D'Vanda Weightless Essence Foundation

Hey, everyone! It's been a minute since I last reviewed a foundation. Today, I'm diving into the D'Vanda Weightless Essence Foundation from NSQ Cosmetics, a Malaysian brand.

I hadn't heard of NSQ Cosmetics until the founder reached out to me, introducing the brand and giving me the lowdown. Honestly, I was skeptical, so I did some research and tested it out myself. I've been trying this foundation for about a month now, and if you follow me on Instagram, you probably caught my mini first impression.

Product claims:

"Decreases and treats pigmentation slowly from within. Improves acne problems, acne scars, dull complexion, and uneven skin tone. It decreases the appearance of wrinkles and brings back the "youth" of the skin. 3 in 1 foundation: makeup, treats, and protects. Lightweight and easy to apply. Great for everyday use and natural look. Medium to full coverage. Wudhu' friendly and easy to remove. Non-cakey foundation."

Packaging: 

Can we just talk about the box? It's so pretty! I'm such a sucker for cute packaging, and you bet I keep boxes like this. Now, onto the actual product. I like it a lot! The bottle is frosted glass with a pump—thank goodness! I appreciate when brands invest in both great design and practicality. There's not much more to say; I really like it.

Shade match & color payoff:

When I first got this foundation, I was worried it would be too light for my skin. Surprisingly, the shade almost matches perfectly! I have medium tan skin with a neutral undertone, and it doesn't look weird or greyish on me. Plus, it doesn't oxidize—thank goodness! However, you can still tell I'm wearing foundation, even though it claims to look natural.

Formula & coverage:

The formula isn't matte. My face looked really glowy and dewy after applying it. It has a dewy, satin finish, which I've been loving lately. The consistency is very liquidy and runny, making it super lightweight. It's so easy to blend, which is great because no one wants a foundation that's hard to work with when you're in a rush.

However, it creases on me pretty badly and clings to my dry patches. You'll definitely need to set it with powder. The coverage is medium. I tried building it up for fuller coverage, but it ended up looking cakey and patchy. So, medium coverage it is, which is perfect for everyday use.

Longevity:

The staying power is not bad overall. I wore it for over 6 hours, and it held up well, even though I touch my face a lot. I didn't turn into a greasy mess by the end of the day because I always set my face with powder, despite one of the main ingredients being marula oil. I was pleasantly surprised!

Pros:

Great for everyday use

Doesn't oxidize

Doesn't cause breakouts

Blends easily

Great staying power

Has SPF

Convenient packaging
Buildable coverage

Cons:

Clings to dry patches

Strong fragrance that lingers
Limited shade range

Final verdict:

All in all, I can totally see myself wearing this foundation again. It's buildable, great for everyday wear, and doesn't break me out. I think it's worth checking out and it's always nice supporting local products—they deserve the spotlight too.

Have you ever tried this foundation?