Along with a good moisturiser, foundation covers redness and skin imperfections, defeats dryness and offers up an SPF 50, ticks every box for dermatologists, says editor Trudi Brewer. Read on to discover a new hybrid foundation that works like skincare.
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“It’s a portable compact, which makes it easy for touch-ups throughout the day. Despite the hefty dose of moisture, it still feels surprisingly lightweight, and looks semi-matte once on the skin.”
WHAT IS IT?
This portable, cream-to-powder compact foundation, is chemical-free, with 100 per cent mineral sunscreen made from titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, (that protect against UVA and UVB rays). With skincare benefits including vitamin E ( a brilliant antioxidant, and photostable), and calming thermal spring water, (in all Avène skin care products), ideal for anyone with sensitive skin, or allergy-prone skin. There are two natural-looking shades, honey and beige.
WHY DO WE LIKE IT?
Having an SPF protection in the foundation I wear is a no brainer in our New Zealand climate. And, while you would call this a full-coverage foundation, depending on how you apply it, the sponge in the compact offers medium to full coverage a brush gives a sheer-finish) the finish is buildable. It’s a portable compact, which makes it easy for touch-ups throughout the day. Despite the hefty dose of moisture, it still feels surprisingly lightweight, looks semi-matte on the skin. Finally, if you’re looking for makeup that will stay put in this humidity right multi-tasker promises to be water-resistant for 40m minutes.
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