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the FOUNDATION files 🗂️
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items Welcome to The Foundation Files! 🤎🗂️ Consider this your little cheat sheet to the foundations that have genuinely impressed me. As a makeup artist, I’ve tried foundations from all kinds of brands, and these are the ones that earned their place on m...
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Matte Made in Heaven 🖤
Glow Getters ✨
Your Skin, But Better 🤍
Matte Made in Heaven 🖤
the NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation is such a classic!! it gives you buildable coverage while keeping that beautiful, natural-looking radiance. it’s perfect for those days when you want your complexion to look smooth, even, and still like yo...
Nars | Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
an absolute M.A.C classic, and a bestseller for a reason! the Studio Fix Fluid is one of those foundations that has truly stood the test of time. its creamy texture blends beautifully into the skin, leaving a smooth matte finish with coverage you can...
I personally use the shade NC18
I personally use the shade NC18
M.A.C | Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
this might be the ONLY foundation stick in my entire selection. I usually find stick foundations too thick or too greasy for my liking, but the Dior Stick is the complete opposite. the texture is literally like BUTTER — it glides onto the skin and bl...
my shade is 2.5N
my shade is 2.5N
Dior | Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick
your iconic flawless-skin essential, reimagined! the new Double Wear offers buildable medium-to-full coverage, a natural matte finish, and long-lasting wear for a fresh, shine-controlled complexion. perfect for everyday glam or a full-beat makeup loo...
Estée Lauder | Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Longwear Matte Foundation
for my girls who want a fresh complexion without the unwanted shine! ✨ this foundation is designed to deliver buildable coverage with a natural matte finish, making it a great option for normal to oily skin. what makes it even more interesting is its...
Bobbi Brown | Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation
you should try this one when you need your complexion to look polished for hours without constantly worrying about touch-ups. it offers buildable coverage with a natural matte finish that helps keep excess shine in check, while hyaluronic acid and vi...
my shade is 240W
my shade is 240W
Lancôme | Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation
Glow Getters ✨
as a M.A.C Artist, this is one of those foundations I know inside out because I use it so often on my clients! ✨ the Studio Radiance is creamier than the Studio Fix Fluid, with a beautiful glowy finish and coverage you can build up or sheer out depen...
my personal shade is NC17, in case you're wondering 🤗
my personal shade is NC17, in case you're wondering 🤗
M.A.C | Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation
this lightweight, silky foundation delivers buildable coverage, a luminous satin finish, and up to 12 hours of hydration and wear. as a makeup artist, I love the idea of a fresh, skin-like complexion that looks naturally radiant rather than overly ma...
Chanel | Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation
it's all about that fresh, hydrated, lit-from-within finish. its lightweight formula offers buildable medium coverage, helping even out the complexion while keeping it looking natural rather than cakey. I also love that it contains hyaluronic acid to...
Makeup For Ever | HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation
the Luminous Silk is one of those foundations I can totally understand the hype around. I love its beautiful, natural-looking finish and how you can build the coverage without losing that gorgeous luminosity. it gives the complexion such an elegant, ...
Armani | Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Liquid Foundation
the Patrick Ta Major Skin Foundation is all about that juicy, healthy-looking glow. its creamy, hydrating formula delivers buildable coverage while helping the complexion look smoother, plumper, and beautifully radiant. I’d especially recommend it fo...
my shade is 11 golden
🐰 cruelty-free 🌱 vegan
my shade is 11 golden
🐰 cruelty-free 🌱 vegan
Patrick Ta | Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Your Skin, But Better 🤍
it's a true multitasker, combining full coverage with a natural, skin-like finish and SPF 50+. it’s great for evening out the complexion and concealing redness, dark spots, and other visible imperfections, while ingredients like hyaluronic acid and n...
* just remember, the SPF in your CC cream shouldn’t replace your dedicated sunscreen!
* just remember, the SPF in your CC cream shouldn’t replace your dedicated sunscreen!
IT Cosmetics | CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation
I love this one for its natural, skin-like finish and buildable medium coverage. it helps even out the complexion while keeping that fresh, radiant look rather than masking your skin. I love foundations that make the skin look beautiful without looki...
my shade is 175 light
🐰 cruelty-free 🌱 vegan
my shade is 175 light
🐰 cruelty-free 🌱 vegan
Haus Labs | Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation
the ultimate “your skin but better” foundation! ✨ the Face and Body is perfect when you want a lightweight, barely-there base with sheer coverage and a gorgeous, glowy finish. it’s also water-resistant, making it a great option for long days or even ...
* I recommend applying it with your fingers or a brush rather than a sponge, since its fluid texture can get absorbed too easily
* I recommend applying it with your fingers or a brush rather than a sponge, since its fluid texture can get absorbed too easily
M.A.C | Studio Radiance Face And Body Foundation
these multi-use complexion drops offer customizable coverage, from a sheer skin tint to fuller coverage, with a natural, skin-like finish. infused with peptides and nourishing plant oils, the formula helps visibly smooth and firm the skin while deliv...
Drunk Elephant | Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation
this is for my “I want makeup, but I don’t want to LOOK like I’m wearing makeup” girls. what I love about the Hourglass Hydrating Skin Tint is how effortlessly it makes the complexion look fresh and healthy without covering up your skin completely. t...
Hourglass | Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation