My new go-to foundation is much more than foundation

Most days I’m rushing to get my son to school on time, but I always manage to find a few minutes to make myself look like I didn’t just roll out of bed. Since I’m at the age that doing something for my complexion is imperative, I’m all about compact-based products that require little to no effort (or hand-washing after application). Along with the coverage my skin so desperately needs, skincare ingredients that actually work to improve my skin as I sit at my desk working all day arte a major plus—which is why I’m pretty much obsessed with It Cosmetics’ new Confidence in a Compact.

You can call this makeup innovation foundation (if you must) but it’s way much more than a basic “base.” This first-of-its-kind solid serum is formulated with mineral-based SPF 50 plus all of the hydrating and anti-aging ingredients you find in It Cosmetics’ Confidence in a Cream (i.e. hyaluronic acid, collagen, squalene, antioxidants and ceramides)—and full coverage that looks totally natural.

The first time I tried it, I used the enclosed sponge to dab it on, and I couldn’t believe how lightweight the actual product was. It has a bit of a cooling effect when you put it on, and if you didn’t see the instant improvement in your skin’s tone and hydration, you wouldn’t even know it’s there. The next time I tried it I used the Heavenly Skin Skin-Smoothing Complexion Brush to buff and blend it and loved the results even more.

So not only does this miracle worker help me look polished and put-together for school drop-off, pick-up and my UPS and FedEx delivery men, I’m fighting visible signs of aging and possibly getting younger-looking by the second!