As a beauty editor, it’s my job to share the beauty products that I love. Whether it’s mascara, moisturizer, or hair masks, I generally don’t gatekeep. There’s only ever been one exception to the rule—a little-known foundation that I’ve been using for over three years.
I discovered it in a random Instagram video during a late-night, pre-bedtime scroll. I decided to roll the dice and order it. When it arrived, and I applied it with my trusty Beautyblender ($20), I knew I had found one of my all-time favorite formulas. It disguised my dark circles, covered my redness, and made my post-breakout scars all but disappear. It did all of this with a natural-looking, almost undetectable finish.
Three years later, my obsession hasn’t stopped. Neither have the compliments. The last time I wore it, a friend exclaimed, “Your skin looks so good!” I begrudgingly sent her the link. Her response? “More people should know about this.” That’s when I decided I’d officially stop gatekeeping.
Il Makiage
Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation
Before
(Image credit: @kaitlyn_mclintock)
After
(Image credit: @kaitlyn_mclintock)
As you can see in the pictures, my main issue is redness. I have rosacea, so my skin is almost always flushed. I also have uneven skin tone on my nose and cheeks and some dullness on my forehead and chin. This foundation covers it all, without looking like foundation at all. Can you see why I’m utterly obsessed?
