This is part one of a three part post. I was asked about what foundation is the best, although there is no exact answer (it depends what you are looking for from your foundation) here are some foundations I would suggest. Part one of my foundation posts consists of foundations that provide full coverage. I tested foundations at Mac and Sephora, I found Mac had a wide range of colours and the price was slightly lower than many of the Sephora products.
The foundation I found that had the best coverage (you could cover EVERYTHING) was Mac: Studio Tech. It is in a compact and I would suggest applying it with a brush or a sponge. I would also recommend that you use a loose powder after to set the foundation and avoid creasing. If you have "dewy" skin, I would also recommend carrying a pressed powder in your purse for touch ups through out the day. This foundation is marked at $35.50 CAD with a wide range of colours, well worth the price!
Other full coverage foundations from Mac are Select SPF 15 liquid foundation and Studio Fix Fluid liquid foundation. These have slightly less coverage than the Studio Tech, but still provide full coverage. I would recommend these if you do not necessarily want to have to apply powder, as it is less likely to crease (however I still suggest to always powder your foundation). Since these foundations are not as oily as the Studio Tech, there would be less need for touch ups through out the day. Both these products are priced at $31.00 CAD and come in wide range of colours.
Out of the Mac store and onto my Sephora finds. The lowest priced foundation with full coverage I found at Sephora was Clinique's Perfectly Real Make Up. It has a Matte Finish and comes in many shades. I would suggest this product, especially if your really do not want to use a powder to set the foundation. It was marked at $30.00 CAD at the Sephora location I was at, it is most likely available at other stores, possibly with a different price point.
The other matte finish foundation I found with full coverage was Lancome's Teint Idote Ultra. Priced at $50.00 (again price may vary depending where you are shopping), I would say this is a good foundation, but there are more cost efficient alternatives that easily compare in quality.
Foundations with full coverage and a dewy finish I found were Tarte: Recreate Foundation with Wrinkle Rewind Technology (priced at $48.00 CAD), NARS: Firming Foundation (priced at $55.00, with a wide range of colours) and Laura Mercier: Silk Creme (priced at $55.00, with ten colour choices). I would recommend any of these foundations I you are looking for the fresh dewy look. Since the Tarte foundation is priced the lowest I would assume it would be the most sensible choice, I personally like the Laura Mercier foundation the best.
Part two will be posted soon, so check back if you are looking for a foundation with medium coverage. If you are looking for foundation with light coverage, be sure to look for Part 3.
Did you find this post helpful? Questions, comments, feedback? I would love to hear them! Please comment or email me for more specific questions at karleigh@karleighjohnstone.com, or find me on facebook (Karleigh Johnstone, I am the only one).
Stay tuned for more coverage on foundation! (Bad joke I know, but it just needed to be written)
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