Thursday, November 14, 2013

My Fall/Winter Foundations

Just as the seasons change, so does my foundation. I started switching things up around the beginning of October, when the weather started cooling off. My skin for the most part is dry/combo in the T-zone areas, but more on the dry end of the spectrum. When fall/winter rolls around it almost goes totally into the dry zone. So, I pull out the heavy hitters for the seasonal change.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen: This stuff has been a staple of mine for the past two years. It's a product I always return to when my skin starts freaking out with all the changes in the environment. I have had such good success with this foundation that I don't stray from it too often. More often than not, this is what I wear when I go to work, or as an everyday sort of face. The coverage is light, but totally buildable and goes on flawlessly. It does give you a nice finish, not dewy, but more on the matte side (I use with Benefit's POREfessional Primer).

Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen: On days when I am working at my son's school, running errands or just having a low-key day, I most likely reach for this tinted moisturizer. I find it to be very hydrating and gives a nice dewy look. Being a BB tinted moisturizer, the coverage is very light, but if you feel inclined you can always dust a light powder over it to give it more staying power and an overall finished look. I notice I use this more when it's windy outside, as it keeps my skin hydrated and help prevents dryness that I usually get on those days.

Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation: I just started using this over the summer. I didn't fair so well for me in the hot California sun, but as it has grown crisper out, I've discovered this works really well. It's a strange formula, as it applies totally white, but then after warming into your skin, the color adapts to your natural skin tone. It's kind of freaky to watch it change right before your eyes. I have this habit of continuously reapplying it, just to see it disappear into my skin! I really love the finished result on my skin. I use the color fair/light, but I think I could have ordered light/medium and it would have worked good too. This product leaves my skin so soft and moisturized, it actually feels like I am getting a skin treatment. Which, I might be since there's argan oil in it. I really like how my skin looks and feels with this foundation. I'm looking forward to using it more as the weather changes. (Side note: I've noticed I don't have the need to use a pore filling primer when I use this stuff. I just blurs and softens anything that would normally require a primer. Total plus in my book!)

Finishing Powder:
e.l.f. Studio High Definition Powder: I've had this for a while, but never even opened it. It wasn't until a few months ago that I cracked open the package and started playing with it. I love using this as a finishing powder over the above foundations. It sets and locks the look for longer wear. I think it just works beautifully with the Josie Maran foundation, as I mentioned I don't need to use a primer with that one, and this as a finishing really makes my face look brighter and flawless.

Well, there you have it. These are my go-to fall/winter foundations. I hope you found this useful and let me know what you use! I'd love to hear from you:)

Jaime

(PS-Please forgive the condition of my bottles, as they are well loved!=)


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