Fresh Glow Gel Stick

3 Reviews

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   obsessedChowder4

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   So far have been using this foundation for 2 weeks and I really like it. It does a good job of making my skin look even and perfect. The make-or-break is that it lasts through the day. I wore it to a sunny outdoor wedding and it held up pretty well. I have normal / combo skin so tend to get shiny looking pretty fast, but not with this. Also like how it feels going on the skin –kind of a cooling/refreshing sensation which is nice. It’s a bit more matte than I would have expected but personally don’t mind that. It goes on more medium-ish coverage I would say. I definitely add a few more strokes to make it higher coverage but can see it working for someone that likes to sheer their foundation out too. I don’t use this as a concealer, even though it is marketed as one. Just prefer something with more coverage and precision for that. Also love that you can throw this in your bag. Overall recommended!

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   sincereLard4

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   You really need to give this product a chance by getting the makeup artist to apply it to your face in the store. It doesn’t look/feel great on your hand for some reason, but once you get it brushed on it feels weightless and blends flawlessly into your skin.

   I was hesitant at first as it looked like a weird color on, but once it was blended it looked really good. It’s got a color correcting element in it so that’s why it doesn’t immediately match perfectly with your skin.

   The MA helping me did use the Burberry Fluid Base primer under it. The combo looked really natural and glowy on my skin. My friend actually decided to try it/buy it on the spot too based on how good it looked on my skin.

   Really recommend it – it’s a stick so it’s easy to apply and easy to take with you anywhere.

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   adoringOwl4

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   I was so excited for this foundation to launch because the Fresh Glow Liquid foundation is my holy grail! I hoped the stick version would be the perfect companion to the liquid for areas where I need extra coverage, but unfortunately it is not.
   I have mature skin that is prone to dryness and dehydration which means stick foundations rarely work for me (with the exception of Tom Ford’s Traceless Stick), but Burberry’s Gel Stick was marketed as having “encapsulated water” as well as ingredients that nourish, moisturize, and add glow”. Well, It did none of the above.

   I tested it with and without the Burberry Fresh Glow Primer and the only difference was the primer added a bit of softness to the finish (but only a slight amount). It was not enough to prevent this foundation from drying the heck out of my face. The SA at my counter was pushing hard for me to buy the FG primer…when I told him I already owned it, he stressed I should be absolutely sure to use it with the Gel Stick. That should have been my first red flag. I shouldn’t have to use a primer to get the effect that a foundation alone is said to give. Don’t market a foundation as glowy if it’s the PRIMER that really provides the effect. Simple, right? Alas, me being me, I HAD to try it…after all, it’s Burberry, and until now, I’ve never had a fail from the brand. Sadly this foundation is not useable for me in any way.

   Again, keep in mind I’m recounting how this foundation worked for my skin type.
   PROS-
   -Has a nice cooling sensation upon application.
   -It feels slightly hydrating at first but the effect only lasts a few minutes
   -It really does blend easily, both with a brush and fingers
   -The packaging (plastic and lightweight) has a good closure that snaps shut to prevent the product from drying out or coming open when not wanted.

   CONS
   -Dull matte finish
   -Drying on my skin type (dry/mature)
   -Began to break up after about 3 hours, began to appear grainy and dry, especially under my eyes
   -Accentuates both texture and dry spots
   -Creases and collects in every fine line (and very badly in the not so fine lines!).
   -Medium coverage at VERY best…had to build feverishly to even achieve this.
   -ZERO GLOW unless you count the tiny shimmer particles that are totally useless (they don’t show on the skin).

   I’m beyond bummed about this one. It’s the total opposite of what it’s marketed to be! If they’d have launched this as the “cashmere stick” I think the reception would be much better, because it’s MUCH more akin to the Cashmere Liquid foundation than the Fresh Glow Liquid foundation..

   Bottom line, HUGE fail for me. I’m inclined to say this foundation would be much better suited for combo/oily skin that has very few lines or textural issues. However the short wear time and the way it separates/pools, make me wonder if it would wear well on oileir skin types either!
   Basically if you already have perfect skin and want a light coverage, matte formula…ya may wanna try this. If you don’t, save your money.