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Every time I think bareMinerals has the best foundation one could ever use, something better comes along. I don't ever hope for it – it just happens. It happened when they introduced their MATTE Foundation, it happened (in a big way) when they introduced their READY pressed foundation with sea minerals, and it's happening again with bareSkin Pure Brightening Serum liquid foundation.
I've always loved bareMinerals foundations for their buildable, natural coverage and for the unsurpassed way it covers redness. The MATTE foundation got even better at diffusing all the icky oil that would surface on my face. The READY foundation was truly transforming—a skin calming (great for my mild rosacea) sea mineral foundation pressed in a compact for easy travel and less mess. That last one was surely un-toppable. Now welcome bareSkin to the fold.
First, I should mention that liquid foundations never seem to work for me. They either gather in fine lines and pores, or break up or change color with the oils on my face. bareSkin ($29) does neither. The secret must lie in its formulation.
The liquid is quite thin. There are no oils, parabens or fragrances. Instead the base is derived from coconut with jojoba coated mineral pigments and a non-chemical broad spectrum SPF 20 (Titanium Dioxide).
There is also Vitamin C in there to brighten skin and lighten dark spots for a more even tone to your own naturally bare skin. Add antioxidant-rich lilac plant stem cells for skin healing and environmental skin stressors, and this becomes so much more than a foundation.
If the highly popular B&B creams out there were a weightless liquid with phenomenal coverage potential, they would be bareSkin. This one product could change the face of makeup. I tried a very expensive product similar to (but richer than) bareSkin. I have lusted for that product ever since, but bareSkin is absolutely on par with its skin transforming benefits, and above par with its coverage – at a quarter of the price.
Application doesn't take much practice, particularly if you are familiar with the bareMinerals buffing technique, but it does take a little trial and error. Shake well and build gradually. There is a ball that rattles like a spray paint can when you shake it right. Unscrewing the lid reveals a dropper-like squeeze bottle top.
Squeeze a couple drops into the well of the specially designed bareSkin Perfecting Face Brush ($28) and blend in circular motions on your face, starting where you need the most coverage and blending out.
Hold on a second, did I say ‘specially designed brush'? I did! Beauty lovers will know that's it not just the bareSkin Foundation that has bloggers buzzing. This unique brush was created with the bareSkin formula and bottle to let you 'adjust your foundation coverage to the drop for a perfectly seamless application'.
All right back to the bareSkin. Add more foundation to your brush, a drop or two at a time for the coverage you desire. For me, with my rosacea and general splotchiness, this was achieved with a mere four drops.
bareSkin liquid foundation in Bare Natural 07 – swatched
The finish is dewy and natural. At first, I used a little mineral veil in my most oily spots. Strangely, my oily skin did not seem to overproduce with bareSkin, keeping the same slightly dewy look all day long. It's nice to know if I don't want a matte look I can go veil-less without succumbing to the dreaded oil traps.
bareSkin liquid foundation in Bare Natural 07 – stippled from the brush
bareSkin liquid foundation in Bare Natural 07 – blended
The natural finish of bareSkin is everything that I could ask for in a sheer summer foundation. At the same time, I can't wait to use this in the winter when the formulation will be much needed in smoothing and softening the skin. All in all, this stuff is one for the books.
Backyard baseball marysville. I love the trend towards good-for-you foundations! Ladies, what does your foundation do for you?
photos: we heart this, swatches shown on NC25/30 skin tone
Sherri is co-author of What Would You Do With This Room? My 10 Foolproof Commandments to Great Interior Design, and of course, a wht writer!
skin tone: NC 25
skin type: oily/sensitive
favorite beauty product: anti-aging anything
skin tone: NC 25
skin type: oily/sensitive
favorite beauty product: anti-aging anythingLatest posts by sherrishera (see all)
- bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Swatches and Review - October 16, 2019
- The 4 Best Elf Primers: Elf Primer Review (For Oily Skin) - September 12, 2019
- Love Anybody by Loey Lane Review - June 19, 2019
Are you looking for a long-lasting foundation that will get you through from day to night whilst providing you with all the coverage you need yet still look like you've just applied it? With so many foundation releases over the last 12 months, it's easy to get overwhelmed especially as many don't come cheap. Fear not though, I've rounded up the cream of the crop: the top 5 best long-lasting, full coverage new foundations launches of 2017/2108 for all skin types.
