Fusion Ink Foundation Reviews

I had this foundation applied when I was in Mecca for a free make up application one time. I left with my skin looking flawless and gorgeous, so naturally I picked up the foundation. Unfortunately that was where the good ended.

I tried to make this foundation work for months, but never got it to work. I applied over different primers and without primer. I applied through different methods - brush, sponge and fingers, and none of it worked out for me. I found that as I applied it just 'peeled' off the skin, as if it wasn't able to 'stick' to the skin. It didn't provide any coverage and left my skin looking like a bit of a mess.

While I have heard some people love it for a glowy and illuminating foundation, it wasn't really for me.

Oh my goodness, I love this foundation! It is super light weight but still give me instantly medium coverage, I can build up to full coverage if I want without looking cakey. I apply it with buffing brush or beauty blender, in my opinion I like it more with beauty blender. It's quite runny and definitely shake before use. I use my finger to apply it on my face first then use beauty blender to blend it out. The longer it stays on my skin the better my skin look. Canvas is the word to describe.

I've been looking for a nice foundation for a while now and I think this is it! It glides on smoothly and feels like silk on your skin, has good coverage (can build coverage if needed), and stays flawless all day. It's a thin formula that mattifies my skin which is great because I generally have a very oily T-zone.
I found the best application for this foundation is with a kabuki buffer brush and beauty blender afterwards if needed (I only used the beauty blender when putting concealer on top).

The only "downfall" about this foundation is that it's hard to find shades! I'm of Asian descent so I have yellow undertones and a lot of these shades were pink undertones. The one I'm using now kind of matches my skin- I say kind of because it's more of what my summer skin is like when I'm tan.

Overall, great product and I love that it has SPF in it without it being to thick, cakey and oily.

I got a sample of this foundation from a YSL counter because I wanted to try it before spending $85 on it. I am glad I tried it before. I have extremely oily skin and though this would be perfect for me since it is supposed to be matte and lightweight.

The alcohol scent on this foundation is very strong and it was concerning since I am also very breakout-prone. I have large pores on my cheeks and I produce oil faster than Saudi Arabia does. On application, I have to say it really is very lightweight and blends very easily, the shade was good and it looked quite natural.

I was also pleased to see it did not settle around my pores, however, a glaring issue for me was the fact that as oily as I am, this foundation still managed to find some dry patches to cling to. Not cute.

The biggest letdown for me though was the shine that started peeking through after less than an hour. Also, it started feeling uncomfortable on my skin after a short while, probably the alcohol drying my skin out. I will not be purchasing this foundation, especially not for that price.

This is definitely a new favourite. I had heard mixed reviews about this so wasn't sure if I would like it, but I absolutely love it!
I love the colour range, and how there's neutral tones, as well as the standard warm and cool tones. My colour suits me perfectly.
The packaging is so luxurious, I love the glass bottle and gold lid. The spatula is unusual, and I think a pump would be more sanitary, but it does make it easy to dispense the right amount. I just use a dab on either cheek and forehead.
A little goes a long way so a bottle will last ages.
I use a buffing brush to buff the foundation in, and it blends in seamlessly.
I was so surprised at how my skin felt afterwards- like I had nothing on at all. My face felt so comfortable!
It gives light to medium builable coverage. It evens out my skin tone but doesn't cover blemishes, which is the same as every other foundation.
It wore so brilliantly, it looked exactly the same at the end of a long day. It didn't fake, settle into pores or lines, and didn't cake up.
It has a slight cucumber scent, which doesn't bother me at all, it's very faint and fades quickly.
Overall, I adore the lightweight formula, the way it feels on my skin and how well it wears. I really can't think of any cons. Highly recommended!

