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Face comparisons with different makeups

chiclet — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:26:30 GMT

I have not gone out much this week so been comparing by putting one makeup on one side and another on the other.

1. Bareminerals bare pro on one side and original BM loose on the other.....At first the original was shinier but after a couple of hours both sides looked the same. No real difference.

2. Bare pro on one side and celebration powder (one in the black compact with no spf) on the other. No real difference there either.

Needless to say barepro is going back. If I cannot tell the difference I might as well use what I have. Of course I used the same primers under each side.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

Shanus — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:12:21 GMT

I use Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation and have for many years because it's so easy & portable. Then I spot conceal my age "freckles" w/ original BM. I found if I wear a v-neck or lower top, the BM powder used w/ small brush covers those same "freckles" on my chest, blend naturally into my skin color & doesn't come off on clothes like most makeups.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

2blonde — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:28:43 GMT

@chiclet Thanks for your input. I do believe that the brush you use makes a huge difference in the final outcome. I like to experiment on the weekends when I know I don't have anything major planned for the day. Then I go outside jogging and see how it all holds up after that!

I'm 67, so I have to be careful about how much powdery foundation I use. I like to use Mally eyeshadow base all around my eyes first to cover all the awful redness I've developed in that area. I then use a concealer stick or pencil on the other discolored areas. The last step is the foundation and blush. I find that this way I don't have to use as much foundation and I get a more natural look!

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:43:35 GMT

Two things I noticed in promos for today's BM tsv - one is that it looks 'greasy' on the skin, two is that it's illuminated.

I don't like either of these looks at least for me. I would not BE wearing products like these. I already have an IT loose bye bye powder that has an illumination shine to it and I don't like it. I think I bought it not realizing it has a shine to IT.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

Sweet_Serenity — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:05:25 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I use Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation and have for many years because it's so easy & portable. Then I spot conceal my age "freckles" w/ original BM. I found if I wear a v-neck or lower top, the BM powder used w/ small brush covers those same "freckles" on my chest, blend naturally into my skin color & doesn't come off on clothes like most makeups.

Do you find BM same from the original product?

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

chiclet — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:36:55 GMT

I tried the Bobbie Brown stick and it did not work for my oily skin. Today I have on the stick foundation from Lancome. I have not loved it before but tried today with a primer. I don't know why but hate primers under stick or liquid foundation. It feels like I should use under powder. I guess I just hate a bunch of layers.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

author — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:26:23 GMT

I love the Lancome Teint Idole stick foundation! Have been using it since it came out, and the color match is perfect for my very fair skin, it goes on like a dream with no primer, lasts all day, covers well, gives a great finish, powder optional. The BB stick looks good at first but doesn't last as well as the day goes on, and it is a tad yellow for me.

I also use BM original loose foundation powder with a tiny PX concealer brush for extra coverage on chest or problem areas on face. Usually I don't need it with the Lancome foundation as it covers beautifully with no heavy look or feel at all.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

tansy — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:15:25 GMT

@author wrote:
I love the Lancome Teint Idole stick foundation! Have been using it since it came out, and the color match is perfect for my very fair skin, it goes on like a dream with no primer, lasts all day, covers well, gives a great finish, powder optional. The BB stick looks good at first but doesn't last as well as the day goes on, and it is a tad yellow for me.

I also use BM original loose foundation powder with a tiny PX concealer brush for extra coverage on chest or problem areas on face. Usually I don't need it with the Lancome foundation as it covers beautifully with no heavy look or feel at all.

I like the Lancôme stick foundations, too, especially when traveling. I had the same problem with the BB one being too yellow.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

suzyQ3 — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:53:19 GMT

I use and love the Lancome stick foundation also. I don't use it with primer, but then, I've never used a face primer.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

soonersis — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:40:03 GMT

@author wrote:
I love the Lancome Teint Idole stick foundation! Have been using it since it came out, and the color match is perfect for my very fair skin, it goes on like a dream with no primer, lasts all day, covers well, gives a great finish, powder optional. The BB stick looks good at first but doesn't last as well as the day goes on, and it is a tad yellow for me.

I also use BM original loose foundation powder with a tiny PX concealer brush for extra coverage on chest or problem areas on face. Usually I don't need it with the Lancome foundation as it covers beautifully with no heavy look or feel at all.

@author, can I ask what color of foundation you got? I recently ordered this online and since I have very fair skin as you do I ordered what appeared to be the lightest shade of 110 Ivorie C (I know I should have gone to a store to make sure. ) I think it's a good match, fortunately, but think I could actually use a slightly lighter color if there was one.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

BExplorer — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 18:09:09 GMT

@soonersis I am not @chiclet but I also recently purchased this Lancôme stick foundation. I know 110 is the lightest cool shade, and if I remember correctly it is also the lightest shade regardless of undertone. HTH 😊

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

soonersis — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 18:42:58 GMT

Thanks, @BExplorer.

Re: Face comparisons with different makeups

author — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 21:17:43 GMT

@soonersis

I also have the 110 Ivoire C, which for the first time I ordered online as it was the lightest and had a cool tint. It is the best color match I've ever had, even when they've used little camera devices or matched in the store.

I did think it was too dark at first but it blends in and is undetectable from areas where I don't appy, out by the hairline etc. I just blend it all out and it is wonderful. A stick foundation is nice as you can control where you want it much better than a liquid, or even a cream.

At first I thought I'd only use it in summer for warm humid days, but I liked it in dry and cold winter as well, even on my dry mature skin. It's really great, first foundation I've repurchased in quite a few years.

The lightest most fair shade I ever had was the Josie Maran one in the last TSV. It is too light, like putting on white paint. I ordered the fair and it is way too fair but I can add a touch of another foundation that is too dark and make it work.

HTH!