Another vote for Jane Iredale. It's kind of expensive, but it is really wonderful - almost seems to be beneficial for skin. The one I like is the pressed base, as opposed to the loose powder.
https://janeiredale.com/us/en/.....spf-20.htm
Apply it with the Jane Iredale "Handi" brush:
http://shop.janeiredale.com/pr.....-brush.htm
I also like:
Makeup Forever HD Foundation:
http://www.makeupforever.com/p.....6MoS9XLnfI
Estee Lauder's Double Wear:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/es.....ultback=52
Lancôme 'Photôgenic Lumessence' Light Mastering & Line Smoothing Makeup:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/la.....ltback=945
The why?
Jane Iredale - best mineral makeup I've tried, and it really makes your skin feel good, while also giving excellent coverage that does NOT settle into lines, does not seem to accentuate flaws like some other types of mineral makeup. Easy touch-ups (though rarely necessary) on the go - the compact is lovely and it's easy to carry the compact and brush in your purse. High quality ingredients. My skin loves this stuff. Way better than Bare Minerals, Bare Escentuals, various other brands of mineral makeup I've tried. Knocks every other mineral makeup out of the park. It's very expensive though. On balance, I think it's worth the cost.
MUFE HD Foundation - I was researching "best makeup for photography" one day, for a family member who was getting married, and this was highly recommended. I bought some, and I swear - it's the most natural, glowy-est, stunning-looking effect I've ever seen. Does not look make-up-y at all in photographs. It's kind of a medium-ish coverage, and in terms of long-haul staying power (say, traveling all day long) it doesn't last quite as long as I'd like, but I think this is true of most foundation makeup.
Estee Lauder Double Wear - very good coverage, good for the long haul - does not come off until you take it off - excellent for super-long days or in hot weather. That said, it is a bit heavy-ish, and more appropriate for evening, and/or those extremely long and busy days. Recommended for hot weather, recommended for sheer staying power, even in the worst humidity and high temperatures.
Lancome Photogenic Lumessence - beautiful finish - a lit-from-within look. Incredible stuff, and it really does seem to smooth out or sort of 'gloss over' any lines you might be worried about. Light to medium coverage. This makeup looks like you have mixed in some beautiful highlighters or some sort of 'secret' glow-enhancing ingredient, somehow. Very, very pretty. Not the longest-lasting, but so beautiful.
Right now, I have the Jane Iredale, the MUFE HD foundation and the EL Double Wear. They all serve different purposes. I know this seems ridiculous, but my skin is 'fussy' - sometimes it's oily-ish, sometimes I'm traveling a lot, sometimes I need more or less coverage, depending on the situation and depending on my skin. I miss having the Lancome Photogenic Lumessence on hand, and will probably order more in the fall when staying power and oily-ness isn't as much of an issue as it is when we're heading into the summer months.
Without knowing about what kind of coverage and/or staying power you might be looking for or what your skin is like - I would recommend trying the Makeup Forever HD foundation and/or the Lancome Photogenic Lumessence - both are spectacularly beautiful, not too 'heavy' and look very pretty on the skin. If you were interested in mineral makeup - I'd head right on over to the nearest salon or store that sells Jane Iredale. It's *way* better (imo) than Bare Minerals/Bare Escentuals. Absurdly expensive, but the PurePressed base will last a really long time, and does not look all powdery. A much better level of coverage and just seems a lot nicer on skin than the other mineral makeup brands I've tried.
Want serious coverage and all-day staying power? Try Estee Lauder Double Wear. Covers everything, and does not come off until you take it off.
Ok - I think this is long enough...:)
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