I've lived in the desert Southwest all of my life, so foundation and I haven't been the closest of friends. For those not familiar with the climate, daytime temps in the summertime are typically triple digits, and, in late summer, there is the added bonus of humidity. So it seemed like a total waste of time to apply a product that would only run down my face and be gone as I walked to my car in the morning.
Age and a renewed interest in grooming led me to reevaluate that recently, and there are two products I use often enough to say they're favorites. First, Neutrogena's Healthy Skin Enhancer, a tinted moisturizer-anti-aging serum-sunscreen combo that goes on light and disappears into my skin. The product claims to help "enhance" the tone and quality of skin as well, but I truly don't remember to use it often enough to say.
On days when I need a little more polished look, I take the time to use Mary Kay's Mineral Powder Foundation. This little gem gives an airbrushed finish, and can be used in layers to customize coverage (if, say, you got a little more sun than you bargained for). It's lightweight, matches my skin-tone perfectly, and doesn't slip and slide at the first sign of perspiration. I will admit to having to use a fan in the bathroom on the days I apply this in order to stay cool and avoid clumping, but once it's on and the stray powder has been brushed aside, it's darn near flawless. Used in combo with the Neutrogena, I get my sunscreen, anti-aging and moisturization with sweet, sweet coverage that doesn't look mask-y or cakey. What more could a Southwest girl ask?
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