Autotune vst reaper. If you just want to read about a particular long-lasting, full-coverage foundation, click on the link below to take you straight to the relevant review. I have also included my own colour match for those of a similar skin tone to myself (for reference I have a light to medium warm skin tone with yellow undertones, am of south-east Asian descent and a MAC equivalent to NC25-NC30 when not tanned i.e. in the winter months and an NC35-NC40 when tanned i.e. in the summer).
1.Armani Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation – BEST FOR ALL SKIN TYPES (For reference, I use the shade 6)
Nc25 30 Skin Tone
Treyarch infinity ward. The Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation is the latest base offering from Armani and it sure has made a big impression since its launch in early 2017. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of the brand's other coveted bases such as the Luminous Silk and the Maestro,the Power Fabric Foundation claims to deliver ‘full coverage with a matte, lightweight second skin finish' and comes in a whopping 20 shades, catering for different undertones.
This is not the type matte finish often associated with ‘cake-face' due to the ultra-thin, oil enriched (sans greasiness) formula and achieves more of a velvety-soft matte effect that is virtually undetectable on the skin. The coverage provided sits somewhere between a medium and full, and it offers an SPF of 25 so it's a great choice if you're out and about during the day.
2. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation – BEST FOR NORMAL to OILY SKIN (For reference, I use the shade Dusk)
The Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation is the brand's most long-wearing base offering and claims to be ‘sweat, humidity, water and transfer resistant' whilst providing ‘flawless full coverage and 15 hours of wear'.Its high performance, oil-free formulation delivers a matte, weightless second – skin finish that is neither flat or cakey and is easily buildable from a medium to full coverage (a little product goes a long, long way).It covers a wide spectrum of skin shades and undertones with 20 shades available in the range. This foundation is a must for those who struggle with keeping their base in place all day particularly during the warmer months where things tend to slip and slide within mere minutes of application. Whilst some opt to go without foundation when on their summer vacation or swap for a lighter base, for those that still want the coverage but without the weight then the Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation will have you covered. For dry skin types, prep skin well beforehand by making sure it's well moisturised.
3. NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation – BEST FOR DRY SKIN (For reference, I use the shade Stromboli)
Nc25 30 Skin Care
If a matte finish isn't your bag and a more naturally glowing and radiant appearance is more your cup of tea then look no further than to the NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation which comes in an impressive 33 shades! If you tend to find that foundations are more favourable to those with more of a pink or neutral undertone to their skin, then you'll most certainly find your warm match amongst Nars' shade selection (I'll eat my hat if not). This foundation boasts of a 16-hour wear time and claims to be fade-resistant. It's also infused with fruit extracts like raspberry, apple, and watermelon which supposedly helps to smooth and improve the look of skin for that ‘full-powered radiance' effect. Its lightweight formula blends easily on the skin and leaves behind a ‘lit from within' radiance that isn't overly dewy that its borderline greasy, just a naturally glowing complexion that stays put. Whilst this base is suitable for any skin type, those who have a drier complexion and are constantly on the search for glowing, radiant skin that lasts, this is a match made just for you.
4. Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Full Coverage Matte Foundation SPF 20, – BEST FOR NORMAL/COMBI/OILY SKIN TYPES (For reference, I use the shade BD35 Warm Caramel)
The Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Full Coverage Matte Foundation claims to provide the perfect, flawless complexion that lasts an incredible 24 hours! YSL's new liquid foundation offering is available in 22 shades and is said to be both waterproof and transfer-resistant (which makes layering products on top such as concealer and powders very easy – no lifting product or powdery patchiness which can be super annoying). Its oil-free formulation is also said to be infused with a black tea antioxidant complex for added skincare benefits, combatting the appearance of any dullness and fatigue all the while protecting the skin from pollution and environmental aggressors. The foundation builds very easily to achieve its full coverage promise and its matte appearance veers more on the side of a soft-focus satin rather than flat, dry and cakey. The end result is a finish looks like skin that has been flawlessly air-brushed whilst remaining light and fresh for hours.
