Ami Colè's New Foundation Stick Is a 10/10

I am truly converted.

When I first started wearing makeup, I was a powder foundation king. MAC Cosmetics NW55 Pressed Powder was my go to. Then, when I started working at L’Oréal and had access to gratis, I became obsessed with liquid formulas. During those days, my go-to were Lancôme’s Teint Idole, NYX Cosmetics “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” foundation and NARS Sheer Glow. When I got to Glossier, I’d graduated to using Pat McGrath and swore by this formula for the next 3-4 years up until the pandemic.

Whenever I would see any one using foundation sticks, I would turn my nose up at the thought. There was something so regal to me about pouring foundation onto a makeup palette and intentionally crafting myself into an even more beautiful human — something I felt as if a foundation stick wouldn’t be able to do for me. If I’m thinking practically, a foundation stick makes the most sense. There’s less mess and you can just swipe and go. However, who really thinks practically that when wearing makeup??

Fast-forwarding to 2024, my thoughts + mind have changed and it’s all due to Ami Colè’s Skin-Enhancing Stick.

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Ami Colé on Instagram: “Enriched with Shea Butter, Baobab Seed, and Hibiscus flower extract - our Skin Enhancing Sticks are made to truly love and nourish your skin with beautiful ingredients native to #WestAfrica. ⁣
It’s love at first swipe and after! #MetMyMatch”

January 30, 2024

TLDR:

In addition to flawless + seamless application, foundation sticks are portable, meaning they make the best travel options. This one from Ami Colè comes in luxe black-to-black packaging, revealing a burnt orange applicator tube, full of melanin-rich goodness.

Shade Range:

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Ami Colé on Instagram: “Cashmere- soft blend for a true skin-like finish. Great for all skin types, a dream for balanced and oily skin types. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
@malaye__ wears Skin Enhancing Tint in shade 110 - a rich ebony with neutral skin tones.
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#MetMyMatch”

January 30, 2024

She comes in 14 shades from the fairest of the melanin babes to the richest. My shade is 210, which is described as a deep brown with golden tones.

Experience:

@stixxinthecity@Ami Colé Skin-Enhancing Foundation Stick is a 10/10, no notes!! I went with shade 210 and I’m a warm-to-cool complexion. Soke csll it almost almond. When i tell you, agter this, idk if liquid foundation will ever see me again. (Im lying) BUT its just that good! #foundationreview #makeuptutorial #blackgirlmakeup #blacktiktok

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Upon first application, I knew she was the product for me. Secretly I battle with hyperpigmentation spots and the stick flawlessly covered my imperfections while still bringing out the radiance and trueness of my skin. The application and softness of the stick alone sold the hell out of me ‚ but its medium, buildable coverage —no matter how many times you swipe the product and pat it into your skin, won me over! It truly doesn’t take away from the finish being “your skin BUT better” (Many brands love to say this, but they don’t mean it.)

Final Thoughts:

The stick is priced at $28 USD and she’s worth every penny. Honestly, I may be retiring my every day liquid foundation after coming over to the “skin-enhancing” stick side — this product is just that good.