Product Spotlight: Foundation

Product: Pressed Mineral Foundation

Brand: Cover | FX

Uses: Basic coverage for an even-looking skin tone

Price: $36

Places of Purchase: coverfx.com, Sephora, Amazon

Direct Competition: bareMinerals bareSkin Perfecting Veil

My Experience: I adore this Pressed Mineral Foundation. It is a mineral makeup, so it does not include parabens, fragrance, talcum powder, preservatives, oil, or other harsh chemicals. Therefore, it is ideal for my skin type, which is sensitive and breakout-prone. When you first apply the foundation, it goes on very soft and delicate. Depending on your application technique, you can go from sheer to full coverage, which is another benefit of this product. I chose to go with a pressed foundation instead of a loose powder formula because of its ability to change coverage amounts. It is referred to as a “buildable” foundation, because you are able to add layers depending on how much coverage you need without it looking “caked on.” Even on days when I need more coverage, I notice my skin still looks natural. It is a matte finish, so it does not make your face sparkle unnaturally, and it is really great for covering those unwanted shine spots. If you are prone to those shiny oil spots, this mineral makeup has great absorption. As you’ll find out, I am HUGE on cruelty-free products, and I am happy to say that this is a vegan brand that does not test on animals. Many of you may be wondering why I chose to go with Cover | FX instead of the better-known competitor, bareMinerals. The answer is easy, Cover | FX has a larger range of tones that better matched my skin. In that area, bareMinerals was lacking incredibly. If you are interested in trying this product, stop into your local Sephora store and an esthetician will help match your skin tone.

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