What a surprise, ANOTHER foundation. You’re lucky I’m single-handedly on the quest for the holy grail product so you don’t have to be!
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I had actually picked up a sample of this when I was purchasing my Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick Compact, it was almost as an after thought as I totally wasn’t expecting to be that bowled over by it by any means. However, after only a couple of wears nothing could stop me from rushing out to purchase the full size bottle!
Bobbi Browns Skin Foundation claims to provide weightless coverage, whilst not appearing heavy or noticeable like a regular foundation might – it is supposed to just look like skin, but better. I’m usually not one for completely undetectable make-up, and often find these light foundations far too lacking in coverage for my taste, however the great thing about Skin Foundation is that it genuinely does provide weightless coverage without the heavy, cloggy foundation look, it actually lives up to its claim.
Application
It comes in a glass bottle, and you do get a fair amount in it for the heftier £30 price tag. I simply apply mine with my Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush and a couple of pumps usually does the trick. It’s useful to know that this is a buildable foundation so you apply a few layers to get the desired coverage you want, and that’s exactly what I do.
Verdict
Well it’s pretty obvious I’m totally in love with this foundation! It covers all my minor flaws and evens out my skin beautfully without looking cakey or heavy in the slightest – I often skip the highlighter pen (Touche Eclat) as there’s nothing left to even out! Surprisingly, I do feel like I look like I’m wearing make-up, but just good make-up, however a few people have commented on how good my skin is when I’ve worn this foundation and were surprised to learn that I was actually wearing a foundation! So I guess it does look just like skin, but better!
I personally find the finish a little iridescent, despite it being matte, almost like super fine shimmer (it sounds urgh but it’s not, honest!) or that it’s been mixed in with an illuminating cream. It’s great as your skin isn’t left with that greasy feeling like your make-up hasn’t set (much like many other illuminating, dewy foundations) as it’s still a matte foundation, but it just has that glow of healthy, youthful, radiant, illuminated skin – definitely not a harsh flat dry matte. Being a dry skinned gal, usually matte products are a strict no no but for me this product is completely fine and doesn’t highlight any dryness at all – it actually is one of the best foundations I’ve tried on flaky skin – must be due to the weightless coverage!
With full make-up (below)
So it’s a resounding thumbs up for me! Another plus point is that this wears incredibly long on the skin, and yes, it also comes with an SPF 15! So if you think good coverage, weightless texture, SPF and super long lasting sounds like your kinda foundation, do yourself a favour and bag yourself a sample at a Bobbi Brown counter today – I’m sure you’ll be rushing out to purchase a full size one in no time!
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I’ve just got this a few days ago, so am still very much in the testing phase (a full review will come shortly, don’t worry!). It’s the compact version of their Foundation Stick, designed to fit into their palettes. I don’t have the palette (although I am quite tempted to get one now and fill it with lots of lovely Bobbi Brown little square things but I am trying to resist the gimmick), but I decided after having already bought soooooo many foundations this year, average price £30 a pop, this is a good, cheaper way to really test the much hyped Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick without being lumbered with a gallon of unused product that will only go to waste if it didn’t work out. And I like the fact that it’s tiny and square and fits easily in any handbag!
(Eek, check out my lil’ finger dabs, I couldn’t resist trying it out the minute I got it on route to a night out!)
I’m hoping it’ll be a great product for building up coverage in conjunction with a light foundation, just on areas that need a little more.
So check back in a little while for a full review going over coverage, finish, last and wearibility and of course, lots more pics!
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I was going to name this post “The Importance of a Good Foundation Brush” but decided it would be easier for readers to index if I stated exactly which brush I used. You may have noticed a lot of my recent posts have been on foundations, due to a readers request, and some of those products haven’t been used (other than in the review) for a while. I’ve bought them, tried them a couple of times, didn’t like, so put away. However, I’ve noticed since I’ve started applying them (for review purposes) with a good foundation brush, the majority of them have suddenly started to become incredibly workable, and many have even become good now. Do not underestimate the power of a good foundation brush, it can literally transform your base into perfection.
My first foundation brush was one from MAC, it was when foundation brushes had first started coming out and MAC offered us as a glimpse of the future in one their limited edition 5 brush short handle sets. What I didn’t realise was that their eventual foundation brush would be nothing like this one. The one that I had been duped into buying was hard, scratchy and incredibly useless for applying foundation.
As I had this foundation brush, and I never used it, I stupidly tarred all foundation brushes with the same brush (excuse the pun!) for many years. It actually took a brief encounter with a Clinique foundation brush to make me start to realise the error of my ways. So I had a look around, saw which brushes were getting the best response, and bought a Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush.
To say that this brush has finally given me the foundation I’ve always wanted is an understatement. It is absolutely amazing. The hairs are so fine and the brush is cut perfectly so it’s not thick, which stops it soaking up too much product and thus spreads your make-up evenly. It’s incredibly soft, but still fairly firm, so you can really work your make-up into your skin without moving the make-up around, a task a lesser brush just wouldn’t do. If you only wanted to wear a tiny amount of foundation, you still can with this brush, it soaks up practically nothing and blends your base perfectly. I actually find I use less product with a brush than I do with my fingers. I am even considering buying a short handled one to keep in my make-up bag, as although this does fit, it’ll be nice to have one for each purpose. I try to wash it after every use (with regular shampoo!) and then leave it to dry for the next time. I like having a clean brush when I apply foundation.
Half the trick to the trade is good brushes, I do like to use my fingers (for lips, cream blush) but sometimes you just can’t use your fingers and only a brush will suffice. Trust me, invest in a some good brushes today, a good powder brush, foundation brush, blusher brush, bronzer brush and a few eye shadow brushes and blending brushes is all you need. It will instantly make your make-up look a thousand times more polished with the lightest touch.
This particular Bobbi Brown brush retails for around £30. Other good brushes to check out is the Clinique Foundation Brush as well, which retails at £20.
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