Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Sponge-on Cream Makeup Review

I was very lucky to trial this product and very satisfied with the product. I found the consistency of the cream nice and smooth to sponge on. Easy to use, I tryed it dry and it covered my face really nice, and also tryed it with a damp sponge which was also a nice coverage. I found I didn't have to use that much to get a nice even tone on my face. It doesn't have a fragrance which is good , no nasty smell. This product for me does last all day like it states on the packaging. I like the look of the compact easy to have in your make up bag.Has a good mirror on it and a good space for the sponge to fit. I think this product will last me a bit longer than a month , I think it is definitely worth the price. I definitely noticed the results after trialing this , it's very affected compared to other products I've used. I would totally recommend this to everyone looking for a good Flawless finish cream.

I’ve trialled this foundation for almost a week through rain, shine & wind and I love it. I opted for Toasty Beige which is a tad ashy but it can’t really be helped seeing the colour range available in NZ is limited. I did however manage to make it work for me - for shade reference see the tips section below.

The beautiful packaging is very typical of the Elizabeth Arden range with the mirrored compact and gold detailing and although aesthetically pleasing, it’s plastic. You can argue that it’s quite bulky but it houses a good quality mirror and a separate compartment for the sponge with holes at the base for air.

The cream gelee-like foundation has a slight floral scent which you can’t detect on the skin. In terms of application I prefer to use the sponge, I swipe/dab gently into the product and then press it into my skin. It goes on like a cream gelee and I thought it would dry down to a powder but it remains ever so slightly tacky/wet to give a radiant looking appearance. It has buildable coverage but my preference is just to lightly go all over my face because it leaves it looking healthy and natural.

My favourite thing about the foundation (aside from the finish) is that the it doesn't break down easily which is great for me since I have oily skin. I've tried the foundation with and without finishing powder and lasts a good 8 hours without any need for a touch up.

It has a steep price but when I compare it to the other foundations I use I'm getting more product that actually looks good on the skin and better functional packaging.

A cute gold and silver and black coloured box  directions are quite hard to read, but out with the magnifying glass and all good, just hard with the shine and colour of the box, directions are: Use a damp sponge for a lighter coverage and dry for a fuller coverage. Inside this box is a shiny gold coloured doubled layer container. Bottom layer is Black with holes on the bottom where the white sponge sits ( presumably to let the sponge breath) First layer the cream foundation with a nice mirror. Nice and attractive

I wiped the dry sponge over the foundation eek it looked way to dark, I did get my right colour. I smeared this easily over my face this glided on effortlessly, I sort of got a nice smooth rhythm going with dabbing foundation on the sponge then smearing and pushing the sponge on my face to get a even coverage and to push this creamy foundation into my skin. Coverage is medium and is quite build able, it also blended effortlessly without grabbing my skin or doing the odd exfoliating job I sometimes get. Maybe the sponge stopped the flaking of skin.

Then I used it with the sponge damp, also easy to apply it went on a little lighter. Easy pesy to use.

Ok so the hard facts when I looked at my skin this foundation worked in so it looked like it became part of my skin, not just sitting on top but blended in.

Oh it’s nice not drying or caky. I did need to do top ups (but I’m talking after a hard day’s physical work) so on that note it did survive heat and sweat. Not once did I feel sticky and It felt it quite breathable. Removal a bit of cleanser and off it came.

I’d taken to using bb creams lately as I was a bit over the heavy feeling of foundations. This is nice and light with a medium coverage that made my skin glow it made me feel like I’ve got my face on I’m back on track. Made me feel like I have nice skin and with that I felt great. I would really recommend this. As it’s easy to use blends in easily with or without a primer-looks fab with or without powder over top. And importantly it didn’t sit in my lines or age my skin it gave it a little glow. I like it very much.

This is the first time I've used anything by Elizabeth Arden, and I have already fallen in love with the product. Bling is every girls thing, you just fall in love with the package.

The cream Foundation blends in perfectly with my color skin and my skin type.

My face feels flawless and when I apply the cream foundation on my face it stays matte the whole the day through out. I don't have to keep running to the bathroom to check up on my make up.

It blends in perfectly with my skin.

I recommend you try it out you will not regret it, it is worth every cent.

