Beauty Bits

I wear foundation nearly every single day and have for many years. I’m not someone who necessarily feels the need to wear it but I have always worked in the beauty industry and doing my makeup is one of my favorite parts of the day. It took me a bit to get used to wearing foundation many years ago because the formulations were not that great and felt uncomfortable on the skin. But as the technology has gotten better, brands have put out foundations that are more skin-like and feel weightless while still giving great coverage. There are so many great options to choose from and formulations for all skin types and preference.

Foundation helps to create the perfect canvas for a flawless makeup look and evens out the skin tone. Not all foundations are the same so it’s important first to understand your skin type and what you want out of a foundation. I love using foundation sticks because they are so easy to apply. I’ve tested quite a few different types of stick foundations and the Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick is one of the best I’ve ever used. I know understand all the glowing Westman Atelier makeup reviews and why it’s so beloved and wanted to share a full review on it so you can decide if it worth trying for yourself.

Westman Atelier Foundation Stick Review

I was not a huge fan of Westman Atelier makeup a few years ago when I tried a handful of things from the brand. Everything felt a bit too emollient and dewy for my slightly combination skin at the time. Fast forwards to today and my skin type and texture have really changed and I LOVE Westman Atelier products now. It manages to look even more skin-like than any of the other formulas and is almost undetectable on the face. It gives light coverage that can be built up a bit but blends in seamlessly and makes you skin look like it’s just had a facial. It’s fresh and dewy but not glowy or greasy. It is truly the perfect embodiment of a complexion product making your skin look like skin.

It looks nearly perfect after I first apply it, but it manages to look better as the day goes on! I have rarely ever found a complexion product that looks better the longer it is on my skin but this is definitely true for the Westman Atelier Vital Stick Foundation. If you have oily or combination skin, I still think this would work but may require a setting powder or light dusting down the t-zone to help prevent shine. If you have normal or dry skin, this is an absolute DREAM! Truly one of the best complexion products I have ever used. And I have a discount code for Credo Beauty so if you decide to try it, you can use my code and save! Use code: 10MAREE

Westman Atelier Foundation Stick Ingredients

• Vegetable Derived Squalane – this helps to prevent moisture loss and restore suppleness
• Camellia Seed Oil – provides antioxidant protection and strengthen the moisture barrier
• Berryflux Vita Extract – boost skin hydration
• Coconut Oil – rejuvenates dehydrated skin and helps to improve elasticity and skin tone

This is the full list of ingredients for reference: caprylic/capric triglyceride, isononyl isononanoate, isodecyl neopentanoate, dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline wax (cera microcristallina), squalane, polyethylene, vp/hexadecene copolymer, synthetic wax, disteardimonium hectorite, hydrogenated polyisobutene, silica, nylon-12, camellia oleifera seed oil, hydrogenated coconut oil, phytosphingosine, butyl stearate, isostearyl alcohol, alcohol, water (aqua), pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, mica, dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, rubus idaeus leaf cell culture, tin oxide

What Are the Pros of the Westman Atelier Foundation Stick?

Coverage

A true medium coverage foundation that can easily be sheered out for less coverage if you prefer. I love that it has the versatility to be both but it can not be built up to be full coverage.

Finish

The Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick gives a true natural finish to the skin. Not too dewy, not too matte. It does manage to be the perfect blend of both to leave the skin looking natural and radiant in a subtle way. It stays looking natural throughout the day and doesn’t get increasingly shiny or dewy. And the blurring aspect to it is truly impressive. It really does give a smoothing filter like finish to the skin.

Longevity

I find that it lasts ALL day long for me and manages to look better the longer I wear it. It never separates or breaks down and looks more skin-like as the day goes on. It is one of the only foundations that I’ve ever tried that improves the look of my skin the longer it is on.

Skin Type

I’m happy to say that I think this foundation would work for nearly all skin types. Those with oily skin will like the subtle natural finish while those with dry or mature skin will love how hydrating it manages to be throughout the day. If you have textured skin, I also think this would be a wonderful option because of the smoothing and blurring formula. There are also ingredients in this foundation that help to calm and soothe which makes it a great option for anyone with sensitive or reactive skin.

What Are the Cons of the Westman Atelier Foundation Stick?

Price Point

Westman Atelier is positioned as a luxury brand with the price point to match. It is $68 for .31 oz which makes it one of the priciest foundations that I own.

Shade Range

I wear the shade 0.5 and it’s a perfect match for me. One of the best matches out of all the foundations that I have – it’s nearly perfect. That being said, the shade range is DISAPPOINTING. Great if you have a fair or medium skin tone, but if you have a medium dark to deep/dark complexion there are very few shade options. There are a total of 20 shades but not enough inclusive options in the medium dark to deep dark category.

Is Westman Atelier Worth It?

I absolutely get the hype and feel it is so warranted after wearing this foundation stick for the past few months. It looks absolutely beautiful on the skin, doesn’t emphasize fine lines and leaves my skin looking healthy and fresh. It is a pricey foundation but I do feel you will not be disappointed if you splurge on this. No other foundation manages to look as skin-like as this while still covering everything I need it to cover.

Westman Atelier Foundation Swatches

There are 20 shades available and I wear shade .5 which is a near perfect match. And as you can see from the above photos, it truly looks just like my skin with a bit of coverage.

How to Apply Westman Atelier Foundation Stick?

Prep the Skin

Though this is a cream foundation, it works best when you skin is moisturized and prepped. I will often add a layer of the Rhode Glazing Milk right before I apply my foundations because it gives my skin a quick boost of moisture that allows my foundations to glide on effortlessly.

Start Small

Because this is a light to medium coverage foundation, I still recommend using a light hand to apply. You can always build it up if needed.

