I also tried out my sample baggies of Cory's mica-free mineral foundations and I found out that Beyond Cream was my closest shade. I bought a full-size pot of this shade and I really wonder when I'd use this all up since a very minisculte amount is all I need. Good thing mineral makeup doesn't expire!
Since these minerals are VERY concentrated, I figured my tried-and-tested wet application of mineral foundation using a kabuki or flat top brush simply won't work with this brand. Instead of the buffing method, I use the "sweeping" method using Cory. I just tap a really miniscule amount onto the lid, swirl my fluffy powder brush (not my dense kabuki or flat top), tap excess, then gently sweep the brush onto my face. I use two thin applications of Cory and the result is smooth and velvety. If I use any more of the foundation, the result would have been cakey, pasty and quite unnatural. This is the most concentrated mineral foundation I've ever used (and it probably is the most concentrated commercially sold out there), so it took me a while to get used to the new application, but it is just worth it. I also love how economical it is because you only use so little for one application. The full-size jars as well as the samples are cheaper if you compare them to other brands.
I did a bronze/gold/brown eye look to go with my Cory look. I also used my new Cory Bronze Haze blush and I love the finish and the color. I can't wait to play with my other Cory blush samples.
