Glo Skin Beauty Pressed Base - Tawny Medium

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 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, allowing them to sit on top of your skin rather than settling into it. You get a soft, semi-matte finish that diffuses light, without a white cast in photos.

It also contains skincare: 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 for skin that is prone to breakouts: it contains no oil, and you can safely apply it over a blemish.

It is also perfect for drier skin. The difference then lies in the preparation: make sure your skincare has truly absorbed before you begin.

How to use it

First, apply your serum, cream, and potentially a primer, 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 keeps it in place. Start in the center of your face and work outward. If you want more coverage in a certain area, apply a second thin layer rather than working with a thick layer right away.

About this shade

Tawny Medium is the deepest of the three tawny shades. That family leans in a warm, yellowish-brown direction.

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 a shade that is too dark. If you are debating between two, choose the lighter one. You can fix "too light" with a bronzer, but "too dark" will remain visible along your jawline all day.

And another 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 remain 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.