I was delighted to receive this foundation to try as part of the trial team. I have been on the lookout for a new every day foundation which I can wear to work and have a long lasting appearance.
It came packaged in a gold box and is a rectangular shaped glass bottle with a screw top and a gold pop off lid which I love.
The applicator is a flat and tear drop shaped, which I used 3-4 "swipes" off then applied with a foundation brush.
It blended effortlessly and had a silky smooth matte finish. It also had a sweet fragrance to it which I think added a bit more of a luxe feel to applying it.
The foundation for me lasted a full day's work and even though I tend to get oily skin, my skin stayed matte throughout the day.
It had a very lightweight feel to it, where I could barely feel like it had been applied at all. It also had great medium coverage for me and didn't require too much foundation.
I am very impressed with the YSL fusion ink foundation and I will continue using the product and recommend it to all of my friends. After choosing the shade online it suits my skin tone perfectly which doesn't happen to often either!

When I received this bottle of foundation to review, I was curious as the only YSL product that I have used is a lipstick. First things, when I took the top lid off, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that there was a screw top which makes it suitable for travel.

Secondly the foundation comes with a small spatula like applicator which manages to get just the right amount of foundation for one application of your full face. The other benefit of the applicator is that it allows you scrape the sides of the bottle as needed.

Thirdly, I found the foundation texture to be extremely light and easy to blend. Note that you can also build coverage but beware if like a lot of coverage - I think putting a second layer on makes the foundation appear 'cakey' and unnatural.

Overall, this foundation did not suit my skin as I felt it did not look natural on me, particularly as the day wore on. The other thing that I disliked is that when I had a blemish on my skin, the foundation seemed to flake around the blemish and make it stand out even more.

This would not be a repeat purchase for me as the cons outweighed the pros for me.

Having never tried a true 'high end' foundation before, I jumped at the chance when Beautyheaven invited me to review this one!

Yves Saint Laurent's Fusion Ink foundation comes in a smart gold box with the iconic YSL logo stamped on the front. Simple and elegant! Inside is the oblong shaped bottle containing 25ml of foundation with a screw top lid and a black square cap that clips over the top.

This foundation has a stick applicator that's attached to the lid and sits suspended inside the bottle. The end of the applicator is a flat tear shaped 'paddle' which you use to apply the product directly to your face. The leaflet included in the box has very clear instructions on how many swipes of the paddle you apply to different areas of your face (including diagrams) before dipping back into the bottle for more. This is the perfect way to ensure you don't apply too much (or too little!).

The foundation itself is quite a runny consistency but I found that once applied it starts to dry fast so you have to work quite quickly to blend the foundation in. The scent wasn't overpowering, just a standard 'foundation' (earthy?) scent that I couldn't detect once applied. It also contains SPF 18 which is good to see.

This foundation gave quite a lovely matte finish without looking powdery or sticking to any problem areas such as dry skin or pores/fine lines. A lot of matte finish foundations tend to do this to me so I was pleasantly surprised that this one didn't! I tried it with and without a primer and found it worked much better with one. I would expect that with any foundation though so no surprises there.

The lasting power was quite good. It was all still looking great after a full day, with no areas worn away. I also found that this foundation was easily buildable, however I personally like a lighter/medium coverage so one application was enough for my needs. The colour match was quite good for me too (B20 Beige).

Overall I was quite impressed with the quality, application and finish of the product. The price is a little on the expensive side but I feel that a bottle would last quite a while due to the small amount used due to the design of the applicator. No wastage here! Might be one to put on my Christmas wishlist I think :) Thanks BH for giving me the opportunity to try it out!

Prior to trialling his foundation, I didn't particularly like wearing foundation. I hated how it pooled in the corner of my nose or made my fine lines more noticeable rather than less. This foundation is a game changer.

The first thing you notice is the texture. It is so unbelievably light weight and silk. It glides across your skin then blends with text to no effort.

It then leaves your skin feeling like silk. It is incredible. It takes a lot of self control to not keep touching my face when I am wearing it.

The smell is divine - a floral cucumber scent. Very fresh and lovely.

The longevity is amazing. At the end of the day it still looks freshly applied.

I have never put anything on my skin that makes it look so good. It looks almost airbrushed.

I absolutely cannot fault this foundation. It is perfection in a jar.

Yes, $85 is expensive for a foundation but it is honestly worth every cent. I would happily scrimp on every other beauty product to justify buying this again. It is a beauty investment worth making.

I think I am in love!