent

Cons

• Does not contain SPF
• If you don't have Innisfree stores in your vicinity, availability might be an issue.

This is by far, the best foundation that I have got for myself. It is perfect for everyday use if you are not able to find that ideal BB or CC creamy for an everyday flawless look. It is easy on the skin and covers all your pigmentations and uneven skin tone perfectly. For this price, it is definitely a steal for the given formula and lasting. 

If you have tried this one, tell me about your experience in the comments below!

Lots of Love!!!

XOXO