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foundation question

bunk — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:33:55 GMT

Need a recommendation for a very moisturizing foundation for a 60+ fair skin, but not a real porcelain. I still get these pesky blocked pores but lately everything I use looks dry on me after a while. Any suggestions?

Re: foundation question

Vamp — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:42:22 GMT

What have you used in the past?

I find Josie Maran's Matchmaker Serum Foundation (A330593) to be very moisturizing, but it is not full coverage and only comes in three colors that are supposed to adjust to your skin tone. Some find it to be too greasy, but a light dusting of powder fixes that. I like it for those days when I am just wearing a little MU.

I recently switched to BareMinerals Bare Skin Serum Foundation with comes with a brush (A256043), which I love. I got it in last month's TSV (A256197) that came with a dusting powder (Perfecting Veil), blush, eyecolor, lipgloss and two brushes. Highly recommend.

Re: foundation question

BOYINTX — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:45:18 GMT

If you are a Q shopper get EVE PEARL--Look it up. So nice.and buildable coverage, lasting, with a nice glow but not shine. IT LAST-

Re: foundation question

BOYINTX — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:46:15 GMT

Josie's foundation is a laugh------

Re: foundation question

Vamp — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:49:08 GMT

Eve Pearl = A257527

I'm not familiar with that one, BOYINTX. I'm pretty happy with the two I mentioned, but I'm always interested in learning about new products. Thanks.

Re: foundation question

SFGIANTSGIRL — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:58:34 GMT

I like Josie's foundation. It is not full coverage, by any means, but it evens the skin and it looks very a natural, like you don't have on a heavy face full of make up. I use that, a little blush, eyeliner, lip stick and out the door. Simple and very soft looking.

Deb

Re: foundation question

BOYINTX — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:13:54 GMT

I am not against foundation by Josie, I just think it has more treatment than coverage, I do not understand anyone spending so much for so little ???

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Re: foundation question

sonnysky — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:25:57 GMT

I have very dry skin also, and share the foundation struggle! So far all the prestige brand liquids are too dry for me and give me a cakey look in my super dry areas. I am frustrated and ready to give up on them. I have tried so many including Lorac, IT CC, Smashbox, and Tarte , just to name a few recent tries. Most powder foundations are also too dry with the exception of IT celebration foundation. Sometimes I want more coverage of a liquid then I can get from the powder though.

For now I am going to revisit the drug store brands that I have had luck with in the past, Almay, or Loreal. After hearing many great reviews I recently bought the Revlon color stay, it was also too dry and caked. I always use a good primer, but it doesn't seem to help me.

I look forward to reading the suggestions here. I have been really working on my skin, and hope I can keep my skin more hydrated, my problem was that I am also acne prone, and until recently ANY moisturizer broke me out immediately. I want to mention I LOVE several of these foundations and really hope to be able to use them and end this struggle for good.

I tried the Josie foundation at Sephora, it may be moist enough, but very shear and the colors were all a bad match, I am light/med cool toned, and it was a funny orange on me.

Re: foundation question

bunk — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 20:37:38 GMT

I also tried the Josie Maran foundation that goes on colorless and it turned a funny yellow orange on me. What is her tinted moisturizer like? No matter what moisturizer I use under foundation, it cakes up on me it looks awful

Re: foundation question

shiloh 81 — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 21:00:28 GMT

Mac face and body foundation. Comes in so many colors very moisturizing and gives light to medium coverage and it is build able. I'm really loving this. Also you can get the 4 ounce bottle @ maccosmetics.com for $35. Check out some you tube videos on the face and body you can see the finish.

Re: foundation question

Snowpuppy — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 21:17:45 GMT

Have you tried changing your moisturizer before changing your foundation?

A better moisturizer might do the trick with current foundations.

That said, in summer I mix my own tinted moisturizer by adding foundation to my moisturizer and apply over clean skin with serum first.

Why the heck am I spending mucho $ on a tinted moisturizer when I have the basic ingredients right on my vanity?!

Re: foundation question

Reba055 — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 21:18:09 GMT

On 10/11/2014 sonnysky said:
I have very dry skin also, and share the foundation struggle! So far all the prestige brand liquids are too dry for me and give me a cakey look in my super dry areas. I am frustrated and ready to give up on them. I have tried so many including Lorac, IT CC, Smashbox, and Tarte , just to name a few recent tries. Most powder foundations are also too dry with the exception of IT celebration foundation. Sometimes I want more coverage of a liquid then I can get from the powder though.

For now I am going to revisit the drug store brands that I have had luck with in the past, Almay, or Loreal. After hearing many great reviews I recently bought the Revlon color stay, it was also too dry and caked. I always use a good primer, but it doesn't seem to help me.

I look forward to reading the suggestions here. I have been really working on my skin, and hope I can keep my skin more hydrated, my problem was that I am also acne prone, and until recently ANY moisturizer broke me out immediately. I want to mention I LOVE several of these foundations and really hope to be able to use them and end this struggle for good.

I tried the Josie foundation at Sephora, it may be moist enough, but very shear and the colors were all a bad match, I am light/med cool toned, and it was a funny orange on me.

I recently tried Lancôme and was pleasantly surprised. It was Teint Idole Ultra. It was pretty good coverage without being dry and cakey. I have the same problem. I know you said you were looking at drugstore brands but thought I'd throw that out there. Oh forgot to say the color match was spot on!

Re: foundation question

Marybella — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 23:47:03 GMT

I am enjoying the Pur 4 in 1 foundation. It's more of a tinted moisturizer, but it does give some coverage. Check it out at Ulta or Sephora.