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Life&Style
These new foundations prove it’s not always about a dewy glow
Back to
U
pdate your
complexion
with a matte
foundation.
The answer to
a handful of
skincare concerns – from
covering up pigmentation
and enlarged pores, to
blotting an oily T-zone
and disguising pimples
- a matte formula can take
years off and make your
skin glow, no dew needed.
MATTE
MATTE CLAY SKIN
CLARIFYING FOUNDATION
$19THE BODY SHOP
THEBODYSHOP.COM.AU
PREP
AND PRIME
No matter what your skin
type, it’s important to prepare
your face with a mattifying
or oil-free moisturiser
to ensure there’s no
flakiness or dry
patches.
THE SETTER
Lock your foundation in
place with this refreshing,
mattifying mist. It wicks
away unwanted shine,
minimises pores and
refreshes your make-up.
THE
QUICKIE
A soft matte formula in
a super-convenient stick
equipped with a blending
sponge, all you need to
do is swipe on and buff in
for a silky-smooth finish.
THE
LIGHT-
WEIGHT
Hate the heavy, drying feeling
of traditional matte make-up?
This full-coverage foundation
is light and airy – and
comes in 40
shades!
THE MOISTURIZING
MATTE LOTION
$370LA MER
CREMEDELAMER.COM.AU
MATTIFYING
SETTINGSPRAY
$45COVER FX
SEPHORA.COM.AU
CHINA DOLL FOUNDATION
$69NAPOLEON PERDIS
NAPOLEONPERDIS.COM
PRO FILT’R SOFT MATTE
LONGWEAR FOUNDATION
$50FENTY BEAUTY
SEPHORA.COM.AU
ALL HOURS FOUNDATION
$89YVES SAINT LAURENT
DAVIDJONES.COM.AU
VELVET MATTE
FOUNDATION STICK
$66NARS
MECCA.COM.AU
THE
STAYER
If you’re always touching up,
try this newbie that promises
not to budge until you want
to take it off. It applies silky-
smooth, then sets and
soaks into skin for a
flawless finish.
TEXT BY KELSEY FERENCAK PHOTOGRAPHS BY RODNEY MACUJA @ BAUER MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHICS
THE CLEARER
Packed with skin-clearing tea tree
and clay to help fight congestion
and let skin breathe, this is perfect
if you’re prone to breakouts.
THE
MULTITASKER
Made to work as your concealer,
foundation and powder, use this
when you only have five minutes
to spare. Thick and moussey, it
applies seamlessly – just use your
fingers to pat and press into skin.
LILY
COLLINS
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