Use a Damp Sponge for Less Coverage

If you want less coverage, use a damp makeup sponge or fingers to apply the product all over.

Use a Makeup Brush for More Coverage

If you want to build up coverage or prefer a more fuller coverage application, choose a stiff kabuki style brush to buff in the product. This is my favorite foundation brush at the moment to use – it blends in product effortlessly (my discount code is MAREE10).

Set With Powder If Needed

Though this foundation is very long wearing, you can still set it with a setting powder and help extend the wear even more. Especially if you are oily or combination, use a setting powder through your t-zone to help mattify and set.

Where to Buy Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick?

• Westman Atelier
• Credo Beauty (use code: 10MAREE to save)
• Nordstrom
• Sephora
• Cos Bar
• Bergdorf Goodman
• Amazon
• Cult Beauty

Lip balms are having a moment right now. And tinted lip balms are having an even bigger moment. So many brands are launching tinted lip balms and frankly, I want to try them all. LOL I love wearing a nourishing lip balm but the addition of color makes it even better. I don’t have to sacrifice one for the other and can have lip care and lip color in one product. Naturium has an entire range of lip balms called their Phyto-Glow Lip Balms with a clear option as well as various shades in neutral and bright tones. I have both the Naturium Phyto-Glow Cafe Collection Lip Balms and the new Fruity Collection Lip Balms. This covers quite the spectrum from neutral tones to bright vibrant shades. I’ve been slowly trying more and more Naturium products and they continuously impress me. And the price points are SO affordable! Here’s my review and swatches of the Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms in the Cafe and Fruity Collection.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms Review

The Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms are an intensely nourishing lip balm designed to nourish and cushion the lips leaving them feeling moisturized, silky, soft and smooth. With they can definitely be used as a lip mask treatment, Naturium launched a ton of colors that I love wearing during the day as my primary lip color. They give pigment while still keeping my lips moisturized and smooth. From the packaging to the formula, I love using these regularly and constantly recommend them to those looking for a tinted lip balm option.

Price Point

I honestly don’t know how Naturium does it but they manage to create amazing formulas at insanely affordable price points. These lip balms are $10 though they do offer bundle options for a few of the collections. If you are interested in multiple colors, the bundles are a great way to get all the shades in a collection at a discounted price.

Ingredients

The Naturium Lip Balm is formulated with phyto-derived plant esters, shea butter, cupuacu butter and plant squalane, these Phyto-Glow lip balms really deliver on comfort and moisture. In addition, Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balms are made in the US, cruelty free, paraben free, vegan, gluten free, synthetic fragrance free and dermatologist tested.

Here is the full list of ingredients for reference: Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Aroma/Flavor, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Squalane, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, BHT, Vanillin, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Citric Acid. May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-) Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

Pigment

These aren’t necessarily very sheer nor are they intensely pigmented, they fall somewhere in between in my opinion. The bolder and brighter shades definitely give a nice punch of color without being too intense. I usually apply onto the lips throughout the day to nourish and hydrate either over a lip liner or alone depending on the color I have chosen that day.

Longevity

Since these are a lip balm formula, they are not as long wearing as traditional lipstick formulas. However, these are definitely thicker than many tinted lip balms I’ve tried and have a “grip” to them when they apply on the lips. That is the only way I can describe it. There isn’t a ton of slip so while they may move around a bit, for the most part they stay put and last 3-4 hours.

Finish

These lip balms give a nice glowy finish to the lips without being shimmery or glittery.

Shade Range

I absolutely love how versatile their shades are covering everything from neutrals to bright colors. My favorite shades are actually the vibrant and bold colors because they are a bit sheer so they give a nice burst of color to the lips without being too much.

Scent

The Cafe collection has a subtle vanilla scent to all the colors but the Fruity collection smells exactly like each shade name. I absolutely LOVE the scents and they really add to the entire experience of using the product.

Packaging

The Naturium lip balms come in a traditional tube with a curved applicator that is really comfortable on the lips.

Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Swatches

The two collections that I have are the Fruity Collection and the Cafe Collection. As you can see from the swatches, the Cafe Collection is a mix of all neutral shades that give a sheer wash of subtle color. Here’s a description of each shade available in the entire Phyto-Lip Balm collection:

• Clear (no color)

Cafe Collection:

• Mocha (dark chocolate brown)
• Latte (muted dusty rose)
• Spice (warm gingerbread)
• Chai (neutral light brown)

Fruity Collection:

• Peach (sweet coral)
• Mango (orange burst)
• Watermelon (pink sugar)
• Strawberry (juicy red)

Classics Collection:

• Petal (sheer rosy nude)
• Lychee (sheer cherry)
• Jam (sheer plum)
• Camellia (sheer pink)

Juicy Collection:

• Plum (sheer purple)
• Spritz (sheer coral)

Moody Collection

• Ruby
• Crimson
• Midnight

In addition to the traditional Phyto-Glow Lip Balms, Naturium has now launched the Phyto-Glow Lip Balm Shimmer in 6 shades (Stardust, Eclipse, Supernova, Cosmic, Orbit and Galaxy) and the Phyto-Glow Lip Balm SPF 45 Escape in 5 shades ( Clear, Paradise, Oasis, Getaway and Escape). It’s a similar formula to the original Phyto-Glow Lip Balms but with added shimmer and added SPF protection.

My personal favorite shades are Latte for a neutral peach perfect for everyday. Strawberry is the one I have been wearing the most this summer because it gives the perfect amount of color. Watermelon is a peachy pink that looks great with bronzey makeup looks.

Overall, I absolutely love these tinted lip balms and feel they are definitely worth trying. Have you tried these? What did you think?