Every girl loves a fuss-free makeup. Honestly speaking, I am not a fan of stick foundations. I found them to be very heavy, difficult to blend. Most stick foundations can me the skin look dry if not properly moisturised and overall foundation can turn cakey etc.
Coming from a luxury brand, Hourglass Cosmetics – This latest makeup addition Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick is different from the traditional paint sticks. It’s a 2-in-1 product; Basically, foundation and concealer in one. I got sent this foundation shade in Golden and a foundation brush for review. I was excited about the fact that it’s a 2-in-1 product. I can’t step out of my house without a concealer and I was really blown buy the idea of this multi-use product

A foundation and concealer in one, this concentrated formula contains double the amount of pigment versus traditional foundations for instant full coverage in one application.
-Long-wearing, waterproof formula provides 12 hour coverage.
-Innovative formula adjusts to your body temperature to effortlessly blend into the skin.
-Formed in a unique triangular bullet for precision application along the contours of the face.
-Multiple shades can be used to also contour and highlight skin.
-Designed specifically to be used with the Vanish Foundation Brush for the most seamless finish.
–Available in 26 shades to perfectly match every skin tone.
Finish: Satin.
Coverage: Medium to High (buildable)

According to Hourglass, It’s a long-wearing foundation stick with the coverage of a concealer, fluidity of a liquid, and weightlessness of a powder for invisible, full coverage. It’s all about the unique way the ingredients are packaged. The company says the sticks have a concentrated formula that offers “double the amount of pigment versus traditional foundations.” This supposedly allows for easier and quicker coverage. Also, the formula is made to adjust to your body’s temperature so that it blends really well.

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick is formulated WITHOUT Parabens, Sulfates & Phthalates
These sticks are paired with the new Hourglass Vanish Foundation Brush, which the company says was made with “uniquely crimped bristles” to help you blend seamlessly. Both the brush and the foundation stick cost USD $46 each.

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