Glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base - Golden Medium

A mineral powder foundation that evens out your skin without looking like you're wearing anything at all. You 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 lay over 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 that keeps 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 is prone to breakouts: it is oil-free, and you can safely apply it over a pimple.

And 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 sweeping. Sweeping moves the product around; pressing makes it stay put. Start in the center of your face and work outward. If you want more coverage in a specific area, apply a second thin layer rather than working with a thick layer immediately.

About this shade

Golden Medium is in the middle of the gold family in terms of depth. That family leans in a warm, golden-yellow direction: great if your skin looks more yellow than pink.

My advice

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 is rarely the same color as your face and almost always leads you to choose a shade that is too dark. If you are debating between two, take the lighter one. You can correct a shade that is too light with bronzer, but a shade that is too dark will remain visible on your jawline all day.

And one more thing: most people use too much. A thin layer where you need it is more beautiful than an even 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 will figure it out together.