Cosmetic foundations can immediately become friend or foe when they touch the skin. Each combination is unique with its own qualities. They all serve multi purposes from protecting the skin immediately to pulling the various tones of skin together. Each formula is unique to a concept and brand. Since wading through the networks of brands and concepts can be overwhelming, we’ve put a few to trial to see what makes each one unique and desirable to a consumer. Are you ready to make a few new solid foundation friends?
Carol Shaw, the mastermind behind the mega-makeup brand LORAC has had break-through success with her Breakthrough Performing Foundation. Each air-tight 1.0Fl oz bottle houses enough anti-aging foundation to keep skin feeling and looking young for about two months. The formula is oil-free meaning that skin will have a non-oily finish…more like a natural glow. Leave it to LORAC to slide in a pinch of SPF 14 to protect skin from the initial bombardment of sun rays and bring the whole formula concept together with her very own anti-aging ingredient…SMS Complex. SMS Complex helps the cell turn over process and helps the skin’s natural ability to produce collagen. NICE! Breakthrough Performance Foundation is available in six great shades and can be yours for $38.00 at www.loraccosmetics.com. #FoundationFriend
Cream to powder foundations are favorite pull-it-together solutions for many. Right before the eyes, a rich creamy texture turns beautiful with a powdery/flawless finish. AVON has mastered this concept with long wear through EXTRA LASTING cream-to-powder foundation. Each stylish onyx compact houses 0.31oz of creamy foundation (top compartment) to glide over skin with a round micro-pore sponge applicator (bottom compartment). Choose from one of 17 shades. Experience: Having sampled a tone that was about 10x darker than my normal skin tone, the color was a bit difficult to blend into my features with color success. I did however find out through my experience that this foundation is somewhat water-resistant. The cream-to-powder finish and is amazing to me as how it changes texture before the very eyes. The featherweight formula produces medium coverage and can be yours for a very affordable $12.00. #FoundationFriend
Oxygenetix is best experienced in its two-part system. The two-part breathable bliss for finishing an appearance is nothing short of incredible. After applying, I kept visiting the mirror to discover if the person I was looking at was really me-it’s THAT transforming. The oxygen in the formula helps to draw blood flow to the skin’s surface, which in turn aids in over-all skin wellness making it a happy ending for surface laser treatments. The foundation and moisturizer may be placed onto skin immediately after and a full day of activity may be resumed without worry of revealing redness or dryness. There is a slight sensation from the oxygen activation…it’s that noticeable…but in a very good way and at least you know the products are doing what they say they will do. While I have yet to experience the benefits of pulling my tones together with the dynamic duo after laser treatment, the product has been worn for a good period of time. The finish is so smooth, you’ll wonder if you are really looking at you. The next best fact about the two is that they can be worn successfully by both men and women! The third? The actual foundation comes in 10 blendable corrective shades. Other noteworthy points include having a SPF 25, water resistant up to 90 minutes, transfer resistant, completely non-irritating to rosascea and other topical skin afflictions. Coverage is full and the wear is light. Oxygenating Foundation and Oxygenating Moisturizer can be found country-wide by visiting www.oxygenetix.com. #FoundationFriend
Laura Geller has mastered phenomenal coverage with Phenomenal Foundation. The air-tight push-top dispensing container beautifully shares its glorious silicon-based liquid with a hint of light reflective property. From experience, my mum who is in her 60′s instantly looked about 30 years younger after her first application. Everything just smoothed out and filled in nicely…of course we applied Spackle first and was completely taken with the final result so much I rushed to see what it could do for me. If you are looking to have more than one foundation in your vanity wares, this should be one a top choice. It glides on nicely and everything just goes away…really it does, leaving a beautiful and satisfying finish. Word to the wise, if you plan on buy one, you should think about two…really…seriously! In the mix of five shades are also centella asiatica extract and white tea to provide a good amount of anti-oxidants. Phenomenal Foundation can be yours for $36.50 at www.laurageller.com. …Oh yeah…it can brave all sorts of bad weather by binding tightly to skin and repelling precipitation with a single application! #FoundationFriend
Making friends with a new foundation can be a tricky process and hopefully there are a few more viable options for use within a click. Have you ever thought about owning more than one texture of foundation? Owning more than one shade and formula can help you out of most cosmetic fashion emergencies while meeting the changing needs of your skin Remember to always keep skin exfoliated and clean before applying any new foundation friends.
Solid Foundation is a on-going series introducing unique foundation formulas from all price points, tones and textures! The trial and error of selecting foundations and other cosmetic products can be costly if left to one’s own devices. We are glad to be able to trial the foundations featured in Solid Foundation to aid you in your purchase decision making process.
Have a beautiful week!
@BeautePublicist
**Photo credits: LauraGeller.com, LORAC.com, AVON.com, Oxegenetix/YouTube.
***Special thanks to all of these wonderful brands for allowing me to sample these fantastic coverage solutions!
