The One Foundation Every Girl Needs in her Makeup Bag ...

Okay, so the title for this post is a little misleading, because in actuality, I believe a girl needs a few different base products in her kit for different purposes : a tinted moisturizer, a powder, a foundation ... however, that's a post for another day. But if suddenly, the entire earth's population had to pack up and ship off to another planet and could only bring a backpack filled with essentials, then THIS foundation is the one I would tell you all to purchase and bring with you : Kevyn Aucoin's Sensual Skin Enhancer.The chic, vampy red pot of a creamy smooth base is the most versatile foundation I've ever come across. Whether you wear it with sheer or full coverage, the end result is always a dewy, enhanced glow. Available in 16 shades - including shades for deeper complexions - the Sensual Skin Enhancer covers, corrects and conceals all while being waterproof.  Thanks to it's whipped buttery texture, its suitable for most skin types from oily to dry.The best way to use this product is by starting with the tiniest amount - a water drop worth to the back of the hand can cover more than enough and prevents you from using too much. For the fullest coverage, blend - as is - onto the face using your favourite foundation brush or my personal weapon of choice, the MAC Oval brush. Full coverage will look and work best with a well-moisturized and exfoliated face.Need to conceal? Using a concealer brush, press in minimal amounts over the desired area, blending and layering as is until the blemish has disappeared. Want to go a bit more bare during the day? Turn it into a sheer coverage or a fluid foundation by mixing a rice grain amount with your moisturizer, serum or face oil of choice. You can apply with your fingers for a light touch, or try Real Techiniques Expert Face Brush to buff and blend onto the face.One small pot can go a long way. I purchased mine about 6 months ago, and use it about 3-4 times a week and still have plenty left to last me another 10-12 months. I highly recommend having a few different brushes like the ones suggested above to get the best of what this foundation can offer. I choose to have two colours one for the warmer months when I have a bit more colour in my face and one for the cooler months but I also mix and match these to highlight and contour my face when I'm feeling like doing a little more than ring natural.Kevyn Aucoin's Sensual Skin Enhancer is available at Sephora (or Sephora.com), Space NK (Nordstrom Canada), and of course the Kevyn Aucoin's website.