5 Foundations We Love (and use!)

Our mission at Surface Esthetics is to create beautiful skin that does not require any makeup. However, sometimes even the best of us need a little coverage. Sephora and make up counters can be intimidating, and choosing the right foundation is not an easy task. We recommend asking a makeup artist for an application before making a purchase this will help you with a number of things. Most importantly making sure you chose the correct color. Some foundations will oxidize after being applied, leaving you with an entirely different color than the perfect shade you thought you had chosen. Trying the foundation first will also allow you to feel the product on your skin, that way you can be sure it doesn't dry you out, or turn your face into an oil-slick (yuck!). 

1. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15: Long-wearing liquid foundation has weightless coverage and hydrating technology, allowing for an excellent amount of coverage without drying out your skin. It also features broad spectrum UV protection SPF 15. This foundation will work well for combination skin types.

2. Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation: Pressed mineral powder will leave you with a sheer and semi-matte finish. Provides Broad Spectrum SPF 20 that is water resistant for up to 40 minutes.

3. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free SPF 20: Created to give skin a healthy ‘no-makeup’ look with a soft hint of color that helps evens skin tone. Oil-free and lightweight with broad spectrum SPF 20 UVB/UVA sunscreen provides your skin with the ideal amount of protection. Works great for all skin types, especially sensitive or oily skin.

4. SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50: This product isn't technically a foundation, we still LOVE it. Color-infused technology allows this sunscreen to provide a light coverage that will help boost skins natural radiance. 100% physical sunscreen provides water-resistant broad spectrum protection with transparent titanium dioxide and zinc oxide while remaining completely weightless. Perfect for all skin types. Can also be used under your foundation for extra coverage and sun protection!

5. Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder: Anti-aging powder with pure gold, 48 minerals, 11 amino acids, a powerful peptide and the patented hydration system leaves skin looking brighter and more radiant. This light coverage powder works well with all skin types.