ERA Everyday spray foundation by Classified Cosmetics

This is a spray foundation by Classified Cosmetics. I have previously used and loved the original formulation, which I bought from Selfridges before they stopped stocking it. I've recently discovered that the line is stocked online in the UK at beautybay.com, and I decided to give the lighter version, the Everyday spray on foundation, a try.

I can't see a huge difference between the formulations, but I have quite clear skin and I tended to use the original formula pretty sparingly. The Everyday is maybe a little bit lighter coverage, but it's still buildable and completely evens out my skintone. if you have more unevenness in tone or if you want a completely flawless look for a particular occasion, you might want to go for the original.

I prefer to spray onto the back of my hand, then pick it up on a puff and apply it with that (I use a Suqqu puff designed for powder application; Classified also sells a good one. The one that comes with the foundation is smaller and less easy to use, but it is workable.) It might seem bizarre to buy a spray foundation if I'm not going to use the spray mechanism to apply it, but I find I get more controllable coverage using the puff, and the longevity of the ERA is much better than any other liquid or cream foundation I've tried, without being drying. ERA gives a flawless finish without looking or feeling cakey, and it wears incredibly well; after you buff it with the puff it locks onto the skin to give a natural demi-matte finish. An oily skin might need to blot the t-zone, but I've found that the original wears all day for me even in the most humid conditions (if I'm going to any kind of summer event this is the foundation I reach for) and, so far, the Everyday is wearing as well despite the lighter finish. It's definitely the one I'll be wearing on Christmas day while I'm sweltering in the kitchen.

Compared to the SKII Air Touch foundation, this isn't as easy to spray on (you do need to practice with this one if you want to use it as a spray, and protect clothes and hair from the spray) but it gives a fuller coverage, and comes in a better range of colours. I'm shade Y3 in ERA, which is equivalent to Bobbi Brown Warm Ivory or MAC NC20.

The Everyday formula is £17.50 for 75ml, and the original Face formula is £35 for 75ml. Both come with a small washable puff and a headband, but in my opinion if you like the foundation it is worth buying a large puff if you don't already have something similar (£7.50, and it comes with a nicer headband too.)

This was my first order from BeautyBay.com - the site is easy to navigate, has some excellent brands and  I received my order quickly.