Glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base - Beige

A mineral powder foundation that evens out your skin without looking like you’re wearing anything at all. You can build the coverage yourself, from light to full.

Why it works

Powder foundation has a bad reputation for many people: dry, cakey, and visible in fine lines after a few hours. That is rarely the fault of the powder itself and almost always due to how finely it is milled. The minerals and mica in this base are triple-milled, allowing them to sit on top of your skin instead of settling into it. You get a soft, semi-matte finish that diffuses light, without a white cast in photos.

It also contains skincare ingredients: vitamins C and E as antioxidants, and green tea extract to keep the skin calm. Talc-free. The texture feels weightless, and after half an hour, you won't even notice it's there.

Who it's for

For all skin types, including sensitive skin and skin that has just undergone a treatment. It works particularly well for combination or oily skin and skin that gets irritated easily: it contains no oil, and you can safely apply it over a blemish.

It also works perfectly for drier skin. In that case, the preparation makes the difference: make sure your skincare has truly absorbed before you begin.

How to use it

Apply your serum, cream, and potentially a primer first, and give them time to absorb. Then, using a kabuki brush or a sponge, press the powder into your skin with short, dabbing motions instead of sweeping. Sweeping moves the product around; pressing sets it in place. Start in the center of your face and work outwards. If you want more coverage in a certain area, apply a second thin layer instead of starting with a heavy hand.

About this shade

Beige is the middle color of the beige family, with light-to-medium depth. The color direction is neutral beige: neither distinctly pink nor distinctly yellow.

A final tip from me

The mistake I see most often isn't the foundation, but the shade choice. Test your color on your jawline, in daylight, and not on the back of your hand. Your hand is rarely the same color as your face and almost always leads you to a shade that is too dark. If you're doubting between two, take the lighter one. You can fix a shade that’s too light with a bronzer, but a shade that’s too dark will remain visible on your jawline all day.

And another thing: most people use too much. A thin layer where you need it is more beautiful than a uniform mask over your entire face. Your skin should be allowed to look like skin.

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