7 Editors Give This Designer Foundation 10s Across the Board
Welcome to Internet Famous, a monthly series in which we ask our Instagram followers to vote on a viral beauty product that's taken social media by storm. Then the beauty team will take the winning pick for a spin and share their reviews—pictures included.
If there's one thing you should know about Who What Wear editors, it's that our standards are incredibly high when it comes to beauty products—especially complexion products. So when TikTok claims that a full-coverage foundation looks like skin, we can be a bit apprehensive. Do we comb through every comment section in search of more information? Of course. Do we make sure creators aren't using the beauty filter? Absolutely. Before we're editors, we're market researchers, so we had to get our hands on the oh-so-viral Dior Forever Skin Perfect Multi-Use Foundation Stick ($52) to give our raw and unfiltered review.
A well-rounded review starts with the packaging, and it's safe to say we were thoroughly impressed by this foundation stick's sleek black tube before even opening it. From the magnetic closure to how easily it sits in your hand to how beautiful it looks on your vanity, this product is nothing short of luxurious. Luckily for us, it's more than just a pretty bottle. The first swipe felt like gliding a stick of butter onto your face, and that's a good thing. While most foundations feel too thick or too watery, this truly felt like a second layer of skin. It melted right into my skin and blended like an absolute dream. Talk about a natural, blurred finish. According to the product description, this makeup-skincare hybrid offers 24-hour wear and all-day hydration. And most importantly, it lets your skin breathe. I could ramble all day about how much I adore this product, but I'll let our beauty team take the mic to tell you why we give it 10s across the board.
"From its sleek packaging to its velvety application, this foundation stick just screams luxury. It's creamy, lightweight yet highly pigmented (it only took one swipe to cover my dark spots), and although I was initially skeptical about my shade match (7N) it ended up blending beautifully. I mean, do you see that glow?! It brings so much life to my complexion and looks smooth and natural on my skin. My favorite part? It lasted nearly all day without me needing to touch it up. If you're on the hunt for a long-lasting, full-coverage alternative to liquid foundation, this is the one to try." — Sahara Clement, branded content copy editor
"I'm going to be honest: I'm not a stick foundation girly. I like my complexion to have a dewy finish instead of the velvety, cloudlike effect that stick foundations give. But I think Dior's foundation stick just converted me. For starters, it's a luxurious application experience: It glided on my skin so smoothly and blurred away my blemishes without making my skin look powdery or dry. The formula promises all-day coverage and hydration while also being heat and humidity-resistant. Those are pretty bold claims! To see if it lived up to them, I finished off my wear test with a workout. And I can't lie—the airbrushed, satiny finish looked just as good after my workout as it did when I first applied it. I think it's the ideal base foundation for special occasions when you want a long-lasting, higher-coverage formula, and the perfect product to throw in your bag and use as a concealer for touch-ups on the go." — Emma Walsh, beauty editor
"I know I'm not alone in my hesitation about stick foundations. As someone who associates the term 'matte' with 'cakey and drying,' I wasn't jazzed about a product that promises to deliver a 'natural, blurred finish.' But let me tell you, this foundation stick is an absolute dream. The formula is creamy and buildable, the longevity is impressive, and the payoff is a perfect, velvety matte—soft yet never cakey. The fragrance is interesting, I will say. It smells more like skincare than makeup—like a moisturizer, if that makes sense. I don't mind it, personally! I think it actually smells fresh and clean, plus an incredible wear trumps a strong aroma, IMO." — Jamie Schneider, senior beauty editor
"I'm ashamed to admit that I ever doubted the beauty TikTokers who classified this as a 'must-have' or 'the best foundation stick.' It's all that and so much more. It instantly concealed my blemishes with just one dab of product while giving me the most natural glow. I didn't feel the need to add any additional complexion products or multiple layers to achieve that flawless finish. It's impossible to remain humble when your completed makeup look resembles the Paris filter. If you're ever wondering what foundation I'm wearing for the foreseeable future, it's probably this one." —Aniyah Morinia, fashion and beauty editor
"This foundation stick really took the internet by storm, and I understand why. It's creamy, full-coverage without looking cakey, and blurring to the point where I didn't even need to powder and my makeup still looked flawless for hours. That being said, there's one hitch for me—the fragrance. I know not everyone is sensitive to fragrance, but I tend to steer clear of scented skincare and complexion products, and this foundation sadly doesn't check that box for me. If you can't relate, then I'm sure you'll love it! " — Emma Hughes, social media editor
"Believe the hype! This foundation is stunning. My shade match (2 Neutral) was a tad dark for my winter complexion, but it blended seamlessly. I set it minimally with powder and it didn't budge for over six hours. Beware: The fragrance is strong, but I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't irritate my skin. If you like easy application, non-cakey coverage, and a subtle glow, I think you will love this product." — Natalie Gray Herder, editor
"I'll be the first to admit that I don't always see the hype in stick foundations. I have very few in my collection, and none of them have completely converted me from my commitment to serum foundations. However, I was beyond impressed with this one! Dior's stick foundation applied effortlessly to my skin, leaving behind a luminous, skin-blurring finish that disguised the areas of my skin with hyperpigmentation and uneven texture. I can definitely imagine incorporating this luxury product into my everyday makeup routine for everything from my no-makeup makeup days to soft-glam looks for nights out." — Maya Thomas, assistant beauty editor
