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Makeup Bag: Foundation

April 19, 2010

Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15

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Bobbi Brown never fails to impress with her foundation line. She has the best range of shades with yellow undertones to flatter all skin tones. (Especially mine!)

I’m so excited to share her newest oil-free foundation offering: Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15 (a sequel to the now discontinued Oil-Free Foundation).

The formula is made with sponge-like powders, which promise to absorb excess oil while relying on emollients to lock in moisture. The formula is transfer-resistant so heat and humidity don’t stand a chance.

This new oil-free foundation is perfect for oily skin, but is also a great foundation for normal/combination skin in warmer, more humid climates.

Available in TWENTY flattering shades:

  • Alabaster (00)
  • Porcelain (0)
  • Warm Ivory (1)
  • Sand (2)
  • Warm Sand (2.5)
  • Beige (3)
  • Cool Beige (3.25)
  • Warm Beige (3.5)
  • Natural (4)
  • Natural Tan (4.25)
  • Warm Natural (4.5)
  • Honey (5)
  • Warm Honey (5.5)
  • Golden (6)
  • Warm Almond (6.5)
  • Almond (7)
  • Warm Walnut (7.5)
  • Walnut (8)
  • Chestnut (9)
  • Espresso (10)

Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF 15 is available online at BobbiBrown.com for $45.

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March 4, 2010

Favorite New Foundation: Stila One Step Makeup

stila one step makeup

I haven’t been this excited about a new foundation in a long time. Stila One Step Makeup might seem like a regular little bottle of foundation but don’t let it fool you.

In this 30 ml bottle is a primer, concealer, foundation and powder all in one. In other words: it’s a badass.

I sampled this in the medium shade and found the formula to be light and mousse-like with a silky smooth finish (thanks to silicone). It’s hydrating and oil-free and allows for buildable coverage that stays shine-free all day.

If that doesn’t have you convinced it’s paraben-free and fragrance-free, too!

Stila One Step Makeup is available in 8 shades and is currently available online at stilacosmetics.com for $44.

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October 29, 2009

Lancôme Ôscillation Powerfoundation Micro-Vibrating Polishing Mineral Make-Up

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You better sit down for this: mineral foundation has gone uber-high-tech!

This brand new offering from Lancôme promises to take the stress and mess out of minerals – rather than buffing loose minerals into your skin, its micro-massagers apply the foundation with 7,000 micro-vibrations per minute for seamless blendability with a lot less elbow grease.

lancome oscillation foundation

Lancôme Ôscillation Powerfoundation Micro-Vibrating Polishing Mineral Make-Up ($48) is talc-free, oil-free and fragrance-free and is available in 12 shades.

I haven’t tried this vibrating foundation yet but I’m dying to see if it really creates “pixel-perfect” skin. If you’ve taken the new Lancôme Ôscillation Powerfoundation Micro-Vibrating Polishing Mineral Make-Up for a test drive—let me know how you like it!

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October 15, 2009

shu uemura Nobara Cream Cover Stick Foundation

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Nobara has been an industry classic for years – celebrities and lay people alike remain devoted still to its beautiful shades and insanely natural coverage.

Now, shu uemura has unveiled the favorite foundation in a convenient stick form! I LOVE stick foundations – they make transporting the complexion perfecting power of foundation portable and put great skin within my reach all the time, and for that, I am very thankful!

How to use: “For best results, blend foundation with Synthetic Brush 14 for wide coverage and Synthetic Brush 12 for more precise areas.”–shu uemura

shu uemura Nobara Cream Cover Stick Foundation
is available in 13 shades at Nordstrom for $42.

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