Update: Erin’s Favorite Foundations–June 2012 Edition

Erin's Favorite Foundations

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My list of favorite foundations has been pretty consistant since 2009. I have a few foundations on my list to try by Tom Ford, Lancome, Estee Lauder and Fashion Fair. The five foundations are ate on this list were chosen because I reach for them the most.

Make Up For Ever Face and Body($40) is the foundation I usually grab all the time. The color is a little darker than my other foundations, so it’s my only opotion for summer. It has a gel base, which is different that my other foundations. I pour a dab of this onthe back of my hand, then dot all over. A little goes a very long way, and it lasts for quite awhile. (For reference, I wear #77)

Make Up For Ever HD($42) and Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet ($36) were big favorites of mine since I can reemember. While I still use them, I don’t jump to them as quickly as I used to. (I wear #175 in HD, 75 in Mat Velvet)

Bobbi Brown Moisturizing Cream Compact($42) is a fantastic foundation because it simply looks like skin. It’s so natural looking that it is truly undetectable. You can view my video tutorial for it here. (I wear 8)

Black Opal Foundation Sticks–$10 for fantastic coverage. I love this because I use it equally as a concealer and a foundation. To conceal, I dab it in the areas that need coverage. Otherwise, I swipe it on larger areas for medium-full coverage. If this is the only foundation that I owned, it would work out just fine. I switch between Nutmeg and Hazelnut, sometimes Beautiful Bronze.

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer ($42) is a breath of fresh air for the face.  This tinted moisturizer has plenty of targeted colors for Everyone. It gives more color than many of the tinted moisturizers that I’ve used. Unfortunately, my tan is in full effect, and the shade that I own it too light. (I own Seychelles, but likely need Martinique.)

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Erin Bailey has been beauty blogging for 6 years. She also creates makeup guides and tutorials on Youtube. She also hosts a podcast show, Creative Colony. Be sure to follow her on twitter (@erinscandalous and @erinjbailey) and facebook!
  • http://ldvfashionfix.com/ La:Dolce:Vita Fashion Fix

    I need to try that tinted moisturizer. My skin has gotten so good over the past few months that I think I’m finally ready to get off the full coverage foundation… Thanks for this post Erin.

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    Congrats on great skin! You’ll really like it, I like it more than Laura Mercier’s.

  • http://twitter.com/AEDNubian1 Arlene Dowden

    I love the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer. It does a great job of evening out my skin.

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    I agree! It’s so sheer that you wouldn’t think it could be that effective. It’s so good!

  • http://www.facebook.com/nicolette.smithtaylor Nicolette Smith-Taylor

    Really..What about NARS did you find that was better than Laura Mercier’s

  • http://www.facebook.com/nicolette.smithtaylor Nicolette Smith-Taylor

    I am nw45…what would color should I try in black opal?

  • Mzthng7

    I knew Nars and Black Opal would be in your top 5. I love them both.

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    Your best bet will probably be Beautiful Bronze. : )

  • http://twitter.com/iamkim_me Kimberley

    Right now I am torn between MUFE HD and Benefit’s Hello Flawless. Hello Flawless makes you oh so bright and pretty, but a little to shiny by the end of the day.

  • Nicole Leonard

    Absolutely correct. I was NW 45 and Beautiful Bronze is a perfect match! I’d say it’s actually better than the NW 45 color.

  • .stephanie

    Have you tried any Chanel colors? I love Profection Lumier

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    Hi Stephanie! Nope, I’ve never tried Chanel foundations. You?

  • http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/ ErinScandalous

    Maaaan, I hate when that happens! You think you’re looking great all day, then you end up looking gross!