What makes a makeup-skin care hybrid worth more than a $100 price tag? Start with a formula boasting vitamin C and clinically-tested proprietary ingredients shown to treat hyperpigmentation while preventing new melanocytes in the skin from forming. Add mineral SPF 50 protection that doesn't leave a cast on skin, then top it off with an elegant whipped texture that covers acne scars and redness and leaves a natural-looking demi-matte finish... and you have your answer.
A sheer application of this velvety balm leaves your skin looking just like it does bare — minus the redness and acne scars, of course. The formula evens skin tone but leaves such a natural finish — you know, not too matte or shiny and poreless like a Barbie doll — all while hydrating skin, thanks to the pectin and argan seed oil in the formula.
Products with a "dewy" or "glassy" finish are nice in concept... but in practice, they often result in a greasy-looking shine. This vegan, oil-free formula, deleted out shine around our chin, nose and forehead and left a lit-from-within glow (that we certainly didn't wake up with).
We found the whipped, cream-to-powder makeup to be equally effective at camouflaging redness and acne scars as at treating the skin: Among its ingredients are antioxidant-rich and skin-calming pea extract, vitamin E, along with ingredients to encourage moisture retention.
Sure, the likes of Natalia Dyer, Kaitlyn Dever and The Jonas Brothers have all worn this skin care-makeup hybrid on the red carpet. But the oil foundation (available in 16 shades) is so easy to apply, those of us without makeup artists can glean the same camera-ready complexions in seconds.
The lightweight oil absorbs quickly and covers evenly when pressed into the skin — no blending tools required. What's more, with moisturizing avocado and meadowfoam; soothing red raspberry and jojoba; and brightening camellia and rosehip oils inside, it's a great pick for those with dry skin.
You know how botanically-driven skin care products tend to smell amazing? Well, this makeup hybrid's got you covered. This new vegan launch acts like a classic foundation (stamping out redness and hyperpigmentation while leaving a luminous finish), but carries the kind of heavenly lavender scent usually reserved for luxury face oils. Maybe that's because spa-worthy ingredients are in its DNA; including jojoba, rosehip and vitamin E oils, shea butter, aloe leaf juice and skin-brightening malic acid.