5. Hourglass VanishSeamless Foundation Stick – BEST FOR NORMAL SKIN TYPES (For reference, I use the shade Nude)
Application doesn't take much practice, particularly if you are familiar with the bareMinerals buffing technique, but it does take a little trial and error. Shake well and build gradually. There is a ball that rattles like a spray paint can when you shake it right. Unscrewing the lid reveals a dropper-like squeeze bottle top.
Squeeze a couple drops into the well of the specially designed bareSkin Perfecting Face Brush ($28) and blend in circular motions on your face, starting where you need the most coverage and blending out.
Hold on a second, did I say ‘specially designed brush'? I did! Beauty lovers will know that's it not just the bareSkin Foundation that has bloggers buzzing. This unique brush was created with the bareSkin formula and bottle to let you 'adjust your foundation coverage to the drop for a perfectly seamless application'.
All right back to the bareSkin. Add more foundation to your brush, a drop or two at a time for the coverage you desire. For me, with my rosacea and general splotchiness, this was achieved with a mere four drops.
bareSkin liquid foundation in Bare Natural 07 – swatched
The finish is dewy and natural. At first, I used a little mineral veil in my most oily spots. Strangely, my oily skin did not seem to overproduce with bareSkin, keeping the same slightly dewy look all day long. It's nice to know if I don't want a matte look I can go veil-less without succumbing to the dreaded oil traps.
bareSkin liquid foundation in Bare Natural 07 – stippled from the brush
bareSkin liquid foundation in Bare Natural 07 – blended
The natural finish of bareSkin is everything that I could ask for in a sheer summer foundation. At the same time, I can't wait to use this in the winter when the formulation will be much needed in smoothing and softening the skin. All in all, this stuff is one for the books.
Backyard baseball marysville. I love the trend towards good-for-you foundations! Ladies, what does your foundation do for you?
photos: we heart this, swatches shown on NC25/30 skin tone
Sherri is co-author of What Would You Do With This Room? My 10 Foolproof Commandments to Great Interior Design, and of course, a wht writer!
skin tone: NC 25
skin type: oily/sensitive
favorite beauty product: anti-aging anything
skin tone: NC 25
skin type: oily/sensitive
favorite beauty product: anti-aging anythingLatest posts by sherrishera (see all)
- bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Swatches and Review - October 16, 2019
- The 4 Best Elf Primers: Elf Primer Review (For Oily Skin) - September 12, 2019
- Love Anybody by Loey Lane Review - June 19, 2019
Are you looking for a long-lasting foundation that will get you through from day to night whilst providing you with all the coverage you need yet still look like you've just applied it? With so many foundation releases over the last 12 months, it's easy to get overwhelmed especially as many don't come cheap. Fear not though, I've rounded up the cream of the crop: the top 5 best long-lasting, full coverage new foundations launches of 2017/2108 for all skin types.
Autotune vst reaper. If you just want to read about a particular long-lasting, full-coverage foundation, click on the link below to take you straight to the relevant review. I have also included my own colour match for those of a similar skin tone to myself (for reference I have a light to medium warm skin tone with yellow undertones, am of south-east Asian descent and a MAC equivalent to NC25-NC30 when not tanned i.e. in the winter months and an NC35-NC40 when tanned i.e. in the summer).
1.Armani Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation – BEST FOR ALL SKIN TYPES (For reference, I use the shade 6)
Nc25 30 Skin Tone
Treyarch infinity ward. The Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation is the latest base offering from Armani and it sure has made a big impression since its launch in early 2017. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of the brand's other coveted bases such as the Luminous Silk and the Maestro,the Power Fabric Foundation claims to deliver ‘full coverage with a matte, lightweight second skin finish' and comes in a whopping 20 shades, catering for different undertones.
