If you love shape tape™ but are looking for lighter coverage, reach for shape tape™ cloud CC cream. It delivers medium-buildable, flexible coverage with a natural matte finish that looks & feels like your skin. In addition to our proprietary tape technology™, it’s infused with our cloud 9 complex, a blend of snow mushroom, licorice, hyaluronic acid & more skin-lovin’ ingredients to drench skin in 24 hours of hydration. Have you tried any of the Tarte cosmetics before? Are you a foundation fan or a phobe like me? Let me know in the comments below 🙂 x

The most important ingredient for all skin types is SPF. For daytime looks (even if you don’t see the sun), wear a foundation with SPF or apply sunscreen before application. I have this in Light Sand and Light-Medium Neutral. I kept both because actually both colors look good on me... maybe I am between them ... these are beautiful shades for a person with light skin with yellow undertones, but more specifically "cooler yellow" or "light olive yellow" undertones... these have no peach or "warm yellow" to them. Yay! And Light-Medium neutral is to my eye more in the yellow/olive range - usually things called "neutral" pull pink/beige on me, esp. around jawline, but this "neutral" does not go pink/beige at all. If you are looking for light olive shades, really do look at these.

Face foundation is, well, the foundation of your makeup bag. Whether you like a full-coverage canvas or prefer to go au naturel, foundation makeup is a staple to any look. The right foundation makeup will make it look like you are wearing a flawless filter but feel like nothing on your skin. Here’s a little pic of me with the foundation on my face. I’m also wearing: Sleek Eyebrow Stylist (in medium) on my brows, Kiss gel eyeliner on my upper lash line, Sleek Solstice (Equinox) on my cheekbones , Rimmel Scandaleyes mascara on my eyelashes, Sleek Face Form contour palette (in fair) on my cheeks and NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream (in Cannes) on my lips.

My skin looked more airbrushed than I’ve seen it look in a long time. The Value: Punches above its weight Because the texture is so fluid and serum-like it makes sense that it comes with a dropper. A dropper is fun because it allows you to dot the formula onto different areas of your face without using your fingers. That said, experts would tell you that you’re not supposed to touch the dropper directly to your skin (because of bacteria) so I tend to hover it over the surface. Warning: Do this in front of a mirror for better aim, especially if wearing white. One of the top foundation makeup options is our powder formula since it offers an excellent choice for buildable coverage. The powder absorbs excess oil & won’t clog pores. If you have oily skin, this is an especially good choice.If you are on the hunt for a foundation with anti-aging properties, look for ingredients like antioxidant-rich marine plants & cranberry. Now that you know your skin type, you can use it to inform which coverage & finish is right for you. For example, if you have oily skin, you will likely want a mattifying finish so you can ditch the blotting papers. On the other hand, if you have dull, dry skin, go for a dewier, luminous finish. You will probably lean towards a full-coverage formula if you have acne, dark spots, sun spots, or hyperpigmentation. Your preference might also depend on the look you’re going for. For a natural, my-skin-but-better look, reach for something with light coverage. If you’re going full glam, go for fuller coverage. Want something in between? Yup, there are medium coverage options, too. If you’re unsure, you can always try a buildable formula that allows you to customize your coverage. So naturally I gravitated towards the one I could be colour-matched for and actually be able to try out before buying, and I popped into my local Boots to get a sample of the Clinique foundation. Even though I barely applied any, it felt really cakey and heavy on my face and I wasn’t a fan at all, which is a shame because I love a lot of their other products; especially their skincare ranges. The most important part of achieving a flawless complexion is choosing the proper color foundation. Our foundations come in a diverse range of shades. If you don’t know your shade, you can always use our virtual try-on tool to find your perfect shade match in seconds. That’s right; you don’t need to go to the store — shop now online! The best part is that if you’re a United States (US) resident, you can return your product within 30 days if you don't love it.

For those who prefer a more natural look, try one of our tinted moisturizers. skin treat poreless tinted moisturizer from our sister brand sugar rush™ delivers medium-buildable coverage with a natural matte finish. It’s oil-free, so you don’t have to worry about shine throughout the day! If you are looking for barely-there coverage, our maracuja tinted moisturizer delivers light-buildable coverage with a natural radiant finish to enhance your skin. Infused with our favorite superfruit maracuja, plus hyaluronic acid & more, it delivers 12 hours of hydration & longwear. If unsure, you can never go wrong with traditional liquid foundation cosmetics. (When in doubt, take our foundation finder quiz for personalized tips and recommendations and discover one that is perfect for your skin tone.) Water, Glycerin, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Nylon-12, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Alumina, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Talc, Iron Oxides, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Algae Extract, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Tocopherol.

Intriguingly, Tarte have opted for a dropper rather than a pump, but it actually works really well and as I prefer to build my foundation, I can ensure I don’t use too much 🙂 Tinted moisturizers deliver sheer to light coverage, making them the perfect choice for a fresh-faced look. This skincare disguised as a lightweight foundation can work for dry & mature skin, those looking to achieve a natural look & simply skincare lovers alike.

My skin is usually one of the few parts of my body I can rely on. Unlike my hair (temperamental at best) and my stomach (growing a baby), it normally looks the same day in and day out. Lately, that’s changed. Pregnancy will do that to you! Along with a sensitivity to heat and certain actives, I’ve got perioral dermatitis. I hate buying foundation. Absolutely hate it. (Almost more than I hate buying jeans!) I either buy the wrong shade or tone or the wrong coverage and I’m left feeling frustrated. It lasted on my face all day, even when it started raining and my face was getting wet. There’s nothing worse than foundation streaking down your face in the rain (yep, I’ve had that experience before.)The parts of my face most affected are around my nose and on my chin. Depending on the day, these areas can be inflamed, sore or itchy, or completely fine and normal looking. It’s a bit of a lottery (and not a fun one).