Kat Von D: Lock-It Tattoo Foundation

Hands down my favorite foundation.
I can't even think about what I used before it and I can't even think of anything else I'd love to use more.

If you read my previous blog about picking the perfect foundation, then you'll have an idea why what I'm about to say is so important. I have an oily T-zone/combination skin type. Meaning, that I get insanely shiny on my forehead and nose [also, I should mention to any of my oily T-zone comrades, that does include your eyelids! So be sure to wear an eye shadow primer always! Otherwise, you're going to be left with a creasy, greasy mess shortly throughout your day].
I'm also very fair skinned [thank you lack of sunshine and being a retail whore who spends 50 hours a week inside], so that means I also experience redness in my skin. Especially across the cheeks.
I don't suffer much from break outs, aside from that one week a month where mother nature informs me that I'm not having a baby and forces me to seek out copious amounts of chocolate. But when that does arise, I like to have it covered up.

I finally found a foundation that can do everything I've ever dreamed of and more.
I don't even use a concealer anymore, it's that good.

May I introduce you to: Kat Von D: Lock-it Tattoo Foundation.

It's an oil free, full coverage foundation that comes in a huge shade range. I've heard many people complain about the undertone being either too pink or too yellow, but I've personally experienced neither as a problem- both on myself and clients.
Not only is it full coverage, it's a 24 hour wear and it's also water resistant.

I can attest to it's staying power since I put it through more than most people would.
Other than wearing it on a daily basis under scalding florescent lights for 9 hours at at time, the true test came at a recent concert.
I had floor tickets to the local Marilyn Manson show. The floor can be rowdy sometimes and people have a tendency to drink too much and to get too involved with those around them. I've always been the kinda gal to defend herself and I've always been the gal you don't want to try to push in front of. If anyone is getting to the front of the crowd, it's me. Not you.
Needless to say, without going into detail, I took 3 full cups of beer to the face during that show [a waste of beer if you ask me, especially when they cost $7.25 a cup]. That, combined with the sweat and tears, when the lights came on, I was still flawless! When I ran into friends, they had thought I had seat tickets!
This foundation kicked some ass.

The big key with this product is in the application. You cannot use a paddle style foundation brush. It will lay down too much product and it looks streaky. It'll feel thick and gross and you'll hate it.
I use the Sephora Pro Airbrush #55 personally, but you can also use any kabuki style brush [no, they're not just for powder!]. It allows easier spread of the product, it also gives a beautifully flawless airbrush finish to the skin.

For areas that need a bit more coverage [like those pesky break outs], I just use a tiny dab of the foundation with my fingers and gently pat and roll it over the spot. It covers it quickly and without using a concealer.

It has more of a satin-matte finish to it as opposed to a pure matte, which I like, so I tend to use a powder over top as well. Remember, I'm under lights all day long and have clients inspecting it all day. I use Make up for Ever Pro Finish #110 over top. Just lightly though. I just want to get rid of shine.
In case you were wondering, I wear #44 in Kat Von D Lock-It tattoo foundation.

And last, but certainly not least, never forget to wear a primer!!!!!
Kat recommends using her priming elixir but for us oily folks you might not dig the texture. I know I hated it. If you are drier, you'll probably LOVE it.
In the world of primers, my one love is Stila's one step correct primer.

All in all, if I were to give this foundation a rating out of 10, it would most definitely be a 10!!!

[And this is what it looks like after wearing it for 13 hours, un-retouched]

                                                     You can buy it exclusively at Sephora


***UPDATE*** 3.7.13
For those of you who have stated that they can't find this foundation anywhere and that Sephora is bone dry, you're right. The reason is that KVD has changed manufacturers for the product. It will be returning online and onto shelves in May. However, there is an option online to have them email you when the product is available again. Simply choose the shade you need that is out of stock and a message will prompt with the request for your email. Please remember that although you will receive an email that it's instock online, that does not mean that all stores received it at the same time. So please be patient - Sephora gals will have it out when they have it. Also, most stores do have a call request list if you ask :)

***UPDATE***3.27.13
Some of the foundations have started arriving in stores again! YAY!
I was able to pick up more Light42 [I've decided I want to go a shade lighter] yesterday. Call your location first since they're slowly coming back and not all stores have gotten stock yet]