I constantly get messages asking me what my favorite products are. What do I use on myself? As a professional I have all my favorites and daily rituals. So, Im breaking down whats inside my drawers category by category, week by week. This weeks topic…foundations!
Elf flawless finish foundation $6
- full coverage-semi matte finish
- 10-12 hour wear
- liquid foundation, not runny
- comes in 6 different shades
- SPF 15 *oil free*
NYX stay matte foundation $7.50
- medium-full matte coverage
- buildable, 8-10 hour wear
- comes in 20 different shades
- creamy thicker texture
Mac studio fix foundation $27
- comes in 36 shades
- medium coverage (buildable to full)
- SPF 15
- oil free
- for all skin types
- sweat resistant
Mac nourishing waterproof foundation $33
- full coverage
- comes in 16 shades
- 24 hour wear
- oil-free
- provides instant hydration
- for all skin types
Kat Von D lock it foundation $35 (Ashlee Ann fave)
- full coverage
- 24 hour wear
- velvety matte finish
- comes in 20 shades
- cruelty free 🙂
Giorgio Armani face fabric $51
- light coverage ( Great for those pool days!!)
- feels like silk on face
- enhances wear of other foundations -can boost coverage, color and longevity of any foundation
- comes in 4 different shades
- gives you a beautiful natural glow
- for normal to oily
When applying all these foundations, I use a stippling brush to apply to face. Then I use my beauty blender or soft white beauty sponge to blot into face for an airbrushed look. The key is to NEVER use a dry sponge. Make sure you wet your sponge and ring out all excess water. The sponge expands in size and becomes even softer so that you get a streak-free, flawless finish! The pink re-usuable beauty blenders are my absolute favorite! They will cost you $20 at Sephora. They are re-usable and worth every penny. If this is a little out of your budget, I suggest going to any Walgreens and buying the Studio 35 rectangle white beauty sponges. 35 sponges will cost you $3. Let me know how many people acheive flawless skin after reading this! Until next time…
XOXO
Ashlee Ann