The best foundations, as chosen by Sali
Here is the second part of my series for Harvey Nichols, who?ve asked me to judge the very best in foundations sold in-store and on their website. After weeks of sampling the best bases for all skintypes and ages, this is the second shortlisted foundation in my final selection of five favourites. Each Monday for the next four weeks, I?ll post another of my shortlist, with the winner announced next month. Here is my latest pick.
Surratt Surreal Skin (shortlisted), £62

Not since the launch of Charlotte Tilbury in 2013 have I been so excited about a new colour brand. Surratt is the brainchild of Troy Surratt, first assistant and proteg̩ of my hero, the late and legendary Kevyn Aucoin. Surratt, now a big-name MUA in his own right, certainly had some very big boots to fill, but with his small but perfectly formed range of luxury makeup, he should, once and for all, have assured his own place in beauty history. I?ll admit that despite having felt excited about the launch Surratt?s first foundation, Surreal Skin, and already having loved many of his its stablemates (do check out his contour and highlighting powders РI can?t live without them), I was initially disappointed to hear this was to come in click-pen packaging. Historically, I?ve avoided these, preferring instead to use my favourite brushes and sponges. Many click-pens are difficult to keep clean, the hairs can splay, the product can run out quickly and be too limited in s...