Why Foundation Sticks Are Better Than Regular Coverup

It's a concealer and base makeup all in one

By Taylor Stephan Aug 10, 2017 8:57 PMTags
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If you're someone who wears foundation regularly, you're going to want to know about foundation sticks.

Have you heard of 'em? They're basically a hybrid between your handy concealer and your go-to liquid foundation. Think of it as a chubbier tube, perfect for everything from full-face coverage to quick touch-ups. Seriously, a few swipes of this stuff and any sign of redness or acne virtually disappears.

To use, simply apply the product in circular motions to your cheeks, forehead and chin. Then to blend, use your fingers to blend outward.

Even better: Most all of these are formulated to be extra-moisturizing, so in addition to giving you that dewy finish, blending it in is a breeze.

Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick, $46

NYX

NYX Mineral Stick Foundation, $10

Cle De Peau

Cle De Peau Beaute Radiance Stick Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 17, $95

COVER FX

COVER FX Cover Click Concealer + Foundation, $18

Make Up For Ever

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Stick Foundation, $43

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation, $25

Clinique

Clinique Chubby in the Nude Foundation Stick, $25

Tom Ford

Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick, $85

Lancôme

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21, $42

Maybelline New York

Maybelline New York Fit Me! Oil-Free Stick Foundation, $8

Hourglass

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick, $46

E.L.F.

E.L.F. Moisturizing Foundation Stick, $8

Did we mention these magic little sticks are buildable and long-wearing? Swoon. 

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