Elcie Micro Silque Liquid Foundation Review

Make up artist Lilit Caradanian (well-known as MakeUpbyLilit on Instagram) founded Elcie Cosmetics and launched Micro Silque Liquid Foundation last year. It retails for $45 and it's currently sold on their website and Naimie's. 

Product Claims:

• Light-weight
• HD coverage
• Anti-Aging 
• Blendable
• Long-wear
• Water-Resistant
• Mild Transfer-Resistant 
• Non-Comedogenic
• Paraben-Free
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free
• Cruelty-Free

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Packaging

It comes in a glass bottle, which is nice and sleek. I love it! It contains 1 fl oz (30 mL) of product. The ingredients, directions and product claims can be found on the box.

I'm glad it comes with a pump because it just makes it so much easier.

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Shades

They carry 12 shades and they refer to MAC shades to hopefully help you color match. Keep in mind that the foundation does oxidize, so if you're not sure between two shades, I'd recommend going for the lighter option. 

1. Porcelain - NW13/NC15
2. Cameo - NC20/N25
3. Vanilla - NC30
4. Sand - NC35-NC37
5. Warm Ivory - NC40
6. Natural - NC42
7. Butterscotch - C45  
8. Honey - C5
9. Warm Beige - NC44
10. Golden Tan - NW43
11. Almond - NW45
12. Chestnut  - NC50

We are excited to be fully stocked IN ALL OF OUR SHADES!! Thank you all so much for your patience, we truly have the best customers! Here is an approximate list of shade comparisons with Mac Cosmetics. Keep in mind our undertones are different. These are the categories you would fall under. Hope this helps: NW13/NC15 - Porcelain NC20/N25 - Cameo NC30 - Vanilla NC35-NC37 - Sand NC40 - Warm Ivory NC42 - Natural C45 - Butterscotch C5 - Honey NC44 - Warm Beige NW43 - Golden Tan NW45 - Almond NC50 - Chestnut #elciecosmetics #microsilquefoundation

A photo posted by Elcie Cosmetics (@elciecosmetics) on Feb 11, 2016 at 4:12pm PST

The foundation appeared to be much lighter than my skin tone when I swatched it but after 10 minutes, you can see how it oxidizes and becomes much darker. The shade swatched here is Warm Ivory but Natural would be a better match for me especially in summer.

Photo with flash

Shade Reference: I don't own any MAC foundation but I should be around NC40-NC42 in MAC. 

Here are some of the foundations that match me well: 

• NARS Sheer Glow - Barcelona  
• Elcie Micro Silque Foundation - Warm Ivory or Natural (Natural would be better in summer) 
• Too Faced Born this Way - Golden (Click here for review)
• Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation - Cashew 3W2 
• L'Oreal Pro-Matte - 107 Fresh Beige 
• MUFE Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation - Y415 Almond

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Review

• Finish: Matte
• Coverage: Medium 
• Wear time: I tested it out for 8 hours and it looks pretty good. I have oily t-zone and even if I set it, I noticed it was a bit oily at night. However, it's a lot less than some other foundations. It slightly transfers and I noticed it wore off especially around my lips and nose.

Pros  

• Lightweight
• Natural 
• Matte
• Blendable
• Long wearing
• Photographs well   

Cons

• Slightly Clings on dry patches: It does slightly cling on my dry patches especially when I apply it with a brush but it's not that noticeable on camera. 

Photo taken after 8 hours of application (without flash)

Photo taken after 8 hours of application (with flash) 

Overall, I think it's a good everyday foundation. It's very lightweight and looks natural. I prefer using a beautyblender with it because I find it just gives a nice finish. It does slightly cling on my dry patches especially when I apply it with a brush. It looks good even after 8 hours compared to many foundations out there. It photographs well on camera as well (with flash and without flash). I think I like it a lot more in natural daylight though. 

A photo posted by Nazra (@arzanblogs) on Feb 18, 2016 at 3:04pm PST

A photo posted by Nazra (@arzanblogs) on Feb 12, 2016 at 12:21pm PST