The makeup brand’s targeted ads for the Woke Up Like This Foundation have been all over my FYP for the last three years. (Yep, three full years.) At first I just scrolled past, but after hearing my fellow beauty editors and trusted makeup artists rave about the formula, I started to heavily research the mega-viral formula. The videos are almost too good to believe: Does this full-coverage foundation really go on like butter and leave your face looking poreless and perfected? Are all of those five-star reviews real?
And—most importantly—is this foundation worth it? Well, Cosmo editors had to put it to the test to find out, of course! Three of us with a mix of skin types and tones tested out the Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation for weeks, and we have thoughts.
Keep reading for our complete unfiltered review. Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation has a whopping 748,000 five-star reviews. The liquid formula has a thin yet rich consistency that feels lightweight on your face and has a natural, matte finish.
The coverage is meant to be buildable, from medium to full depending on how you apply it (see below for our tips). As for the formula, it’s filled with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to keep your skin hydrated. Plus, it comes in a pump, which makes it v easy to dispense the perfect amount of product (one to two pumps is enough to cover your entire face).
But let's get into the good stuff... Confession: I actually tested this foundation years ago and loved it thanks to how smooth and opaque the formula looked on my acne-prone skin. That said, my skin has changed and I have entirely different foundation preferences now.
I'm older with fewer active zits on my face but far more leftover acne scars to show for it. I also lean toward more soft, natural finishes and remembered this being slightly heavy (it was the vibe at the time!!). As I brushed this onto my face, I immediately remembered why I loved this formula so much: It looks and feels exactly like my natural skin texture, just perfected and smooth as hell.
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