WHETHER its cakey or creasing, there’s nothing worse than a bad foundation.
It is quite literally the base of your make-up so investing in the right one is essential to your look.
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Boots fans have heaped on the praise for a budget beauty buy that leaves your skin looking “flawless”.
Available in 33 shades, the foundation is said to make your skin look “visibly fresh and radiant in an instant”.
According to manufacturers, your bare skin will look “even better” over time.
This product is available with SPF protection up to 30 and is hypoallergenic.
The No7 Stay Perfect Foundation is currently available for £16.95 from Boots.
It is described as “concealing and blurring imperfections, fine lines and pores”.
The foundation received a rating of four stars out of five from shoppers, who shared their thoughts in the Boots’ review section.
“This has always been my go to foundation. I’m 48. It goes on smoothly, evenly, coverage isn’t too heavy, but covers any redness and marks,” wrote one customer.
Another person said the beauty is the “best foundation ever in my opinion”.
“I have struggled for years to find the right foundation for me. Other foundations end up going clumpy or to thick. This one blends beautifully with your skin and brilliant quality,” she explained.
A third impressed shopper praised the foundation’s “amazing natural coverage”.
“A little goes a long way and it’s amazing for oily skin like mine, it doesn’t budge [at] all as long you set it correctly,” the Boots customer wrote.
“When I find something I like I stay with it. This foundation lasts all day and I have been using it for several years,” shared another person.
One shopper shared her surprise at the high quality and impressive coverage of the product.
“Honestly, didn’t expect this to be as good as it was,” she explained in her review.
Top beauty trends for 2025
Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025.
Haircare
Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment.
Hair glosses are multifunctional as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025’s core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up.
2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments.
Skincare
Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance the skin’s appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. “Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to a achieve flawless, youthful complexion.
Skincare routines will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine.
Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving makeup and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant.
Makeup
Makeup trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin.
Makeup looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks.
Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect.
Nails
2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
“I’ve tried so many high-end foundations and was just giving up everything made me look ten years older than I actually am.”
She decided to try the No7 foundation and was “blown away” by the result.
“Really good shade match service and just a brilliant foundation. I’ve found my holy grail finally,” she concluded.
Another customer said she “loved” the product, sharing that her “skin looks flawless” and the shade is “perfect” for her.
One Boots fan pointed out that the foundation provides “full coverage and looks flawless on the skin”, calling it “stunning”.
“Great foundation, goes on nicely, good coverage, really lightweight, looks so natural,” said another shopper.
People also praised the long-lasting effect of the No7 Foundation, recommending it for more mature skin.
“I have tried so many different foundations over the years and I do find a lot of them quite drying/cakey after a while, but this is hands down my favourite,” wrote one customer.
“It’s so light and hydrating, goes on effortlessly and makes my skin feel really moisturised whilst also providing good coverage.
“If you’re over 30 you need this in your make up bag.”
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