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HD-High Definition Foundation
I have yet to meet an artist who wasn't wowed by what this stuff can do...covers like a champ and still looks like beautiful skin (not a coat of house paint).
Must Haves:
Cool - 115, 155, 178
Warm - 117, 128, 177
MV Creme Makeup
At $40+ per compact with a moderately quick user rate, Visiora Creme is on the pricey side...but legends don't come cheap.
RCMA
Color Process Foundation
An icon in cream makeup, designed by legendary makeup artist Vincent Kehoe.
Many pro makeup artists prefer this highly pigmented (50%) foundation for its extremely versatile coverage and the fact that it's made from plant seed oil, rather than mineral oil. It's demi-matte finish looks especially great when thinned out and used for men on camera. An extensive range of 100+ colors covers all skin tones and SFX applications.
How to Choose:
There are Mini Palettes and full size Pro Palettes pre-poured and ready to go!
P.S. The "KO" series is pretty perfect for most skintones.
Face Atelier
Ultra Foundation
Worried about a perfect match? Well they've just released a "global" color extension and if that's not enough...take any of the beautiful exisiting colors and add a drop of Zero Minus or Zero Plus color adjuster to go lighter or darker. Becoming well adjusted was never easier!
Cinema Secret
Ultimate Foundation
Ultimate Foundation
This high performance cream makeup creates a deceptively soft, natural finish while providing some serious coverage that won't cake or crease.
The addition of a touch of silicone allows the highly pigmented formula to spread smoother and thinner than other creme foundations.
It's also naturally water/sweat resistant and won't stain clothes. This is a BIG plus when working in humid or wet conditions. All foundation and correction/concealing colors are available in single jars and easy to carry 5 color palettes.
Cheat Sheet:
Too many palettes to choose from? Let me simplify it for you... palettes #2, #5, #7, #10, #11 will provide a complete global collection of skintones.
Graftobian
HD Glamour Creme Foundation
Lightweight for sheer coverage but pigmented enough to layer and perform full cover when needed. The demi-matte finish works well with or without powder. The 40+ shades (and growing) have been carefully calibrated for excellent results in HD production. They've also logically grouped colors in palettes of 'warn', 'cool' and 'neutral' shades.
The 'must have' palettes for those new to this formula would be:
Neutral 1 & 3 and Warm 1 & 2
We Stand Corrected:
Those smart folks at Graftobian created a "Color Correction" Palette using the same Hi-Def formula.
HD Micro Foundation Cache
Created with highly micronized pigments, this modern cream makeup takes Kryolan's original HD Micro Cream Foundation to the next level. It offers anywhere from sheer to full coverage depending on your application technique. It contains light reflective ingredients so it still appears natural and meets the requirements for high-definition formats even when you go for complete coverage.
There are many realistic global skintones and corrective colors in single and double pan compacts.
Celebre' Pro HD
Kett Cosmetics
Fixx Creme Makeup
Our favorite part...the empty palette system. The 18 color pans (6 each in Olive, Neutral and Ruby) are purchased separately so you customize each 6 color palette to your exact needs.
Giorgio Armani Beauty
Luminous Silk Foundation
The price....well, it's definitely not kit friendly ($59 a bottle...really?).
If you're on a production with a a hefty makeup budget or talent offers to pay for it, stock up! But, even though this is a top pro pick...I'm giving it points for prestige over performance.
MAKE UP FOR EVER
Face & Body Liquid Makeup
I know, I know...another MUFE foundation? Sorry, but Pro makeup artists all agree that this is the #1 choice for sheer face and body makeup...hands down, none better.
The formula is a water-resistant, ultra-light, liquid-gel containing no emulsifiers (fillers you don't need) or mineral oils. It creates a quick, streak-free finish that layers to whatever coverage you need and evens out skin tone without accentuating imperfections.
It's also transfer-resistant ...which is why wardrobe stylists LOVE it.
Some Shady News:
MUFE added a bunch of new light and dark shades to extend and enhance an already fantastic selection.
Kevyn Aucoin
Sensual Skin Enhancer
Costly...sure, but so concentrated it will last 10x longer than any similar cream foundation.
A pin sized amount will cover a freshly moisturized/primed faced completely and flawlessly. No need for concealer either, this stuff is packed to excess with pigment and gives outstanding coverage...yet, can be sheered down to a delicate haze when only a little help is needed.
Reality Base Foundation
Until Alison developed this fab formula with all the properties a Pro artist craves. The new, improved formula is oil, talc and paraben free. It offers medium coverage that easily builds to full, has a satin finish (very 'skin-like') and is safe for ALL skin types...even sensitive. So the next time someone sits in your chair and asks if you have 'mineral makeup'...you've got it covered, in a very pro way.
Stick Foundation
The BIG news is that it comes in 30 (yes...30) very believable global skin colors and is suitable for many skin types (including ultra-sensitive). They only need to eliminate the SPF 30 to make it really Pro...hint, hint.
