I have always had problem skin. It’s dry, flaky, red, blotchy, and sensitive (if not more). My skin has always been an issue since I was a child and I’ve been on the search for products and treatments to acquire a sense of calm when it comes to my skin.

After many years of searching, I’ve found skin care products that seem to be working. I could find something better in the future but I am content with my Kiehl’s products at the moment. However, I am still looking for foundation makeup. The perfect foundation to be exact. 

First off, I’m writing this blog post before I kick off my marathon of foundation reviews on what my personal goals are and what I’m looking for in a foundation. The foundations I’ll be reviewing will hopefully lead me to one that is perfect for normal to dry skin types (although some of the foundations I tried turned out to be more for combination to oily skin types!). I feel that it was always easier for someone with an oily skin type or a normal skin type to find the “perfect” foundation. I think more products in the cosmetics industry are geared towards combating wrinkles and excessive shine. In all my ten years of wearing countless brands and formulations of foundation, I think it’s been hard for us drier girls.

Dry skin types need hydration, moisturization, a more luminous finish (to make up for the lack of oils), a foundation that won’t emphasize our dry, flaky patches (that we try so desperately to hide) when it sets, a foundation that will cover any blemishes and redness, a foundation that will allow us to feel normal, even if it’s just for a few hours of a day. I don’t think all normal-to-dry skin types suffer from the same conditions that I’ve listed in the beginning of this post, but those are just the things I deal with every day. 

Oilier skin types, don’t be deterred from trying on any foundations I’ll be reviewing. I may not be able to powder as often as I like, but oilier skin types definitely can (just make sure to wash it all off at the end of the day). 

Guerlain’s Lingerie de Peau foundation review is coming tomorrow and I really hope you guys enjoy the foundation review marathon. We have about 8 foundations to review but I may pick up some more samples and keep the reviews coming. I’ll do my best to keep my reviews thorough and I’ll keep all skin types’ needs in mind. You don’t have to be a dry skin type to enjoy these foundations as I’ll include tips and tricks for the normal-to-oily users, you just have to love foundation. 

Super excited! See you all tomorrow!