From the category archives:

foundation

Sneak Peek: Benefit Cosmetics Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation with SPF 25

February 4, 2012

With the recent surge in popularity of tinted moisturizers and BB creams, it might be hard to consider another new foundation. Benefit takes the risk in March with the release of their Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow liquid.

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Your Skin, But Better: NARS ‘Pure Radiant’ Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30/PA+++

February 1, 2012

Make way for NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer, and it’s just that—purely radiant—with an SPF 30 to protect you on all those days where you spend more time running around town than you’d really want to.

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13 Worst Foundations — Ever

January 1, 2012

Wearing the right foundation shade, and using the right product, is crucial for flawless makeup application, which is why you should use only the best — and steer clear of the worst. Readers say these 13 foundations are so bad they had to toss them after one try.

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Seeing is Believing: Make Up For Ever HD Complexion Starter Kit

December 15, 2011

I tried Make Up For Ever’s Complexion Starter Kit, in my own shade to see if I could achieve the look that usually requires an army of artists and a PhotoShop expert to achieve. Let’s go!

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Review: Dr. Jart+ BB Beauty Balm Premium

December 6, 2011

I’ve tried many BB creams on the US market here–and I can tell you–each one is very different. I’ve yet to meet a one-size-fits-all BB cream! I thought I had found a favorite in another brand, until I met Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm a few months ago. You’ll want to see this one!

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Review: L’Oreal Visible Lift Smooth Absolute Instant Age-Reversing Foundation SPF 17

October 31, 2011

With the change of seasons, you may be tempted to switch up your foundation to accommodate the changes you’re noticing in your skin. Chilly temperature drops can often bring a dry, dull look to your complexion — and it’s a good idea switch up your foundation formula to see if it can help deliver the look you’re going for.

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Laura Mercier’s 4 Simple Steps to a Flawless Face

October 14, 2011

Laura believes there are four steps to create a flawless face—primer, foundation, concealer, and setting powder. Each product has been specifically developed to allow every woman to achieve an incredibly even, smooth, yet natural-looking complexion.

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What’s New: Designer Fragrances in Your Shower From Caress

September 2, 2011

Smelling sexy just got easier! Caress is known for placing fabulous fragrances in their body washes, but the two newest scents are probably their most sophisticated to date—Sheer Twilight, and Scarlet Blossom.

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Currently Loving: Smashbox Camera Ready 5-in-1 Beauty Balm BB Cream

August 29, 2011

The concept of BB creams is still kind of new here in the U.S., and I’ve heard grumblings from those who have tried the original BB creams from Asia — that the U.S. versions are no match for the originals. Well, being I’m as American as apple pie, I can only tell you what I know about our versions of BB creams, and let me tell you — I’m pretty impressed with what I’ve tried.

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Is it a match? L’Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Makeup Review

July 28, 2011

It’s hard to get true color matches with foundation when shopping alone, and now companies like L’Oreal are banking on our makeup horror stories. True Match Super Blendable Makeup promises to help us out in that department, so how did we do?