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Pressed Powder Foundation

Quinny — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:37:08 GMT

Who uses pressed powder foundation and what is your favorite brand?

Happy Weekend!

Re: Pressed Powder Foundation

RainyDayGal — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:38:47 GMT

My go to for covering up redness is MAC Studio Fix. I sort of like IT Celebration Foundation but it doesn't provide any coverage for me, so I can only use it on a red-free day. Or else I have to still use the Studio Fix with it.

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kurbngrl — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:56:09 GMT

Cle de Peau, on pricey side but I usually get a years use out it.

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Quinny — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 00:02:26 GMT

Are you the ONLY 2 users of pressed powder foundation on this board?! Help!

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Southernfriedchick — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 01:24:39 GMT

Dual Finish/Lancôme is the bomb. I wore it exclusively for many years...'til I acquired wrinkles. Now, I just use it in a few areas. It has great coverage and may be used wet/dry.

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REMom — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 01:28:25 GMT

The best for me is Clinique Superpowder Double Face Powder. It is the best!

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Deanie — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 02:15:42 GMT

Merle Norman cream to powder foundation. Love it. Only one that I could find that is not too yellow.

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Lenij1020 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 02:20:20 GMT

I've been using the Laura Geller Balance and Brighten for several years now. I love it.

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Desertdi — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 11:18:34 GMT

I keep Physicians' Formula around for days I don't want to go whole-hog

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Grade1Teach — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 12:19:12 GMT

I use Mally's Visible Skin Foundation.

It's in a pressed powder form.

Most powders will make me break out, but this one doesn't. I have been using it for about 2 years now. It covers well and looks natural.

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gingi — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 15:52:59 GMT

Jane Iredale. Great stuff.

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sungrl1 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:26:52 GMT

Clinique Almost Powder Makeup

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Dusty1 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:30:02 GMT

I have combo/oily skin & need light coverage. I haven't found a powder/mineral foundation that works for me. They don't control my oil & they wear off patchy during the day or they break me out. Mac Studio Fix-great coverage, no oil control, breaks me out. Laura Geller Balance & Brighten-nice coverage, wears better than any others on my skin, but breaks me out if I wear it 2 or more days in a row. Just sent back the IT Celebration foundation. I had great hopes for it. I am so disappointed. No oil control & it got really patchy looking as it wore off, after just a couple of hours. I tried it several times, because I really wanted it to work. It didn't break me out. And now I was just looking at the tarte Clay foundation. Why do I keep trying? LOL

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Poppet1 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 17:06:32 GMT

I use everyday AVEDA's "Inner Light Dual Mineral Foundation". It is amazing! Goes on very easy, nice natural look, no cakey or chalkiness. Wonderful coverage. It lasts on the skin all day and feels like nothing on your face. LOVE IT!!!

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Sunshine — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 17:23:51 GMT

Balance N Brighten doesn't break me out, but it isn't enough coverage.

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makeupaddicted1 — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 23:51:34 GMT

I also like Clinique's Almost Powder, but I have wanted to try Jane Iredale. Also, forgot to mention Benefit's Hello Flawless. This is a really silky powder foundation.

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RyBelle — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 23:57:58 GMT

I really like MAC's Mineralize SkinFinish Natural in Light - gives me lots of coverage while still looking natural.

I believe it's technically considered matte but I find it has more of a demi-matte finish, at least on my face.

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Ladybug837 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:26:46 GMT

I like Covergirl simply powder foundation and Covergirl aquasmooth compact foundation.

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CoG — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 08:04:28 GMT

Pauala wrote in her first 2 books that it isn't the pressed powder or compact foundation that breaks you out but the bacteria and yeast growing on the sponge and or brush. If you keep your applicators clean, (and you should use applicators rather than your fingers which have a whole community of microbes on them even when you think they're clean) and you still react poorly to the product , check the ingredients. She gave a whole list of additives necessary to keep the powder together that are irritants , things a significant proportion of us are allergic to, or substances notorious for plugging your pores. Paraffins, mineral oil. funny plants are the main culprits.

One of the original Bare Escentuals' advantages was the lack of gluing agents and use of brushes they insist you clean periodically. Unfortunately, I can't use BE, turns green gay metal on dark skin. Refuse to use IMAN anything anymore because her lists of ingredients look like copies of Paula's don't use list. LANCOME and Clinique have colorblind chemists. That's why I was so thrilled with Mally's new color additions. and why I love her formulations. IT too has great ingredient list but no color for me. When they do I'll buy more than my share. So If either have your shade I recommend you use it, with the fabulous brushes. and keep the brushes immaculately clean.

Re: Pressed Powder Foundation

Quinny — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:05:17 GMT

Thank you for ALL of your GREAT suggestions!!