If you know me, you know I buy a TON of makeup. My vanity is cluttered with products and at least every two weeks, I get a pretty, new package in the mail with more goodies. One thing that I don’t buy often is foundation. Why? Because I’ve found what I believe to be the best foundation brands and shades for ME. I’m of the mindset of ‘work with what’s working’. If I find a brand and a formula that my skin loves, that has good coverage and wears well, I stick with it. Foundation is also something that I don’t experiment much with. Again, I work with what’s worked for me.
I have 4 ride or die foundations listed below, and one newbie that I’ve recently been using in this past month that I absolutely LOVE.
1- Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Foundation – Shade 330
Fenty is that GIRL, we all know that. This hydrating foundation is medium/full coverage and covers beautifully without drying out my skin. I love this for those reasons, I like a foundation to cover without it feeling like I’m wearing a ton of product, and this does the job perfectly. This retails at Sephora and Fenty.com for $35.00
2- Maybelline Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation- Shade 312 Golden
3- ColourPop No Filter Matte Foundation- Shade 145
This foundation is perfect for achieving an airbrushed finish. It’s matte, but not overly so, again no cake faces here. This is a full coverage foundation and a little goes a long way. It’s easy wearing, and covers ALL of the things. I have a summer shade (155) as well, two bottles, so you know I love it. This retails at ColourPop.com for $12.00
4- Maybelline FitMe Dewy Smooth Foundation- Shade Golden Beige
This foundation is on my list because not only is it Maybelline quality but it also has the added element of SPF, which we ALL need in our skincare routine. This foundation is medium coverage and has a moisturizing quality that helps nourish my dry skin while providing a flawless face. This is not a matte finish, but hence the name, dewy and smooth, you get a nice radiant glow. This is a great foundation for the warmer months. This retails at $7.99 on Ulta.com
5- *Honorable Mention* Mented Cosmetics- Skin by Mented Foundation Stick- Shade L30
This foundation stick is not only hydrating and the perfect shade match, it literally looks like my skin but BETTER. It glides on so smoothly and buffs out with ease. I caught a sale on the Mented.com website and I’ve really been reaching for this foundation before anything else lately. Best of all, since it is in a stick formula, it is easy to pop in my purse and take with me everywhere. This retails on their website for $30.00
Until next time—-xoxox Lydia Marie
