Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation ~ Review + Swatches

I was recently given the opportunity to test out Oxygenetix's Oxygenating Foundation and I'm excited to share my thoughts on this very innovative product!

Here's a description as found on Oxygenetix's website:

"Oxygenetix Breathable Foundation is powered by our patented Ceravitae™ oxygenating complex. Ceravitae stimulates skin cell production and supports the healing process following a wide range of aesthetic procedures or skin problems. Oxygenetix Foundation covers, soothes and protects damaged skin thanks to skin-loving ingredients including: Aloe barbadensis gel-base, vitamin E, grape seed extract, green tea, salix alba extract and more. These oxygenating, natural components in harmony create a light, breathable second skin..."

Unlike other foundations, Oxygenetix can be applied to skin immediately following C02 laser resurfacing, micro-needling, chemical peels, injectables, IPL, laser hair removal, facelift, rhinoplasty and more to conceal any redness, scarring or bruising to the skin. It can also be applied over rosacea, wounded/injured skin, acne, cracked/dry skin and various other skin conditions. You can even wear it while working out because it allows your skin to breathe!

Some other features and benefits (as found on Oxyenetix's website) include:

• Conceal and camouflage skin imperfections while supporting healing the skin.

• Ceravitae™ helps proliferate skin cells, aids collagen formation and connective tissue growth.

• perfect for rosacea, redness, acne, psoriasis, eczema and surface wounds or blemishes.

• Vitamin E helps heal the skin.

• Aloe vera barbadensis calms, soothes, supports healing and cools skin.

• Breathable mesh network maintains and replenishes the skins moisture levels all day.

• Doesn’t smudge due to sweat or humidity.

• Water and transfer resistant.

• SPF25 UVA/UVB protection.

• Stays on all day - no need to reapply.

Oxygentix Oxygenating Foundation is available in 14 shades and in two undertone categories; blue and yellow. Don't be put off by the name; it won't oxidize into an orange mess on your face (that's what came to my mind when I first heard the name). Just throwing that out there..


I chose the shade Opal which is the lightest shade available with yellow undertones.

The formula has the perfect consistency; it's thick enough to provide coverage but thin enough that it's easy to spread. I applied it with my fingers, foundation brush, oval brush as well as with a real techniques sponge. Each method provides a different level of coverage and finish.

Swatch blended out

My favourite application tool for this foundation is my oval brush. It applies evenly, with fuller coverage and gives an airbrushed finish.

When applied with a damp beauty sponge, you get medium coverage with an even finish. If you want fuller coverage, you will need to apply a second layer.

I found that the use of a regular foundation brush yielded uneven results and when applied with my fingers the coverage was very light, similar to a BB cream.

It's important to note that this foundation doesn't dry quickly, which allows for a second layer if needed. The finish is somewhere between satin and demi-matte and not at all flat. It does dry a bit tacky, so I like to set it with a translucent setting powder (which also helps it to wear longer.)

When worn with primer, powder and setting spray I got around 6 hours of wear before it started to separate in my t-zone. Without primer or powder, I got about 4-5 hours out of it. Oxygenetix Oxygenating foundation feels very comfortable on the skin and looks beautiful. I will be posting some selfies with me wearing it on my Instagram very soon so make sure to follow me on there to see it in action!

For more information visit http://www.oxygenetix.com



*PR sample provided