Say the words ‘full coverage foundation’ and in most instances I would normally experience a full body shudder.

You see, I have always favoured lightweight formulas and have loved my skin to look like skin. Over my 34 years, I’ve accumulated a sprinkle of freckles across my nose and cheeks and I have never liked to cover them up (they’re far too cute and hey, they are what make me look like me!).

In the past, full coverage foundations have predominantly been a thick, cakey and pore clogging consistency (remember Max Factor Pan Cake, anyone?). Thankfully, cosmetics and ingredient technology has come a long way since the 00s and Bobbi Brown’s #1 selling foundation Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15 redefines how a full coverage foundation feels on the face.

Celebrity makeup artist, Emma Chen, recently introduced the Long-Wear Weightless Foundation to me (anything that woman uses I take as gospel!) and the truth is when she recently applied it to my skin, I was pleasantly surprised by the foundation’s natural (but not powdery) finish, skin-loving ingredients and the wide range of undertone shades available.

The natural-matte foundation features oil controllers and skin-true pigments for 16-hour wear (perfect for my Gritty Pretty office days, which start at 6am and end at 6pm). And, with a non-acnegenic formula, the complexion is imparted with full coverage flawlessness without ever feeling heavy or cakey. Watch the video to see it applied in action.

With any foundation though, skin preparation prior to foundation application is always key – and Bobbi Brown’s Vitamin Enriched Face Base is, well, how else can I put it? It’s skin care made for makeup. A luxe primer with all of the beauty benefits of a moisturiser, this rich yet non-greasy cream instantly hydrates and softens skin thanks to added shea butter and will be your foundation’s best friend.

Have you tried Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15?