Makeup foundations have evolved widely and immensely over the past few years. With different formulations, types and coverage options available, there’s an ocean-wide pool of choices for everyone to pick their favourite from. While the world keeps debating over powder and liquid foundations, the one that’s been a silent scene-stealer is a foundation stick.
A favourite of makeup novices and enthusiasts alike, a foundation stick is one of the best makeup products to have and for reasons more than one. Extremely easy to carry around and mess-free, they are highly favoured for their multi-tasking prowess. From lending you a stunning and flawless base makeup to easily doubling-up as a contour stick or a concealer, to hiding visible blemishes and spots, these foundations accurately uphold the ‘one product for all’ criteria. And let’s not sidestep how budget-friendly and time-saving that is!
These handy sticks are undeniably super purse-friendly and perfect for on-the-go application and touch-ups without the hassle of carrying a brush or a sponge along every time. All you’ve got to do is swipe the product across your face and lightly blend it with your fingertips.
And if this ease of doing makeup is what you desire then a foundation stick is what you should add to your makeup stash. However, don’t let their reputation of being cakey and chalky (that’s based on old formulations) stop you from trying these because stick foundations today are equally at par with their liquid and powder counterparts.
If you’ve been wondering whether or not to try a foundation stick, then take this list of some of the most coveted ones as a sign for you to go ahead and do so right away.
Here are some of the best stick foundations for you to choose from
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- Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick
- M.A.C Studio Fix Soft Matte Foundation Stick
- Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick
- bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick
- Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Foundation Stick
- Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Matte Air Stick Foundation
- Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick
A cream foundation that lends a soft matte and smooth finish, the Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick is one of the best out there. It features a nourishing complex that creates a flawless base without any chalkiness. It offers a sheer medium to full buildable coverage that’s as natural as it can get. It smoothly doubles-up as a concealer that reduces the appearance of imperfections.
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Delivering a natural matte finish for upto 24 hours is the M.A.C foundation stick that not just lends a flawless base but also provides hydration. Ideal for all skin types, this foundation gives a medium yet buildable coverage that doesn’t crease or streak away. It comes in 33 shades and makes for an ideal on-the-go foundation.
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Perfect for achieving a real skin-like coverage anytime, anyplace is the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick that’s ideal for all skin tones and types. It’s a weightless formula delivering medium-to-full coverage and can also be used as a spot concealer. The presence of shea butter and olive extract provides instant moisture (of course, along with a flawless base) that lasts all day. It is formulated without parabens, sulphates, mineral oils, formaldehyde and any other such harmful chemicals.
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The Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick by bareMinerals is a water-based liquid foundation in a stick. The formula is created combining hydrating skin care benefits with SPF that melt into your skin effortlessly. Suitable for all skin types, the foundation provides a naturally radiant finish with medium coverage that lasts really long. It’s a non-comedogenic product that can be used all over or as a concealer or a contour stick.
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A luxuriously creamy stick foundation that melts into the skin to deliver a natural filtered finish for upto 10 hours, this Huda Beauty goodness is a must try. From barely-there to full and everything in-between, its buildable formula lets you master each coverage with sheer ease. This long-wear foundation is also water, humidity and sweat resistant. It’s non-comedogenic, fragrance-free and also vegan.
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Gliding on smoothly to lend a breathable, long-lasting medium coverage is the Hello Happy Matte Air Stick Foundation that’s also infused with broad spectrum SPF 20 PA+++. It’s a blend of soft, lightweight powders and shea butter to give a smooth, light-as-air texture and feel on the skin sans any cakiness. It’s also formulated with chamomile and botanical extracts with a subtle lavender fragrance.
Image: Courtesy Benefit Cosmetics
A product that ensures your skin’s health along with its look, the Vital Skin Foundation Stick by Westman Atelier undoubtedly makes for the best buy. While the luxurious cream formulation effortlessly melts into your skin, it also combats redness, evens out complexion and boosts moisture because of the presence of antioxidants and calming actives. Adhering to its guiding principles of clean beauty, the foundation does not consist of any silicones, parabens, PEGs, talc, synthetic fragrances or phthalates. It’s also vegan and cruelty-free.
Image: Courtesy Westman Atelier
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This story first appeared in Prestige Online – Thailand
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answer: Both liquid and stick foundations have their own pros and cons ranging across parameters like ease of application, formulation, coverage, finish and convenience of carrying it, among others. In the end, it all comes down to what works best for your skin and what you’re comfortable in using.
Answer: Yes. Just like a liquid foundation, even stick foundations are formulated to last for hours without budging away because of water, sweat and humidity. Much like any other foundation, its wearability varies from one formula to another being offered by different brands.
Answer: One of the easiest ways to use a stick foundation is to start by applying it directly on to the face. Dot or swipe it and gently blend using your fingertips, a brush or a sponge. Start with a little product but you may build upon as needed. Another way to use a stick foundation is by taking the product from the stick onto a brush and then applying that over your face. To use it for concealing or touch-ups, you can either pick up some product on your finger and pat it on the target areas or you can do the same using a concealer brush. And to use it for contouring, apply directly on the hollows of your face and blend away. However, always use a foundation on a well moisturised, primed and prepped skin to achieve a flawless finish.
Answer: Choosing the right foundation as per your skin type is the first step to achieve an impeccable base makeup. If you have oily skin, opt for a powder or any oil-free foundation with a matte finish. If the foundation does not have a mattifying effect, use a translucent powder on top to set it all in. For dry skin, moisturising and hydrating formulations with a dewy and lightweight finish are appropriate. Be it liquid, powder or stick, a foundation with a velvety matte finish is perfect for people with combination skin. Avoid heavy formulations if you have a mature or ageing skin as the product may settle in your fine lines and wrinkles. Instead, opt for lightweight foundations that offer light coverage.
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