It gives a nice velvety, luminous finish that’s softly matte. After a couple of hours, I think it gets a bit glowier, which I really like. It’s a super emollient texture when you put your finger on to it. And then it softly dries to a soft velvety finish. Before & After I have two shades to show you – Light FB 04 and Medium FB 5.5: Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm – 4 & 5.5 Swatches Now I really liked this foundation but I have a couple of reservations after my first full day of wearing it. that violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing export control, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);

But as much as it was a surprise, it really wasn’t a bad one because this product delivers such a pretty finish on the skin. What is the Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm? Kevyn Aucoin Foundation Balm has a powder finish that makes it suitable for use on arms and legs. Use whenever you want camouflage imperfections so skin looks even-toned and flawless. INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, OZOKERITE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, TALC, BORON NITRIDE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYTOSTEROLS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES/OXIDES DE FER (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).This soothing balm is enriched with skin-pampering ingredients that work to enhance the natural beauty of the complexion. The balm effortlessly melts into the skin and creates a blendable base that helps to disguise blemishes and improve radiance. Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Ozokerite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Talc, Boron Nitride, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glucomannan. May Contain / Peut Contenir (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides/Oxides De Fer (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499).

Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate/eicosadioate, Talc, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Ozokerite, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Boron Nitride, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glucomannan. May Contain / Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (ci 77891), Iron Oxides/oxides De Fer (ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499). use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. So, what is a balm foundation, you ask? They typically come in a pot or a jar and are a cross between two popular products. It marries the silky consistency of a cream foundation with the lightweight coverage of a tinted moisturizer. "They can range from super minimal 'skin like' coverage, like the Jones Road Beauty Balm. to very full-coverage like the KVD Good Apple Foundation Balm," celebrity makeup artist Shadi Malek tells POPSUGAR. "Normally, foundation balms are made from oils or silicone."

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INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, TALC, GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, OZOKERITE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, BORON NITRIDE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYTOSTEROLS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES/OXIDES DE FER (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). INGREDIENTS: DIMETHICONE, TALC, GLYCERYL BEHENATE/EICOSADIOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, OZOKERITE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, SILICA, HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, C30-45 ALKYL CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHYTOSTEROLS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, GLUCOMANNAN. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES/OXIDES DE FER (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). This multi-action balm formula blends effortlessly into skin while diffusing imperfections with full coverage. The Foundation Balm leaves skin looking visibly smoother, more even-toned and imparts a virtually bare, brave and beautiful canvas. This innovative balm contains skin-pampering ingredients that enhance the luster of natural skin. When I applied it for the second time, I went straight in with 5.5 and was happy with that match which seems to work well with my darker hair, and deeper fake tan. It provides really good, full coverage, but I think it needs setting if you use a generous amount of product to minimise transfer. For a dewy finish apply a few drops of the Kevyn Aucoin Neo Elixir Weightless Beauty Oil to your skin before applying your Foundation Balm.