Revlon Insta-Fix Foundation Stick; Review & Swatches of Shades

Revlon Photoready Insta-Fix Stick

(Multi-Use Foundation & Touch-Up-On-the-Go Makeup)

New for Fall 2014

Price: $14.99 (for 6 grams?)

Approx $2.50 per gram

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Revlon has decided to follow the current beauty trend and has actually decided to...wait for it....release a Foundation Stick again!!!

(They just used the term "Multi-Use Makeup".)

This is a HUGE deal in the world wide web of makeup because in addition to the fact that cosmetics are making a comeback, Revlon's new PhotoReady Insta-Fix Foundation & Touch-Up Stick will (at least for the moment) be the only Cruelty Free Foundation Stick that is readily available at national drugstores!

If all of this wasn't enough, Revlon really decided to go out on a limb and create a stick foundation formula that is actually pretty darn unique...

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Matte Liquid-Powder Foundation SPF 15

New for Spring 2014

Price: $45 per ounce

Chanel Perfection Foundation is one of Chanel's newest foundations which was obviously created to follow the whole liquid to powder foundation trend we're seeing so much of lately.

Perfection Lumiere claims to be a "matte-velvet" finish formula which is "lightweight & oil-free." Chanel goes on to claim that Perfection Lumiere employs "soft-focus pigments" that smooth and perfect the skin for a flawless look that last's all day."

Mac Matchmaster Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Mac Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15

Price: $34 per ounce (sold only w/pump)

Mac Matchmaster Foundation is the principal product for Mac's line of "skin-tone matching & adjusting" cosmetics. The foundation has done so well that the Matchmaster Concealer Stick was recently created to sit aside it's big-sister-foundation for Fall of 2014!

The whole notion of never having to stress over which foundation shade is right for you is certainly a tempting concept and would make makeup shopping oh-so-worry-free!

The problem is that historically tone adjusting makeup formulations haven't exactly been a fool proof system...

Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15
Price: $27 per ounce
($32 with pump bottle)

Mac Studio Fix Fluid is a absolutely Mac's staple foundation and has held that position for some time. Ir has a reputation for it's liquid texture, matte finish, and nearly full coverage.

Interestingly; despite it's obvious popularity, Studio Fix sometimes gets mixed reviews from people who try it.

OCC Cream Foundation & Contour; Review & Swatches of Shades

OCC Creme Colour Concentrate Foundation & John Doe Contour Creme Foundation is New for Fall 2014
Price: $20-29
CRUELTY FREE!!!

OCC has recently expanded the line of products made from their unique "color creme concentrate" formula. Now in addition to the quick-to-become-cult-favorite OCC Concealer (Skin Conceal) and their line of vibrantly colored cream pigments; OCC is now offering a Cream Foundation!

NARS Luminous Powder Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Nars All Day Luminous Powder Foundation SPF 24 (Wet/Dry)

New for Fall 2014

Price: $50 for 11.7 grams

$4.27 per gram

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Nars Luminous All Day Powder Foundation is intended to be a "lightweight powder foundation with SPF 24 that provides more than 12 hours of humidity-proof, sweat-proof wear."

Makeup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

(M.U.F.E) Makeup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation +

Price: $36 per ounce

Makeup Forever is undoubtedly best known for the amazing HD Invisible Cover Foundation and Full Cover Camouflage Concealer but the M.U.F.E. Mat Velvet Foundation + still touts some very big claims and promises to deliver a velvety soft matte finish that will last all day, absorb oil, fully conceal blemishes, and be appropriate for sensitive skin.

Makeup Forever Mat Velvet manages to achieve most of these claims but slightly missed the mark on one!

Nars Sheer Matte Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Nars Sheer Matte Foundation

Price: $45 per ounce

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Nars Sheer Matte Foundation is one of several cult-favorite foundations in the Nars arsenal. Nars claims that Sheer Matte will control oil all day while leaving your skin looking and feeling silky soft, smooth, and radiant. Normally, having such contradictory claims would raise some red flags, but with Nars Sheer Matte Foundation they're actually spot on.

PÜR Minerals Spray Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

PÜR Minerals 4-in-1 Liquid Veil Spray Foundation

New for Fall 2014

Price: $39 for 2 ounces

($19.50 per ounce)

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Pur Minerals is always trying to keep up with the latest and greatest foundation trends. Sometimes they have huge success, like with the Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Powder Foundation that founded the brand, but an aerated foundation application method is a risky proposition for sure.

BareMinerals Blemish Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Bare Minerals Blemish Remedy Powder Foundation

New for Fall 2014

Price $27 (Sephora Exclusive)

CRUELTY FREE!

