Traceless Foundation Stick

I picked up this foundation in Natural last week for a wedding. I'd heard so much about how beautiful and natural it looks on the skin and after lusting after it for a full year I figured it was time. I was not prepared to fall completely in love with it. After application I kept looking at my skin trying to figure out where the foundation had gone to. My skin looked flawless but I couldn't see the foundation what so ever. It was amazing! Life changing! Yes it's expensive but trust me when I say it's breathtakingly gorgeous on the skin. I loved it so much I picked up the color Bisque too which had I find suits my NC 30 completion a bit better right now. I can get away with Natural no problem but as of right now I like using it a bit like a highlighter along with Bisque.

85 dollars for a foundation sounds crazy... until you try it. This is everything I always wanted out of a stick foundation. It has a lovely dewy finish, great coverage and most importantly- it looks like skin. It's quick and easy to apply- dot it on (little goes a long way) and blend. I like to use a buffing brush if I'm going for more coverage or my Beauty Blender if I want a more natural look. I will never use another stick foundation. This puts the others to shame. I appreciate that TF has a good shade selection and a great undertone selection. I'm a true neutral and it can be a challenge finding a shade that isn't too pink or yellow.

As a self-proclaimed foundation-phile, I had my eyes on the Traceless Foundation Stick for quite some time. I was immediately drawn in by the claims, primarily the versatile coverage, flawless finish, and natural appearance.

Having owned this foundation for a few months now, I can honestly say that it lives up to the claims! I find I need just 3 swipes (1 on each cheek and 1 across my forehead) for a true medium coverage with the Tom Ford Cream Foundation brush, which I can easily sheer out with a dampened beautyblender if desired. The finish truly is smooth and flawless and I find this wears better than most other cream foundations I have tried (8-10 hours)!

Having combination skin, I find this doesn't become too dewy on my oily t-zone and that it doesn't catch onto any dry patches around my jaw. If you're skin type is very oily, I think you could still make this foundation work, but you will need to prep and set appropriately.

Among my extensive foundation collection, I reach for the Traceless Foundation Stick for special events or occasions as it truly perfects my complexion without any heaviness in both feel or appearance. I also find the shade Natural a befitting match for my NC25 skin tone, or light-medium with a neutral/olive undertone.