Now, I do take really good and consistent care of my skin, but due to genetics I tend to have acne, dark scarring and alot of redness down the center of my face. Thus, whatever I can not fix with skin care treatments, I "fix" with foundation.
Needless to say I am always looking for full-coverge foundations. The terms "natural" or "sheer" are not in my foundation vocabulary. However, I would also prefer not to look like I am wearing a cakey mask - which is actully a hard thing to find when looking for a full-coverage foundation.
Also, I always look for a luminous finish in my foundation (think Jennifer Lopez skin) which is difficult to find in full coverage.
After about three years of adding luminous products to matte foundations at an attempt to create a "dewy" finish, I believe I have finallly found what I have been looking for!
Beware, this is a serious combination of products but it is absolutely flawless!
First I put one pump of Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation in 'Ivory 2c' (which I actually HATE because it is sooo pink) on my foundation brush, then I add a pump of Makeup Forever HD Foundation in #117 - a super yellow colour - and I apply the combintion of these two colours starting from the t-zone and working to the outer areas of the face.
After I apply liquid foundation, I usually avoid powders because they tend to add a matte finish. However, I have found two powders that when buffed into this liquid foundation actually enhance the luminosity while keeping the foundation in place all day.
The one I use regularly (because it is much less expensive than the next option) is Cliniqe Blended Face Powder in "Transparency #2". This is a semi-translucentloose powder with a slight yellow tone and tiny particles of shimmer.
If I am going out and want an extra beautiful and full coverage luminous look, I will reach for YSL Poudre Sur Mesure in #1.
Here is a picture of the foundations/powder in natural daylight!! Love it!
(Please excuse my puppy's nose in the bottom right corner!)
I will post a new video tomorrow using this foundation and I will provide tips and tricks for a 5-10 minute FLAWLESS face!
Talk to you soon! xo!
