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Stick foundation is essentially a neatly packageed creame foundation and concealer in one. best for normal to dry skin it is a good option for women who want more coverage. it offer ideal maximum coverage for omperfections as well as covering ruddy and uneven skin tones. Stick foundation will give you quick coverage, but it can look a little heavy on clear skin where a lot of coverage is not needed.
Liquid foundation is the most readily found and is suited to most- if not all-skin types. It is availeble in formulations from oil-free, oil-absorbing formulas to moisturizing formulas and gives varying degrees of sheer to medium coverage depending on the brand and the formula. You can purchase liquid foundation in a bottle or a tube. When applied, it gives you more coverage than a tinted moisturizer but less than a creme foundation.
Creme foundation is smooth and creamy and is specifically formulated for dry-to-normal complexions. It gives the skin a natural finish while offering the highest coverage. I find it to be the most versatile, because even though it tends to be of a thicker and heavier consistency, it can be made sheerer simply by applying it with a damp sponge. Also, because of its great coverage, it can even be used as a concealer if you don't have severe under-eye circles. Creme foundation is great for dry skin; however, if you have dry, flaky skin, beware, because it can look "cakey" and the result can be slightly dull and heavy looking.
Mousse foundation is actually a creme foundation that has a whipped consistency. It generally comes in a jar rather than a compact, and it is usually lighter and sheerer than its compact counterpart. It even out the skin tone without appearing heavy. I use mousse-textureed formulas a lot because they seem to sink into the skin rather than sit on top of it. They give great coverage that appears very natural. They are fabulous on mature skin because they do not collect in fine lines like heavier creme formulas.
Tinted moisturizer is actually a moisturizer with a litlle color added. it's the sheerest of all the foundations. And it's perfect for use during the summer months when you feel like wearing next to nothing.. It evens out the skin tone while providing minimal coverage.
Creme-to-powder foundation is quick and simple. It has a creamy texture that dries to a powder finish, so usually no additional dusting of powder is needed to set it. These formulas are kinder to oily skin than their crem counterparts because the powder helps cut down on excess shine.
Powder compact is a dual-finish powder foundation that gives a quick and convenient sheer to medium coverage. It is simply a pressed powder that can be used wet or dry. Used dry, it goes on like a pressed powder but gives you slighly more coverage. I find that it's perfect for young girls because it's low in oils and doesn't clog pores, and so there's little risk of pimples appearing without warning. And it's great for touch-ups when you're on the go. Applied with a brush, it gives you sheer coverage. Applied with a sponge, it gives you more coverage. Applied with a damp sponge, it gives you even more complete coverage, more like liquid and creme foundations.
Pigmented mineral powder is simply a loose powder that adheres to the skin, providing medium to full coverage. In addition to givng you coverage it also contains vitamins and minerals to help treat the skin it works much like a dual-finish powder foundation and is simple to apply with a brush or a sponge.
