{"id":2044938,"date":"2026-07-15T17:31:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2044938"},"modified":"2026-07-15T17:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:31:50","slug":"hung-vanngos-first-foundation-promises-movie-star-worthy-skin-and-it-delivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2044938","title":{"rendered":"Hung Vanngo\u2019s First Foundation Promises Movie Star-Worthy Skin \u2014 And It Delivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"oVA page-477577327\">.page-477577327{&#8211;slot4:#bb2114;&#8211;slot7:#bb2114;&#8211;slot11:#bb2114;&#8211;slot13:#bb2114;&#8211;slot14:#bb2114;&#8211;metaColor:#bb2114;&#8211;navColor:#bb2114}<\/p>\n<div class=\"cCV\">\n<div class=\"sWr\">\n<div class=\"GqV\">\n<div class=\"gsz fQd\">\n<div class=\"rkd NLr\">\n<div class=\"Psy nYg\">\n<p class=\"QwJ\">(Trial Run)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"aVX gai RzU ZQG\">Hung Vanngo\u2019s First Foundation Promises Movie Star-Worthy Skin \u2014 And It Delivers<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"r87 Lgb\">\n<p>Am I&#8230; Anne Hathaway?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vMw yW1\">\n<address class=\"saA\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/profile\/eden-stuart-435346356\">Eden Stuart<\/a><\/address>\n<div class=\"yj3 DHw\">\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-15T17:31:50.190Z\">2 minutes ago<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"Vms Vo4\">Eden Stuart<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hJa\">\n<div class=\"pxF oL7\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hung Vanngo Red Carpet Skin Serum Foundation Review\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/7\/15\/a8465bbe\/img_4775.jpg?w=248&amp;h=384&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=focalpoint&amp;dpr=2&amp;fp-x=0.4558&amp;fp-y=0.4211\" class=\"N4z fpC y5h\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Uf- qyh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/trial-run\" class=\"wVh\">Trial Run<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"D5t\">We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tn6\">\n<div data-adroot=\"true\" class=\"AOL Afg\">\n<p><em>In our series <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/sr.studiostack.com\/c\/link?l=1834773&amp;s=1834765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><em>Trial Run<\/em><\/a><em>, TZR editors and writers put the buzziest new beauty products to the test and share their honest reviews. This week, beauty writer Eden Stuart is testing the buzzy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/red-carpet-skin-luminous-longwear-serum-foundation-P525161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Hung Vanngo Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>Some of the most famous women in the world put their heavily photographed faces in makeup artist Hung Vanngo\u2019s hands \u2014 among them Selena Gomez (who entrusted him with her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/selena-gomez-ralph-lauren-wedding-dress\">wedding day<\/a> soft glam), Rose Byrne (who selected him for her \u201825-\u201926 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/2026-oscars-best-beauty-looks\">awards season<\/a> squad), and Anne Hathaway (that gorgeous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/culture\/2026-met-gala-best-beauty-looks\">Met Gala<\/a> look? All HV). Needless to say, the pro MUA knows a thing or two about camera-ready makeup. He brings that expertise to all of the products from his eponymous brand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/beauty\/hung-vanngo-makeup-brand\">Hung Vanngo Beauty<\/a>, but it might be especially true of his latest launch, the Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter decades of creating red carpet looks, I wanted to bottle everything I&#8217;ve learned about beautiful skin,\u201d says Vanngo. And not just to cater to his A-list clients who find themselves in front of a wall of photographers every night: This is a formula for those who want to look as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/beauty\/airbrush-makeup-trend\">softly retouched<\/a> under office lighting as they do on IG. \u201cMy priority was to create a foundation that looks incredible both in photos and in real life,\u201d he says. \u201cI never wanted it to mask the skin \u2014 I wanted it to enhance what was already there, leaving the complexion looking naturally radiant and effortless.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Is coverage that\u2019s as lightweight and comfortable as it is natural and blurring truly just a few drops away? I took the Red Carpet Skin Serum Foundation for a trial run to find out; read on for my experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR T46\">\n<div>\n<div><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/hungvanngobeauty.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Hung_Vanngo_Beauty_Red_Carpet_Skin_Foundation_Shade_18.jpg?v=1782922255&amp;width=1600\" data-skimlink=\"true\" class=\"Rcu\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ooy\">\n<div class=\"pxF wxt GZd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hung Vanngo Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/7\/15\/d610436d\/hung_vanngo_beauty_red_carpet_skin_foundation_shade_18.webp?w=330&amp;h=413&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z mdu F6g\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Mup\">\n<div class=\"O8F\">Hung Vanngo Beauty<\/div>\n<div class=\"yiq\">Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation<\/div>\n<div class=\"o75\"><span>$46<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OiB\">\n<div class=\"RSA\">The lightweight foundation offers a blurred, soft-focus finish. <\/div>\n<p><button class=\"yMn\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"lXj\">See On Hung Vanngo Beauty<\/div>\n<div class=\"jMM\"><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Fast Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Price: $46<\/li>\n<li>Size: 1 fl oz.<\/li>\n<li>Best For: Anyone looking for a flawless base for a full-glam makeup look<\/li>\n<li>Ingredient Highlights: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, microspheres, niacinamide, licorice extract<\/li>\n<li>What We Like: Great shade range, lightweight feel, beautiful soft-focus finish<\/li>\n<li>What We Don\u2019t Like: Transfers<\/li>\n<li>Rating: 4\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"tDr\"><p><strong>How TZR Keeps Score:<\/strong> 1\/5: Making a return; 2\/5: Keeping as a backup; 3\/5: Finishing to the last drop; 4\/5: Recommending to my group texts; 5\/5: Already on auto-replenish.