The No7 foundations our beauty team swear by for glowing, flawless skin

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When it comes to makeup, there are a few brands that have cemented themselves as cult classics. Whether it’s for an iconic concealer that banishes undereye bags, a setting spray that is celebrity-approved, or the brand itself is an all-around hero, there are many reasons customers keep going back.

One brand that has shone as a high-street hero for not only their brilliant range of products, but also their affordability is none other than No7.

Following on from their hugely successful and game-changing Prime Forever range that delivers big on the results, their brand new Pro Artist Silk Glaze Skin Tint landed on our desks, so naturally Junior Publisher Sarah Bradbury had to give it a go.

No7 Pro Artist Silk Glaze Skin Tint

No7’s Pro Artist Silk Glaze Skin Tint delivers a lightweight, buildable glow while helping to smooth skin and blur imperfections.

Wear it alone, under foundation or mixed into your base for a radiant, lit-from-within finish.

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The new launch is available in 12 shades and is the brand’s latest innovation to provide the popular glazed skin trend that has been circulating social media over the past two months. 

The formula is designed to be worn on its own, or layered into your everyday routine. It is packed with ingredients to enhance the skin’s natural glow whilst providing hydration to blur imperfections and smooth the skin’s texture. But does it deliver on expectations?

Sarah said: ‘As someone who prefers a lighter base, especially in summer, No7’s Pro Artist Silk Glaze Skin Tint was just what my skin and I were looking for. The lightweight formula gave my skin a gorgeous lit-from-within glow while helping to blur redness and even out my complexion without feeling heavy.’

‘The coverage is sheer but buildable, and I found I only needed a little concealer on some redness, a couple of breakouts and the dark circles left behind by my kittens waking me up at the crack of dawn. The result was fresh, radiant skin that looked healthy rather than overly made up.’

‘What I love most is that it delivers that glazed-skin finish that’s everywhere right now without making my skin look greasy. Whether you’re after a glowing everyday base or the perfect starting point for a full face of makeup, this is a fantastic option. And for summer, I genuinely can’t recommend it enough.’

Besides their new launch, the brand also has multiple pre-existing foundations that deliver big on results and have gained huge popularity amongst their customers. Deputy Editor, Claie Wilson put the No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Foundation, £20.95, to the ultimate test.

She said, ‘To really test it out, I wore it on a 53km hike across the sun-kissed Cotswolds hills (it has SPF15, which is great but I’d still love it to be higher if you’re going to be out all day in the sun) and I still looked relatively fresh 12 hours later. I next used it just before I got on a 24+ hour flight to New Zealand, only washing off and reapplying once to successfully help hide my tired, aeroplane-addled skin.’

‘It would take something super special for me to replace my Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint, so when I was asked to try out the Lift & Luminate Triple Action Foundation from No7, I don’t mind admitting I was slightly reluctant.’

‘Unlike the barely there look of my usual go-to from Charlotte Tilbury, No7’s offers more obvious coverage like a traditional foundation – which is not surprising as it vows to ‘instantly conceals fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation and uneven texture and tone’ – but it is still pretty subtle and natural looking.’

‘I also loved how the light-reflecting particles helped highlight my cheekbones, and it easily blended in with my 53-year-old skin without sitting in any of the fine lines.’

She continued with, ‘Since then it’s been a handy staple in my makeup bag whenever I felt my skin needed a bit more of an ‘invisible’ boost. So will it completely replace my Charlotte Tilbury? The verdict’s still out – but I’ll definitely be keeping it close by.’

Beauty contributor Scott Da Silva-Wells tried the No7 HydraLuminous Moisturising Foundation, usually retailing for £16.95, but you can currently snap it up for £12.71. It is available in 19 shades and is infused with antioxidants including Mulberry Concentrate, Vitamin A, C and E. But it also has SPF 15 in the formula to provide you with some extra protection from the sun.

Scott said, ‘I think I might have just found one of my new favourite foundations.’

‘First impressions were that the formula was thicker than I anticipated, but along with the vitamins in the formula, the Grapeseed Oil makes a big difference to the texture when applying as it blends effortlessly without leaving any streaks or patches behind. It melts into the skin like butter.’

He continued by saying, ‘When applying, it felt rich, silky and luxurious, yet was lightweight and non-suffocating, making it a brilliant investment for all skin types, including sensitive skin.’

‘The coverage is amazing. It’s quite pigmented so it provides medium coverage, but it’s buildable so you can control how much you want. A little goes a long way, so you only need a small amount if you’re wanting a more subtle cover.’ 

‘I personally prefer it when foundations have a natural, light finish to them rather than being heavy, and the No7 HydraLuminous Moisturising Foundation genuinely delivers on all bases. It almost looks like I’m not wearing anything on my skin.’

He finished with ‘Overall, I’m really surprised by how good it not only looked, but how it felt on my skin, and also how long it lasted without needing any touch-ups. I wore it all day from 9 AM to 10 PM, and it didn’t shift. Even after removing it, my skin felt hydrated and its natural glow brighter. This is definitely becoming a staple in my makeup bag going forward.’

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