I have recently talked about my not-so-successful foundation purchases here on the blog. Luckily, I have also found more than a few great foundations that suit my complexion. Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid 101 Natural Ivory is one of them.
Note this is the old version of Nude Wear Liquid. Suqqu has brought out the new version which is called Nude Wear Liquid EX. The renewed version is supposedly longer-lasting and it offers a wider color range. Both are still available on Selfridges but at the time of my purchase the lightest shade of the EX version was out of stock. (Selfridges can be annoying like that. Very often.) I wasn't looking for a long-lasting foundation so I went with the old version. After all, finding the right shade is the most crucial task when you buy a foundation.
This is the original Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid color chart. The shade 101 Natural Ivory is the lightest beige ochre with which I usually have great success.
And, this is the color chart of the new EX version. You can see there are more shades with different undertones included. The 110 shade would have been my match but it might be slightly darker than the 101 Natural Ivory color.
This consistency of this foundation is very liquidy so the separation occurs naturally. You have to shake the bottle each time. A dropper seems suitable for this liquid foundation that almost feels like serum. (Sorry, I failed to focus the right thing in this photo. And those spangles are looking so annoying...You can blame Ms. McGrath for that.)
As you see, the 101 Natural Ivory color is not an exact match to my skin tone which is rather neutral. However, a light ochre like this is a wonderful correcting shade for me. Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid provides light coverage but this ocher beige color evens out the ruddiness like a champ without ever looking heavy on the skin. If I add some concealer, it almost looks flawless thanks to the dewy luminous finish. This is exactly what I was hoping for!
I've seen some reviews that this foundation emphasizes pores and clings on dry patches, but thankfully I haven't experienced any of that. I can understand this foundation can be fussy because I myself find the finish can differ by miles depending on how I prep my skin. The type of sunscreen and primer that I wear underneath seems to affect the finish, too. Fingertip and synthetic foundation brush work best with this formula. I have had less luck with a sponge applicator. Set with loose powder, Nude Wear Liquid lasts fairly well on my normal/combination skin.
In a nutshell, it is a lovely foundation with breathable natural coverage and a beautiful finish. More than anything, I love that it feels great on the skin. I am not the one who relies on skincare benefits and SPF in foundations, but this one has a chockful of skin-benefiting ingredients and offers some sun protection as well. I will probably purchase the EX version once I run out of this.
Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid Foundation is available on Selfridges and Harrods.
*The foundation was purchased by me. This post may contain affiliate links.
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