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Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick | Review & Swatches

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

I know, I’m definitely a little (ahem, a lot) late to the game on this one. The Hourglass Vanish Stick Foundation had been on my wish list for a good year or so before I decided to pick one up. I’m one of those people that sticks with a foundation once I know I’ve found a good one that I love. I’ve now been using the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick for a good few months to make sure I really knew if I liked it or not. When it was first released I saw pretty much every blogger I follow using it and I didn’t see one negative review. In fact, quite the opposite. So many influencers announced this as their new favourite foundation, so naturally I had to have it. Influencer marketing at its finest.

It is a higher end product so it’s a little on the pricier side; definitely one I use more for special occasions rather than just everyday wear. I don’t tend to wear foundation every day anyway so this has become my go-to for those days that I do.

After sitting on my wish list for over a year, I decided to purchase it on my last trip to the US. After all, a holiday justifies treating myself to new makeup too right?! I’d thought about ordering it online before I went, but with this formula I’d definitely recommend picking it up in person so you can try a few swatches and match your skin best. In my opinion it is high-coverage which means if you get the wrong colour, your face could be completely mis-matched to your body; I find I can get away with it a little more if it’s sheer as my skin tone balances out the shade.

Choosing your Shade

The store assistant in Sephora did actually suggest a couple of shades lighter for me. However, I often choose a foundation that is a couple of shades darker than my normal skin colour. My face is (annoyingly) always paler than my body anyway, plus this allows for fake tan or holiday bronze. I find I can always lighten it up slightly with under-eye concealer to make it more balanced if it is a little dark. I chose shade ‘Golden Tan’ for reference, and am really glad I did. When I re-purchase I will definitely go for the same tone again. I’ve opted for lighter shades in other foundations before and ended up buying the drops that deepen the shade otherwise I know I wouldn’t wear it. With this type of formula I wasn’t sure how well that would work so I figured it would be safer to opt for a deeper colour.

I’ve never used a stick foundation before, so it took some getting used to and playing around with the best way to apply. For me, applying it straight onto the face, then buffing out with a brush achieves the smoothest appearance. I did try it with a beauty blender as this is what I use religiously for liquid foundation. The stick formula is quite thick and the sponge doesn’t really move the product around the skin enough, so you can end up with patches where you’ve applied the product onto the face. My go-to brush at the moment is the Real Techniques 001 Foundation Brush . It’s super affordable and achieves the perfect even coverage.

Application

As mentioned, I find this to be high-coverage with one application. I’ve also seen others talk about this being buildable. I find that if you begin with applying more straight onto the skin you do get a stronger colour; likewise with less on the skin can just give you a nice flawless base without feeling heavy. The nature of the formula for me does make it feel thicker than say, a liquid foundation might, but it definitely doesn’t feel heavy. I think this is why I love it so much; it’s the perfect balance of full-coverage, beautiful colour and blendable, whilst still feeling light on the skin. Some high coverage foundations can just feel like an extra layer on-top of your skin, but this just melts in and wears really comfortably.

The staying power is also incredible. After applying this, I go in with concealer and use my beauty blender to blend in. Despite the Beauty Blender not quite working to apply the foundation, it still blends concealer into the base with a lovely smooth finish; no harsh lines here! I finish with the Laura Mercier Loose Translucent Setting powder under the eye and in the areas that I tend to get a little shiny. After this I am set for the day! The Hourglass foundation stays totally put with no creases, smudges or wrinkles whatsoever. I an easily go a full day in this without re-applying or any touch-ups.

And finally, I couldn’t write this without mentioning the packaging. It’s so sleek and feels super high-end. The design also makes it my favourite foundation to travel with. It isn’t heavy and I have no worry about the bottle breaking or it leaking in my bag. I never buy travel-size foundation so I usually just pack my standard one. This can sometimes be a little bulky for a short trip. The Hourglass Vanish stick is super compact so I can just throw it into my bag without a second thought.

As expected when seeing other reviews, this has easily become my favourite foundation. I can categorically say that I will be repurchasing this for sure. I really don’t have anything I could fault about it at all. My only consideration would be that this may not be for you if you prefer a lightweight makeup like a BB or CC cream rather than a foundation. But for those full-makeup moments, this is simply perfection!

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick available here (US) and here (UK) – £42

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7 First Impressions of Moscow, Russia (From a Street Photography Perspective)

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the second largest city in Europe by population. It’s an urban, cosmopolitan city of the highest level, with more than enough glitz to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of European and Russian that makes it stand out on its own. And the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen.

So here are my first impressions of Moscow, from my personal Street Photographer perspective…

7 First Impressions of Moscow  (From a Street Photography Perspective)

1. big city with so much to discover.

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own. 

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

2. Museum Metro

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to definitely check out:

• Novoslobodskaya 
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya 
• Komsomolskaya 
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

3. Not as walkable as Saint-Petersburg

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have a lot of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

4.  Gorky Park is like a Russian Central Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Half the city under construction

European cities in general seem to be filled with more construction than usual lately. But while this won’t be true forever, Moscow was filled with the most I’ve ever seen. Moscow already has the most skyscrapers in Europe, with many being less than a decade old. In only the last few years, the three tallest skyscrapers in Europe have opened here, giving it five of Europe’s ten tallest. The 2018 FIFA Word Cup is bringing much of this on, but the city is pushing to complete a skyline here than will rival any in the world.

The recession has slowed down the construction some, but the government is pushing it on. So all over the city, there were sidewalks covered with wood boards and lined with striped construction walls. At first, it was a little disappointing from a street photography perspective to see so much blocked by construction. After a while, though, it became something to capture. The striped construction materials and signs are colorful and all the workers created some interesting activity. It will be interesting to see what the city looks like when everything is complete, but for now, the construction provides interest itself.

6. Learn the Russian Alphabet

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, it can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

7. Where East Meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with a museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more European package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline and modernities with soviet emblems and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet nostalgia, and a whole lot more.

Russia’s Metropolis

Moscow is famous around the world, but it might not be completely what you expect from Russia’s capital. The city’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it brings something changed over time since its Soviet days. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. Most might say it feels more like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

If any of you have been to Moscow before, tell me about your experience and impressions of the city and country in the comments below! And stay tuned for more on Moscow, including some of the best Street Photography shots I captured while there.

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