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Rating: 9.0
What she thought: I am not a foundation wearer. (Team BB all the way.) To me, most foundations feel so heavy they're almost claustrophobic -- I'm itching to wash my face by lunchtime. Thanks to the 57 skin care products I use daily (only a slight exaggeration), I'm pretty happy with my skin. So coverage isn't that important to me.
However, there are times when I feel like I should wear foundation: If I'm going to a big event or a wedding or if I'm doing a television appearance. And my go-to -- one of the only foundations I can tolerate wearing for more than a few hours -- is Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup, $39.
As the name "Naked" suggests, this is a barely-there formula -- it feels like nothing. However, it magically makes every flaw disappear, blurs my freckles and disguises fine lines. It's also matte in the best way: without being drying or flat-looking. And if that weren't enough, it's packed with good-for-your-complexion ingredients, which makes a skin care junkie like me extremely happy. (There's Matrixyl 3000, a line-obliterating peptide, and green tea for antioxidant protection, as well as brighteners and moisturizers.)
This foundation comes in 18 shades, so there's one for every skin tone. I'm generally the palest shade, but in this case I'm the third palest -- a testament to just how wide the range really is. It's so good it has me trading in my BB. Sometimes.
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Older comments
Good variety of lines and price levels. I want to try the Laura Geller now. The review for the Lancôme was so good, I'm tempted to try it too. Well done!
by tonyadiamond Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate
So I have to try the "Laura Geller Real Deal Foundation Stick," it looked so interesting! I had to look at this article and the worst foundations article just to see if what I use was on either list (it wasn't).
by bookish Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 01:42PM Report as inappropriate
I love the revlon foundation powder because when applied ISPs cooling the only problem is u have to get another brush to use. I also love loreal lift foundation it goes on like a Serum.
by telesales2 Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 08:27PM Report as inappropriate
Great information!
by Susan051 Monday, April 8, 2013 at 11:55PM Report as inappropriate
greaat article good job
by littlesweets801 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 02:49PM Report as inappropriate
great article!
by butterfly11 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 07:02PM Report as inappropriate
this is a great article !!
by wvblj1947 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 04:18PM Report as inappropriate
Great rang of products!
by Kbhaber Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 05:58AM Report as inappropriate
I like that you consistently give a range of products with prices everyone can afford. I didn't see my favorite foundation, however--Lancome's "Dual Finish Versatile Powder Foundation." It is never, ever cakey but just leaves me looking like my skin is flawless. It blends seamlessly. And coverage is buildable. I can't go without it.
by GigiSD Friday, March 8, 2013 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate
Cool article. I would add to the list Maybelline Airbrush foundation. Use it with a stippling brush and your foundation will look - flawless-dewy but flawless. Milani mineral foundation was a surprise to me.-interesting.
by ZEEG Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 07:06PM Report as inappropriate