I'm Done Gatekeeping—This Little-Known Foundation Is My Secret to Flawless Skin

As a beauty editor, it's my job to share the beauty products I love. Whether it's mascara, moisturizer, or hair masks, I generally don't gatekeep. There's only ever been one exception to the rule—a little-known foundation I've used for over three years.

I discovered it in a random Instagram video during a late-night, pre-bedtime scroll. I decided to roll the dice and order it. When it arrived, and I applied it with my trusty Beautyblender ($20), I knew I had found one of my all-time favorite formulas. It disguised my dark circles, covered my redness, and made my post-breakout scars all but disappear. It did all of this with a natural-looking, almost undetectable finish.

Three years later, my obsession hasn't stopped, and neither have the compliments. The last time I wore it, a friend exclaimed, "Your skin looks so good!" I begrudgingly sent her the link. Her response? "More people should know about this." That's when I decided I'd officially stop gatekeeping. Keep scrolling!

Before

Beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock before Il Makiage Foundation

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After

Beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock after Il Makiage Foundation

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As you can see in the pictures, my main issue is redness. I have rosacea, so my skin is almost always flushed. I also have uneven skin tone on my nose and cheeks and some dullness on my forehead and chin. This foundation covers it all, without looking like a foundation at all. Can you see why I'm utterly obsessed?

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Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior to Who What Wear, she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing the latest and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.