Hello, hello!
Today I’m reviewing the new Total Control Drop Foundation from Nyx. Here’s what it says on the website:
From sheer to full, your ideal coverage is just drops away with our new Total Control Drop Foundation! Fine-tune this velvety, matte foundation with the included dropper. Simply adjust the number of drops until you create the look you’re feelin’ today. Want more coverage? Add more drops! Buff expertly using the TOTAL CONTROL DROP FOUNDATION BRUSH for a seriously smooth finish
Available in 24 different shades – ranging from pale to deep espresso with warm, neutral and cool undertones. I chose to test out porcelain (neutral undertones), the third lightest shade in the range.
The foundation is super liquidy, and you can choose the level of coverage – in the instructions it says to use 2 or more drops for light, 3 or more for medium, and four or more drops for full coverage.
I’ve tried applying with my Wayne Goss foundation brush, with my Real Techniques blending sponge, and with my fingers. I prefer applying with fingers and then blending with my brush, due to how watery the foundation is and being better able to control the application that way.
The finish really does feel velvety and smooth, but not super flat matte when applied on the sheerer side – hopefully that makes sense. I find that a really flat matte finish makes me look completely dead. Heavier application will cake up on dry areas, so I wouldn’t recommend this foundation if you have super dry skin and want full coverage. I have mostly normal and slightly dry skin right now.
Have you tried this foundation? Did you like it?
Disclosure: I purchased this!
a brash attitude 
NYX is is a great cosmetic line. They have so upped their game over the past few years.
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Definitely! The quality is improving so much!
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I keep hearing so many good things about this foundation and I prefer a more medium/full coverage so I definitely need to try this out!
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Hope it works well for you!
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Ive been wanting to try this but Im so hesitant!! I do have a few questions.
1- Whats the retail price?
2- How did you apply it? Like made dots on your face? Applied it you hand? Or just made droplets on your face? (Seen someone do this on instagram LOL)
Felicia XO
http://MascaraintheCity.com
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Applied it to your hand** UGH lol
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It’s $14 USD / $16 CAD.
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Not bad at all!! Like high end drug store! =)
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I found that dropping it on my face was too messy. So I just put the drops on my fingertips and apply.
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Interesting!! I figured it was a messier way but the way this girl did it I dont know she didnt make a mess LOL I wonder if NYX is as good as Sephora stores and actually gives you samples before you commit.
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I’ve heard mixed reviews. Heard it works best with the brush that’s made to go with it.
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I couldn’t find the brush on the website when I placed my order.
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I might give this a go even though I have dry skin. I tend to prefer very light foundation because I break out from heavier formulas.
Dora
http://www.adropofindigo.com/
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Hope it works for you! 😊
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That’s an impressive shade range! This seems similar to those pricey serum foundations I see people talk about. I’m guessing this is made in China as well?
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I know! The shade range is amazing for a drugstore brand! I like how they have warm, neutral and cool tones.
You are right about where it’s made.
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Hey girl, you’ve been nominated for an award 🙂 https://beautifulgraciousandgood.wordpress.com/2017/02/15/two-more-awards/
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Thanks!
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Thanks for the review. I’ve been wanting to try this, but last time I was in the NYX store, they were out of all the ‘pale girl’ shades. ☹️
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I ordered mine online. 😊
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How does it hold up in terms of wear time?
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It holds up well for me, but I don’t get oily in the winter time. I’ve put it on in the morning, and it still looks mostly good when I take it off at bedtime.
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I’ve not tried much from NYX but what I have tried it’s been great! I’m always cautious of drop foundations though…:)
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I’ve never tried a drop foundation before. Which ones have you tried?
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Lovely to see so
Many new tryouts from NYX
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Thanks! I made a mini haul recently!
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Nice and detailed review. Thanks for the review.
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Thank you! 😊
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hey! i love your blog 🙂
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Thanks so much! ❤
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It sounds exactly like what I’m looking for. Velvety matte, medium to full coverage. I would like to read more reviews on this before purchasing though.
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And it has a fairly impressive shade range for a drugstore brand! 🙂
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Indeed! Maybe I won’t have a hard time finding a shade on my own lol.
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Thank you for this review. I like my foundation thick and full coverage so this will not work for me.
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Thanks for reading and commenting! 😊
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Normally my color is porcelain,but in this brand the color that match my skin was buff why? is a big difference in between shades.
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Their colour matching is kind of weird, I agree! 😊
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