Posted Monday, February 13, 2012 by Anita Rivas,

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Finding the right foundation can be intimidating; we are overwhelmed with so many brands, formulations and mass marketing that it makes the task of finding a perfect match nearly impossible.  As women we go through phases of wearing too much makeup to not enough, to somewhere in between.

A beauty editor’s dream is finding basic beauty staples that become beauty essentials for all women wishing to simplify their 5 minute makeup routine.  Let’s face it, who has time in the mornings to spend more than 5 to 10 minutes on makeup application?

Read below to discover the best foundations for 2nd skin.  They come in all formulations, from BB Creams, to Liquids and Powders to state-of-the-art High Definition. 

Complexion Enhancer by Omorovicza  is a tinted foundation that provides the skin with a matte finish, UVA/B Ray protection and aids the skin in preventing premature aging.  Imperfections are blurred, concealed for a luminous and radiant complexion. A Favorite around the world and Beauty Editors everywhere $135 @NeimanMarcus.com

Erborian is a skincare brand that repairs the skin’s cellular disorder – leaving it completely healthy. A lot of women have sensitive skin and are unable to wear foundation, thus BB Creme was created – a 3-in-1 makeup creme that gives the skin a natural baby-like quality.  Skin is instantly transformed from dull and unhealthy to beautiful and luminous, and the effects are instant.  BB Creme is a light-weight tinted moisturizer that offers SPF 25, while providing the skin with flawless coverage.  $60 for this European Import.

3LAB once again leads the path with their New BB Cream – a new innovation in skincare that has become all the rage in Europe – the great news is that the states are starting to catch up, thank you 3LAB!  All 3LAB products are infused with their patented bio-engineered hormone and apple stem cell technology.  For those of you that don’t know what a BB cream is,  it’s  an alternative to foundation, offering sheer coverage with state-of-the-art anti-aging properties that deliver healthy beautiful skin on contact. $95 @Barneys.com

Tom Ford’s Traceless Foundation Stick– a foundation and concealer rolled into one.  The formula is hydrating, creamy and gives the skin a natural and flawless finish. The Traceless Foundation melts into your skin, washing the skin with an illuminating glow of healthy color.  Healthy skin is enhanced, with minor imperfections minimized that not even the naked eye can detect. $78 @NeimanMarcus.com

A New liquid foundation making a flawless impression is the new Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow by Benefit Cosmetics.  Another perfect liquid foundation that moonlights as an under eye concealer, while providing the skin with buildable coverage.  The texture is silky smooth, the formula hydrating and the skin is infused with vitamins and a healthy dose of Oxygen.  At $34 this will be available in-stores March 2012.

FIXX Creme by KETT is a water-proof creme foundation that can be applied from sheer to full-coverage without covering the beauty of the skin, masking imperfections while enhancing the skin with a natural dose of glow.  KETT Cosmetics is a state-of-the-art makeup brand that can be found behind the scenes of every Runway and Red Carpet event, created specifically for all of those High Definition moments in everyday life, are you ready for your close-up? $34 @MuseBeauty.Pro

beingTrue Cosmetics provides women from all age groups with modern, long-wearing pigments that are combined with anti-inflammatory benefits.  Protective Mineral Foundation Powder by beingTrue Cosmetics is not only good for your skin, but gives the skin flawless coverage while helping mask imperfections. Skin is luminous and radiant, making glowing from within easy-peasy.  $34 @BeingTrue.com

These are all Tried & True formulations that deliver beautiful skin by masking imperfections, tiny laugh lines and wrinkles.   Skin is washed in illuminating natural color for all day, long-wearing coverage.

*WARNING You’re Going to Want Them All

Good Bye Imperfections!