New Foundations For Fall 2016
4 New Full-Coverage, Waterproof Foundations You Need in Your Makeup Stash
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Full-coverage foundation doesn't have to be a beauty death sentence. If you've complained that heavier foundation looks too cakey or like you're wearing too much makeup, then perhaps you're not using the good stuff.
Some of our favorite brands have launched new foundations for Fall. We tried them out so you know exactly what to put in your online shopping cart. Keep reading!
Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation
Kat Von D might have sparked some controversy recently due to her breakup with Jeffree Star, but her new foundation is bound to overshadow the drama of her personal life. Lock-It Foundation ($35) isn't new, per say: it's been a staple in her line for a while. But with its revamped look and 13 additional shades, more people can enjoy the benefits. It leaves your skin looking velvety, smooth, and flawless. One of the most alluring characteristics of this foundation is the "chamber" that holds the foundation itself: the pump doesn't dish out too much product, and it also contains a cap for the dispenser to keep the product from oxidizing.
Finish: Matte
Coverage: Heavy
Good for: Long wear, date night, on camera, oily skin
BareMinerals BAREPRO Performance Wear Powder Foundation
BareMinerals upgraded its bread and butter — the powder foundation — with BAREPRO Performance Wear Powder Foundation ($30). There are 30 different shades that include pigments that are meant to match your skin tone. They vary from cool to warm and neutral tones. Many who dislike powder foundation will find BAREPRO is lightweight and doesn't feel as restricting on the skin. And, as always, this formula is hypoallergenic and noncomodogenic, which makes it great to wear for long periods of time. (I highly suggest it for music festivals or spending long periods of time outside.)
Finish: Lightweight Matte
Coverage: Medium
Good for: Outside activities, natural look, long wear, oily skin
Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick
This new foundation from Hourglass Cosmetics looks more like a concealer, and candidly, feels like one, too. But that's the point. The Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick ($46) is said to rival the coverage of a liquid foundation but feel as light as a powder. It definitely packs a punch in the pigment department, and is a heavier foundation for sure. But it blends beautifully with your natural skin tone and doesn't feel like you're wearing anything, so their description is accurate. However, I find after wearing it for a few hours that it starts to sink into my pores, giving an uneven finish. I like to use it to hide dark circles under my eyes because it doesn't feel heavy but still has a ton of pigment. This one also comes in 26 shades.
Finish: Normal
Coverage: Light to heavy, depending on application
Good for: Dry skin, contouring, concealing, natural look
Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation
If you love All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray, get ready to have a meltdown — figuratively, not literally, obviously — with Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation ($40). Consider this the matte liquid lipstick for your entire face: once it dries, it's not going anywhere. With a variety of shades and a waterproof formula, you don't be checking our your mug in the mirror anytime soon. (You won't need to.)
Many people comment when I wear this foundation, because it makes your skin instantly even. A few application tips, though: it can be drying around the eyes, so use primer or a lighter hand in that area. And after my first few applications, I realized it left a mark on my face from oxidizing, but it's nothing a little buffing can't fix.
Finish: Matte
Coverage: Heavy
Good for: On camera, oily skin, long wear
