The BD team reveal their secret to nailing the perfect make-up base.
The Gold Coast is home to a great many of my favourite things (anyone who has been to Rick Shores can attest to that) but for those in beauty the coastal strip may be most famed for the brand Alpha-H. The company has continued its pursuit of transforming the skin’s condition with its Multi-Perfecting Skin Tint. The SPF 15 formula boosts the complexion through a handful of actives, all the while providing lightweight coverage, and comes accompanied by a handy compact mirror and colour-matched concealer in the lid. - Sarah
After years of using BB cream, I’m still a newbie to the foundation game – not only do I freak out at the level of coverage it provides when I’m used to seeing a face full of freckles, but I also don’t like the feeling of an extra layer on my skin. But my fears are instantly put to rest when I have a little play with Avon’s Luxe Silken Foundation. One word: silky. From the way the formula glides on to the skin, to its incredibly smooth finish, I’m left looking and feeling like I’m not wearing foundation, but with a flawless finish I could only dream of getting from a BB cream. The moisturising formula is infused with silk and white sapphire extract, and with the added bonus of SPF 20 protection, I think my base is well and truly covered. BB who? - Ally
When Meghan Trainor crooned all about that base, she wasn’t wrong. A clear, glowing complexion makes any gal feel in control of her life. Given most of us mere mortals suffer from boring normal things like wrinkles, pigmentation and spots – we need a little help in acing that base. I absolutely adore my latest base obsession from glō.minerals as it’s so light and almost oily in texture, yet has great coverage. It’s super smoothing and sometimes I’ll just wear it solo pretending I naturally have such phenomenal skin. I mean if my brows aren’t done and my lashes are bare, people must assume I’m not wearing any make-up right? - Kelly
Blessed with good skin from my mother’s side, I prefer foundations which offer a light-to-medium buildable coverage. Enriched with black tea, aloe vera extract, hyaluronic acid and vitamins A, C and E, Designer Brand’s Luminous Perfection Cushion Foundation delivers the goods by allowing my skin to breathe while also creating a gorgeous matte finish. This compact currently lives in my handbag for touch-ups on the go – perfect for the busiest of ladies! - Sophia
Revlon
I've long been a fan of Revlon liquid foundations as they tend to melt into my skin and give the appropriate amount of camouflage without looking like I've caked on my make-up. When I spotted the Colorstay 2-in-1 Compact Makeup & Concealer, I was interested to see if the compact version lived up to the past liquid offerings I’ve tried. And I wasn't disappointed. The lightweight foundation gives all-day coverage with a smooth finish and silky soft feel. Having the concealer attached is also a very handy addition – as I'm now prone to using just this (teamed with a little mascara) on my less-is-more days. - Yelena
