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Foundation help please!

jobiz — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:51:03 GMT

I am looking for light to med coverage but I hate that shiny dewy look. I would say my skin is more normal to combo. Of course matte emphasizes my wrinkles. I have tried so many, even tinted moisturizer but yet to find one I like I am up any suggestions, either drugstore or department stores. Just wondering what others find to be their favorites Thanks 🙏

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sann — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:52:50 GMT

Elf brand..

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:57:36 GMT

@sann My first thought too.....ELF Halo Glow dupe for CT. Not to glowy, just right and vegan/cruelty free...inexpensive - how can you not like this product! ELF is coming after high end! 🔥

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jackthebear — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:05:27 GMT

Sephora has the match foundation gadget

that might help

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RollTide2008 — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:06:15 GMT

I almost always mix two foundations together. For light coverage, my current favorite is Wet n Wild Bare Focus tinted hydrator. It’s like $6 but I performs way about it’s price point.

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Shanus — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:21:55 GMT

@jobiz wrote:
I am looking for light to med coverage but I hate that shiny dewy look. I would say my skin is more normal to combo. Of course matte emphasizes my wrinkles. I have tried so many, even tinted moisturizer but yet to find one I like I am up any suggestions, either drugstore or department stores. Just wondering what others find to be their favorites Thanks 🙏

@jobiz For my personal and professional choices it's usually Bobbi Brown because of shade range and assortment of different coverage choices. Lightest tinted moisturizers to full coverage Skin Weightless Foundation to foundation sticks, etc.

I also keep a range of Estee Lauder Double wear which you can do full coverage, sheer out w/ a bit of moisturizer or by using a dmap sponge.

I like Lancome's Tient Idole Ultra 24 Hour foundation.

The new wave is towards skin tints...not a lot of coverage, but the idea is to let the complexion show through (if you have no issues) and if you do, a touch up in places with concealers or a foundation stick.

Of course, if you want to go spendy, my newest favorite is the foundation sticks from Westman Atilier. I got hooked when I received a PR pkg.

Jones Road and RMS is on hand for the younger women who like the all dewey (almost oily) "no makeup" makeup look. It can accentuate any pores or texture on skin.

I'm not a drugstore gal for foundation because it's so important to get a correct match or all your other makeup will be off. There are rarely samples and many are packaged and drugstores have an artificial harsh light that makes choosing shades difficult for me.

***A Shanus pet peeve: please don't rely on foundations for SPF. There's never enough coverage for protection.

***Skincare benefits in a foundation are iffy since you never know the % of what's in them. I prefer my own HG skincare before my foundation.

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Dusty1 — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:33:15 GMT

@jobiz I have normal/oily, easily dehydrated/breaks our from everything/old skin.

I don't experiment much with foundations because 1. everything breaks me out & 2. I love what I am using.

Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation is my favorite foundation ever. It gives just enough coverage & is easy to adjust by adding a bit more or less. The finish is a "natural" finish. Not too matte. It's easy to get a color match.

It's $39 for a 1 oz bottle. They have a promotion on the site for $20 off of $75 & 2 free lipsticks (They usually only have a few to choose from. Not the entire lipstick line.) if you spend $70.

And, with Mac if you collect 6 empty containers (mascara, foundation, powder, etc) & turn them in you can choose a free lipstick, lipgloss or eyeshadow. It's called the Back 2 Mac program.

My 2nd favorite foundation is Fenty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation applied with Real Techniques Miracle Powder Sponge. The foundation gives light/medium coverage. Goes on beautifully with this sponge. It is matte, but not flat matte & looks pretty on the skin.

If I want a very polished, finished look I apply the Mac SFF & then brush the Fenty Powder Foundation over it.

Good luck! I hope you find something that you love.

Edited to add: You can get both of these on their own sites, of course, but also at Ulta.

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Shanus — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:37:45 GMT

@RollTide2008 wrote:
I almost always mix two foundations together. For light coverage, my current favorite is Wet n Wild Bare Focus tinted hydrator. It’s like $6 but I performs way about it’s price point.

