The ‘Barely There’ look takes a little more time and a lot more foundation than you might expect

Professional Make-up Artists will tell you that 2 out of 3 women are not wearing their correct color of foundation.” (Industry Sources). These experts know that you can get that flawless face on your own with a little help from these friends. The products that befit your skin and coloring start with primer PREPARE, foundation and concealer to PERFECT and powder to SET.

BECCA

Becca Skin Perfecting Make-up System has an impressive 34 concealer colors and 30 foundation colors to match any skin tone.

YOU ARE FOUR STEPS FROM PERFECT

1.  Mineral SPF Primer P2,350

2.  Luminous Skin Foundation SPF 20 P2,750 or Stick Foundation SPF 30+ P2,750

3.  Concealer P2,350

4.  Fine Loose Finishing Powder P2,250

The Verdict:

Like having real silky skin. It can’t get more natural than Becca. Warning: you may forget you are wearing make-up. (Exclusively at Adora, Greenbelt 5, Makati City)

MAKE UP FOR EVER

1.  All Matte Mattifying Primer to fight oiliness

P2,300 and Corrective Make Up Base SPF 18 P1,300

2.  Make-up For Face & Body Liquid Foundation P1850

3.  Make-up For Ever Full Cover Concealer P1450

4.  Make-up For Ever  Super Matte Loose Powder P1250

The Verdict:

Full coverage specially formulated for the melting heat of the summer and the beach bride. Popularized by the Baywatch television show and for other underwater movies. Designed for the high glam of bright lights and photography. (Available at Shangri-la Mall, The Block, Bonifacio High Street, Watsons at MOA.)

SHISEIDO

1.  Brightening Veil P2,150

2.  Concealer Stick P1,950

3.  Dual Foundation P2,150

4.  Perfect Smoothing Compact Foundation

The Verdict:

The best all-around make-up foundation that gives good coverage but looks natural and polished enough to fit any occasion. (Available at Shiseido Glorietta, Power Plant and all leading department stores.)

LAURA MERCIER

Laura Mercier was a former painter and familiar with the use of primers. Hers is a million dollar product that they say outsells all others in the market.

1.  Primer P1,550

2.  Silk Crème Foundation P1,950 (Dehydrated Skin / More Coverage) or Oil-Free Foundation P1,950 (Younger Skin / Flawless) P1,950

3.  Secret Concealer P1,150 for eyes and Secret Camouflage for face P1,650

(Tip: Mix with eye cream for eyes or you’ll need to buy both)

4.  Translucent Loose Powder to set P1,550 or Translucent Pressed Powder P1,450

The Verdict:

This brand is particularly good at layering if you want to start with a light touch in the morning and just add more and more throughout the day or night. Surprisingly mixes well with other brands if you want to work with what you have. Best for those with fairer skin.

YOUNGBLOOD

The Mineral craze has hit the US and we are willing to bet it will be the next step for all make-up companies. Young Blood is worth checking out and trying.

1.  Young Blood Mineral Liquid Foundation P2,750

2.  Young Blood Concealer P1,750

3.  Young Blood Mineral Compact P2,100 (for Travel) or Young Blood Mineral Loose Powder P1,995

4.  Young Blood Mineral Make-up Setting P1,450

The Verdict:

Mineral make-up does not clog pores. So you don’t have to freak out if you fall asleep with it. It’s a lighter feel and look and can give coverage but it needs to be applied properly for the desired outcome. Unlike the other lines, you don’t start with a primer but you need to end with the setting product to seal the deal! Available at Beauty Bar.

HONORABLE MENTION:

MAXFACTOR

MIRACLE TOUCH ILLUSION FOUNDATION

This handy foundation-compact provides the best properties of liquid and solid foundations. Good, even, long-lasting finish for those times you just have to run out of the house without all the fuss.

The Verdict:

Great one step if you fit any of their 8 shades.