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What We're Sweet On: A Just-the-Right-Fit Kit

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:43 PST

If complexion perfection is your obsession, Make Up For Ever's HD Complexion Starter Kit ($79) is calling your name. The Sephora-exclusive set packages the brand's oil-free primer, invisible finishing powder, a kabuki brush, and one Invisible Cover Foundation - in the shade that suits you, of course. (There are 26, so there's something to match every skin tone.) This satin-finish foundation has earned a fervent cult following for its ability to cover imperfections without looking masklike, and it's particularly good at making blemishes seem to disappear. Not everyone can have flawless skin, but with the right tools, just about anyone can fake it.

Benefit Debuts Its First Liquid Foundation

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:56:59 PST

Benefit has always stuck to powder-based foundation, but no longer. After four years of research and development, the brand is premiering its first liquid foundation, and we got to be among the first to try it out. Our biggest takeaway: this is not your average foundation. To see what it's all about, check out our review below.

We're Asking: Do You Prefer Tinted Moisturizer or Foundation During the Summer?

BellaSugar — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:45:00 PDT

With Summer's high temperatures and sticky, humidity-drenched days, wearing makeup can be more of a hassle than a necessity. When the weather heats up, do you stick to your normal foundation? Or do you lighten things up with a tinted moisturizer? And if you don't do either, what's your hot-weather skin fix instead?

5 Different Techniques For Applying Foundation

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:05:00 PDT

How do you apply foundation? OnSugar blogger roseannebeauty shares five great ways to get a perfect foundation, every time:

I have to say that I'm a foundation buff and just as there are so many varieties of foundation, there are just as many varieties of methods to apply them. Today in this post, I thought it would be handy to point out the five main methods of applying your foundation, the tools involved, what kind of foundations work best with what and the finishes that you'll eventually receive. In no time, you'll be able to figure out how to get the most flawless face out of the foundation that you've recently purchased at the store. To see her awesome tips, just keep reading.

5 Other Things to Consider Before Buying Foundation

Jaime Richards — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:00:00 PDT

Foundation is the first makeup product you put on your face before anything else, and that's exactly why you'll love yourself even more when you get it just right. We've already looked at various formulations to choose from depending on your skin type, and how to select the proper color based on your undertones. So for a few more ideas on how to make your base more ace, just read more.

How to Choose the Right Shade of Foundation

Jaime Richards — Wed, 25 May 2011 03:10:28 PDT

Now that you've selected the right foundation formula for your complexion type, it's time to choose the proper shade for your skin tone. Have you been victim of too-light, vampire-like shades at one point or another? No longer will that be the case. (That is, unless you vant to attract the attention of the Edward Cullens and Bill Comptons of the world.) To learn more about selecting the perfect foundation, just keep reading.

How to Choose the Right Foundation Formulation For You

Jaime Richards — Wed, 18 May 2011 03:10:00 PDT

When it comes to cosmetics, foundation is, uh, the foundation of your makeup routine. But choosing the formulation for your skin type, coverage preferences, and desired finish can be tricky. We've already explored the first step in your makeup application: preparing the skin. So let's get right down to the next one: the basics of choosing a foundation. Find out more about which formulation is for you when you read more.

CoverGirl Natureluxe Silk Foundation: Lightweight Coverage We Love

BellaTV — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:01:00 PST

We love finding a good drugstore foundation, so CoverGirl piqued our interest by introducing its new beauty line, NatureLuxe. In this BellaSugarTV segment, check out our review of NatureLuxe Silk Foundation to see if we liked the formula and its wear. And don't miss our earlier review for more.

Does Maybelline's Fit Me Foundation Fit Us? Find Out.

Annie Tomlin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:20:07 PST

I'm always on the lookout for a lightweight foundation that also gives good coverage - and if it happens to be reasonably priced, that's even better. Enter Maybelline's recently launched Fit Me line. The 18-shade foundation and powder collection (with six coordinating concealers) marks the brand's largest color range to date, spanning fair to dark skin tones. These oil-free formulas are numbered by intensity, which makes it easy to coordinate products. (For instance, I'm fair, so I wear shade 110 in foundation and concealer shade 10. Someone with caramel-toned skin might go for shade 350 and concealer shade 30.)

For our full review, keep reading.

CoverGirl Natureluxe Foundation: Lots of Coverage Without the Cakiness

Jaime Richards — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:00:00 PST

It seems like Taylor Swift, the spokeswoman for CoverGirl's new Natureluxe line, has been everywhere these days. And her skin does look pretty amazing in those ads, no? While Taylor is a young 21-year-old, and she has the help of makeup artists and special lighting to give her flawless looking skin, I couldn't help but wonder just how great that new Natureluxe Silk Foundation ($12) really is. To see what I thought, just keep reading.