I am a firm believer that you need two different foundations in your vanity at all times. A light/medium and full coverage foundation. This is a staple in every make up collection. I mix up these foundations with the different seasons and events. As the weather changes so can your skin.
I have dry skin in the winter and oily skin in the summer. Foundation is my favorite type of make up to purchase and I have tried a ton over the years. These are my top picks so far.
Light/Medium Coverage
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer – $33.00 – this was my go to foundation this summer. Although it says tinted moisturizer, it has pretty good coverage to equate to a light coverage foundation. I would wear this with shape tape concealer and be good to go for the entire day. My skin looked amazing and I got a ton of compliments when I wore this.
IT Cosmetics CC Cream – $39.50 – This is also one of my favorites. This has a little more coverage then the bare minerals but I’d consider this to be light/medium coverage because its buildable. I found I could wear this in the summer and fall months and it kept my skin moisturized but not oily.
I only have two favorite foundations in this category at the moment. I have tried so many light coverage foundations but found that they either did nothing for my skin or they separated and did not last long throughout the day.
Full Coverage
Nars Natural Radiant Longwear – $49 – This is what I currently wear everyday for the winter time. This is full coverage, not drying and does not crease. It lasts me 12+ hours and looks fresh all day. This is my Holy Grail Foundation at the moment. It is perfect for dry, oily or combination skin types.
Kat Von D Lock It Foundation – $37 – I wore this foundations for years. It is one of the most full coverage foundations that I’ve found on the market. It could last you days of wearing power. The only issue I started to have, is my skin became more dry as I got older and this foundation if I do not moisturize properly tends to look a little cakey on my dry areas. If you have oily skin, this foundation is amazing. If you have dry skin stay away.
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear – $47 – This is another fan favorite foundation. This foundation is super full coverage but can dry your skin out a little bit if you don’t properly moisturize. However, it looks great in photographs. This in my opinion, trumps the Estee lauder Double Wear foundation because it doesn’t leave your skin cakey.
Dior Airflash – $62 – I am so beyond in LOVE with this foundation. I used this on my rehearsal dinner and wedding day. The pictures came out amazing, my skin looked flawless and photoshopped. If this is in your budget I HIGHLY recommend this. Perfect for all skin types, just the best foundation I have EVER used.
All items can be found at Sephora.
