Some weeks ago, I realised I “needed” a tinted moisturizer. Like you do. My adventures with a franken-moisturiser were rather dismal, so finally I decided to bite the bullet to achieve that “no-makeup-makeup-look”. I wanted a light coverage that would hold up well during the day, and Fenty Eaze Drop seemed the answer. BUT WAS IT?!?! (No, reader, it was not. But let’s go on with the Fenty Eaze Drop review!)
What it is
“A blurring skin tint that delivers smooth, instantly blurred skin in just a few easy drops. In 25 flexible shade options. (…)
Fenty Beauty
Instant, blurring skin tint in 25 flexible shades
Buildable light to medium longwear coverage
With QuickBlur Complex for a hydrating, diffused effect
Smooth texture that layers well with primer and skincare
Applies well with fingers or brush
Humidity-, sweat-, and transfer-resistant formula.”
What I usually wear
Before the pandemic started, I was a huge fan of cushion foundations and their light, glowy coverage. Nowadays I’m more into the “matte+full coverage” life, because foundations promoting that usually last much better under a mask. I also found the joys of a powder foundation (Fenty – review here – and Kiko – review here).
My usual shade in Fenty is 140, NC15 in MAC, Y215 in Make Up For Ever, SB06 in Illamasqua and No. 4 in Armani.
I’ve got sensitive combination skin with some redness issues and uneven skintone.
Ingredients
No alcohol denat., no fragrance, some goodies like Hyaluronic Acid and antioxidants.
Application
Rebel that I am, I do use this with a beautyblender. Yeah, it’ll waste some product, because it has a very runny texture, but will still give me the nicest finish. (Tried it with my fingers and wasn’t a fan, because it looked heavier and cakier from the get-go. No.)
You can build this up to a degree, but Eaze Drop won’t really cover blemishes and dark spots. Plus, the more you build it up, you’ll lose that lovely barely-there finish.
For me, this works best over a minimal skincare routine – the lighter the finish, the better. It’s advertised to work over “any” skincare – take that with a grain of salt. A primer might be a good idea (see below).
Finish
That lovely, barely-there finish! Oh my. It’s incredible. The copy hasn’t lied, because, yes, my skin looks faintly blurred and smoothed. It’s indeed very lightweight, a barely there feel. (Not absolutely undetectable as Lisa Eldridge’s Foundation, but very lightweight compared to other foundations.)
Upon initial application, it looks great: nothing pools in pores or gathers in fine lines.
I’ve to set it with a powder, though – otherwise, the longevity is minimal. (See more below.) It’s a pity though, because the powder diminishes the skin tint’s wonderful skin-like finish.
Wear time
Here’s the big but: everything up until here sounded great, didn’t it? Application is a breeze, I like that my shade matches me well, finish is great as well.
Long-wear, though, this is not. What it also has not: a “Humidity-, sweat-, and transfer-resistant formula” as advertised.
Here’s what happens when I don’t set Eaze Drop with a powder: after about 30 minutes my glasses will have smudged the tinted moisturiser on my nose and on my cheekbones. Wearing a mask is a complete disaster, and any touching of my face will leave traces.
Every drop of water will leave traces, no matter set or not, and even set a mask will rub it off completely if I wear it for a few hours. Blow your nose? Forget it.
I haven’t worn it in humid or hot weather, but can just imagine the catastrophe that would happen: it would simply melt off my face.
Comparison
When I trialled Lisa Eldridge’s Seamless Skin Foundation it immediately reminded me of Fenty’s Eaze Drop formula: it is similarly weightless, has a similar amount of coverage, and I had similar issues with longevity. Both lack a certain sturdiness that I want in a foundation, even if they both excel in an easy application with a smooth, blurred finish.
Worth it?
I honestly don’t think that I’m the best skintype for the Eaze Drop formula: A slightly drier skin might not have the longevity issues I encountered. Sadly, I especially wanted it for days when I wear minimal makeup and am out and about, which it is absolutely not the best for. For work-at-home scenarios and zoom meetings, though? Not bad!
Price & Availability
At Sephora and Fenty Beauty, 1.08 fl. oz/ 32 ml for €29.95/$38.00
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