Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation – Review & swatches

I hardly remember being disappointed with any Senna product and this product is no exception either.

Lasting Illusion Foundation
This luxurious, long lasting fluid foundation gives skin perfecting and 16 hour flawless coverage with a whisper smooth feel. The modern satin matte finish captures and reflects light from fine lines and wrinkles for an exceptionally youthful appearance. It erases imperfections, won’t settle into lines, and looks seamless on the skin. Works beautifully for all ages and skin types.

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation - Swatches

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation - Sand (swatch)

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation - Before & After Application

My thoughts
To begin with, I absolutely adore the glass bottle packaging; it appears very de luxe. I have a combination skin so I am always on the lookout for foundations that are neither too matte nor too moisturizing and this product claims to provide a satin matte finish (which is somewhere between matte and luminous) which got me very excited.

Lasting Illusion has a slightly thicker consistency than most liquid foundations I have tried. And it smells like vanilla – yummy! The finish that I get with this is definitely not all matte as I can see light reflecting off my skin. It actually reminds me of MAC Pro Long wear foundation (one of my favorites). I picked Sand and it’s a close match (For reference, I am NC25 in MAC). Compared to MAC Pro Long wear foundation, it’s not very yellow in fact I noticed that it’s quite a neutral-yellow if that makes sense. It provides a less than medium coverage which is not exactly a light coverage either however, it’s buildable. It doesn’t hide all the imperfections on my face though it seems to even out my skin beautifully. It doesn’t have SPF so it photographs well. Moreover, it feels light and looks very natural on my face. It’s a bit hydrating so you might notice some shine peeking through after 4-5 hours. It doesn’t have a good shine control especially if you have combination/oily skin and wearing this on a hot day.

It claims a 16 hour flawless coverage. I am not so sure about that for I have only worn it for nine to ten hours and it looked fine on me during that time.

I love how my face looks flawless yet natural with this. A close drugstore dupe for this would be Catrice Infinite Matt Makeup.

You might like it if…

• It gives a natural but buildable coverage
• It feels light 
• You dig a satin matte finish
• It photographs beautifully, no white cast
• It evens out skin tone
• It has a delicious vanilla scent

You might not like it if…

• It doesn’t have a good shine control
• It doesn’t fully conceal imperfections

My rating
 
4/5

Senna Lasting Illusion Foundation is priced at $48 and you can purchase it from Senna's website. For more details, catch Senna Cosmetics on Facebook.

What do you think about it? Have you tried it?

PR sample(s) sent for review. This however has not affected my opinion at all. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in the post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

If you have any questions, you can have a look at FAQ or email me on info@sarahassansblog.com.

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection – Swatches & a look

Yet another beautiful collection for fall this year by Senna. The Midnight Wine Collection features two distinct looks: Ravishing Ruby and Neo Copper.

The Midnight Wine Collection depicts the true essence of fall/winter. I am in love with the deep berry tones of Ravishing Ruby. Overall all the products have good color payoff, texture and decent longevity. My favorites have to be Cream Lipstick in Ruby, Sheer Face Color in Moonberry and Glow Eye Color in Cordovan Glow.

Glow Eye Color
Beautiful light reflective finish gives buildable coverage that can be soft on the eyes or richly intense. The glossy surface and depth of color and dimension make these colors wearable.

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Glow Eye Color - Cordovan Glow

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Glow Eye Color - Coppertina Glow

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Glow Eye Color Swatches (L-R): Cordovan Glow & Coppertina Glow

Cream Lipstick
This creamy cushion lipstick formula is velvety smooth, hydrating and comfortable with maximum color impact and long lasting wear. Hyaluronic Acid filling spheres, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil hydrate, condition and protect.

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Cream Lipstick - Beautiful Bronze

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Cream Lipstick - Ruby

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Cream Lipstick Swatches (L-R):  Beautiful Bronze & Ruby

Sheer Face Color
This velvety smooth powder tints cheeks with soft and sheer color. May be layered to achieve rich color intensity with a beautiful translucency imbuing a natural finish.

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Sheer Face Color - Moonberry

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Sheer Face Color Swatch - Moonberry

Lip Lacquer
This moist and smooth vanilla flavored lipgloss formula applies high shine and color. Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil and Mango Seed Butter infused with mega vitamins helps to moisturize and protect lips.

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Lip Lacquer

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Lip Lacquer

Senna Fall Midnight Wine Collection Lip Lacquer Swatches (L-R): Leather, Blush Wine & Mulberry

What do you think about this collection?

PR sample(s) sent for review. This however has not affected my opinion at all. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in the post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

If you have any questions, you can have a look at FAQ or email me on info@sarahassansblog.com.