What a great product to be selected to trial. Before kids I used to use a different version of Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish on a daily basis. With children I don't have as many occasions to wear foundation so it was lovely to upgrade from the foundation I've been using of late. When I received my package I thought it looked lovely. I liked the gold and classic red door. When I opened the package I think I let out and audible gasp lol. It is such a pretty compact. The outside of the case is so glossy you could use it as a mirror (in a very tight pinch and unneeded). It feels strong and sturdy and when opened it reveals a lovely clear mirror, the creamy foundation and lower level containing the sponge. I liked the fact the sponge tray was perforated to allow airflow and felt this would be great for helping the sponge dry out if it's just been washed. The consistency was lovely and creamy, not too soft or hard and it glided onto my face like a dream. There is no particular scent to this product but it does smell pleasant. You get a very full coverage which a lot of people would love though I found myself thinning the coverage out a bit by slightly moistening my hands and sweeping over my face. I think if I was wearing foundation every day I'd be happy with that level of coverage but since I'm generally bare faced I think it was a stretch. I went to the local Elizabeth Arden counter and was colour matched to Mocha II, this colour was perfect for me. Incidentally, they were happy to colour match me even though I explained I wasn't purchasing the product, in fact I think the lady at the counter was going to sign up to beautyreview. When I wore this I noticed many more people telling me I looked good or relaxed etc but no-one seemed to know why I looked "better" so I figured this also gave the product extra points. I also noticed that it gave me a much better/finished look in photo's. I felt "secure" in this product. I didn't feel like it was going to slip off my face and lasted perfectly during the whole time I've worn it. I removed it easily with some micellar water and there was no residue. Overall, I think this is an excellent foundation and I doubt it would disappoint, I'd definitely buy this again.

I was so excited to try out this foundation, I loved the idea of blending out my lines, I mean who wouldn't be intrigued by such claims. I picked the shade Gentle Beige which turned out to be a perfect match for my skin.

First impressions, Its a cute wee compact with a mirror which is always handy to have. The foundation pan has a decent amount of product in it which I was glad to see with it being on the higher side of the price scale. The sponge sits underneath in its own little compartment that has tiny holes in it which would let air get in and prevent mould and all that which is nice to see. The sponge applicator is much smaller than I was expecting, its very thin so I would be interested to see if it out lives the foundation. The compact clip on mine doesn't lock though, it pops open and doesn't keep the lid down... so it wouldn't travel very well at all. Not a great look for a high end product.

The foundation its self I was really happy with, the finish is very nice and almost velvety like, with no tacky feel to the skin. I liked the way the sponge applied the foundation to my skin without streaks and blends like a dream. But again it is a very thin sponge so i'm not convinced it would last very long. As far as my lines, I felt like it blurred my annoying forehead lines really well and I was super comfortable with the way it sat on my skin. As far as wear it had a good 4 hrs plus lasting power but after 5 I felt like I needed a little touch up. Coverage wise I would say it gives a good medium cover.

Overall I am really enjoying the foundation and will happily wear it on the regular. Just a bit gutted with the clip not locking the compact shut so I have to store it in the box so it doesn't dry out.

I can hand on heart say I've never considered using an Elizabeth Arden foundation. For some reason I thought I'd be too young for it (40-ish, cough) and that it would be too expensive.

Price-wise? That's silly of me. My favourite foundation is a few dollars dearer.

As for not right for my age? I couldn't be more wrong. In fact I think it is perfect for someone of my age with my skin type (combination/dry).

That packaging... so luxurious. You feel fancy the moment you pick it up. I love the gold compact and the big mirror, and the way the compact that holds the sponge has holes in it so that the sponge can dry between uses.

The scent is delicious - like an expensive shampoo! Yet once on your skin it dissipates so it doesn't becoming annoying.

The product itself? This is only the second cream foundation I've used and as much as I enjoyed the previous one, this is far superior. It glides on and looks oh-so natural. To the point that I thought it wasn't doing anything. Step back from the mirror and take a good look at yourself and you'll see the difference. My skin looked radiant and glowing. But it still looked like my skin. I had to layer it up over acne and discolouration to improve coverage and it didn't patch or cling to dry bits. It lasted all day and there was no oiliness. I thought I wouldn't enjoy the sponge - but I preferred it to using my current sponge. It seemed to pick up product and blend it better.

