In the ever-evolving landscape of clean beauty, Axiology stands out with its commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Their latest offering, the Fungdation – Mushroom Foundation, is a testament to this ethos. Touted as the world’s first foundation powered by mushrooms, this product seamlessly blends skincare benefits with eco-conscious packaging.
Because we love a zero-waste product I was super intrigued to try it for myself and test the performance, especially with such unique ingredients!
What Sets Fungdation Apart?
- Mushroom-Powered Skincare: Infused with reishi and snow mushrooms, Fungdation offers deep hydration and skin-renewing benefits, making it more than just a cosmetic product.
- Lightweight Coverage: This creamy foundation provides sheer to medium coverage with a supple, bouncy satin finish, enhancing natural features without masking them.
- Versatile Application: Whether you’re concealing under-eye areas, blemishes, or pigmentation concerns, Fungdation adapts seamlessly across different skin types. For oily skin, it’s recommended to prep with a primer and set with powder, while dry skin types can add a facial oil for extra radiance.
Eco-Friendly Packaging
Axiology’s commitment to the environment is evident in Fungdation’s packaging. The foundation is housed in eco-friendly, biodegradable tubes, aligning with the brand’s mission to reduce plastic waste in the beauty industry.
Shade Range
Fungdation caters to a diverse range of skin tones, offering 15 shades from very fair to deep skin tones, ensuring inclusivity and a perfect match for everyone.
My Thoughts and Experience
I first tried the Fungdation a few months back and to be honest, I did struggle with it clinging to dry patches. My skin is more dry in the winter so I wanted to give it more of a fair shot as the weather warms up. My skin is aging (I am almost 35 😅) and tends to be more oily in the summer. For me, it was also more of a light to medium coverage foundation.
As you can see, I definitely have pores, texture, and redness going on. I do think the foundation gives a beautiful and natural looking coverage while still giving a skin-like appearance. A little bit goes a long way so don’t overdo it with your application!
It feels nice on the skin and not too heavy! I definitely think this is worth trying if you have oily skin especially. Axiology has great brand values that I think are worth supporting!
My Favorite Way To Apply It
After trying it a few different ways, I do think it looks best if you apply it directly with a brush and then diffuse it with a wet makeup sponge. I also think skin prep is key – this looks best when my skin is freshly exfoliated and moisturized with a rich, hydrating serum. I also have to set it with powder to really get the longevity but I personally have to do that with most foundations so I don’t really find it problematic in anyway!
Final Thoughts
Axiology’s Fungdation is more than just a foundation; it’s a blend of skincare, makeup, and sustainability. By harnessing the power of mushrooms and committing to eco-friendly practices, Axiology continues to lead the way in clean beauty innovation. I would highly recommend trying it out if you have oily skin!! Grab the Fungdation here! Don’t forget to use code GENTWENTY to get 20% off!
About the Author
Nicole Booz is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of GenTwenty, GenThirty, and The Capsule Collab. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is the author of The Kidult Handbook (Simon & Schuster May 2018). She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three sons. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably hiking, eating brunch, or planning her next great adventure.
Website: genthirty.com