This week for Makeup Wars we’re sharing our favorite foundations, the products that we feel keep us at our prettiest!
I don’t really have just one favorite foundation. I use a mix of things depending on what I’m looking for, coverage wise, and I also factor in the season. Regardless, the four I tend to keep closest by my side are Miracle Skin Transformer, Clinique CC Cream, NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation and IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation. All serve different purposes, so layering them in different combinations provides me with the finishes I need on my mug for any occasion.
When I’m battling warmer weather I apply Miracle Skin Transformer to even out any skin discoloration as well as prime my face for makeup. When it’s colder I go for Clinique CC Cream because it’s a little heavier and provides more coverage.
If it’s an occasion I need more coverage for I wear a light coating of NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation over-top of one of the above. The final step is to dust a layer of IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation over my entire face. This is a powder foundation and really finishes the face and covers without looking cakey. If I’m just running to the school to drop kids off or pick them up, or to the store I simply put the Celebration Foundation on and it’s sufficient on it’s own for covering all the bad and making me look good 😉
Pair these products with my Top 10 Items to Conceal & Correct and you’ll be set!
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Jodie Coles says
Does the Clinique CC cream provide good coverage? I suffer from PCOS so can be prone to some awful breakouts, I did use the tinted moisturizer before my skin got bad but now its cleared up and the scarring is fading I’m thinking of switching back to something more sheer xox
Brooke says
It does! From my breakouts on my jaw I have a few marks and this covers them SO well. I put the IT Cosmetics over-top and it totally hides them!
Kimberly says
You are growing my wishlist, Brooke!!
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Pammy says
I love Clinique’s BB Cream…so, I must try the CC, too! 😉
Sheila says
I have several favorites as well – right now I’m loving Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder.
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Polarbelle says
Everyone’s talking about It. I think I need It!
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Kath TheFabZilla says
That Clinique CC cream looks interesting. My HG foundation is Hourglass Immaculate; I’m trying YSL BB and Estee Lauder Double Wear Light, so far I like ’em so I might review both soon.
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Chrissy says
I have never tried IT cosmetics, and I have been reading more and more about them lately. Maybe I need to get my butt over to ULTA
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Retrodiva says
Miracle Skin Transformer is my jam. I love that entire line!
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Betzy Carmona says
I haven’t tried none of them but I really want to give the clinique cc cream
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Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
Great choices!
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Citizens of Beauty says
I really liked the Miracle Skin when I used a sample of it. It was really pretty on my skin!
jbrobeck says
I saw MST at Costco over the weekend and the first thing I thought of was you!
Brooke says
haha I love that my obsession with the product has made my name synonymous with it 😉
Nidia says
I’m still learning a lot about powders and foundations. Why would you want to use a powder foundation over a creme one? I am getting the impression, though, that if I owned anything by It Cosmetics, I want to wear it all the time – people seem to love them! 🙂
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Bailey says
Gah I love Celebration Foundation too! After seeing everyone’s faves, I’ll be pulling out a few that I’ve since forgotten. Great favorites!
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Noelle says
I absolutely love that IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation. It’s amazing!
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Miranda says
I’ve been wanting to try that IT cosmetics foundation. I’ve seen before and afters that are startling!
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Justina says
I absolutely love Miracle Skin Transformer and the Clinique CC Cream. Great choices!
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Lisa Heath says
I use MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural as a foundation/powder. My skin gets crazy is I wear anything heavier
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MarciaF (beauty info zone) says
Great list but I can’t believe I don’t use any but the MST. Actually I saw the Miracle Skin Transformer at Costco and thought about buying it but I still have mine. It was a great buy there.
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BeautyJudy says
Oh goodness I don’t have just one! I AM feeling the love for CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous lately, though, and Maybelline BB Cream for everyday.
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Laura MyNewestAddiction says
The NARS foundation has been something I’m interested in for a whole now. Glad to see IT Cosmetics represented!
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Brooke says
I’m so obsessed with so many products from IT! NARS has been wonderful for a cream foundation <3 This better never leave me!
Kim says
My favorite foundation right now is the Stila Natural Finish Foundation. I’m almost done with my bottle and it’s no longer available.
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Brooke says
Oh no! I so dislike when HG products are discontinued =( Hopefully you can find something you like just as much or more!
Phyrra says
I love that you had both the NARS and It cosmetics! They’re both great 🙂 I like the Miracle Skin Transformer, though I have the clear shade.
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Brooke says
I have this MST and also one for Acne for when I get a break out lol I’m trying some new products from them as well. I’m obsessed!
Anastasia says
Nice picks! I was looking to try that NARS compact for a while now.
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