Looking for something more natural on my skin and not so heavy, I’m turning to Kosas Tinted Face Oil Foundation which is not as oily as you might think.
Although this foundation is oil-based, where so many flaunt the fact that they’re oil-free, the Kosas foundation is based as a dry oil instead of a very thick heavy oil. Because the oil is blended with kaolin, silica, and the tint, it actually feels powdery and comfortable on your skin. You shake this foundation before applying it so that you mix up the powders and the oil and then apply with your fingertips. Instead of going on with an oily finish, it actually goes on with a matte finish which is what my skin likes. And because it’s a powdery finish, I find that it lasts the whole day.
Coverage is light so it works with your own skin tone – and there are 12 shades to choose from. I ended up being a shade 6, but I found that there was a huge difference between 6 and 7… and there’s no 6.5 available.
Overall, I was so impressed by this foundation. I was pleasantly surprised that it works for even my oily skin. It would be good for dry skin too – if you want something that makes your skin feel comfortable during the day. I would be wary if you have any dry spots on your skin because the powdery finish might make them stand out too much.
When this foundation first came out, it caused a stir, and I can see why. Putting oil on your face was still new, and people couldn’t imagine putting it on your face as a foundation. That being said, there are other foundations on the market that kind of have the same concept now – they’re dry-oil based and very moisturizing. I’d reach for this more if there was SPF in it, but there’s not. That means that I’m using a sunscreen, and then this foundation on top which is too many steps for me. You’d also have to see if the foundation plays nicely and doesn’t pill with the skincare that you’re using, but you might use this on the day that you’re skipping skincare.
Available at Sephora, Holt Renfrew, and other retailers.
$55.
