Hifi Bossanova - Matt Bianco

Advantages: Another 40 minutes of one of the very greatest American bands
Disadvantages: One or two tracks, whisper it, might be considered 'filler'

..., and now the pair of you aren't talking. You feel that you've taken your template of sex, death, mutilation and religion (not that you'll ever admit it's a template, what with being an avowed surrealist and all) just about as far as it can go. And you have an unscratchable itch to make the band that started out as your band into YOUR band again. Welcome to Charles Michael Kittridge 'Black Francis' Thompson IV's world as he planned 'Bossanova'. Dialling back the abrasion (although sometimes the listener is hard-pressed to notice) and upping the poppiness, this time around you claim to be taking inspiration from surf music and sci-fi: the former because your lead guitarist loves it and you live in California now, and the latter because you had a UFO experience as a child and have always been obsessed with the subject. The end result is... Read review

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Advantages: Flawless Coverage
Disadvantages: Wears Off Easily

...Introduction Maybelline Dream Matt Mousse Maybe she's born with it or in reality maybe like me she just needs a little bit of extra help!! Come on I'm not getting any younger you know. As an allergy sufferer who has to vet every single product with a 24 hr patch test first, I was glad to discover this foundation was compatible with myself. I have to confess I use this product quite often now for going out in the evenings with no adverse affects to my allergies. The Product The product is Maybelline NowYork's dream matte mousse in colour nude (21). The manfacturer claims that its whipped formula provides an "air soft perfect matte finish with a weightless feel". Its colour pigments offer superior coverage, which blend effortlessly for a soft-looking natural even toned result. (Check out the Maybelline website for more science... Read review

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Advantages: quick and easy to apply, good texture
Disadvantages: not that long lasting, not great cover

...I've tried a few foundations over the years and Dream Matte Mousse is the one I have been most impressed with, although that's not to say it's anywhere near perfect. Postives: Comes in glass pot thus - cannot be accidentally squashed whilst in your bag getting foundation everywhere, allows you to see how much is left, easy to get the right amount of foundation. Mousse texture - feels nice on the skin, won't drip Comes in a variety of shades Easy to apply Negatives: Will not last all day - needs reapplying at least once. Skin imperfections still show through (unwanted variations in skin tone etc) Does not cover dark under eyes effectively. If you have any patches of dry skin this foundation will 'stick' to it and enhance the unwanted dry skin look so it is wise to apply moisturiser first to any areas of dry skin.... Read review

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