Latina Beauty

If you’re into mineral powder foundation but hate paying top price or can’t find the right shade to match your Latina complexion you’ll like the new Black Opal Mineral Brilliance Powder Foundation.

I came across this new mineral foundation thanks to the brand’s PR Chicas and even though I don’t wear foundation on a daily basis, I was pleased with the overall outcome. I usually stay away from foundation since finding the right shade for my skin color is always a challenge, but I was pleased with the options that Black Opal offers in this new line.  Plus the foundation didn’t feel heavy on la piel and was surprised to find that wearing the foundation did not make my oily skin go completely loca.  In addition to excellent color options for darker skin tones, this product is also hypoallergenic, oil-free, paraben free, fragrance free and talc free.

To apply, you can use the same swirl, tap and buff method that Bare Escentuals has made so popular.  However, make sure you use a kabuki brush to get an even application on la cara.  When applying, you definitely want to start out lightly and then build up more coverage as needed–what’s great about this foundation is that since it’s so weightless, you can achieve varying levels of concealment.

Available in Light, Golden Tan, Medium-Dark, Dark and Very Deep.  It sells for $10.95 at drugstores nationwide.