Re: Best high end foundations

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

For me, it is either Armani Luminous Silk or Nars Sheer Glow. And now, I can't get either locally. My local Sephora never carried the Armani and now they have stopped carrying the Nars Sheer Glow. I tried the Nars Light Reflecting one and felt it made me look harsh when I compared pics side by side.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

@monicakm Wishing you a speedy recovery........always enjoy your posts!

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@SurferWife wrote:
My favorite high-end foundation is Nars Light Reflecting foundation. I am also using the IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow.

Nars - Natural looking coverage and buildable for a more full coverage look. It is just a hint of light reflecting, which I like. It's not over the top glowy. It wears all day, too, which I appreciate.

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow - the first time I bought it I loved the coverage, but the color was off. Now that I have the correct color I can sing its praises! It is a wee bit more glowy than the NARS but still a beautiful finish and wears all day, too.

As much as I like the EL Double Wear, my regular go to is the IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow, too. It's my favorite from the brand. I agree with you, @SurferWife about it being a little glowier. I take that down with a little Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten or Skinn Finishing Powder.

JudyL · ‎07-11-2010

@JeanLouiseFinch and @SurferWife - I love IT CC Nude Glow. That's the only tinted moisturizer that I use. Reach for it more than a regular foundation.

Franell · ‎03-23-2012

Don't forget the "lipstick therapy" when you are ready for a pick me up.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

@monicakm wrote:
@Icegoddess

Since you know what foundations you like and the color, why won't you order it online?

@monicakm I will. I just prefer walking into the store to get it. If you remember, I was originally concerned they were discontinuing it since I'm the kiss of death for most things I like. I even contacted Nars and they said they were not discontinuing it. It could just be that my Sephora is a smaller store. Not as small as the one in Kohls, but smallish nonetheless.

I currently have new Nars, so new that I can't put the pump in it withouth the foundation overflowing, and I've used it a few times. They really fill that bottle full.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@jobiz wrote:
Is the Estee L drying or cakey looking?

I use Estee Lauder foundation but for my dry skin I like their FUTURIST product. I found the Double Wear to drying for me.

I'd say my skin is not overly dry, just on the dry side.

Allthingsgirly67 · ‎03-09-2010

I love Double Wear! In winter my skin skews dry so I just use a richer moisturizer. You can also sheer it out as well. I was very impressed with Clinique serum foundation as a runner-up. But as close as my Double Wear.