A good Foundation is the Secret to a Flawless Face.

There's nothing quite like the feeling of feeling your skin breathe. A lot of the foundations I have experimented with have left my skin screaming for an oxygen mask. I prefer powder over liquid because the majority of the liquids I have used clogged my pores like no other and left my real skin looking blotchy and gross. The only liquid that I have actually liked being applied to my face is, well, really any of MAC's liquid foundations. I am a fan of most MAC products, but that's another story for another time.

I take that back. I am a fan of Almay's smart shade smart balance makeup.

It is light and goes on sheer and blends with my skin perfectly. I have to use the light shade because my face skin is fair, but tans easily. I'm weird, I know. Olive undertones help with that issue I suppose.

[photo c.o. http://www.almay.com]

Anyways!

My all-time favorite foundation, without question, is Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Original SPF15 Foundation. I have yet to try the Matte formulation, but this is my standby. It blends away imperfections effortlessly and leaves a flawless complexion, and when applied correctly, does not leave a trace of looking "makeupy" or caked on. I use a smaller blush or q tip to blend away blemishes and then I use a powder blush or kabuki blush to apply this all over my face. Then I highlight my face with either a blush, like NARS orgasm, or a bronzer. After all is said and done, I set my makeup with their Mineral Veil. Mineral Veil sops up any remaining shine, and the combination of products leaves my face with a rosy and dewy complexion. I have been using these products since I was in middle school, I am definitely a lifer!!

[photo c.o. http://www.bareescentuals.com]

bri's beauty blog verdict: A KEEPER. 

I would like to know what your favorite foundation is! So please vote in the poll below. If there is one I didn't mention please comment and let me know. Thanks so much!

xoxo
bri



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