Glo Skin Beauty HD Mineral Foundation Stick - Sand 4W

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

Why it works

A stick might seem like a lot of product, but in practice, you usually use less of it than you would a liquid foundation: you only apply it where you need it. The cream melts at skin temperature, allowing it to adhere to your skin instead of 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 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 far you blend it out. The texture is creamy and lightweight.

For whom

For all skin types, and especially great if your skin is reactive. It’s 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.

It also works perfectly for oilier skin. 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 it 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

Sand 4W is a light to medium-deep shade with a warm 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 tip from me

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 a shade that is too dark. If you are doubting between two, go for the lightest: you can correct "too light" with a bronzer, but "too dark" remains visible all day.

One more thing from the cabin: most people twist the stick up way too far. Half a centimeter is plenty, and this also prevents the tip from breaking off. Twist it all the way back down after use before putting the cap back on; this keeps 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.