topic Re: The new La Mer foundation...heavy sigh... in Beauty

The new La Mer foundation...heavy sigh...

SahmIam — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 19:45:57 GMT

Free samples of the 3 lightest shades were sent to me courtesy of Nordstrom. The LIGHTEST shade #1 Porcelain, is a 3 shades too dark pink mess. #2 shade Ivory is dark by 4 shades (think MAC NW20-25) and #3 is an obvious yellow and is 2 shades too dark.

I am so SICK of not being able to find a freaking foundation light enough to match my coloring. SICK OF IT.

Geez.

Beyond that, it feels nice going on, excellent coverage BUT....... it has SPARKLES in it. Yep, in the sunlight the glitter specks are obvious. HUGE pass. For $110 it's a major disappointment.

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Imadickens — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 19:54:56 GMT

I feel for you! I had a consultation with Burberry at Nordies when they first began carrying the line. I argued with the rep over and over as to my light coloring! He insisted I was at least a medium. I told him I always wear the lightest! He even got another rep to "guess" at my tone! Well, joke was on him! He put his and my choices on my face. He had to eat crow! Sure enough, I was even fairer than their lightest color! So, I don't wear foundation! I use a dab of concealer where needed ( in deep winter I may cut it with moisturizer or white cream eye shadow, if necessary!). I usually use translucent powder to set my face. I love Josie Maran's coconut powder! I also love the Tarte primer! I say, unless absolutely needed, let's burn our foundations! ( bras included!)

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SahmIam — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:17:01 GMT

@Imadickens LOL! I so hear you.

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Q4u — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:22:39 GMT

A long time ago I ordered a foundation from QVC from a rep who claimed that his foundation would cover everyone from the lightest to the darkest. I couldn't understand how, but ok, I ordered it and when I applied it I look like I had been dragged face first through the dirt~! Absolutely didn't match, didn't even look like I had a tan.... I simply looked really dirty.

Finding a match (or developing one as the OP has done) is imperative. I'm not that light, but light enough to have trouble wit most foundations out there, if it's not too dark, it's too yellow! I've finally found one that's perfect..... finally.... and they better not discontinue it!

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Janey2 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:34:30 GMT

Tried the foundation. Did not like the finish,and it crept into every line and wrinkle. I am also fair and the only match for my skin is Cle de Peau radiant fluid foundation. The finish is so much nicer than the new La Mer.

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ChynnaBlue — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:43:47 GMT

I'm also very fair and understand.

Many foundations cater to the middle and leave out the very fair or the very dark skinned. It's very frustrating. Some companies have caught on and sell white foundation drops that you can mix into other foundations to get a better color match. NYX, The Body Shop, Manic Panic, and MAC all make white foundations you can add to your existing foundations. You need to make sure you match the base - oil-based drops won't work well with a water-based foundation and vice versa.

You may also want to check out fair beauty bloggers. Let them try all the new stuff and tell you if it's too dark or not! I follow Phyrra and I know that if a shade works for her, it will work for me. Here are some fair bloggers I follow:

http://phyrra.net/ (features only cruelty-free products)

http://www.perilouslypale.com/ (an over-40 woman)

http://www.foreveramber.co.uk/makeup-and-beauty (British, so not all brands available here)

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SahmIam — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:02:12 GMT

@ChynnaBlue I will check out those links, thank you!

I own a few of the brands of drops you mentioned.... I have no idea why but often, my skin turns red and starts to itch. I'm not sure if the combos are causing a reaction on my sensitive or what but adding drops is something that should work but doesn't due to my skin.

It ticks me off because there used to be shades that matched me. I've watched as over the past 10 years every single shade has been discontinued. It's just...yeah.

Thank you again!!

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spot555 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:38:30 GMT

I use Dior Airflash foundation (I apply with a Beauty Blender sponge). They have several color choices, including "Ivory 100". Maybe this might be light enough for you. The finish is beautiful!

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Trinity11 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:47:34 GMT

Have you tried the new Silk Foundation from Clinique? It comes in a very fair shade Porcelain and it's suitable for neutral to cool undertones. It is oil free but not drying. It is very light....

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Janey2 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:49:34 GMT

I just complemented a Dior salesperson on her beautiful foundation. She said it was Airflash. I thought you had to spray it on your face so I did not look at it. How do you use the beautyblender to apply?

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Jacie — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:52:35 GMT

This is the story of my foundation life!

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spot555 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:01:13 GMT

Jewel22 wrote:
I just complemented a Dior salesperson on her beautiful foundation. She said it was Airflash. I thought you had to spray it on your face so I did not look at it. How do you use the beautyblender to apply?

I wet the BB sponge, as usual. Then, you can either spray the foundation directly on the sponge, or spray on the backside of your hand, & dab the sponge into it.

I can't imagine spraying this directly onto my face....seems like that would be really messy. It's a gorgeous foundation, & it feels weightless.

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Janey2 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:03:59 GMT

Thank you. Going to look at it. Might be something to try. I think that is the only foundation I never looked at. The coverage looked really nice.

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spot555 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:07:18 GMT

You're welcome. The BB sponge is one of the greatest items for applying foundation. I always have at least 2 on hand.

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SahmIam — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:08:11 GMT

DIor AIrflash is way too dark but it's a gorgeous finish.. I wish it was light enough.

I tried the Clinique foundation at Ulta and it turned to a dark pink very quickly.

I'm thinking of trying the new Hourglass stick.... has anyone with very dry skin tried that one yet?

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Janey2 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:15:53 GMT

The Hourglass foundation stick has good reviews at Sephora. I looked at it. It was very thick on my hand. I hesitated because you can't get a sample, and their other Hourglass foundation colors are not good for my coloring.

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NJgirl 1205 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:25:27 GMT

@spot555 wrote:
@Jewel22 wrote:
I just complemented a Dior salesperson on her beautiful foundation. She said it was Airflash. I thought you had to spray it on your face so I did not look at it. How do you use the beautyblender to apply?

I wet the BB sponge, as usual. Then, you can either spray the foundation directly on the sponge, or spray on the backside of your hand, & dab the sponge into it.

I can't imagine spraying this directly onto my face....seems like that would be really messy. It's a gorgeous foundation, & it feels weightless.

I always wondered about the purpose of the spray in this foundation. Odd delivery system. Maybe they were going for something resembling air brush??

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ccassaday — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:29:25 GMT

There is a youtuber with super pale skin. She has done like 15 days of foundation and foundation Friday's. I can't think of her name. If you do a search for foundation Friday's i am sure you can find her. She might have some good suggestions for super pale skin.

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Janey2 — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:34:15 GMT

I think the you tuber is Hotandflashy.

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SahmIam — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 23:15:20 GMT

@Jewel22 wrote:
I think the you tuber is Hotandflashy.

She's light but not ghostly pale. I was suprised when I looked at some of the shades she lists that she wears....it would be me with a spray on tan!

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