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Sophisticated complexion products inwide shade rangesare no longer only found in high-end boutiques and department store counters.
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There are affordable options for every product category, most relieving of all: foundations.
Were not only seeing diversity in shades, but in formula and finish as well.
Maybelline Fit Me!
Matte & Poreless Foundation
Maybellines Fit Me!
The texture and body of Candid almost falls intotinted moisturizerterritory.
It applies and blends out nicely, feels really good on skin, and doesn’t crease.
It’s a no-bullshit base that’s good for your face and wears beautifully all day.
There’s a comically large doe-foot utility in the cap, making utility easy.
Just dot on and blend with fingers for light buildable coverage that absolutely will sink in for a real-skin-finish.
Both are lightweight and can stealthily enhance your moisturizer or SPF, or be worn as is.
Either way, there are 21 shades from fair-to-dark and skin-care benefits to boot.
We’d expect nothing less from this innovative disruptor beauty brand.
True match, indeed.
These give you a medium-coverage, buildable, velvet finish that’s matte with just a touch of luminosity.
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The rich, creamy formula is also infused with aloe vera extract to soothe redness and calm irritated skin.
(It may sound oxymoronic, but trust us.)
And if a glowy complexion is what you’re after, this formula leaves you looking naturally radiant.
The extra creamy stick delivers complete, even coverage, yet blends in seamlessly with a just-ever-so-slightly dewy finish.
Thank goodness it’s now available stateside.
Girl Pro Matte Foundation
L.A. With 60 shades, you’re bound to find a shade that is perfect for you.
