As you will see in my video, I started off applying Light 4, but it looked too light, so I finished off with Medium 5.5: Before After My Review Full makeup details in the YouTube video Now I really liked this foundation but I have a couple of reservations after my first full day of wearing it. So, what is a balm foundation, you ask? They typically come in a pot or a jar and are a cross between two popular products. It marries the silky consistency of a cream foundation with the lightweight coverage of a tinted moisturizer. "They can range from super minimal 'skin like' coverage, like the Jones Road Beauty Balm. to very full-coverage like the KVD Good Apple Foundation Balm," celebrity makeup artist Shadi Malek tells POPSUGAR. "Normally, foundation balms are made from oils or silicone."

Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm gives a silky, perfected finish to all skin types. This youth-boosting, creamy foundation is fortified with intensely hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and bonus antioxidants including Vitamin E to leave skin looking and feeling supple. Blur imperfections and achieve a visibly smoother complexion with the Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm, a multi-tasking, tinted balm that helps to create a flawless canvas for further makeup application. It gives a nice velvety, luminous finish that’s softly matte. After a couple of hours, I think it gets a bit glowier, which I really like. This soothing balm is enriched with skin-pampering ingredients that work to enhance the natural beauty of the complexion. The balm effortlessly melts into the skin and creates a blendable base that helps to disguise blemishes and improve radiance.You agree to indemnify and hold Space NK (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. This multi-action balm formula blends effortlessly into skin while diffusing imperfections with full coverage. The Foundation Balm leaves skin looking visibly smoother, more even-toned and imparts a virtually bare, brave and beautiful canvas. This innovative balm contains skin-pampering ingredients that enhance the luster of natural skin. INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, TALC, GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, OZOKERITE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, BORON NITRIDE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYTOSTEROLS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES/OXIDES DE FER (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). When it comes to the shade range, there are 20 tones but I’d strongly advise being colour matched in store rather than risk it over the internet. The colours I thought I’d be (from the on-line swatches) aren’t quite right – I think they come up lighter on skin than they look in the swatches. Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, OZOKERITE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, TALC, BORON NITRIDE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYTOSTEROLS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES/OXIDES DE FER (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

When I applied it for the second time, I went straight in with 5.5 and was happy with that match which seems to work well with my darker hair, and deeper fake tan. It provides really good, full coverage, but I think it needs setting if you use a generous amount of product to minimise transfer. There are two recommended techniques for applying this type of product. "The best way to apply a foundation balm is by using your fingers or a flat brush," says Malek. "Apply a swipe of product onto each section of your face, and then take a flat-topped makeup brush and blend outwards. If you feel you have hyperpigmentation or blemishes, you can go over certain areas with a bit more product and it will blend seamlessly." It’s a super emollient texture when you put your finger on to it. And then it softly dries to a soft velvety finish. Before & After For a dewy finish apply a few drops of the Kevyn Aucoin Neo Elixir Weightless Beauty Oil to your skin before applying your Foundation Balm.

Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Ozokerite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Talc, Boron Nitride, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glucomannan. May Contain / Peut Contenir (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides/Oxides De Fer (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499).

For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. The shades above are Light FB04 and Light FB05. It’s HERE, but do get a proper match at your nearest store. The innovative Foundation Balm comes with a specially designed brush for effortless blending and application. This foundation is available in 20 shades to cover all skin tones. Shades match the Kevyn Aucoin Etherealist Foundation shades, with 4 new shades so you can find the perfect colour. Whether it’s used alone as a concealing balm or beneath a full face of makeup, the Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm provides sheer, radiant coverage. Helping to soothe and protect the complexion during daily use, it is suitable for all skin types. Key Benefits Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm has a powder finish that makes it suitable for use on arms and legs. Use whenever you want camouflage imperfections so skin looks even-toned and flawless.use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate/eicosadioate, Talc, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Ozokerite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Boron Nitride, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glucomannan. May Contain / Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (ci 77891), Iron Oxides/oxides De Fer (ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499). INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, OZOKERITE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, TALC, BORON NITRIDE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYTOSTEROLS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES/OXIDES DE FER (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Makeup looks may be heavily influenced by trends, but so are the new products that brands launch. Take the "blosses" trend for example. The new lip product combines a lip gloss with a balm for a hydrating and comfortable yet shiny lip. It's creation came to be after lip glosses and barely-there balms started trending again. Another example: foundation "balms." So, what is a balm foundation, you ask? They typically come in a pot or a jar and are a cross between two popular products. It marries the silky consistency of a cream foundation with the lightweight coverage of a tinted moisturiser. "They can range from super minimal 'skin like' coverage, like the Jones Road Beauty Balm. to very full-coverage like the KVD Good Apple Foundation Balm," celebrity makeup artist Shadi Malek tells POPSUGAR. "Normally, foundation balms are made from oils or silicone." Accentuate bone structure by using a foundation that is 2-3 shades darker than your skin tone and wherever you'd like to contour - hollows of cheekbones, under the jawline, around the hairline. Remember to blend, blend, blend!INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, TALC, OZOKERITE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, BORON NITRIDE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYTOSTEROLS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES/OXIDES DE FER (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, TALC, GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, OZOKERITE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYTOSTEROLS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES/OXIDES DE FER (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).