Recommendation: Foundation

For the last 2 years or so, I've been using Laura Mercier's mineral powder  as foundation, and I really liked it.  However, lately my skin has been getting much drier and, after doing some online research, it ends up that mineral powder is just about the worst type of foundation for dry skin.  It ends up just collecting in wrinkles and emphasizing them.  Soooo off to Bloomies I went in search of a brand new foundation!

Okay, is it just me or is choosing new makeup kind of intimidating?  I mean there are just SO many options and no definitive source to go to for recommendations.  I did a lot of online research and came up with a short list of foundations to try but I guess there's no substitute for going to store and trying them out.  Here is what I ended up buying and I LOVE both.  Though pricey, totally worth it and I think they'll be mainstays in my makeup routine going forward.

For lighter coverage, I use this everyday at work:

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Ultralight Skin Perfecting Makeup

Provides just the perfect amount of coverage to even skin tone but maintain a natural, dewy look.  Seriously, go get a sample of this at the makeup counter.  I like to combine it with a drop of this bronzer-like liquid and then apply with my fingers to get a glowy look.

For medium coverage, I use this when I go out at night:

Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Eclat

Combined with this YSL under-eye concealer, this makes my complexion look flawless.  The other day hubby was in the bathroom when I applied this and he literally was like "wow!".  Haha if only boys knew how much makeup can do ;)  What's nice is although it covers a lot, it doesn't look at all cakey or even like I have makeup on!