Now that we have beautiful skin, we still need to talk foundations. I know there are some that avoid this step altogether. We do need a product to even out the complexion & we need sunscreen. Most foundations will do both in addition to improving the quality of your skin. Remember, the skin is the largest organ & we need to take special care! There are 3 types to mention here: liquid, mineral powders & other. I use all three types, usually at different times of the year. These brands are all wonderful & will not break the bank!
Here are my picks:
L’Oreal Visible Lift Serum Absolute- SPF 17
This is a wonderfully light feeling liquid foundation. If you need more coverage (usually in the winter months), this is one for you. It claims to make your skin feel better by the end of the day & it does! The serum gives it a unique feel. You can buy this at your favorite drug store for around $12.00. You can always find it on sale & there are always coupons for L’Oreal products in the paper. You can use the Ulta coupon too. If you buy at a drug store, most have a return policy (if you don’t like the color, etc.). Just save your receipt.
bareMinerals Mineral Foundation – SPF 15
When going with a mineral foundation, pay the extra & go with the one that started it all. For around $28.00 at Ulta you will have a mineral powder makeup that will last you a very long time & is truly amazing. The coverage is great, although you wouldn’t think it could be for a powder. A fav for me in the summer months. Ulta has a special running through March 31st. It’s a starter kit with the foundation, mineral veil (finishing powder), brush, mascara, foundation primer & lip gloss, all for $38.00! I have only seem a price like this at one of the few outlets bareMinerals has around the country. Their staff will help you find your shade which is a real bonus. You cannot use the Ulta coupon, however.
Garnier BB Cream – Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector – SPF 15
This is the newest of the three & has the most buzz going for it. BB stands for blemish balm & these are all the rage in Asia. It is sold with Garnier’s skin care products (they don’t sell cosmetics). There are only two shades. It is a fluffy consistency & simply disappears over your skin. It hydrates, evens, brightens & gives you a slight glow. I love this stuff. The teenage tester has only tried it twice (she says I’ve been hogging the tube!). Her opinion is yet to come. But for $12.00 for a large two-oz. tube, it’s a no-brainer. Since I started using this a few weeks ago, it’s the only ‘foundation’ I use. I still moisturizer with it this time of year, but come summer I have a feeling it will be all I need. This is definitely the sunscreen (UVA/UVB) I will use on my face at the pool & on the beach! Again, look for the sales & there’s always a Garnier coupon. Here’s a link below to find out more & read some reviews.
http://www.garnierusa.com/_en/_us/our_products/product.aspx?tpcode=OUR_PRODUCTS^PRD_SKINCARE^SKIN_RENEW^SKIN_RENEW_DISCOVER^SKIN_RENEW_RTN1&prdcode=P19001
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