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Let’s talk foundation. You want it to last when you apply it to your face each day, and you want the product itself to last for a long time – enough of spending way too much cash on fun-sized bottles that run out in about four weeks.
Sometimes, spending more really does pay off. You just have to find the right products!
These are three of the best investment foundations that are great for all types of skin, but especially older complexions.
This stick provides your skin with a very natural finish free from parabens, phthalates, and silicone. And for those who are seriously allergic, Tom Ford also made sure that there is no gluten in this foundation stick.
You can use the stick for sheer, medium, or complete coverage on the face. And if you just want to do a quick touchup, the stick works great as a regular spot concealer.
Here’s what a Sephora reviewer by the name ultravonder had to say:
“I am blown away by this foundation stick! It is extremely natural looking, yet provides buildable coverage. I apply over a hydrating primer with a slightly damp sponge. I do not put the stick directly on my face; instead I pick up the foundation on the sponge first, apply where needed and blend to avoid any caking. This foundation has a subtle glow and does indeed appear traceless. I have dry skin that tends to get very oily with makeup over it, but this foundation stick creates beautiful looks that last.”
This foundation is lightweight and works on all skin tones and types. Blur the pores, even out fine lines and smooth out your complexion using this creamy and smooth foundation.
A Koh Gen Do reviewer by the name of Alexa called it the “best foundation on the planet:”
“I have combination skin that is far from perfect. I have tried many foundations including Dior, Chanel, YSL, NARS, Giorgio Armani, and more. None compare to how this foundation wears, photographs, and feels on my skin. After applying the foundation and seeing my face in a photo, I could not believe how perfectly pore-less and smooth my skin looked! No filter was needed (or Photoshop) and the color match is perfection.”
16 hours of worry-free wear? That’s what this foundation promises. It works great for most skin types whether you’re normal, dry, or a combination of oily and dry.
This foundation is also free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, and plenty more of difficult-to-pronounce ingredients that you probably don’t want your face soaking up every day.
A reviewer on Sephora, claudsr, raved about this product:
“I love this foundation! Leaves my face with just the right amount of glow, lasts all day, and never looks cakey. The shade is a perfect match and I love that it doesn’t have any scent to it that ends up irritating my skin.”
If you can’t bring yourself to drop this kind of cash on makeup, fear not – stay tuned for future recommendations on beauty products that you can buy on a budget.
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