The best Harvey Nichols foundations, as chosen by Sali
I was delighted to be asked by Harvey Nichols to judge the Foundation category in their Holy Grail beauty project, an expert edit of the very best in beauty available in-store and online. Any regular reader will know that foundation is one of my greatest passions and I can honestly say I test every single one that comes through the letterbox. After weeks of sampling the wares of the Harvey Nichols beauty hall, this is the first of my final selection of five favourite foundations, all available in Harvey Nichols stores and harveynichols.com. Each Monday for the next five weeks, I?ll post another of my shortlist, with the winner announced next month. And so, without further ado and in no particular order? Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation (shortlisted)

At a recent book event, an audience member asked me if I could recommend a foundation for someone who hated the look and feel of foundation. We laughed but I?d barely taken another breath before suggesting this, the multiple award winning, indisputable jewel in Chantecaille?s crown. It?s a unique creme-gel foundation with a cult following of women, many of whom will countenance no other base on their skin.
Future Skin is oil-free and generally wonderful on even very sensitive skins. Normal to dry types seem to love the moist, stable texture most, but there?s no reason why oilies can?t use it too (it won?t aggravate acne, nor look greasy). It has a refreshing, cooling gel...