My favourite Foundations

I have clear skin so I don’t need too much coverage or touch ups, but when I do photoshoots and shoot my daily show on TV I love having a great foundation to give me a fresh silky look. Here is a review on some of my favorite foundations that I wear on the daily:

Giorgio Armani Face Fabric or Maestro

Pro: Silky Airbrushed Coverage for All Skin Types

I love how light this foundation is. And it makes my skin feel so luxe. You know you are wearing the best product wheb you can’t tell if you’re wearing any and this foundation gives my skin a healthy glow after. And the best part is that this foundation works best for any photoshoot. It doesn’t make my face pale or blank, so it’s definitely a must have for red carpet and formal events.
Tip: If you have oily skin, you should apply an oil-absorbing primer before the foundation!

Tom Ford Traceless Perfecting Foundation SPF15

This is a great for daily wear because it also has SPF in it. (And living in sunny Lebanon that’s a huge plus for me. I like using this especially during the summer when I go out for lunches and meetings because it’s a light coverage and gives me a fresh faced look not forgetting the sun protection. It’s also formulated to help improve your skin. Tom Ford make up is a bit pricey but worth every penny.

The Perfect Eyeliner

Must-have Eyeliners

Spring is in the air & a flirty makeup is impossible without a cat-eye. Let me roll out my cosmetic bag for you & review my favorite eyeliners as not all eyeliners were born equal. I prefer my liner intense, long lasting, and perfect.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen

Pro: easy to use & dries fast

Con: a bit pricey

Pen goes on very smoothly and the liquid is very consistent. Since I use eyeliner every day, this is the most long lasting eyeliner! There’s no smudging (even for oily skin!) and the product usually lasts around 6 months for me. The fine tip application is very easy to use, and you can build up to the line you desire. It’s very highly pigmented so a few strokes is enough to get a very strong line.

Bobbi Brown Gel Liner

Pro: Dries quickly, easy application

Con: Too thick

Gel Liners are always great to achieve that perfect line, and are incredibly easy to correct if you make a mistake. So what more perfect gel is there than Bobbi Brown? It’s almost feels like liquid because the color is so highly pigmented. Thick liners like this one last really long so that’s always a plus. Extra tip: since the liner is so thick, use a thick brush to apply or it’ll take you a long time. Ideally, pick up Bobbi Brown eyeliner brush & don’t use gels if you have oily skin as it can melt the eyeliner and give you raccoon eyes.

L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail Liner

Pro: Highly Pigmented

Con: Smudges

This eyeliner is great value for money if you are in a mood for a smokey eye! The product is highly pigmented, works best when paired with black eyeshadow for a very smokey effect. It could smudge a bit, but since I use it with a darker shadow it’s not a huge problem at all, and can give my eyes a romantic effect. For a more precise line, you can use the sharpener attached on the opposite side.

Benefit Push-up Liner

Pro: Dries fast, long lasting

Con: Can get flakey

If you are struggling with gel and liquid liners, this is a great alternative because it’s a gel liner in a marker! it’s super creamy and easy to use, but it can definitely clump and get flakey if you try to re-touch it. The rubber tip is perfect to work on your lash line without touching the lashes.

The Secret behind your Glowing Foundation ?!

As I try to balance my Hectic schedule at work, I demand from any make up product to be a part of my skin care routine as well. Being exposed to camera lights 24/7 I desperately need a silicon-free product that reduces the oxidation & retains the moisture of my skin. When I found out about the ingredients and the concept of Tom Ford Illuminating Primer, I knew I must try it 😶.
Tom Ford Illuminating Primer is a hybrid between a Skincare and Makeup due to the patented Tom Ford Infusing Complex. The Complex enriches skin with a combination of specially selected nutrients that help skin stimulate its natural repair mechanisms. The skin is left looking renewed and smooth.😁

Tom Ford Illuminating Primer contains ultra fine micro shimmer that gives a healthy glow if used alone. There are several ways to use it:

1. As a moisturizer after a hydrating toner to seal the moisture of the skin.

Great as Skincare

Perfect in your purse 😉

2.As an illuminator, underneath foundation. After moisturizing my skin, I apply Illuminating Primer on my cheekbones, under the brown bones, cupid bow, and chin and blend lightly with a beauty blender sponge . Then I apply foundation on top of the primer as usual. That way I achieve the inner glow effect. It’s great for very natural healthy looking skin.💫

3. I like to apply a small amount all over the face to give a subtle glow to my skin.💥

4. Don’t forget to mix the primer with the foundation. It will blend perfectly & increase the glow for the foundation.👍

Tom Ford Illuminating Primer helps prevent oxidation. In order to minimize oxidation I apply an oil-free foundation on a well-moisturized skin. The primer serves as a barrier between my skin sebum and the foundation.
Evwen though it’s a bit pricey, the packaging is so convenient, compact and chic. It’s perfect for on the go and looks so elegant in my purse👸. I’m obsessed! I’m using it everyday 😁.
It’s a luxe product for your makeup👌. If you have dry, normal or combination skin, you will love it for all over your face. Ladies whose skin is oily might use it to highlight certain areas only.

Have you tried Tom Ford Illuminating Primer? What other primers would you recommend? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section.