@RollTide2008 I always mix 2 foundation shades....lighter in the center of the face and darker (the shade of complexion) aroundd the perimeter and forehead). This brings brightness to the center where your features are and the outer areas in the face are a frame. This can be done w/ 2 foundations or one foundation and bronzer around the outside of face, too.

I also like uning a tinted moisturizer and then a medium coverage foundation on top where needed.

I've never tried Wet N Wild foundations, but like their lip pencils...the iconic 666.

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:41:34 GMT

Estee lauder, Futurist foundation. I found a perfect match to my skin. I am 67, with normal to dry skin.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:45:03 GMT

The IT CC+ Nude Glow Foundation & Serum is very nice.

The Estée Lauder Double Wear is what I am test driving this week. It is lightweight with a matte finish, and is highly rated wherever you look. The trickiest part has been getting the right shade.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 15:09:55 GMT

The Fenty powder over Mac Studio FF sounds nice @Dusty1 .

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JudyL — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 15:48:42 GMT

@jobiz - I think L'Oreal tinted serum foundation is fabulous. Their other foundations are good too - 24 hour Infallible. I have both. I also wear Kosas foundation and recently fell in love with Estee Lauder Double Wear. For tinted moisturizer, I use Laura Geller's version with 50spf. I always have an spf on underneath it though so not depending on it for my spf. Also IT Cosmetics CC Nude Glow which I think is fabulous too. Only CC cream of IT that I can wear. It's not yellow at all like their other CC cream.

Good luck in your search. There are some great suggestions on this thread.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:02:59 GMT

@jobiz Skin Long Wear Powder Fluid. This is what I wear and it is light coverage but if you keep applying you will get more coverage. It's $24 now normally $40 at Bobbi. Nordstrom also carries it. I have been wearing for several years now and I am 72.

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Fressa — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:51:14 GMT

What works for me is both Laura Geller B&B foundation. It goes on as a fine powder but turns to a matte cream The look is your skin but better. I also like Dr.Denese Day Cream which is a mult tiask product. You only need a little bit. It's sunscreen/moisturizer/foundation all in one. It just looks like your skin but even tone.

Both og these products work for me without leaving and shine, glitter or running into lines or wrinkle. Hope one of them works for you.

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vermint — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 18:30:38 GMT

67 here, with combo oily skin...really oily around the t-zone. Laura Geller's Balance & Brighten is the one for me. I've used it since it was introduced and there was only one shade back then! I've used up more compacts than I can count at this point. It goes on easily with a dense flat-top brush, coverage is buildable, and it stays put all day, even without a primer. Her blushes are gorgeous, too!

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jobiz — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:25:01 GMT

Thank you everyone for your wonderful advise! Since I've never tried Laura Geller I may sample that and a Bobbi Brown.
You are all so wonderful! Enjoy your weekend

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wagirl — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:12:56 GMT

I am using Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue. It is a little heavier than a bb or cc cream. Nice color and is 30 spf--but I wear a separate spf under it. I don't think it is a medium coverage tho.

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SurferWife — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 23:19:35 GMT

@jobiz

I've been trying a handful of foundations recently (IT CC+ Nude Glow, Estee' Lauder Double Wear, NARS) & the one that takes #1 spot for me is NARS Light Reflecting foundation. It's perfect in EVERY way for me! Color match, coverage, light reflection, long wear. I really need to stop looking at other foundations because NARS is a match made in foundation heaven for me and I have @monicakm to thank for the recommendation!

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Trix — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:31:06 GMT

@jobiz I've test run hundreds of foundations in my lifetime of wearing makeup and for a confused consumer, I don't think you can go wrong with Estee Lauder's Double Wear. It's fantastic and the coverage can be applied as heavy or light as you choose.

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wagirl — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:06:16 GMT

Almost never wear full coverage foundation without thinning it down some and even with the lighter weight foundation I usually add my moisturizer to it. Mostly use a bb/cc cream tho.