At BC, we’re passionate about all things skincare and makeup, but if there’s one makeup product we simply can’t live without, it’s foundation! That doesn’t mean we all swear by the same one though, far from it! However, we do all agree that the key to a great foundation lies in its skin-loving ingredients and how it makes our complexion feel. Beauty Collective is all about providing nurturing, anti-ageing skincare makeup, foundations that don’t just cover imperfections but actively treat and improve the skin, just like our skincare does. From tinted moisturisers to long-wearing full coverage formulas, keep reading as we share five makeup bases we’re obsessed with!

ELES Mineral Sheer Tint

Favourite of: Jo Boyden, PR & Marketing Manager

“I’ve never been a full coverage foundation girl, in fact I like to look and feel like I’m not wearing any makeup at all! This is why the ELES Mineral Sheer Tint has been a staple in my makeup kit for YEARS. I love how it glides on effortlessly, evens out my skin tone, provides perfectly light, natural coverage and immediately gives me a subtle dewy glow, making me look younger than the 45 years that I am! Plus, it is packed with antioxidant goodness including vitamins A and E, and minerals to nourish, moisturise and protect my skin.

I also love to pair it with the ELES Mineral Powder Foundation for touch ups on the go and the Baked Blush in Bouquet to add a flush of colour to my cheeks.”

ELES Mineral Veil Cream to Powder Foundation

Loved by: Liane Scior, Director of Marketing & Education

"While I love creating full makeup looks for special occasions and photography, when it comes to my own makeup I am a minimalist. My daily go-to base is the new Mineral Veil Cream to Powder Foundation. I use the ELES Foundation Brush to apply it only to the areas I need coverage; around the mouth, in the nose creases and on any hyperpigmented patches that pop up from time to time. I love this base because it's lightweight yet offers good coverage that moves with my skin, it doesn't fall into fine lines and lasts well throughout the day with no need for touchups which is a bonus. When I want a more "airbrushed" look I add a light dusting of the Baked Finishing Powder in Diffused Light. It gives my skin a more refined texture and subtle glow that looks healthy yet natural."

ELES Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation

Loved by: Elaine Palapag, Social Media Manager

"My absolute favourite foundation is the ELES Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation which literally applies as a liquid and turns into this velvety matte powder on application! I love how this foundation is full coverage but gives me a lightweight yet flawless, natural finish. What makes it even better is knowing that it's good for my skin too as it's non-comedogenic and packed with skin-loving minerals that nourish and protect. For me it really is the perfect choice for an effortless, elegant everyday look without compromising my skin's health! 

Occasionally if I’m out all day into the evening I will also apply a light dusting of the ELES Finishing Powder which keeps everything looking fresh and polished and complete my look with the ELES Velvet Satin Lipstick which adds just the right touch of elegance.”

ELES Mineral Veil Cream to Powder Foundation

Loved by: May Scior, Operations Assistant

“I have been using the new ELES Mineral Veil Cream to Powder Foundation for a few months now and it’s definitely become my daily go-to! I love the way it feels on my skin! Unlike some foundations that can feel sticky or tacky, it’s soft, creamy and light yet covers up any imperfections perfectly leaving my skin with a flawless matte finish. I also love the fact that it’s anti-ageing thanks to its formulation of antioxidants and firming and nourishing ingredients.”

ELES HD Luminous Foundation

Loved by: Kellie Deveney, International Educator & Business Development Manager

“I love this foundation and have been using it for a number of years now. It is the perfect medium coverage, long lasting makeup base! I love its creamy texture and soft light finish and how beautifully it blends leaving my skin with a subtle dewy glow. Plus it’s enriched with skin-nourishing ingredients so my complexion feels hydrated and healthy all day.”