This is not the type matte finish often associated with ‘cake-face' due to the ultra-thin, oil enriched (sans greasiness) formula and achieves more of a velvety-soft matte effect that is virtually undetectable on the skin. The coverage provided sits somewhere between a medium and full, and it offers an SPF of 25 so it's a great choice if you're out and about during the day.
2. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation – BEST FOR NORMAL to OILY SKIN (For reference, I use the shade Dusk)
The Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation is the brand's most long-wearing base offering and claims to be ‘sweat, humidity, water and transfer resistant' whilst providing ‘flawless full coverage and 15 hours of wear'.Its high performance, oil-free formulation delivers a matte, weightless second – skin finish that is neither flat or cakey and is easily buildable from a medium to full coverage (a little product goes a long, long way).It covers a wide spectrum of skin shades and undertones with 20 shades available in the range. This foundation is a must for those who struggle with keeping their base in place all day particularly during the warmer months where things tend to slip and slide within mere minutes of application. Whilst some opt to go without foundation when on their summer vacation or swap for a lighter base, for those that still want the coverage but without the weight then the Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation will have you covered. For dry skin types, prep skin well beforehand by making sure it's well moisturised.
3. NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation – BEST FOR DRY SKIN (For reference, I use the shade Stromboli)
Nc25 30 Skin Care
If a matte finish isn't your bag and a more naturally glowing and radiant appearance is more your cup of tea then look no further than to the NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation which comes in an impressive 33 shades! If you tend to find that foundations are more favourable to those with more of a pink or neutral undertone to their skin, then you'll most certainly find your warm match amongst Nars' shade selection (I'll eat my hat if not). This foundation boasts of a 16-hour wear time and claims to be fade-resistant. It's also infused with fruit extracts like raspberry, apple, and watermelon which supposedly helps to smooth and improve the look of skin for that ‘full-powered radiance' effect. Its lightweight formula blends easily on the skin and leaves behind a ‘lit from within' radiance that isn't overly dewy that its borderline greasy, just a naturally glowing complexion that stays put. Whilst this base is suitable for any skin type, those who have a drier complexion and are constantly on the search for glowing, radiant skin that lasts, this is a match made just for you.
4. Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Full Coverage Matte Foundation SPF 20, – BEST FOR NORMAL/COMBI/OILY SKIN TYPES (For reference, I use the shade BD35 Warm Caramel)
The Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Full Coverage Matte Foundation claims to provide the perfect, flawless complexion that lasts an incredible 24 hours! YSL's new liquid foundation offering is available in 22 shades and is said to be both waterproof and transfer-resistant (which makes layering products on top such as concealer and powders very easy – no lifting product or powdery patchiness which can be super annoying). Its oil-free formulation is also said to be infused with a black tea antioxidant complex for added skincare benefits, combatting the appearance of any dullness and fatigue all the while protecting the skin from pollution and environmental aggressors. The foundation builds very easily to achieve its full coverage promise and its matte appearance veers more on the side of a soft-focus satin rather than flat, dry and cakey. The end result is a finish looks like skin that has been flawlessly air-brushed whilst remaining light and fresh for hours.
5. Hourglass VanishSeamless Foundation Stick – BEST FOR NORMAL SKIN TYPES (For reference, I use the shade Nude)
TheHourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick is the travel-friendly base that promises the ‘coverage of a concealer, fluidity of a liquid, and weightlessness of a powder' for a finish that is full in coverage yet totally invisible on the skin. The stick foundation has come along way since its conception and Hourglass has hit the nail on the head with its super creamy formulation that practically melts on the skin upon application so makes blending an absolute breeze. Very little effort is needed to go from zero to 100 and a little product goes for absolute miles. Despite its high coverage, the finish is a soft satin leaving the skin looking very natural (rather than mask-like) for up to 12 hours. Available in 32 shades, its unique triangular tip also makes application easy especially in the crooks and contours of the face.Also, because of its stick packaging, the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick is a great product for touch-ups on the go.A word of warning though, the foundation can cling to dry patches so if you have really dry skin or flaky patches, you may want to avoid or prep the skin very well beforehand. And those with more of an oily skin type, be prepared to blot and powder during the day.
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