Stila Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer Review and Photos.

The latest addition to the Stila Stay All Day franchise is this breakthrough HD foundation named Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer. The foundation provides a matte, flawless finish to the skin, and it lasts all day without ever feeling heavy on the skin.

I have tried this new beauty a few times now and am happy to report that I am thrilled with how the foundation looks on my skin and lasts all day. The oil free formula glides on effortlessly and immediately minimizes imperfections with it's build able, yet breathable coverage. After a few re-checks ain the mirror and never needing a touch-up, I can attest that it is true to the Stay All Day name. The foundation looked beautiful on my skin seven and eight hours after applying. The bottle comes with a built-in spatula and even includes a foundation brush. The spatula is great for applying it to the back of the hand and then dipping the brush in it, to then apply to the face just like the pros do.

Notice the handy concealer right in the cap of the packaging. I love that, plus the little mirror in the cap to really get a close up look at what needs covering. The sample I tried was too dark, and the concealer was much darker than I could even get away with wearing. I did swatch it on my hand though, and it was nice and creamy, and had a nice amount of coverage to it.

All in all, I really like this foundation and plan to wear it, so I will be shopping for a better shade. I won't have a problem finding one better suited to my skin tone, as there are 16 shades available.

Stila Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer sells for $44 and is available now at stilacosmetics.com (though I can NEVER get on their site!) and Sephora.

Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation.

If you are like me and love luxurious foundations, get excited because Dolce & Gabbana has just launched a beauty. This is the brand new Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation.

This foundation is designed to give skin not just a glow, it gives skin a beautiful golden glow with its illuminating particles of mica. Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation goes on so soft and smooth, though it feels a bit heavy at first. It easily blends out to be sheer or can be smoothed on and built-up to give skin more coverage. My face looks dewy with natural radiance and the coverage I need. 

Brand Creative Advisor Pat McGrath says, "The overall look is always flawless and even-toned with a polished, soft, sophisticated finish, with a slightly dewy effect."

I am using the Bronze shade. I initially thought it would be way too dark for my NC 30 skin, but it actual compliments it beautifully. I think it would be more equal to an NC40 shade, but just one pump and blending out with my favorite Beauty Blender sponge and this shade looks gorgeous on me.

Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation comes in a full range of 15 shades from Light Ivory to Soft Sable. It retails for $59.00 and is for sale at Saks Fifth Avenue.

L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup.

L’Oréal Paris has just extended the range of their cult-favorite True Match Super-Blendable Makeup to 33 shades! Yes, there is truly a perfect shade for all women.

The foundation line now represents the universe of skin color and are guaranteed to match 100% of all skin tones. Finally, a brand that gets it. As none of us come in the same shape or size, none of us have nearly the same complexion. Start looking within your color family, Warm, Cool, or Neutral and then look for your perfect shade. The best thing is, if you don't find your perfect shade the first time, just return the shade and go up or down a shade until you find your true match.

True Match Super-Blendable Makeup has come just in time for me, as my glow is fading and I have stopped self-tanning. I need a makeup for in between seasons and this one is perfect. As the name suggests, it is super-blendable.  I like to apply it with a damp Beautyblender sponge, but is also easy to apply using fingers by pressing it into the skin, starting form the middle of the face and blending out. The foundation blends seamlessly, as it mimics that of my skin and lasts all day when layered over one of my favorite makeup primers.

L'Oreal Paris True Match Makeup in Light IvoryL'Oreal Paris True Match Makeup in Shell BeigeL'Oreal Paris True Match Makeup in Cappuccino

Look for your "true match" at your favorite drugstore or mass retailer. L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup retails for $10.95.