Full coverage? Nope. Definitely more medium, but I love it for this. I don't want my face to look like a mask, I want to look like a better version of me - and this foundation achieves it.

As for recommending to a friend? If my friend was wanting to look natural, but glowing, and had the cash to spare - I absolutely would.

As soon as I found out I was on this trial I was so excited, I went straight to farmers to get colour matched, and Vanilla Shell was the perfect shade for my skin tone. They actually had quite a good range of shades for this foundation which was great. I had never tried a cream foundation before, I usually just go with the liquid so I was glad I was trialing something completely different. The packaging is so fancy! It comes in a square gold and silver compact with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top. You open it up and there's a good sized mirror at the top and the cream foundation down the bottom, flip that up and the sponge is underneath. I find the sponge easy to use, its quite thin but it easy to hold and to apply the foundation with. The first time I used it I don't think I applied it well, I must of put too much on because I felt I was constantly dabbing my face because it felt so greasy even with powder on top. The next time I used it I tried to just apply a small amount at a time with lots of dabbing of the sponge and blending, it seemed a lot better on my face but I found my chin and around my nose still looked a bit shiny and I had to use powder again throughout the day. The coverage is really good and it seemed to stay on well. It gives my skin a nice glow which worked well at hiding my fine lines around my eyes. It didn't last all day like some foundations I have tried but as long as I carried a powder with me I could touch up parts of my face that seemed to go a bit greasy.

I was incredibly fortunate to receive this foundation to trial from BR, and I'm absolutely sold on it. Before using this foundation I wouldn't have considerd spending this kind of money on a foundation, but this has changed my mind as it's so superior to any others that I've ever used.

The packaging is so glamorous and fancy looking, and very handy also having the sponge in the compact with the makeup.

I dampen the sponge that comes in the compact just a little to apply the foundation and it is the smoothest applying foundation I've ever tried, and it looks really natural on my skin but totally perfects it.

My skin looks glowing and perfecto with a medium coverage of this foundation, and it builds easily without any crustiness affect to provide full coverage.

This foundation lasts well on my skin and doesn't rub off too easily.. I completely love it and would absolutely buy it even though it's about twice the price of what I would usually spend on a foundation.. I feel that my skin has never looked better than when I'm wearing this, so to me it's worth it!

Ok I was super excited to receive this foundation! I love EA products and have never used one of their foundations before. Firstly the packaging! Wow, so shiny and gold and silver :) My 6 year old daughter loved it and took the cardboard packaging haha. Really like the size of it, even though it's quite thick (width wise), it's still quite small and easy to pop in a small purse. It’s a very cute compact and easy to open and close. The mirror is a decent size which is great. It comes with a sponge applicator, I did try this but really didn't like it much as it didn't seem to apply the foundation as well as another damp sponge that I already used, so I didn't use their included applicator and used my own. The foundation is quite hard (not sure if that’s the right word or not), but the previous foundation I used was a bit more slippery (or softer?). It seems that it will last a bit longer as it’s more “dense”. It doesn’t really have much of a smell, but what you can smell is pleasant and not overpowering. The colour was not too bad, maybe a little on the orangey side? I used Beige which is normally the kind of shade I would choose and this colour was pretty good but again a tinge orangey. I did find that I needed to use a bit to get good coverage for me, eg had to wipe the sponge over quite firmly to get enough to cover my scar – I have old burn scarring around my chin so need a decent coverage foundation. This foundation does cover but it takes a couple of layers to do so. It does seem to last well, I usually need to touch up a couple times a day and still did have to do so using this EA Foundation. They say they have diamond powder in this foundation and this should help with fine lines and wrinkles by not sinking in and making them stand out less. I’m not really sure if this product really did this or not, maybe a little better with my fine lines around my eyes but really not that different to me. Price wise it is definitely on the more expensive side at $75 and for me I wouldn’t usually spend that much on a foundation as I use it every day, however if it lasts for longer than my usual foundation then I would think about purchasing as I do like the foundation. All in all – a good foundation with decent coverage and looks nice on my skin. I would recommend this foundation to others, however the price would probably be a major factor in whether people would purchase or not, definitely a factor for me