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Antonym Cosmetics Skin Esteem Foundation for Fab Liquid Foundation Eco-Luxury

January 3rd, 2018 by Karen 11 Comments

antonym cosmetics skin esteem
New fave foundation for a natural, skin-like look.

Antonym Cosmetics is the new Wet n Wild, YAY!

Wait…what?

Well, they are called Antonym, a word that means opposites, so they actually remind me of Hourglass.

They’re a five-year-old Miami-based cruelty free organic/eco-luxury makeup line (read: expensive), and their beautiful bamboo packaging and marbled powders instantly caught my eye on the Sephora website.

Unfortunately, eco-luxury usually means expensive, and it does in this case. Their Skin Esteem liquid foundation is $52 (!), but it delivers awesomeness for that price.

antonym cosmetics skin esteem tan
Wearing Tan set with Antonym Baked Foundation in Medium Dark

I’ve been wearing Tan for about a week now, and I’m into it, even if it is a tad too warm and too dark for my winter coloring (I just sheer it out). Tan is one of six satiny, mousse-y medium-coverage shades. There’s also a Nude, Beige Light, Beige Medium Light, Beige Medium and Dark, and Tan is the second from the darkest one, so the shade selection is limited.

If you like NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint, but you’ve always wanted an organic version, hello! —–> pointing right here. Give Skin Esteem a try. It has a similarly satiny, natural-looking, pore-blurring finish that elegantly evens out your skin tone all day long.

antonym cosmetics skin esteem tan swatch
The shade I wear is Tan (I built it up in this swatch).

Amazingly, the formula, which layers well underneath powder, blush and bronzer, feels smooth and slippery like it contains silicone, but that’s due to jojoba oil instead.

The thing is, it’s still tricky to apply. If I swipe or rub, it streaks and pills up, but when I blot my skin first with a paper towel to remove any excess oil, pump a little of the product on the back of my hand, then gently pat (the patting is key here!) it on my face with a wet Beauty Blender, that works well. So pat, pat, pat to blend, blend, blend. Don’t swipe! Do a thin layer, then let it dry, and assess whether you need more. If you do, repeat with another thin layer.

antonym cosmetics skin esteem tan
Tan set with MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium Golden (this is my preferred setting powder to use with this foundation). And, OMG, someday I will comb my hair! Someday…

If you follow this method, your skin will look naturally flawless, both in person and in those beautiful selfies you take of yourself and your cat. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Antonym Cosmetics Esteem Foundation ingredients:
Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Prunus, Amygdalus DulcisOil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Cetearyl Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/ Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil*, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water/Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water*, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Lauryl Olivate, Butyrosperum Parkii Butter/Butyrospernum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palminate, Sorbitan Palminate, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Mica, Xanthan Gum, Galactoarabinan, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/ Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Geraniol, Limonene. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499).

Antonym Cosmetics Skin Esteem Foundation for Fab Liquid Foundation Eco-Luxury / Originally published January 3rd, 2018

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  1. Linda Libra Loca says

    January 3rd, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    That is a lot of work for an expensive foudation, but the finish on you is so beautiful! It really looks like nothing on your skin in the pictures, just like perfect skin!
    Linda Libra Loca recently posted … New Years Resolutions 2018

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    • Karen says

      January 4th, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Nah, it’s actually not. Another way to put it: don’t swipe. Just pat with a Beautyblender. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kim says

    January 4th, 2018 at 7:35 am

    I saw that you were wearing some Antonym stuff in a FOTD recently, because I didn’t recognize the brand. It looks beautiful on you and I’m sure it will be great for people looking for organic options. A bit too fussy for me, of course, which is fine since it’s also a bit too spendy! 🙂

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    • Karen says

      January 4th, 2018 at 8:07 am

      Seriously though why can’t all foundations be, like, $14.99? That would be too wonderful, I guess. Are you still using Tarte these days?

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      • Kim says

        January 5th, 2018 at 8:49 am

        I know – I feel like I’m almost desensitized to Sephora prices thanks to our friends at Chanel and Tom Ford. However, I’d be thrilled with $14.99! Yes, Tarte is still my daily go-to. I tried a couple of samples from Hourglass and Estee Lauder, and a fuller coverage from Tarte since they came with my Sephora order. The medium coverage is nice looking but I sort of feel like my skin can’t breathe (which I know is ridiculous). Plus, the blending takes so much longer. I felt like I was buffing for 10 minutes. 🙂

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    • Karen says

      January 4th, 2018 at 10:04 am

      Also, I have a few more reviews coming up and there are lots of things that are really beautiful and easy to use. Stay tuned!

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  3. Jane says

    January 4th, 2018 at 8:49 am

    The foundation looks nice, maybe a bit too warm, but if it feels good, who cares! It probably wouldn’t work for me since I don’t use the Nars Matte Skin Tint.

    Snow day on the East Coast! Hopefully my flight to Florida tomorrow doesn’t get screwed up!

    Be well!

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    • Karen says

      January 4th, 2018 at 9:58 am

      Hi Jane,

      It’s not as warm when it’s sheered out, which is how I usually wear it. I can’t believe you haven’t tried the NARS Matte Skin Tint. It’s really great!

      Keeping my fingers crossed that you’ll make it down to Florida. How long will you be there?

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  4. Tatiana says

    January 4th, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    It looks gorgeous on you. But…”So pat, pat, pat to blend, blend, blend. Don’t swipe! Do a thin layer, then let it dry, and assess whether you need more.” Uh, sorry, no. Too much work for me. I have limited skills and even more limited patience.

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    • Karen says

      January 4th, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      LOL, it’s really not that hard, I promise. Just don’t swipe! It’s pretty easy, and you don’t need a lot.

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  5. Sissi says

    January 5th, 2018 at 5:46 am

    I am a fan of the NARS velvet skin tint but the price : ouch lol! I just have too many foundations to use up though!
    Sissi recently posted … URBAN DECAY PALETTE GIVEAWAY!!!

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