Glo Skin Beauty HD Mineral Foundation Stick - Chai 8N

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

Why it works

A stick might seem like a lot of product, but in practice, you usually use less than you would with a liquid foundation: you only apply it exactly 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 that second-skin finish.

The formula contains hyaluronic acid, a humectant that retains water in the upper layers of your skin so that 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 light.

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 are sufficient.

This is also perfect for oilier skin. In that case, 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 it out with your fingertips or a brush using tapping motions instead of 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 along your jawline. For highlighting, do the same with a shade or two lighter on your forehead, brow bone, cheekbones, and chin.

About this shade

Chai 8N is a medium-deep to deep shade with a neutral undertone. The number in the name indicates the depth, from 1 (lightest) to 12 (deepest). The letter indicates the undertone: C is cool, N is neutral, and W is warm.

A tip from me

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

Another tip from the cabin: most people twist the stick out much too far. Half a centimeter is more than enough, and that way the tip won't break off. 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 check it together.