Double Duty - Compact cum Foundation

Instead of bulking up your make-up bag with a separate foundation and compact powder, choose a multipurpose product that not only saves you cash but also provides smart packaging and unarguable functionality.

WHY CHOOSE A COMPACT-CUM-FOUNDATION?

• It’s a one-step application and not a process wherein you need to apply layers of products – foundation, concealer, compact... 
• It stays for a longer duration, anywhere between eight and 16 hours.
• It hydrates your skin, making it smooth and even, thus eliminating patches.
• It’s a great option when you are travelling, or when you need to attend a party straight from work. You do not need to carry multiple products. For a gorgeous base, you only need to apply a compact-cum-foundation and you’re ready to go. 
• It is available in different varieties (eg: for blemish-free skin) and for different skin types. You can choose the one that suits your skin the best.

5 Best Buys:

1. Autograph Smooth Matte Mousse Foundation By Marks & Spencer: If you have pale skin, you’re going to want to check this out! It claims to be mattifying, light and to reduce the appearance of pores. It also contains SPF15. In total there are 6 shades available (lightest – Ivory), each priced at Rs. 1500 and available from Marks & Spencers. It also has the same soft whipped, creamy feel to it. It applies really well with an almost silicone feel to it – helps to blend and also makes the skin texture more even.
   
   
2. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation: This foundation is meant to be the
   
   compact version of the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Liquid Foundation. The fuss-free compact looks like one of Bobbi’s typical compacts- black lacquered finish with interior mirror and white detailing. The compact also features a hidden bottom compartment that houses the included sponge. Just a typical foundation brush works best, try using shade Cool Beige, and it blends perfectly into light skintone. The formula is oil-free, so it doesn’t feel greasy or heavy on the skin. If you’re looking for a flawless, monotone, perfect finish- this one may not be for you offering great long wear.  The price, around Rs. 3220 is a bit of a hurdle to get past- but the value is definitely a subjective one.
   
   
3. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Powder Makeup with SPF: Double Wear
   
   Stay-in-Place Powder Makeup has a very smooth but thick texture that blends well and provides slight to medium buildable coverage. The strong matte finish has a bit of chalkiness to it that primarily affects the darker shades, which tend to go on or turn ash. Among the shades are some great neutral options for fair to medium skin. The absorbency and matte finish of this pressed powder foundation make it best for oily to very oily skin. Price: Rs. 3000 (approx.)
   
   
4. Anti Blemish Solutions Powder Makeup by Clinique: Ever glance in the mirror at midday and
   
   realize your oily skin has caused excess shine? With oil breakthrough being a key concern for acne sufferer, Clinique, as a pioneer in both the dermatological concerns and foundation categories now offers Anti-Blemish Solutions Powder Makeup to control oil throughout the day while immediately neutralizing blemish marks to keep makeup looking fresh. Anti-Blemish Solutions Powder Makeup is housed in a portable compact to conceal red, irritated skin immediately and effortlessly no matter where you are. This lasting-wear powder foundation instantly creates an ultra-smooth, flawless finish that keeps skin comfortable. It immediately evens skin complexion by camouflaging skin redness and discolourations resulting from acne scarring. Anti-Blemish Solutions Powder Makeup is available in twelve shades to accommodate a wide variety of skin tones costing around Rs. 2800.
5. Za True White Plus Two-Way Foundation and Instant Brightener: The newly reformulated True
   
   White Plus foundation contains a "Spotless Brightening Powder" and "Whitening C ingredient" to help create the look of radiant, luminous skin while helping to lighten dark spots and acne scars. The Spotless Brightening Powder is a blend of a lightweight flat powder that evens out the skin surface, and an inner lighting powder to help create a natural radiance. The foundation is available in 4 shades. The True White Plus Instant Brightener helps to correct dull skin, conceal imperfections such as spots, pores and lines for a beautiful pearly finish that lasts up to 8 hours. This can be used as a primer for the powder foundation. Price: Rs. 2700 (approx.)