Glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base - Cocoa

A mineral powder foundation that evens out your skin without making it look like you're wearing anything. The coverage is buildable, from light to full.

Why it works

Powder foundation has a bad reputation for many people: dry, powdery, and visible in fine lines after a few hours. That is rarely due to the powder itself and almost always due to how finely it is milled. The minerals and mica in this base are triple-milled, which allows them to sit on top of your skin instead of sinking into it. You get a soft, semi-matte finish that diffuses light, with no white cast in photos.

It also contains skincare: 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 think about it anymore.

For whom

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 becomes irritated easily: it contains no oil, and you can safely apply it over a blemish.

It is also perfect for drier skin. In that case, the preparation makes the difference: ensure your skincare has fully 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 swiping. Swiping moves the product; pressing keeps it in place. Start in the center of your face and work outward. If you want more coverage in a specific area, apply a second thin layer instead of starting with a heavy one.

About this shade

Cocoa is the deepest shade in the entire range, with a cocoa-brown undertone.

A tip from me

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

And one more 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 can check it together.