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Your Foundation Soul Mate Has Arrived

Can the Sephora Pantone Color IQ really pair us with our perfect shade of foundation? We tested its matchmaking skills

by Allie Flinn  |  1 COMMENT

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Erica: Color IQ 1Y09
Erica: Color IQ 1Y09 I rarely wear foundation -- my usual routine is a spritz of toner followed by Simple moisturizer, and that's it. The most I'll ever do is dab some loose powder over any shiny spots that tend to appear later in the day. Regardless, I was curious to know if the shade of powder I was using was on the right track. After Phillips took my color reading, one of the first products to pop up on my list of suitable candidates was in fact the same shade of loose powder I already use, which was a nice metaphorical pat on the back.

Since I don't wear much makeup, Phillips selected for me AmorePacific Color Control Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, (which she wears daily) $60, in 208 Amber Gold. The color was a great match, I loved the cooling, refreshing feel of the product when applied to my skin, and it was a nice change not having loose powder spilling everywhere.

As someone who prefers to spend her energy comparing different shades of eyeliner and eye shadow than compacts and powders, I like the Color IQ for convenience's sake-- I just need something that matches! But after seeing a whole range of products tailored to my skin tone in so many different brands, who knows... maybe I'll finally start stepping up my foundation game.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Allie: Color IQ 2Y01
 

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