Glo Skin Beauty HD Mineral Foundation Stick - Umber 11W

A creamy foundation in stick form that you apply directly to your skin and blend out. You can use it as a foundation, 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 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 that the coverage doesn't dry out throughout the day. It also features 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’re short on time or want to touch up on the go: you don't need a brush, your fingers will suffice.

This 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 strokes 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 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

Umber 11W is one of the deepest shades in the range, with a warm undertone. The number in the name indicates the depth, from 1 (lightest) to 12 (deepest). The letter after 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 almost always leads you to choose a shade too dark. If you’re choosing between two, take the lighter one: a shade that is too light can be balanced out with bronzer, but a shade that is too dark will remain visible all day.

Another tip from the studio: most people twist the stick out 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 figure it out together.