A Fabulous Find

I'm sure you've seen a woman with gorgeous cascading curls and fierce Jimmy Choo pumps, but her foundation was terribly wrong. By that I mean it was two shades lighter, caked to her pores and oozed off once the sun striked.  For that same reason, I've steered clear of wearing foundation for years ― especially if it's that liquid, messy kind. But I've found a make up line designed to prevent such atrocities from ever occurring.

Bilkerdijk is a New York-based company that specializes in "custom blended foundation" that is quickly mixed up by a consultant to perfectly match your skin tone. The company was founded by a black celebrity make up artist from Holland, Barbara Bilkerdijk. Similar to my frustrations, Barbara launched the line out of dissatisfaction with the heavy and unflattering make up that is saturating the market now. Now, my own beauty essentials usually doesn't exceed  golden eye shadow, Dior black out mascara and a thin liner, but Bilkerdijk is definitely worth the works. Trust me, whether you're a professional everyday woman or a glam queen, this foundation will illuminate your natural hues and leave you with a fabulous finish.

My own mother, a make up extraordinaire who's been faithful to Iman products for years, was so impressed with Bilkerdijk's foundation that she bought the foundation, shades of lipstick, eye shadows and everything else. So, if you  live in the New York area or plan on visiting, go get your own bottle of customized foundation. There's one location in NYC and another in New Jersey. If you're visiting and your initial bottle of foundation runs low, mail it back for a refill and your personal blend will be saved in the system.

Ciao!