My biggest complaint is with the packaging. That middle pan there tends to flip and flop back and forth… Not the widest selection (maybe they’ll add more), but there are 13 shades, with a nice range for various undertones.
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It’s non-comedogenic and free of parabens, alcohol, fragrance and talc. Lovin’ the long-lasting oil-free formula.I only start to see shiny spots at around the 7-8 hour mark.
All Day Luminous Powder does a good job of keeping the oil in check on my oily-dry combination skin, and it lasts. Since these contain SPF 24, I was worried they’d look funky under a flash, but I don’t see any of that annoying white cast in my photography, which is great. I prefer applying them with a wet sponge for medium coverage, and because I think it looks the most natural. Coverage ranges from light to medium, depending on how they’re applied. More thoughts on NARS All Day Luminous Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF24
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I can have a full face of foundation applied, blended and done in 3-4 minutes. I think that way the look is more natural. I’m definitely partial to applying these with the wet sponge (I use a patting and rolling motion). That keeps my freckles on the down-low and makes sure that no red on my cheeks sneaks through.
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For the highest coverage (medium), I like to apply a 50/50 mix of Stromboli and Tahoe, because together they’re a closer match to my skin tone than any of the 13 individual shades, with a wet Beauty Blender. Using a sponge or Beauty Blender to apply them kicks up the coverage a notch. The formula does even out my skin tone a little, but some of the natural redness in my cheeks still peeks through, and I can still see my freckles. When I use a dry sponge or brush, the coverage is at its lightest. The fine, silky powder formula looks and feels lightweight, while the finish falls somewhere between dewy and matte.Ĭoverage ranges from light to medium, depending on how you apply them. My big fear with powder foundations is that they’ll look thick and heavy on my combination skin, because many of them do, but NARS All Day Luminous does not. It’s the stuff of my most radiant, soft matte finish dreams (in somewhat tricky packaging). Reagan suggests using circular motions to blend.Īhead, eight makeup artists unzip their kits and reveal the best foundations for mature skin they've come to rely on over the years.Available in 13 shades, the new $48 NARS All Day Luminous Powder Foundation delivers exactly that, and it’s a revelation, especially when it’s applied with a wet sponge (I use a Beauty Blender). Who wouldn't want some added glow? "Tap and press makeup sponge to evenly blend."Īnd if you're used to a full-coverage finish, look for a brush with densely packed bristles, such as the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Brush. "A damp makeup sponge adds luminosity," says Marc Reagan, Director of Global Education, Artistry & Events at Hourglass.
Try a synthetic, duo-fiber stippling brush such as the #68 foundation brush from Barnes' line.įor a more soft-focused, light finish, try a sponge. He recommends putting the foundation on the back of your hand or a flat, sanitary surface and sweeping it back and forth across your skin. "Brushes give you a more even and airbrushed appearance and are more sanitary than sponges," he says. For celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes that's with a brush. And while you may think that the most full coverage would be best-Schlip says that less is more when it comes to foundation and recommends choosing one with the "bare minimum of coverage." She also suggests going one shade warmer than your skin tone to counteract the loss of natural color skin loses as it ages.Īs for how you apply your foundation, there are a few ways to go about it. She finds that mature skin is much drier and heavier formulas like to settle into those fine lines and make it appear even more parched. "Look for a lightweight, moisturizing product to avoid it from settling into the wrinkles and crow's feet," says Schlip. Okay, now you're ready to choose your foundation. "This will ensure you have a good foundation for your foundation." Jo Strettell, L'Oréal Paris Consulting Makeup Artist recommends a hydrating serum and moisturizer together to help "create a smooth surface that allows for the makeup to glide on evenly." "Exfoliate and moisturize the skin before applying any makeup," says Schlip. There are four main pillars when selecting a foundation for mature skin, says Joanna Schlip, makeup artist to Christina Applegate, Denise Richards, and Ellen Pompeo: A lightweight luminous finish, the right color match, SPF, and hydration.īut before you even get to foundation, it's important you're prepping your skin correctly first.
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