The Shape of Beauty Awards 2009

FOUNDATION

Almay Pure Blends Makeup ($14; drugstore.com)
"My skin is very sensitive, so I don't usually wear foundation-but this one was so light, I forgot I had it on," said a tester. Made with 97 percent natural ingredients—including botanicals—this foundation is notable for what's not in it: potentially irritating fragrances, parabens, and talc.

Bare Escentuals BareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil ($19; bareescentuals.com)
This soothing powder features a combination of water, rice lipids, shea butter, and glycerin to hydrate skin sans shine. "It gave me a wonderful iridescent glow," said a tester.

BLUSH AND BRONZER

Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin 2-in-1 Bronzer & Blush ($14; drugstore.com)
This two-part compact pairs perfectly coordinated shades of bronzer and blush that can be used solo or layered to create a sun-kissed glow. "It gave me a fresh flush," said one tester. "And the color lasted so long, I didn't even have to reapply before going out after work."

MAC Mineralize Blush ($19; maccosmetics.com)
Mineral blush is popular for providing lightweight, natural coverage, and this one is no exception. "It felt breathable, not like a thick coating of color, and it didn't make my skin itch like some makeup can," said one sensitive-skinned tester.