foundation stick

For last week's Beauty Mark It challenge, I asked you guys to go back to basics — er, I mean, base — and find your favorite foundation sticks. (To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.)

Most of you, it seems, prefer liquid or mineral foundation, but I love my Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick because it's so clean and easy to use. These Beauty Marks you guys found also sound great; here are three of your favorite foundation sticks.

Beauty Mark #1: MAC Cosmetics Foundation Studio Stick SPF 15 ($28.50), found by Katiey424 and Foreverdizzy. I love that this one has sun protection, and so does Katiey424, who writes: "This stick has worked great for me...I can choose the coverage and apply with a sponge or fingers. Plus, you can collect used MAC containers and return them for a free product at the counter. Nice!"

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For this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, I'm going back to the basics — or, rather, the base — with a hunt for the best foundation sticks. I never considered using foundation in stick form until a few years ago, when I became obsessed with the Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick. But increasingly, I love the no-fuss application of solid foundation: I can just dab it in the spots that need it most, blend, and go.

So I'm wondering: What are the other great foundation sticks out there? I invite you all to Beauty Mark your favorite products and tell me a bit about why you like them. Remember to tag your choices with the phrase "foundation stick." To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.

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