Italy.
Land of pasta, romance, wine, George Clooney’s villa on Lake Como, and baked powder. A long time ago, someone told me that if you want the best baked powders, go to Italy, which someone at Antonym Cosmetics apparently did, because their bad-@ss $38 Baked Foundation hails from the boot,
Viva l’Italia!
I think it’s a little inaccurate, though, to call this a baked foundation. “Baked tinted moisturizer” might be more apt. First, this isn’t full coverage, and it isn’t super dense like so many other baked foundations are. The coverage is sheer but build-able up to medium, and the velvet matte finish is one of the most convincingly skin-like finishes I’ve ever seen.
Antonym Cosmetics Baked Foundation in Medium Dark ingredients
Talc, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Zea Mays Starch*, Squalane, Octyldodecanol, Hectorite, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Benzyl Alcohol,Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbic Acid. *Ingredient From Organic Farming (+/-) May Contain: Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
Like every powder product I’ve tried from the cruelty-free organic Antonym line so far, this is all kinds of fabulous. It’s a lot like MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, a.k.a. “The only powder I’ve worn every day for the last five years.” (It’s that serious.).
But as much as I love MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, I think this has an even finer formula, and because I like it when my skin actually looks like skin, it’s amore! It looks oh, so natural, whether on bare skin, where I’ll usually apply it after a sunscreen by Drunk Elephant, or after foundation or tinted moisturizer.
If your powder prerequisites include full-on Insta-glam opaque coverage, you probably won’t be into this at all, but if you just want to even things out while retaining the little freckles, beauty marks and occasional cat scratches that make you, you, Antonym Cosmetics Baked Foundation is where it’s at.
Recommended for all skin types, especially those belonging to people who like natural-looking finishes and minimal coverage…and assuming you can find a shade that works for ya, since there are only six available. It comes in Fair, Light, Nude, Medium-Beige, Medium Dark and Dark.
MAC definitely has them beat there, for sure, with their 18 shades of Mineralize Skinfinish Natural.
(Psst, Antonym! Check out what Fenty also did, and broaden your shade selection.)
If you’re interested, I’d suggest getting it from Sephora, because you might want to use their generous return policy if a shade doesn’t work out for you.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. TGIF. ?
Wow, that packaging is really stunning. I always disapprove of very expensive brands using cheap (looking or feeling) packaging. Is this actually wood, or plastic made to look that way?
Oh, and, of course what’s inside looks very nice on you, too! As you know, I’ve never had much luck with powders and always feel like PoreZilla when wearing them. But I think the finish on this is very nice. I almost forgot the most important thing. Happy Friday! I hope you have a great weekend. 🙂
Hi Kim,
I think it’s actual bamboo. It has the same texture and weight!
I hope you have a great weekend, too. Are you guys sticking close to home because of the weather?
I’m impressed – it definitely looks beautiful.
We were about 2.5 hours (which out here is 150 miles) south for the boys for hockey. The roads were perfect so we were very pleasantly surprised. It was quite frigid but we are used to that – and so grateful for heated seats in the car. HAHA!
Next car I get I’m definitely springing for the heated seats. Even though we don’t live someplace where it snows it’s such a nice treat! Especially when my lower back is feeling wonky.
Did the boys have a good game? Oh, and it’s been a while since I’ve heard about band. Are they still doing that, too?
Kim – I’m wondering if a different brush would make a difference? When I use IT Cosmetics powder foundation I can use a flat buffing style brush for most of my face, but if I use that one on my nose – super pores! So I use SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Airbrush Sweep #53. I’m not sure how to describe it other than a thick fan shaped brush. Might make a difference.
Thanks, Amy! You may be right. My brush selection is very limited and I generally either use a medium sized powder brush, a blush brush or a retractable kabuki. The right brush might make all the difference! 🙂
The packaging is very pretty! I like a natural finish for a change sometimes. Too bad there isn’t more of a selection in the range of colors. Good to know it’s available at Sephora. Happy Friday!
Hi Ruchita,
I hope they add more shades in the future. Hopefully they will after they get big on Sephora. 🙂
Happy Friday to you, too. What are you guys up to this weekend?
My plans are very low key. I’m picking up Chinese food for dinner and plan to do some reading. I borrowed “The Secrets She Keeps” from Michael Robotham. It’s good so far. My husband plays in a band so his group is coming over to practice. They’ll be in the basement and I’m going to hang out with the kitties and my book. Pretty exciting! 🙂
Did you bake your lemon bars yet? Or have any other plans for the weekend?
That sounds good to me. I’ve been craving egg rolls and honey walnut shrimp so I might grab some take-out for the night (too lazy to cook… not too lazy to bake though, apparently, ha!). I didn’t make lemon bars last night because I didn’t realize that I had no more parchment paper in the house until *after* I took out all the ingredients and set them on the counter. LOL! Typical Karen move. Anyway, I’m going to use a recipe for Thick and Chewy Lemon Bars from a site that’s new to me (but has been around for a while) called Crepes of Wrath. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Connor isn’t feeling well so we’ll be staying home this weekend. That’s fine with me since it’s raining and I’m on a pre-spring cleaning kick.
I just googled your new book and it looks like a fast and fun read. I just finished a book called The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda and it was boring as all hell. It was a quick read though!
Yes, baking is more fun than cooking! That lemon bar recipe looks really yummy. Hope Connor feels better soon.
Love the packaging! I like a bit more coverage but it sounds like a wonderful powder for lazy makeup days.
http://www.BlushandPearls.com
Hi Angela,
Yes! I think it’s great to have options to wear for both low-key and glam makeup days. 🙂 Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
Your skin looks AMAZING. I feel crazy but I LOVE the packaging on this. Normally I’m all about “extra” with the bling and shine… but this packaging calls to me too!
I am usually into at least medium coverage, so I don’t think that would work for me, but maybe as a setting powder?