Most days I wear BB or CC Cream. It seems easy to just a squeeze or pump a little onto my brush or Beauty Blender, and I’m good to go. But I’m often on the lookout for a good foundation. I remember a couple of years ago, my friend Kim asked me for a recommendation on liquid foundation and I didn’t really have one at the tip of my tongue. Well, now I do.
Gabriel Cosmetics Moisturizing Liquid Foundation.
I got home from being away for a couple of days, and I found a package in my mailbox with the Gabriel Cosmetics Moisturizing Liquid Foundation in it. Although it was well-cushioned in packing peanuts, it had been outside in the below freezing temperatures for about two and a half days. Boy, it was cold!
I brought it in the house, photographed it, and I was dying to try it. But it must have been partially frozen ‘coz I couldn’t get any foundation out of the glass bottle. I waited a while and it thawed out. I was good to go.
I was already wearing Lancôme Renergie Lift Multi-Action Moisturizer with SPF 15. Instead of using primer, I applied a new product I have been trying out, Lindi Facial Serum. The Lindi Serum has the texture of primer, and it makes my skin feel as smooth as silk. Then I applied the Gabriel Cosmetics Moisturizing Liquid Foundation with SPF 18 in Cool Beige for Fair to Light skin tones with pink undertones (that’s me!). It is a perfect match for my skin.
I used my Sonia Kashuk flat-top angled kabuki brush to apply the foundation. It was easy to apply and blend. I put a little extra over my sun damage, but I didn’t use any concealer.
The Gabriel Cosmetics Moisturizing Liquid Foundation gives me medium to almost full coverage. You can see the shadow of my freckles, but I did not add extra foundation in that area. I love the way it looks: natural. And it feels very velvety. My face feels hydrated, but it looks like a semi-matte finish. On me, it is not dewy like some moisturizing foundations and BB creams can be. It feels great, like I’m wearing nothing. For this review, I did not apply setting powder. #nofilter #whatyouseeiswhatyouget
Here’s how Gabriel Cosmetics describes the product:
“A light creamy liquid foundation made with naturally derived ingredients to even out skin tone and give skin a silky, natural finish. Unique plant-based hydration system keeps skin supple and resilient yet not oily. Provides excellent coverage for all skin types and is especially advantageous to dry, sensitive complexions.”
Yes! No wonder I like it so much! It’s perfect for my type of skin. 😛
It lasts more than 8 hours on me with little need for touch up, at least in this cold, dry weather.
To be honest, when I was at Whole Foods a few months ago, I swatched some of the shades of Gabriel Cosmetics Moisturizing Liquid Foundation on my hand and neck. When the folks at Gabriel Cosmetics contacted me several weeks ago and asked if there was anything I wanted to try out, I knew already that I wanted to try this foundation on more than my hand and neck. I was delighted to have a chance to really put it to the test.
I love this Moisturizing Liquid Foundation. It is perfect for my dry, sensitive skin. And I love the fact that it is made from plant-based ingredients. I think it would be a good choice for all but those with oily skin. It is infused with vitamins A and E, and it has Titanium Dioxide, the physical sunscreen that I prefer.
My only suggestion for the folks at Gabriel Cosmetics is to consider putting a pump on the bottle. I think it would be worth an extra dollar or two to make it easier to get this creamy foundation out of the bottle more easily!
Gabriel Cosmetics Moisturizing Liquid Foundation comes in an elegant glass bottle that holds 1 fl. oz./30 ml. It has a broad range of 16 shades from Fair to Deep. It’s made in the US. It is gluten-free, cruelty-free, and it displays the Leaping Bunny logo. It’s priced at $28. You can buy it at Whole Foods, on at the Gabriel Cosmetics website, at Vitacost.com, at LuckyVitamin.com, and on Amazon.
Ingredients: Aqua (Infusion of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice)* Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil* Sorbitol Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil* Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract* Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil* Glycerin* Cetearyl Alcohol Butrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)* Crithmum Maritimum (Sea Fennel) Extract* Tocopheryl Acetate Retinyl Palmitate Limonene Lecithin Silica Xanthan Gum Kaolin Iron Oxides Titanium Dioxide Potassium Sorbate (ingredients with an asterisk are organic)
Certainly does sound soothing to sensitive skin.
It is, Laura! I also feel better about using a natural foundation when I can since it’s on my skin for so long
This sounds like my kind of foundation: lightweight with a natural look. FYI: YOu look beautiful, Allison.
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Thank you so much, Kim! It is a wonderful foundation. Very natural-looking & comes in lots of shades 🙂
I’d love to try the brand if there was a suitable one for oily skin. I have a few favorites that definitely work well with my skin.
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If you’ve found a foundation that works well for you, stick with it, Kat! I have to wear this over moisturizer and anti-aging primer because my skin is so dry. It goes on creamy but it has an almost matte, probably satin, finish. They do have the Dual Powder Foundation for Oily Skin: “This velvety plant-based formula performs both as a foundation and powder for a smooth matte finish. When applied with a dry sponge, it creates an ultra matte finish or use a moist sponge for a sheer, fresh appearance. Formulated to help minimize shine and absorb excess oil without clogging pores or drying skin. Contains proven antioxidants for superior protection against environmental damage. Titanium Dioxide offers Full Broad Spectrum Sun Block.” Check it out if you go to Whole Foods 🙂
This foundation sounds great and is decently priced! I have oily skin, so I don’t know if it would be a good match for me. Do you know if they have other formulas for different skin types?
