NEW Face Atelier Women of Color Foundations

I had the pleasure of launching the NEW Face Atelier Women of Color Collection at The Makeup Show NYC this past May.  As a faithful FA Foundations user I have to say that I have been looking forward for this collection to launch for quite some time.  They are absolutely amazing!  Nothing has changed, the formula still has its same awesomeness and the colors are GORGEOUS!  The NEW colors consist of #10, #11, #12, 0++ and HEAT.

HEAT happens to be one of my favorites because its this great orangy color that can be used as an adjuster.  FA foundations can sometimes be known for being a tad on the yellow side, but if you have HEAT, you'll never have to worry about that again.  Mix a drop a "HEAT" to any foundation to instantly warm it up and give it a bit of a red undertone (for those pink/red undertone clients).

Don't want to use HEAT as an adjuster?  No problem!  Use it as a liquid blush!  Amazing blush for women of color.  If you haven't picked up the NEW FA WoC foundations then you don't know what you're missing.  Available in both Ultra regular (large glass bottle - shown below) and Ultra Pro (smaller plastic bottle - perfect for your kit) at www.faceatelier.com.

           

Basic Starting Foundations

Many of you, especially if you’re just starting out, don’t know what the best foundations are.  Please, please, please visit http://inmykit.com for full product reviews.  If you’re overwhelmed by all that reading, here is what IIIII like to use and how IIIIII feel about the products.

Note: Brushes/Tools Linked is what I have and use in MY kit.

For Editorial & Beauty
Face Atelier  - 95% of the time this is what I reach for.  Awesome dewey finish and amazing coverage, especially on mature skin.

Best Applied With: Foundation Brush, Skunk Brush

Black Opal Creams – A cream (stick) foundation that goes on beautiful for women of color.  Also full coverage and has a really big selection. (Found at your local drug store)

Best Applied With: Pointed Foundation Brush, Beauty Blender

For Film

MUFE HD – It’s the only HD foundation done right.  Seriously GORGEOUS matte finish and the coverage is superb.  I use it as is on younger skin and mix it with FA for mature skin.

Best Applied With: Foundation Brush, Skunk Brush

RCMA - Yet another wonderful product for film.  It's been around since FOREVER and it's the go to of foundations when it comes to film.  Works amazing on pretty much everyone.  Best part?  You can use them as is or use the thinner to make them into a liquid.
(COMES IN A PALETTE)

Best Applied With: If in cream form - Pointed Foundation Brush, Beauty Blender.  If in liquid form - Foundation Brush, Skunk Brush

Graftobian - Great creamy finish and a little goes a long way.  It has a lot of slip and slick so too much will result in the cakey look, but when used correctly, it will give the skin a gorgeous finish.  It's best if you start lightly and work up to the coverage needed.  I use it mostly as concealers and for women/men of color.
(COMES IN A PALETTE)

Best Applied With: Beauty Blender, Pointed Foundation Brush