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Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

depglass — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:14:06 GMT

This is a takeoff on Shanus's eye shadow thread. I accidentally bought some Matte Bare Minerals foundation instead of my usual, which has a very very slight shimmer to it. So far I'm just mixing it, should I take the plunge and go matte?

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

SportyShorty07 — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:09:34 GMT

@depglass What skin type do you have? I have oily/combo skin and only use matte foundation- I wish I could try a glowy type of foundation, but it wouldn't work with my skin type very well. If you have dry or a balanced skin type you can try a glowy or demi-matte foundation or even a tinted moisturizer . If you use a glowy primer or a moisturizing setting spray, it can cut down on the matte effect of the foundation. I love bare minerals matte foundation, it works pretty well on me if I use a mattifying primer underneath it.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

Winkk — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:31:34 GMT

I wear matte but it's up to you. Can you exchange it?

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

Icegoddess — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:38:42 GMT

I wouldn't call it shimmery; I wouldn't wear that. But, I do wear a dewy or glowy foundation. Wouldn't wear matte at all, but to each her own. So, whatever you like is what you should wear.

I've always been anti-setting spray, but I actually found one I like. NYX Dewy Finish setting spray. Maybe sprayed over your matte foundation, it might make it less matte.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

teganslaw — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:05:17 GMT

I wear matte tinted moisturizer and I add a drop of Glow Recipe Dew Drops to the moisturizer if I want a glowy look. It's not shimmery, but adds a subtle highlight effect to make it less matte.

I sometimes use Iconic London glow setting spray which adds highlight.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

Ronettes — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:05:39 GMT

Shiny foundation is aging, matte is beautiful -

I also wear only matte lipsticks, anything shimmery shows every line, wrinkle and blemish.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

kze — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:10:57 GMT

Every time I see matte foundation or lipstick on a model, it looks harsh and is aging. However I haven't seen it in real life.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

RollTide2008 — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:25:43 GMT

I don’t like matte on myself. I prefer a radiant finish. I mix a drop of illuminating foundation with whatever I’m wearing.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

Allthingsgirly67 — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:02:47 GMT

The problem with “glowy” is I find it is too much. In a perfect world I would like to see more satin finishes. The “glowy” look is also trendy which I don’t do. I like classic
Makeup.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

MoJoV — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:05:25 GMT

On me, matte looks dry and makes me look older. This goes for lipstick and foundation. I don't do sparkly, just dewey. With illumination, less is more.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

vermint — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:52:16 GMT

@Ronettes wrote:
Shiny foundation is aging, matte is beautiful -
I also wear only matte lipsticks, anything shimmery shows every line, wrinkle and blemish.

@Ronettes I have oily skin, so yes, I need a more matte foundation...those with dry skin often look better with something more "dewey".

With matte lipsticks...I'm the opposite of you. Matte shows every single crinkle in my 68 year old lips and looks horrible.

I don't want "shine" or "glitter" in any of my makeup, but a satin finish--which has just a little "glow"--can brighten up aging skin. I prefer satin finish blush, eye shadow and lip color most of the time.

There is no "one size fits all" in makeup...no matter what your age is. You should wear what makes YOU feel confident and pretty!

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

Effie54 — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:22:23 GMT

@Ronettes wrote:
Shiny foundation is aging, matte is beautiful -
I also wear only matte lipsticks, anything shimmery shows every line, wrinkle and blemish.

The opposite holds true for me. I think matte is aging and chalky. I would rather have a dewy look to my skin, which I think looks more youthful.

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

Ronettes — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:42:29 GMT

Dewy is one thing I agree with, 'shiny' is out of the question, it adds 10 years, especially that shiny eyeshadow! LOL

Re: Shimmer vs. Matte in foundation

TerryNJ — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:52:59 GMT

Hey @depglass, I am a Bare Minerals user myself. I think they came out with the Matte because some people got itchy from one of the ingredients in the original. I think it was the bismuth oxide. Maybe one day when you are hanging out at home, try the Matte alone to see how you like it.