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Kristina, it is supposed to be good for all skintypes. Because my skin is super dry, I wear this over moisturizer, anti-aging primer and it feels fine. It’s not dewy so I think it could work for oily skin. However, their Dual Foundation Powder is developed specifically for oily skin: “This velvety plant-based formula performs both as a foundation and powder for a smooth matte finish. When applied with a dry sponge, it creates an ultra matte finish or use a moist sponge for a sheer, fresh appearance. Formulated to help minimize shine and absorb excess oil without clogging pores or drying skin. Contains proven antioxidants for superior protection against environmental damage. Titanium Dioxide offers Full Broad Spectrum Sun Block.” Check ’em both out at Whole Foods! That’s how I found this one 🙂
This is wonderful on you. I may try this one if I can find a shade match. I think there is a store in my BFE town that carries Gabriel. I’ll have to go in and see if they have testers.
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That’s how I got into it initially, Erika. The Whole Foods I was in had testers, and the shade I tried was a perfect match for me. So lucky to find it!
Sweet! I love that they are in Whole Foods – makes you know that you’re buying something good for you!
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Yes, Gabriel Cosmetics are cruelty-free, vegan, natural and often organic or made with organic ingredients. So important for something you’re wearing on your skin for hours and hours!
This foundation sounds really wonderful, and I am pleased to hear that it works well on your sensitive dry skin. Your skin looks absolutely amazing! I can’t even imagine having to wait for a foundation to thaw out!!!!!
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Isn’t that so funny, Helen? Frozen foundation at the end of March. Pitiful. You should see the snow I still have left!
Never heard of it but this looks good on you. Nice review.
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Gabriel Cosmetics is a natural brand of skincare and cosmetics that also uses organic ingredients, is cruelty-free, and vegan. It’s sold at Whole Foods and other places that carry natural products. I love everything I’ve tried from them! Thanks for visiting and commenting 🙂
This sounds like such a great product. I love that it matches your skin so effortlessly and has a medium coverage so that your freckles are slightly covered.
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Thank you, Aleya. I love Gabriel Cosmetics and feel good about using their products. This foundation is so natural looking!
I like that it offers a lot of coverage!
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It does but it looks so natural 🙂
That sounds great for dry skin – if they had one for oily skin, I’d be tempted to try it. I hear great things about their lipsticks, too!
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Nidia, they have Dual Powder Foundation For Oily Skin in a compact. If you’re in Whole Foods, check it out!
I had never heard of this brand before, but I like the look of this foundation. Looks so natural on you.
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Gabriel Cosmetics is a relatively small U.S. brand that I discovered initially at Whole Foods Supermarket. It’s sold online and in health food stores primarily so I’m not surprised that you don’t know it. But they make wonderful natural and organic, cruelty-free, vegan makeup and skincare products. I like everything I’ve tried. And it is a very natural-looking foundation.
Wow, that foundation looks amazing on you. You have such beautiful skin!! I’ve never heard of Gabriel Cosmetics before but this foundation is something I’ll look into when I’m shopping around for another foundation. I love that it’s Medium to Full Coverage… something I prefer in my foundations. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I first discovered it in Whole Foods, Brigette. It is a wonderful line of natural and/or organic skincare and makeup, cruelty-free and vegan. The liquid foundation comes in a whole slew of shades. And they have a Dual Powder Foundation for Oily Skin as well 🙂
Nice and lightweight! Mucho gusto
And vegan, cruelty-free, and very natural-looking 🙂
I see this at my local health food store, I should try it…once and for all…
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That shade is definitely the perfect match for you, and the finish is so natural. I can’t see any freckles! There’s nothing like the feeling when you find your perfect foundation.
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It looks so nice and smooth on you! Love!
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Thanks, Brooke 🙂
this sounds nice. I wish more people would talk about Gabriel. I used their eye shadow primer / base a few years ago and it was awesome… would like to check out what else the brand has offered since.
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I know you don’t wear foundation, Honey, but if there’s a Whole Foods near you, you should check out the rest of the line. The makeup and lipsticks are wonderful!
This sounds really nice! I have a Whole Foods next to my work, so I’ll need to try this out!
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Take a look at the Gabriel makeup and skincare next time you pop in to Whole Foods. They have a very nice lineup!
This sounds like my kind of foundation. Your skin looks amazing with i!
It’s a good, better-for-you foundation! Lightweight, good coverage, affordable. Worth a look when you’re at Whole Foods 🙂
This sounds lovely!
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it’s a lovely foundation, Jamie! Lightweight, better-for-you, affordable. Worth a look if you’re at Whole Foods!
This sounds amazing. I wanna try it
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it’s a lovely, better-for-you foundation!
This looks beautiful on you!
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Thanks, Kristin! It’s great for achieving a natural look!
I love me a semi-matte finish!
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Me, too, semi-matte is my preferred finish. A very nice natural foundation with organic ingredients.