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NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop Full Coverage Foundation [CSWSF04 - Light Ivory] Review

By Maychiri's Thoughts - January 29, 2023

And the last item, but certainly not the least good! This is the Can't Stop Won't Stop Full Coverage Foundation, shade CSWSF04/Light Ivory.
 
You cannot imagine how excited I was when I opened the mystery bag and saw that there is a foundation that is light enough for my skin inside! It’s always such a gamble when you get foundations as gifts, especially when you are as pale as me! I always need the lightest shade, and even then it’s often not light enough. But this one seemed like it might match my skin; I couldn’t wait to try it!
 

 
Packaging: this is a very elegant, tall, rectangular bottle. It’s a very expensive-looking glass bottle that is also quite heavy! It really feels like a high-end, luxurious foundation! The cap is clear plastic and closes pretty tightly, though it could be more tight, for sure. The pump is black and has this very sleek stacked design; so modern! Speaking of which, the pump is of very high quality: one pump dispenses a generous amount of foundation and it doesn’t clog easily. And you can precisely apply exactly the amount of foundation you want. It's just a great pump!
 
 

Ingredients: vitamin E for nourishment. No parabens. So many dimethicones (silicones, basically) in the ingredient list yet it’s non-comedogenic? Hmm. Magnesium, aluminium hydroxide and perlite (!?) help control excess shine. I mean, perlite does do an excellent job absorbing excess water in soil, so I guess it can also absorb excess sebum... still, it’s kinda weird to see it. Though it does explain why this foundation is so good at keeping your face matte throughout the day, but more on that in a bit. The scent is not too intense and it smells like sunscreen usually does, like, that creamy, slightly chemical type of scent. It definitely does not smell like it has gone bad, which it might or might not have, because it’s about 4 and a half years old. Seriously; I checked the batch code! I know that mystery bags often contain old items, but this is pushing it for a foundation. I don’t feel safe putting it on my face if it’s this old, especially because of how sensitive my skin is. I will try it a few times, though, just to thoroughly review it. The expiration date is 12 months after opening. At least, it is if it’s a fresh one.
Left: Before; Right After, applied with Ebelin Präzisionsschwämmchen 8 St

Left: Before; Right: After, applied with Freedom Pro Foundation Brush

Pigmentation is hella intense, even when applied with a sponge! The coverage is definitely full, even when you use a sponge to apply it; it’s naturally slightly higher coverage when applied with brushes. It hides acne completely; of course, you can see the acne bump, but any redness is completely concealed. Two slightly lighter layers with a sponge is all I needed to get full coverage. Or one moderately thick layer with a foundation brush. This is a mattifying foundation, that offers a naturally, silky matte finish. Indeed, that’s exactly what it looks like: my skin is totally matte, but it still looks lively, not at all flat or cakey. It’s like a healthy matte effect! I am so in love with this finish! The colour is very light nude; light ivory is a very light creamy colour with pinkish undertones. That is exactly why it is a slight mismatch to my skin; I have neutral/yellowish undertones, so this one ends up looking a bit too pink. This shade is perhaps one shade too dark for me, but it is totally wearable and not noticeable if you use a sponge to apply it. It blends with my skin so naturally and perfectly, though, again, there is that slight pinkish tone... If it were just slightly lighter and with more yellowish undertones it might just be the perfect foundation.

 

The formula is creamy and super soft. I love how it feels more like a luxurious tinted cream than foundation! It’s not at all runny. It is extremely easy to apply; be it with a brush or a sponge, it glides across skin without any tugging and it is extremely easy to make it look even. It sets very quickly, but there is more than enough time to fix any mistakes and blend it perfectly.

