Makeup Review: ELF Two-Way Cake Foundation

Every beautiful painting starts with a blank canvas.
Every brilliant novel starts with a clean sheet of paper.
Every makeup look starts with foundation. (Unless you would prefer to work on your eyes first. Then that's a different story.)

Here we have ladies and (maybe even) gentlemen, is what I start with whenever I'm in the mood to put on my face.

I have spent quite some time trying to find the perfect foundation for me. Because I am still a student, and how my family has raised me, I have always been frugal. Whenever I buy something, I look at both the cost and its worth. And that can be a big struggle when you love makeup and shopping.

My hunt for the "holy grail" foundation had been trying. I had long debated on the type of foundation that was best suited for me. Liquid, or cream, or powder, or mineral powder, or two-way cake? There are just so many options!

I hated feeling disappointed when I bought a new foundation I had been excited to try, only to be let down. Most BB creams don't match my skin color. You could probably fry an egg on my face with the liquid foundations that I've tried. And sadly, some of the foundations I have tested broke me out. My oily, acne-prone skin just didn't like to cooperate with anything I had tried. Until I discovered the ELF Two-Way Cake Foundation. 

Here's what I ADORE about it: 
❤ contains a good amount of SPF 15 to help protect my skin from the powerful UV rays of Manila
❤ the shade Rosy Beige matches my NC35 skin perfectly
❤ has a solid medium coverage that does the job at covering my pimples and acne scars
❤ leaves a natural-looking matte finish
❤ is easy to apply and blend. I prefer to use a powder brush, but a moistened or dry sponge can work just as well.
❤ feels light on the skin
❤ does not leave a white cast in photos despite its SPF
❤ keeps me oil-free. I don't need to retouch until about five hours later.
❤ is cruelty-free!
❤ ONLY COSTS P249.75!!! This may be about the average price of a drugstore foundation, but its magical capabilities are definitely worth it.

 

And now for what I ABHOR:
♡ the packaging is kind of flimsy. Honestly not that big of a problem, but it seems to be the one and only con for most people too.

This foundation brought me to the realization that powder and two-way cake foundations work best for my skin type. It not only keeps me from looking like a grease ball, but it also saves me the time and hassle of having to "set my foundation."

If you have oily skin like me, you'll likely find a friend in this product. If you've already witnessed its glory, or might have actually hate it, then feel free share your thoughts!

For any product or foundation recommendation you have, or anything you would like us to review next, don't be shy and tell us down below! :)
 
(Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored review. This is just based off of our own personal experiences and opinions.)