Glo Skin Beauty HD Mineral Foundation Stick - Carob 10N

A creamy foundation in stick form that you apply directly to your skin and blend out. Use it as a foundation, as a concealer, or—with a shade darker or lighter—to contour or highlight.

Why it works

A stick might sound like a lot of product, but in practice, you usually use less than you would with a liquid foundation: you only apply it where you need it. The cream melts at skin temperature, allowing it to adhere to your skin rather than sitting on top of it. Hence the second-skin finish.

The formula contains hyaluronic acid, a humectant that retains water in the upper layers of your skin, ensuring the coverage doesn't dry out throughout the day. It also includes mineral pigments and an antioxidant complex with vitamins C and E.

The coverage ranges from light to full, depending on how much you apply and how much you blend it out. The texture is creamy and lightweight.

For whom

For all skin types, and especially great if your skin reacts easily. It is also practical if you are short on time or want to touch up on the go: you don't need a brush; your fingers will suffice.

This works perfectly for oilier skin, too. Just apply it thinly and set it with a powder.

How to use it

Swipe the stick directly onto your skin in short lines on the areas where you want coverage. Then blend out with your fingertips or a brush using tapping motions rather than wiping: the warmth of your fingers helps the cream melt.

If you want to contour, take a shade or two darker and apply it under your cheekbones, along your hairline, on the sides of your nose, and on your jawline. For highlighting, do the same with a shade or two lighter on your forehead, brow bone, cheekbones, and chin.

About this shade

Carob 10N is a deep shade with a neutral undertone. The number in the name indicates the depth, from 1 (lightest) to 12 (deepest). The letter following it stands for the undertone: C is cool, N is neutral, and W is warm.

A final tip

Test your shade on your jawline in daylight, not on the back of your hand. Your hand is rarely the same color as your face and will almost always lead you to choose a shade too dark. If you are doubting between two, choose the lightest: you can correct a shade that is too light with bronzer, but a shade that is too dark will remain visible all day.

One more thing from the studio: most people twist the stick up way too far. Half a centimeter is more than enough, and this prevents the tip from breaking. Twist it all the way back down after use before putting the cap on to keep the surface neat.

Are you unsure about your shade or which foundation suits your skin? Feel free to send me a message, and we can look into it together.