By Sam 2 years ago.
I've been searching for the right foundation for me for a little over a year, and while you can't tear my bareMinerals Original from my cold, dead fingers, I will say that as I've aged and started a new skincare regimen, my skin has become deathly dry. I used to be very, very oily, so the relatively sudden shift in my skin has caused a huge problem in finding a new foundation. I tried everything, from Lancôme (alcohol = no), bareMinerals serum foundation (no staying power), Urban Decay Naked Skin and All Nighter (both too powdery), Benefit (weird, patchy finish and way too yellow), IT Cosmetics CC+ (citrus doesn't play well with my skin and left a weird, grey cast), Marc Jacobs Shameless (settled into pores), MAC Longwear (either too yellow or too peachy), NARS Radiant Longwear (same color-matching issue and far too matte), to Clinique Beyond Perfecting (mask-like and way too drying). After a long color-match and foundation test with a very helpful associate, I think I found the one in Hourglass. Don't be fooled; this is not a "skin tint," in the typical sense. It's definitely high-medium to full coverage, and very, very thick. It's a godsend for dry skin; goes on radiant and luminous, feels very light, and hydrates like nothing else I've tried. A tiny, pearl-sized amount is enough to cover my entire face, so despite the price, I think that this little tube will last me a good, long while. Top it with the Ambient Lighting Powder, and it sets easily and doesn't move for at least 8 hours, though I haven't tried it for longer than that. Oily-skinned people will absolutely hate this foundation, but if you're looking for a radiant, natural-looking foundation, don't hesitate to try this one if you can afford it. Even my partner can't tell I'm wearing makeup when I wear this one, and I couldn't be more impressed.
