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Dewy or Matte?

Quinny — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:59:55 GMT

Ladies over 50... Which foundation look do you prefer? Dewy or Matte?

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Desertdi — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:11:18 GMT

Powder foundation -- Satin finish

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CAcableGirl2 — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:30:15 GMT

Same as @Desertdi. I rarely wear any make-up now that I'm wearing a mask, but when I do, it's satin finish powder.

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beach-mom — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:34:53 GMT

@Quinny - I was going to say both, but I should probably say dewy!

My skin has always been combo - not too oily and not too dry. I find a light dewy foundation- my favorite is bareMinerals Complexion Rescue tinted moisturizer - gives my skin a dewy, but not greasy, look. I'm fickle when it comes to a heavier foundation and I jump around. I like Charlotte Tilbury's Magic and Anastasia luminous. I also like other brands.

I did get the IT matte foundation shortly before we went into quarantine. I do like it and it doesn't dry me out, so I will probably rely on it in warmer weather.

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January121 — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:25:32 GMT

I like a Matte finish 😉

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Pook — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:22:16 GMT

Dewey for me. Matte accentuates every fine line and wrinkle and often gives an unnatural embalmed look. Dewey blurrs and is like a filter.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:35:56 GMT

My foundation which is light coverage is matte but it's not chalk rather it just does not have shine. I don't like when I see women with shiny faces. I am not sure what is going on with that.

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tototwo — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:17:57 GMT

Definitely matte or powder finish. I've had an oily complexion all my life - it's been my goal to not look shiny or 'greasy.'

(moot point since I haven't worn makeup since last February)

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chiclet — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:37:28 GMT

A natural finish that is not too chalky looking but not shiny. I have oily skin and a dewy finish seems to look like oily shiny finish. I guess it depends on your skin type.

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Cookie2025 — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:44:02 GMT

Matte

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Shanus — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:05:52 GMT

I prefer a dewy finish and lightly powder just the T zone. The cheeks having a slight sheen is a more youthful look. That's also why I prefer cream blush.

Highlighters are popular because they bring back that little bit of shine of younger skin.

You can always use a matte foundation for oily complexions, but add back some shine to the cheek area.

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jackthebear — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:10:16 GMT

Foundation ????? what is that and where would I need it.

it's been so long that I have worn any makeup , grrrrrrr

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:25:06 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
Powder foundation -- Satin finish

Satin finish as in what brand/type? I haven't heard of satin finish. I need to look into it.

Thanks

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CalminHeart — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:37:44 GMT

Definitely Matte. I don't like the greasy look and feel.

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Shanus — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:03:53 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
Foundation ????? what is that and where would I need it.

it's been so long that I have worn any makeup , grrrrrrr

@jackthebear LOL. Same here, but I haven't worn a true foundation since way before COVID. I find a tinted moisturizer with concealer for touching up areas where needed is the most natural way to go... The best of both worlds. I do have a foundation stick...buildable coverage, but it rarely gets used except for special nights out.

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Shanus — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:04:59 GMT

@Sunshine Kate I think Lancome and Estee Lauder do a satin finish foundation.

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Desertdi — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:22:53 GMT

@Sunshine Kate Laura Geller Double Take is a example of what I use

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San Antonio Gal — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:09:00 GMT

Matte.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:54:12 GMT

I like the look of a satin finish which I guess is somewhere in between dewy and matte. My skin is normally very shiney, not oily, and it's so smooth I have to use a primer usually to get anything to stick. So I usually end up applying a semi-matte/satin primer then a mineral powder foundation....and it's still not matte but somewhat satiny.

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Tricolor — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:55:12 GMT

I am 71 with dry skin and only use a foundation with a glow. No matte for me.