Beauty

[c_la_vee]

I see that there are other women here that, like myself,  don't like heavy or full coverage foundation.

For weeks now I have not worn any foundation and I think I finally found what works best for me.

Everyday, after my skincare routine, I use Josie Maran's colorless SPF 47, I tried her tinted but didn't like it as much, it looked too dark on me.

Then I use one of these, Bare Minerals Brightening Veil or Sonia Kashuk's loose translucent powder or Chanel's loose translucent powder. I apply them with a flat top brush, as if I were applying foundation.

I have to make sure that the skincare and SPF have had a chance to absorb then I'm good to go.

Over the powders I just put a very litttle bit of blush, cream or powder, mascara and gloss and my face looks so much better than when I wore foundation.

I can see my skin but it's a bit blurred out, I prefer not to use concealer at all.

Foundation just doesn't look good on me, must be my face type, it kills my skin.

As far as my skin goes, it's OK, I mean it's normal, no major issues.

I used to go regularly to get facials and peels and my skin looked amazing but I stopped when I got pregnant because it was uncomfortable to lay there for hours.

I should start up again but don't know why it's so hard to pick up again after I stopped, but I will.

Was wondering what, those of you who don't like foundation too much or at all, use as an alternative.

[ILOVE ME]

I have tried & love Laneige BB cushion makeup. I buy it at Target. It has sun protection in the formula, isn't heavy or greasy, covers blemishes well. BTW, I am 66 years of age, fair complexion, some brown spots on my face. Price is moderate, you can get sales at Target regularly.

[Chisos]

I only spot cover with foundation & concealer. . I use very little. I have been working on a dewey face for daytime and have added JM Argon Oil and a few other JM products. I have to say - I wish I had not waited so long to start using them. Now I see what all the raves are about.

[shiloh 81]

I've been using Loreal True Match Mineral Makeup. I'm in the color N1-2 Soft Ivory this is the lightest color they make. I use IT Cosmetics Large Bronzing Brush to apply a very thin layer over my face and it just blurs away any imperfections. I use a little blush and Lip gloss and I'm good to go. I hope they never discontinue this product its my Holy Grail because it looks so natural, like skin but better.

[ChynnaBlue]

I like to make my own tinted moisturizer out of whatever foundation I'm playing with at the time. I mix it with some moisturizer and a drop of L'Oreal Magic Lumi primer for some radiance.

Some moisturizers oxidize the foundation and immediately turn it darker or more orange, so I have to find combinations that work together. Other than that, it works really well for me and allows for me to customize my final product based on whether I need more moisture, more coverage, or whatever.

[Ceci]

I do not wear foundation either. Too masky. I'm fair, Irish type skin. Lots of red, blotchy areas and freckles.

I discovered PTR CC tinted moisturizer. It's the best product I have used.  It is light, moisturizing and covers all the red spots and freckles.

I also bought the IT Veil and it is just okay. Probably should have sent it back but didn't.

The PTR CC tinted moisturizer is amazing on my skin.

[HappyDaze]

I don't like full or medium coverage foundation. I like my actual skin to show through. I prefer CC creams (Missha's are the best for my skin), tined moisturizers or a light dusting of Laura geller's baked elments powder foundation. They match my skin and just give me that "my skin but better" look. Like you said, @c_la_vee, looks like your skin but "blurred" or, as I like to say, perfected.

I don't wear concealer either. My every day "face" is BB cream/TM/LG baked elements foundation (not all of them at once, lol), mascara, and lipgloss and maybe some eyeshadow. I really don't think I look good with blush in general. I have some that look pretty good but I just feel like I look better without it. I also don't use primer or setting powder. I don't need those products as they don't do anything for me.

[doglover3]

while I don't like need or want a heavy full coverage foundation I do like one that just evens out skintone and gives a finished look.

I love and use either(like both) IT cushion compact foundation OR my go to L'Oreal Tru Match Lumi in 3n. I used BE serum foundation in Bare Shell but much prefer this L'Oreal Tru Match lumi in 3n. I use this very lightly, don't use much.

I don't need or use a concealer, just do my eyes, brows and lipstick.

[FastDogWalker2]

I use OO CC cream.  I t works well and also has SPF.

[wagirl]

I am 61 and don't wear foundation alone; I usually add my moisturizer to it and get a really nice coverage. Also I absolutely LOVE Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. I also do the same to any bb/cc cream too. I need some coverage and color or I look too washed out. Decided my normal medium color is way too yellow on my skin and switched to light. I'll warm it up during the warmer months with a little bronzer.