Foundation

Shu Uemura, Nobara, Stick Foundation, swatches

Of all of Shu's foundations, I think the Nobara stick gets the most attention. Nobara was formerly a    >>

La Mer, Fluid Foundation, swatches, Porcelain, Ivory, Linen, Creme, Natural, Sand, Buff, Neutral, Warm Beige, Tan

You might be surprised to learn that ultra-luxe skincare brand La Mer makes a few "color" cosmetics products.    >>

Shu Uemura, Face Architect, Remodeling, Cream Foundation, swatches

Shu's Face Architect Remodeling Cream Foundation is the line's full-coverage foundation, with ingredients to combat dry skin concerns.    >>

Shu Uemura, Face Architect, Smoothing, Fluid, foundation, swatches

The announcement, several weeks ago, that Shu Uemura would be withdrawing from counters in the U.S. filled me    >>

Armani, Face Fabric, Face Fabric Radiance, swatches

Armani's other limited edition "Face Fabric" creation is Face Fabric Radiance ($48, 1.35 oz, 40 ml). If you    >>

Armani, Luminous Silk Foundation, LSF, swatches

Several readers brought to my attention that I had neglected to swatch one of Armani's most popular formulas:    >>

Laura Mercier, Tinted Moisturizer, LM, TM, swatches, Porcelain, Nude, Bisque, Sand, Fawn, Almond, Caramel, Tan, Walnut, Mocha

Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer (my current foundation), is the fullest coverage tinted moisturizer I know. I checked my    >>

Bobbi Brown, foundation guide

I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Bobbi Brown foundation formula guide and shade guide    >>

Chanel, Pro Lumiere, foundation, swatches, Limpide-Nude, Clair-Cameo, Cendre-Shell, Beige, Soft Bisque, Naturel

Yet another piece of the Chanel foundation puzzle today: Pro Lumiere foundation. Click here to revisit the comparative    >>

It fills me with joy when a company makes a foundation that runs from very light to dark.    >>

Chanel, Lift Lumiere, foundation, swatches, Faience, Ivoire, Clair, Cendre, Beige, Soft Bisque, Natural Beige, Naturel, Tawny Beige

Good morning, readers! Today we're taking one step closer to a complete catalog of foundation swatches.We've previously looked    >>

NARS, Immaculate Complexion, Sheer Glow, Sheer Matte, foundation, promo

Good morning, dear readers! I have a TON of MAC holiday swatches to show you, but since Sephora    >>

Giorgio Armani, foundation

I recently got my hands on Chanel's foundation manifest, scanned it in, and posted it — to show,    >>

Chantecaille, Future Skin, foundation, swatches, Porcelain, Ivory, Alabaster, Chamomile, Nude, Vanilla, Cream, Hazel, Shea, Sand, Suntan, Wheat, Banana

Chantecaille has four foundations, in varying levels of coverage: Just Skin (tinted moisturizer in an airtight tube, though    >>

MAC, Face and Body, foundation, swatches, white, N1, N2, N3, N5, N9, N12

So Dallas has had... something like 10 consecutive days of cloudy weather, and in that time, my MAC    >>