I get questions every day about which foundations I think are the best, so this week's issue is devoted to some of my new favorites. If you have a favorite that we haven't reviewed yet, email me! We love to review new brands!

Susan Posnick Colorflo ($68 brush with powder; $28 powder refill)
I have been a fan of mineral makeup since my first reviews of brands like Youngblood, Jerome Alexander, Jane Iredale, Philosophy, and La Bella Donna. Unlike most foundations and concealers, mineral makeup is made up of crushed natural minerals from the earth, with typically very few additives. Minerals offer great coverage, a low risk of irritation or acne breakouts, sun protection, long wear, and a subtle sheen that gives the skin a natural glow. The main problem, however, is typically the mess - loose powder sprinkled on a tissue on which you are supposed to swirl your powder brush and pick up the color without streaking it all over your bathroom counter or flinging it on the floor. Well, help has arrived with this clever new delivery system from Dallas makeup artist, Susan Posnick. She implemented the ingenious idea to put the powder inside the brush, making it easy to dispense and easy to refill. Click the button on the bottom of the handle a few times, the powder flows to the brush head, and you are ready to go. A few clicks releases enough powder for several applications, and everything is self-contained so you can wash the brush head without disturbing the powder inside the handle. You can even refill the brush over and over by just pouring in a new packet of powder. As for the mineral powder itself, it has great coverage and leaves a soft, natural finish on the skin. It comes in 10 natural skintone colors, plus a bronzer. I tried both M1 (the lightest "very fair") and M3 ("light") and found M1 to be the best match for my light, cool-toned complexion; if I should pick up any accidental sun this summer, M3 is just slightly darker and would probably work.

To see a color chart and get ordering information, visit their website at SusanPosnick.com. If you happen to be in the Dallas area, you can also find Colorflo at the Spa at Hotel Crescent Court (phone 214-871-3200).

Maybelline Smooth Result Age Minimizing Makeup
It seems that the only way you can buy makeup suited to dry skin is to look for the ones labeled for "mature" skin. Is mature skin the only kind that gets dry? I think not. I took a chance on this new foundation from Maybelline and I am glad that I did. Smooth Result is a creamy, rich makeup that goes on like velvet and has some of the best medium to full, but still natural looking coverage that I have seen in a long time. I pour a bit into the palm of my hand (about the size of a dime), rub my hands together, and apply it like moisturizer. It glides on effortlessly and blends easily with fingertips or a sponge. For days when I need a little extra moisture, or a bit more coverage than from something more sheer, Smooth Result is my favorite - plus it's oil-free, has SPF 18 sun protection, and doesn't aggravate acne, which can still happen with dry or even mature skin. If you are looking for a foundation with good coverage and a moist, supple finish, this is it.

For details, visit the Maybelline site at Maybelline.com.

Neutrogena Healthy Defense Sheer Makeup SPF 30
On the flip side from Maybelline Smooth Result, if you are looking for a sheer, light makeup that is just a step up from tinted moisturizer, I highly recommend this new product from Neutrogena. I've found it has a smoother, more even finish than many tinted moisturizers I've tried, so I can wear it like foundation on a "good skin" day and not feel like I am missing something when I put the rest of my makeup on. Healthy Defense Sheer also works for any skin type because it's oil-free, non-comedogenic (doesn't clog pores), and fragrance-free. There are 5 shades to choose from: classic porcelain, blushing ivory (my shade), natural buff, true beige and toasted honey.

For more information, visit Neutrogena.com.

While we are on the subject of favorite foundations, many of you ask me which ones I prefer out of all the brands I've tried. Here is a list of ones I reach for again and again (in no particular order):