Matte in 10 seconds flat
Mondays to Fridays, I get up at 4:45am, well at least I’m supposed to anyway. Sometimes I just can’t drag my sleepy arse out of bed and need an extra ten minutes. On mornings like this I don’t have time to paint my face and work on a flawless finish, I need a quick make-up routine. This is where The Body Shop’s Face Base ($29.95) is a real life time saver.
In about ten seconds, you can sweep this foundation and powder duo on for an instant even, matte finish. The neat little compact comes complete with a sponge and mirror, so you can chuck it in your handbag for top ups.
Another perk is that you can also use it wet. When I first tried it wet I got major streakage as I used too much water, so all you need to do is dampen the sponge and then sweep it over Face Base. This gives you a smoother, less powdery finish.
Here’s a shot of me before using Face Base (please be kind, my skin was having a particularly bad tantrum)
Before
After
Its light coverage is perfect for daytime, however, if like me you have dry skin I don’t recommend using it during a dry spell. When my face is having a flake fest, this foundation only makes the dryness stand out more, but if you have oily/combination skin, it’ll be a real winner.
So hit snooze, and catch another ten minutes shut eye.
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