BareMinerals newest foundation promises to retain all of the much-loved qualities of the original BareMinerals Foundation while treating your skin to a healthy dose of blemish fighting Salicylic Acid (BHA). BareMinerals definitely came up with a marvelous concept for their new foundation, especially since powder foundations are perfect for those with oily skin which is often acne prone; BUT....

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Laura Mercier Silk Cream Foundation 
Price: $47 per ounce
CRUELTY FREE!!!*
(Laura Mercier Pulls from China)

Laura Mercier's Silk Creme Foundation has become a cult favorite in recent years. Silk Creme Foundation promises full coverage, all day wear and a flawless, radiant, glowing finish...

Laura Mercier's Silk Creme Foundation has alot of things going for it. For starters, it does look absolutely skin like if applied correctly and it will provide full coverage, but it looks much better if you only build to the fuller-side of medium coverage.

Laura Mercier Supreme Foundations; Review & Swatches of Shades

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Supreme Foundation & Laura Mercier Moisture Supreme Foundation 

Price: $47 per ounce each


CRUELTY FREE!!!*

(Laura Mercier Pulls From China)

With the introduction of Laura Mercier's new Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide Foundation, I figured it was a good time to go over two of Laura Mercier's classic foundations- the Laura Mercier Moisture Supreme Foundation and the Laura Mercier Oil-Free Supreme Foundation!

L'Oreal Magic Nude Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid-Powder Foundation SPF 18

Price: $12.99 for .91 ounces

(About $14.30 per ounce)

L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid-Powder Foundation is, (along with Armani Maestro Fusion Foundation) the inspiration behind many new Liquid-Powder foundations made by L'Oreal companies such as YSL Fusion Ink Foundation, Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation, and Lancome Nude Miracle Foundation.

Keep reading to see how the original holds up against the "new & improved" versions!

CK All Day Perfection Foundation Review & Swatches of Shades

Calvin Klein's CK One All Day Perfection Face Makeup SPF 20

New for Fall 2014

Price: $30 per ounce

Calvin Klein has just released his newest Ck One Color face makeup product with the creation of the Ck One Color All Day Perfection Foundation which is complete with Broad Spectrum Sun Protection (that actually works)!

Calvin Klein 3-in-1 Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Ck One 3-in-1 Oil-Free Liquid Face Makeup SPF 20

Price: $30 per ounce

Calvin Klein's Ck One line has produced the 3-in-1 Face Makeup SPF 8, Oil Free Liquid Foundation which claims to be a primer, serum, and foundation all in one. What is nearly as remarkable as these miracle three-in-one claims, is that Ck 3-in-1 Foundation has actually managed to get some of the highest user-ratings for liquid foundation on MakeupAlley, but does that mean it should be the last stop on the foundation train?

Becca Ever Matte Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Becca Ever Matte Shine Proof Foundation

Price: $42 for 40 ml

(Approx $30 per ounce)

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Becca is an Australian cosmetic company who specializes in offering shades for every skin tone imaginable, and overeall they do this quite well, but shades are only half the battle!

The other factor in choosing  foundation is seeing how the product's formula and performance holds up; and that's what we'll take a look at with Becca Ever Matte Shine Proof Foundation!

MAC Studio Tech Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

MAC Studio Tech Cream-Powder Foundation

Price: $34 for 9 grams

(About $3.70 per gram)

MAC Studio Tech is probably one of, if not the most spoken about Cream-Powder Foundations (at least in the United States.) Mac claims that they formulated Studio Tech Foundation using a "Tri-System Blend of  Water, Emollients and Powder for truly adjustable coverage..."

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

Price: $45 per ounce

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation is one you may or may not have heard of but it's created a lot of hype and is somewhat controversial. Earning a BEST rating from Paula Begoun's team and at the same time making makeup artist Wayne Goss's list of "All time worst foundations," so if you have heard of Nars Sheer Glow Foundation and you want to get to the real story keep reading...

Becca Ultimate Coverage Creme Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Becca Ultimate Coverage Complexion Cream Foundation

New for Spring 2014

Price: $44 per ounce

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Becca has started popping up in Ulta stores lately and I for one and ecstatic. They have a great range of shades and a great line of complexion products, the newest of which is Becca's Full Cover Foundation - the Ultimate Performance Complexion Creme!

Hourglass Immaculate Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Hourglass Immaculate Liquid-Powder Foundation

(Mattifying Oil Free Makeup)

Price: $60 per ounce

CRUELTY FREE!!!

Hourglass is a brand that is popping up more and more in recent years having carved out their corner of the luxury cosmetics market with their Fluid Veil Foundation, their great primers, and more recently, the Hourglass Immaculate Liquid-Powder Foundation Oil-Free, Mattifying Makeup!

That name just sounds great doesn't it? Immaculate Liquid-Powder Foundation. It paints such a sophisticated, eloquent picture of what can be achieved by using Immaculate, the only negative side effect could be that it sets unrealistic expectations...