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>The Formula<\/h2>\n<p>Housed in a sleek square bottle bearing the brand\u2019s signature red branding, Red Carpet Skin \u201chas an ultra-lightweight, serum-like texture that delivers medium-to-buildable full coverage with long-lasting wear and a natural, blurred finish,\u201d says Vanngo. It achieves this through ingredients including hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, which smooths and hydrates; niacinamide and licorice extract, which help to brighten the skin; and microspheres, which create that \u201csoft lighting and a great filter\u201d blurred effect.<\/p>\n<p>The skin care-like ingredients and lightweight feel aren\u2019t the only impressive aspects of the formula\u2014 the expansive (and adaptable) shade range is equally noteworthy. \u201cWe also developed 38 thoughtfully curated shades, each custom-created for its specific depth rather than relying on traditional undertones,\u201d says Vanngo. \u201cThe result is a more intuitive shade range that blends seamlessly into the skin for a balanced, natural-looking complexion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With this formula, \u201cless is more,\u201d says Vanngo. \u201cStart with a small amount and build coverage only where you need it.\u201d While you can use a sponge for lighter coverage, the launch does include a tool: The Evolving Face Brush, which features a larger, denser, sloped brush on one end and a smaller precision head on the other. \u201cIts dual-ended design makes it easy to achieve a seamless, skin-like finish for your perfected look.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>My Experience &amp; Results<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR\">\n<div class=\"DbX\">\n<div class=\"uES fEt\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"B1N\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qmt pm7\">\n<div class=\"IWn\">\n<div class=\"ENZ\">\n<div class=\"pxF XJ- mvL s535723676\">.s535723676{padding-top:125%}@media(min-width:768px){.s535723676{padding-top:125%}}<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The author wearing the Red Carpet Skin Serum Foundation in close up\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/7\/15\/e37063b4\/img_4774.jpg?w=400&amp;h=500&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z nIy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"EGE\">(+)<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"_-g wvJ\"><cite class=\"AA0\">Eden Stuart<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"IWn\">\n<div class=\"ENZ\">\n<div class=\"pxF XJ- mvL s535723676\">.s535723676{padding-top:125%}@media(min-width:768px){.s535723676{padding-top:125%}}<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The author wearing the Red Carpet Skin Serum Foundation in close up and profile\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/7\/15\/cae78c91\/img_4751.jpg?w=400&amp;h=500&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"N4z nIy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"EGE\">(+)<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"_-g wvJ\"><cite class=\"AA0\">Eden Stuart<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yOD GLK\">\n<div class=\"ki0 kpP\">\n<div class=\"MNV\"><\/div>\n<p><label for=\"lightboxCheckbox-477789793\" class=\"QNb y8V St5\"><button aria-label=\"open lightbox\" class=\"kMc\"><\/button><\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"C1C\">\n<div class=\"ZXG\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"LOc\"><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"ikQ Xfx\"><span class=\"Od1\">INFO<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"olh\">1\/2<\/div>\n<div class=\"xCo\"><button class=\"ikQ VkL\"><\/button><button class=\"ikQ Olc\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I wore the Red Carpet Skin Foundation for the first time on a hot and humid day in New York City, during which I did a sufficient amount of bouncing around \u2014 a morning event uptown, a dinner downtown, etc. Transparently: I applied way too much! I went in with around a quarter-sized amount of product, and I truly could have used about half of that to blur my blemishes and create an even base.<\/p>\n<p>Even with too much product, I found the finish of this foundation to be absolutely next level: It\u2019s such a gorgeous, natural radiance, as though you\u2019re super well hydrated and really keep up with your laser treatments \u2014 neither of which actually applies to me. It managed to last pretty much all day without the need for any touch-ups, and apart from a little separation around my nose, it looked great, too. It really did feel as though I was walking around with a subtle, flattering filter on my face. I also want to shout out the brush: As a devoted sponge user, I was really surprised at how smooth and streak-free the finish was.<\/p>\n<p>The only real \u201ccons\u201d I experienced were transferring \u2014 I found myself leaving streaks of foundation just about everywhere I touched \u2014 and some settling into my fine lines. The latter is completely resolved by simply using less; as for the former, I will say that, for me and my combo skin, getting the most out of this foundation does require some light powdering.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Hung Vanngo Beauty\u2019s Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation Worth It?<\/h2>\n<p>The Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation easily has one of the most beautiful, natural-luminous finishes I\u2019ve ever experienced in a foundation \u2014 and I\u2019ve tried hundreds, at least. It also feels super light on the face and provides pretty phenomenal blurring with just a few drops of product. This one is definitely joining my rotation for events or any occasions where I expect to be photographed (I\u2019ll just make sure to powder first).<\/p>\n<aside class=\"fX2 rhF jIS\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"display:block\" class=\"lqj TnP\">\n<div class=\"BMP\">\n<div>(Stay Up To Date)<\/div>\n<div class=\"nnm\">Become A Style Insider<\/div>\n<div class=\"P8h\">Join The Zoe Report\u2019s exclusive email list for the latest trends, shopping guides, celebrity style, and more.<\/div>\n<div><button type=\"submit\" class=\"Ex8 qgj\">Submit<\/button><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"g-0\">By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezoereport.com\/newsletter\">Subscribe to our newsletter &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>.page-477577327{&#8211;slot4:#bb2114;&#8211;slot7:#bb2114;&#8211;slot11:#bb2114;&#8211;slot13:#bb2114;&#8211;slot14:#bb2114;&#8211;metaColor:#bb2114;&#8211;navColor:#bb2114} (Trial Run) Hung Vanngo\u2019s First Foundation Promises Movie Star-Worthy Skin \u2014 And It Delivers Am I&#8230; Anne Hathaway? by Eden Stuart 2 minutes ago Eden Stuart Trial Run We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. 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