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I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

My old regular MU look didn't seem to be working well for me anymore. For the past 4 to 6 weeks, I've been reading here for what has worked for others.

I keep trying but nothing thrills me. Bought a whole bunch of stuff with the recent sales at Ulta, Sephora, IT F&F and Macy's gwp. I think I've overwhelmed myself! {#emotions_dlg.scared}

So these are the facts: I'm 63 (hmmm, I've typed that so often here that I don't quite feel so old anymore......lol). I have combo/oily skin and I have to deal with slightly red cheeks and enlarged pores. I'm Fair/Light with cool undertones.

I can tell you what HASN'T worked: LG BNB, LG Baked Foundation, IT CF & CF Illumination, Tarte BB, avoided IT BB (silicones & too yellow), Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer & BB cream(shades too yellow) and EL Double Wear Light.

I hate feeling MU on my skin, like a mask. From recommendations here, I've discovered JANE IREDALE & HOURGLASS & SMASHBOX Halo powder. I'm not sure which one to try next. With Perricone's FF sale, I just ordered the NFF. I could try BB CC cream with a mineral powder on top (if it is hydrating).

I got close to an informal look today. PC Tinted Moisturizer with spf + Primer + Dr Brandt BB Matte Light Beige + NARS Flushed bronzer & blush.

So I'm sitting here surrounded by piles of MU.......{#emotions_dlg.blink}..............I sure would appreciate advice on which direction to take next. Maybe someone who has used Jane Iredale can talk shades.

Another little annoying tic in my personality - I tend to OVERCOMPLICATE uncomplicated things, just a tad. {#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}

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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

Okay.......Did I include too much info? Is the post too long? My bad!

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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

PC She has great choices and a wonderful product!

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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

Me too. I ordered the new BE liquid and it finally arrived late today; also trying IT Illuminating powder foundation (it is "powdery" on); trying one from Dior (a winner) and StriVectin foundation (okay, but may be a return). I plan to keep at least 2 of those I'm trying.

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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

Hahaha...not long enough, Irish. Do you prefer powder, cream, or liquid? Dewey, matte, or somewhere in between?


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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

Have you tried Revlon Colorstay in normal/oily combination? My skin sounds just like your's and I have been using Colorstay for over 20 years. I have tried other brands and formulas, but I always come back to Colorstay. I love how it looks on my skin.

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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

I "OVERCOMPLICATE uncomplicated things" when it comes to skincare so I know your pain. I used to love Estee Lauder Double Wear when my skin was oily. Of course, they animal test now, so it's a no go for me. If you are not opposed to those brands you might want to try getting a sample of the regular instead of the light to see if you like it any better. I don't have any cruelty free brands to recommend. Laura Mercier does seem to have a lot of fans but I don't have a counter near me, so I haven't tried her line. I am using Physicians Formula CC cream but I am not sure it would work for oily skin since mine is more dry and there are not a lot of shades available.

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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

On 4/14/2014 suzyQ3 said:

Hahaha...not long enough, Irish. Do you prefer powder, cream, or liquid? Dewey, matte, or somewhere in between?

Wink

Powder (without being too cakey????)..................definitely not a cream (too oily)..............matte or semi-matte

Thanks SusyQ!

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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

On 4/14/2014 RickyRocky said:

Have you tried Revlon Colorstay in normal/oily combination? My skin sounds just like your's and I have been using Colorstay for over 20 years. I have tried other brands and formulas, but I always come back to Colorstay. I love how it looks on my skin.

Thanks RR! How does it "feel"?

I prefer not to feel anything on my face.

I gave up trying drugstore brands because I would have trouble getting the right match & not be able to return/exchange for free. What color do you use?

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Re: I need an intervention!!!! Trying to find my HG foundation - Too many choices!

I'm also fair and prefer pink or neutral foundations. I've had really good luck with Lumene BB Cream in Light or the Ponds BB Cream - both available at CVS. You can powder over them if you have extra oil. I use a moisturizer with sunscreen under both because the Lumene doesn't work on damaging rays, only burning rays, and I prefer a higher SPF than the Ponds has. Neither makes me feel like I'm wearing makeup.

I like Bare Minerals in Fair, but it sounds like you're not having good luck with powder foundations. You might want to stop into a Sephora and ask for a sample of Benefit Cosmetics' new The Big Easy, which is almost a BB Cream, but has a cream-to-powder finish. I really like it.

Most of these offer sheer to light coverage because that's usually as far as I go. If you want more coverage, you can also try Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12-hour foundation.