(Right upper: Before & after applied with Ebelin Präzisionsschwämmchen 8 St; Right lower: Before & after applied with Freedom Pro Foundation Brush)
 
 
 
 

This foundation smoothens out my skin, evening out pores and filling in any fine lines. It gives a super natural finish, not at all textured, since it blends into my skin perfectly. I did notice some light pilling but I am pretty sure that’s because of the eye cream and face serum I am currently using, since it wasn’t present all over my face, only in very specific areas. Even my undereye area isn’t too textured, and I have loads of fine lines there! It also doesn’t crease at all! It’s just super smooth and natural-looking! This foundation is also super lightweight, I literally forget I am even wearing it! 

(Left upper: Before & after applied with Ebelin Präzisionsschwämmchen 8 St; Left lower: Before & after applied with Freedom Pro Foundation Brush)

 

 

 
 
As for its performance, it is phenomenal! Though some sebum does break through after a few hours, it is really just a very small amount! 
 
(Left: Applied with Freedom Pro Foundation Brush)
 
 
 
 
My skin still looks very matte, healthy matte, with just a bit of natural shine! There isn’t any fading throughout the day and it doesn’t look at all cakey at the end of the day. This foundation does feel a tiny bit drying at first, but then it blends into the skin and stops feeling dry. Which means that, though my skin is mattified, it is not dried out. It really does control shine all-day long, like NYX promise! 
 
(Right: Applied with Ebelin Präzisionsschwämmchen 8 St)
 
 

Since I have oily, acne-prone skin, I have to be careful to pick non-comedogenic foundations; this one definitely feels like it allows my pores to breathe and doesn’t clog them up one bit. It is supposed to be suitable for oily and sensitive skin, after all! Also, one other benefit: it is waterproof! Having a shower didn’t lead to any changes whatsoever in the foundation! Fantastic!
 
 

 
Removing this foundation was as easy as can be! It is easily removed using nothing more than micellar water. But if you really want to make it super easy, use an oil-based or gel cleanser! I removed it with the Nivea Rose Touch Micellar Wash Gel, and it took barely more than a minute. No leftover tacky feeling, no stains, nothing! Just clear skin! I did notice a few bumps form after removing the foundation, though. They quickly went away, thankfully. I don’t know what exactly made them appear...
 
 
 
 
All in all, this is a brilliant foundation! The formula is wonderfully creamy and easy to apply. It looks super natural, and it blends with the skin marvellously! The finish is totally matte, but it doesn’t look cakey one bit, like ultra-matte foundations/concealers sometimes do. It’s a naturally, healthy matte look, and it keeps your skin from becoming too oily throughout the day. After 8 hours my skin is a bit more shiny, but it’s nowhere near as shiny as it usually is with other foundations! It still looks fairly matte, which is a miracle with my oily skin. It’s very easy to blend, be it with a sponge or a brush. The coverage is full, even when you apply it with a sponge! Blemishes are totally concealed; I didn’t even need to use concealer, it’s that good! This foundation also doesn’t crease! And it is extremely long-lasting and pretty waterproof! It still looks great 8 hours later, not at all cakey or pilled or faded. It’s also amazing how lightweight and comfortable this foundation is, like, I forgot I was even wearing it during testing! After those 8 hours it was time to remove it; I used a gel cleanser and it was gone in an instant! No need to rub vigorously, even with micellar water. After I removed the foundation, I noticed a few small bumps forming. Whether that’s due to the cleanser or the foundation itself, I am not sure. Now, given what I said about it, you’ll be surprised to hear that the foundation I got is 4.5 years old! So, if it performs so excellently even after so many years, imagine how good it is when it’s fresh! The bumps might be due to this, too... And this is, sadly, the reason why I won’t continue using it a lot, I don’t want to risk any skin infections or adverse effects. To be fair, the shade is a tiny bit too dark and a bit too pink; it’s got cool, pink undertones, while my skin has neutral, yellowish undertones. So I need a lighter shade anyways! I recommend it wholeheartedly, even if I don’t know whether or not it’s gone bad. Freshly opened, it should be phenomenal!

 

 

Rating: 8.5/10 (objectively, if I ignore that it has possibly gone bad)

Would buy again? NO (at least not this shade, I have since then bought a lighter shade)














 

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