Senna Summer Glow Collection Bronzelite – Review & swatches

Today, I am going to talk about the new Summer Glow Collection by Senna Cosmetics.

Brilliant Bronze
This featherweight baked mineral powder kisses skin with the sheerest touch of radiant warmth and illumination. The shimmering bronzer can be worn very sheer or layered on for a deep sunny tan while remaining totally natural looking. The brightening highlighter makes skin look luminous. This delicate mineral veil contains specially cultivated fresh water pearls with amino acids and proteins to hydrate and nourish skin, keeping it luxuriously soft and smooth. Each bronzer pattern is hand drawn and baked on terracotta for a rich one-of-a-kind beauty. Free of oils, talc, fragrance and parabens.

Powder Point 33 Brush
Luxe full, soft tip brush sweeps face powders and bronzers smoothly over the face, reaching every spot. Natural hair. 

Senna Summer Glow Collection Brilliant Bronze & Powder Point 33 Brush

Senna Summer Glow Collection Brilliant Bronze in Dawn

Senna Summer Glow Collection Brilliant Bronze in Dawn - Swatch

My thoughts
As described on the website, the Brilliant Bronze Baked Mineral Bronzer & Higlighter in dawn is a light bronze with a sea shell pink highlighter. It looks absolutely natural-looking on my skin which is good. It has a soft and silky texture that applies with ease. My only gripe – it’s too sparkly for my liking. Since the texture is soft, there is product fallout in the pan too.

The Powder Point 33 has become one of my favorites. It’s such a wonderful brush to have. I love how it’s shaped; the pointy shape really helps with precise application of color. The bristles are also soft and the handle provides a firm grip.

Cream Lipstick
This creamy cushion lipstick formula is velvety smooth, hydrating and comfortable with maximum color impact and long lasting wear. Hyaluronic Acid filling spheres, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil hydrate, condition and protect.

Lip Lacquer
This moist and smooth vanilla flavored lipgloss formula applies high shine and color. Shea Butter, Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil and Mango Seed Butter infused with mega vitamins helps to moisturize and protect lips.

Senna Summer Glow Collection Cream Lipstick (L-R): Midas & Down To Earth

Senna Summer Glow Collection Cream Lipstick (L-R): Midas & Down To Earth

Senna Summer Glow Collection Lip Lacquer: Sunstone

Senna Summer Glow Collection Lip Lacquer: Sunstone

Senna Summer Glow Collection Lip Lacquer in Sunstone  - Swatch

My thoughts
Down To Earth is described as warm golden chocolate and Midas as gold metallic glow. I really like the formula on these. Down To Earth is packed with pigment however Midas seems to lack that rich color that I was hoping for. I think it’s meant to be applied on top of a lip color to highlight and not just alone.

The texture is creamy, feels comfortable and glides smoothly over my lips without accentuating my lip lines. I feel that it also hydrates my lips a little. In addition to that, I have noticed that the color lasts long on me which is amazing.

The lip lacquer in Sunstone is described as sparkling golden amber. I admire the fact that it stays long on my lips though I do not like how it feels slightly sticky when applied.

Glow Eye Color
Beautiful light reflective finish gives buildable coverage that can be soft on the eyes or richly intense. The glossy surface and depth of color and dimension make these colors wearable. 

Ultra Last Eyeliner
This long lasting eyelining pencil delivers a soft and smooth application with high pigment payoff. Waterproof and smudgeproof for up to 14 hours of wear.

Senna Summer Glow Collection Glow Eye Color: Rose Gold

Senna Summer Glow Collection Glow Eye Color in Rose Gold - Swatch

Senna Summer Glow Collection Ultra Last Eyeliner: Brown

Senna Summer Glow Collection Ultra Last Eyeliner in Brown - Swatch

My thoughts
Rose Gold is a golden pink shimmer eye shadow. It’s a beautiful and wearable color that can be worn daily. The product has a soft texture that is easy to blend. The shimmer is tiny compared to the baked powder bronzer.

The Ultra Last Eyeliner is truly long lasting; I love it! For starters, it’s creamy and applies easily. It doesn’t smudge or fade and stay puts through the day. I’ve literally ditched my black eyeliner because of this; great stuff!

Senna Summer Glow Collection Bronzelite can be purchased online from the website. Follow Senna on Facebook to stay updated.

What do you think about the Summer Glow Collection by Senna?

PR sample(s) sent for review. This however has not affected my opinion at all. My loyalty is to my readers and being honest is my utmost responsibility. I have given my sincere opinion about the product(s) mentioned in the post. For more details, please go through my Disclosure Policy.

If you have any questions, you can have a look at FAQ or email me on info@sarahassansblog.com.