4-in-1 makeup from Stila. Photo courtesy of Stila
I don't usually wear any type of foundation but lately I've been going through a phase where I just want to cover up my face. However, I'm lazy about makeup and can't be bothered with a million steps.
I decided to try the new Stila One Step Makeup during fashion week because I: A) wanted to look good, B) didn't have time in the early morn (backstage beauty interviews start at 7:30 am!) for a long makeup routine and C) needed to find foundation that would last all day.
This little number promised to be a primer, foundation, concealer and powder in one. What?! That's crazy talk.
According to Stila the formula includes silicone (that's the primer part), mineral pigments (for foundation), is buildable (to spot cover as a concealer) and has a matte finish (takes care of powder).
I must admit, it delivers. I expected a thick, messy paste but instead One Step has a light, mousse-y texture. I used it all over my entire face, even as an under-eye concealer, and my skin looked nice and even.
Since I never wear powder the coverage was a bit more matte than I'm used to but "velvety" skin was everywhere backstage for Fall 2010 and it looked really pretty, so I'm game to give it a try.
Also important to note -- it lasted...and then some.
It didn't budge all day and I had to use an oil-based makeup remover to take it off. (Don't think of that as an imposition on your skincare routine. Any makeup artist will tell you that the best long-wearing makeup formulas have to be taken off with an oil-based remover. It's just the nature of the beast.)
My grade? A. And now that my face is settled it's on to statement lips!