Sometimes I just want to take a more laid back approach to my makeup routine. Not that you can't do so with liquid foundation, but usually you apply it with a brush or a sponge. With a cream stick foundation, it's actually preferred that you apply it with your fingers. And when you're traveling, it's so easy to stick it in your toiletry kit without worrying about the glass breaking or liquid spilling all over. If you want to put it in your purse or carry-on, you're free to do so without needing to put it in a 3 oz. ziplock bag. I'm thinking about my upcoming vacations (Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells and Chicago next week, and Mexico honeymoon in March!!) and how I can make packing my makeup bag as easy and light as possible.
I've been wanting the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick for a while, and I added it to my birthday wishlist last month. It was one of the many gifts Cecilio gave me for my birthday (thanks love!) This cream foundation stick does not come cheap: it is $46 for 0.31 oz. in a small, retractable tube. It comes in 24 shades, with different undertones. I rely on Findnation to find the best foundation shade for me based on the foundation shades I already used. The shade 4.5 (Warm Neutral) suited my skin tone best, and they were not at all far off.
Left: Swatched on my arm. Right: Blended in.
I find that the best way to blend this is either with the foundation brush or fingers. In fact, I would recommend using your fingers so that it warms up your face and makes it easier to blend. I tried using a damp beautyblender and it was actually the most difficult method of blending, so I don't recommend using that for this foundation.
This foundation is meant to be like "your skin, but better" and enhance your beauty, with flaws and all. Without the powder, this is more of a natural looking finish. This is meant for all skin tones, but I imagine that those with oily skin would want or need the powder. After all, Bobbi Brown's (the CEO, who is also an author and celebrity makeup artist) philosophy is all about embracing a woman's natural beauty. In fact, she started her lipstick line based on neutral tones, back in the 1980s when makeup and fashion where loud, bright, and punchy.
Would I wear this when I'm rushing out the door? Absolutely. Would I chuck this in my travel makeup case? You bet. Would I wear it for a night out or party? Yeah, as long as I have my translucent powder. Would I have worn this for my engagement photos (or wedding photos)? No because I need the coverage there, especially for photos.
This is a great everyday foundation for those moments where you don't want to look too made up and where you want to rock the "no makeup"-makeup look. I wouldn't use it for moments where you will be photographed a lot. I probably won't bring this to my Midwestern trip next week, but I will definitely bring this to Mexico, especially because it will be so hot and I wouldn't want my makeup to melt off. Besides, we will mostly be in the beach, water park, and venturing out to the ruins, and makeup will be the last thing on my mind (except maybe some mascara and tinted lip balm). But I can imagine wearing those during a night out in Playa del Carmen when Cecilio and I scope out the restaurants and possibly go dancing.
Do you have this product or any of the Bobbi Brown products?
Are you into cream stick foundations?
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