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Editors' Pick: 12 Best FoundationsWe've put tons of foundations to the test over the years — see which ones won us over |
Best Foundation No. 3: Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation, $62 Tester: Allie, Assistant Editor
Rating: 9.5
What she thought: My relationship with foundation is complicated. I love it, but there's always something a tiny bit wrong -- it's slightly too dark/orange for my pale, pale skin, it feels too mask-like, it provides flawless coverage but makes me break out ... the list goes on. Which is why I'm willing to splurge on Koh Gen Do's Maifanshi Moisture Foundation. It comes in a shade that perfectly matches my fair skin with pink undertones. The formula is ultra-light and contains light-reflective mineral pigments that blur and diffuse my pores or the occasional blemish. And it layers like a dream, so I can wear it every day or for a night out.
But one of my favorite things about it is that it comes without SPF. I prefer it that way, as I like to use SPF 50 separately from my foundation. Foundations with SPF aren't my favorite, and typically cause me to break out. (Not to mention, it gives you a white cast in photos.) And, since the formula of Koh Gen Do's foundation is made with skin-loving ingredients like vegetable collagen, jojoba oil and squalene, I feel good about putting it on my face.
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Rating: 9.5
What she thought: My relationship with foundation is complicated. I love it, but there's always something a tiny bit wrong -- it's slightly too dark/orange for my pale, pale skin, it feels too mask-like, it provides flawless coverage but makes me break out ... the list goes on. Which is why I'm willing to splurge on Koh Gen Do's Maifanshi Moisture Foundation. It comes in a shade that perfectly matches my fair skin with pink undertones. The formula is ultra-light and contains light-reflective mineral pigments that blur and diffuse my pores or the occasional blemish. And it layers like a dream, so I can wear it every day or for a night out.
But one of my favorite things about it is that it comes without SPF. I prefer it that way, as I like to use SPF 50 separately from my foundation. Foundations with SPF aren't my favorite, and typically cause me to break out. (Not to mention, it gives you a white cast in photos.) And, since the formula of Koh Gen Do's foundation is made with skin-loving ingredients like vegetable collagen, jojoba oil and squalene, I feel good about putting it on my face.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Foundation No. 2: Le Metier de Beaute Classic Flawless Finish Foundation SPF 8, $68
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