Foundation alternatives? - Page 2

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I am blessed in the skin department, very few wrinkles , still have freckles though, never had acne so I don't have any scars from that. My daily routine is so simple - spackle with moisturizer, L'oreal BB creme as a concealer on a sunspot and a small mole on the rt side of my face then L'oreal true match powder very lightly and a spritz of rosewater to get rid of the powdery look. Then clear mascara on lashes and brows as my brows are unruly and have to be tamed - and blush and lip gloss - done. takes about 3 min. If we are doing anything I do more - liquid foundation and regular mascara, but for the majority of the time this is it.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

I recommend a cushion foundation. It is light to medium coverage. I couldn't get the Physician's Formula locally so I ordered one from Misshausa dot com since I was ordering other things from them. They are a Korean skin care company mentioned here many times. I love their M Magic Cushion with SPF 50. M Magic Cushion Special Set No.23 (Natural Beige)

Available in three Shades: No. 21, No. 23, & No. 27

Magic cushion with perfect coverage to help achieve flawless skin and long lasting makeup without darkening

- Micro cover pigment delivers flawless coverage to skin and silica-bead powder effectively absorbs sweat and sebum, leaving makeup last longer.

- Including bamboo water and baobab fruit extract, it provides moisture to skin and containing witch hazel extract, it soothes and calms the skin.

It is very light weight, feels like silk on, dries well, doesn't cake, is very fluid in a great way, goes on quick, sets wonderfully, has super SPF, lasts all day, and leaves a flawless finish. I'm in love with it since I quit wearing full makeup to work due to no A/C in the summer. My skin has smoothed out and is less congested due to not wearing makeup for many months. I just started with the cushion this February. It goes on quick, so it fits my morning routine. It evens out my skin color and is light enough to work for my fair skin.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

@Tigriss wrote:
I recommend a cushion foundation. It is light to medium coverage. I couldn't get the Physician's Formula locally so I ordered one from Misshausa dot com since I was ordering other things from them. They are a Korean skin care company mentioned here many times. I love their M Magic Cushion with SPF 50.
Available in three Shades: No. 21, No. 23, & No. 27

Magic cushion with perfect coverage to help achieve flawless skin and long lasting makeup without darkening

- Micro cover pigment delivers flawless coverage to skin and silica-bead powder effectively absorbs sweat and sebum, leaving makeup last longer.

- Including bamboo water and baobab fruit extract, it provides moisture to skin and containing witch hazel extract, it soothes and calms the skin.

It is very light weight, feels like silk on, dries well, doesn't cake, is very fluid in a great way, goes on quick, sets wonderfully, has super SPF, lasts all day, and leaves a flawless finish. I'm in love with it since I quit wearing full makeup to work due to no A/C in the summer. My skin has smoothed out and is less congested due to not wearing makeup for many months. I just started with the cushion this February. It goes on quick, so it fits my morning routine. It evens out my skin color and is light enough to work for my fair skin.

@Tigriss I was excited about this product when it first came out and orderd one during the half off and free shipping sale but the colors don't work for me, unfortunately! I normally wear No. 21 in all their other BB creams but this one was wayyy too yellow (I have pink to neutral undertones). When I wore it, hubby asked if I felt okay because he said I looked sickly! It does make me look jaundiced. I wish they'd make a more pink toned one (and remove the witch hazel, but that is another story). Fortunately I only paid like $8 or whatever it was for mine. I may try the Physicians formula eventually.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

I use their lightest color, 21 I think, but it isn't yellow on me. I'm pink/blue/cool undertones, and for some reason it works. I get pink easily on my cheeks when I even walk too fast resulting in a flushed face. This really neutralizes that. I do top it with a powder, It Cosmetics most recent TSV, that is also a foundation, but I use a light dusting. The combo really gives me coverage, a bit of dewy look and feels super light on. I use a big powder brush to do a light dusting of the powder. I put the cushion on then get ready with my hair and breakfast stuff, then dust it when it is dry.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

The witch hazel works for my oily skin as well. Sorry it didn't work for you. They have other cushion makeups that would probably work. In the reviews other did mention that their usual shade doesn't look the same in this product.

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

I use Olay Total Effects CC as my foundation. It is the one that is swirled in a pump bottle. It gives light coverage, and then I use concealer as needed and finish with a shine control powder. Btw I am over 50 with very oily acne prone skin.

c_la_vee · ‎03-11-2010

Thank you for all the replies!

I can't answer each individually because there are so many but I have read each and every reply carefully and you all gave such good information for those of us that like a lighter makeup application. I'm going to read the replies again and check out some of the products mentioned.

Wanted to say, those of you that have freckles, don't cover them! Freckles are cute!

Thanks again to all you ladies.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I am 60. I find I use less and less foundation. I like just using my serums, skin moisturizer, sun block and on top of all Isomers BBCream which is colorless.

just a little blush and Lipstick. No eye makeup at all. Less is more the older you get. I have nice skin because I take care of it. Nothing to hide!

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

For the last 10 yrs. I've used Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer Balm (for drier skin) & she has another for normal skin. It has my SPF, moisturizer & just enough coverage that my skin isn't bare, but natural looking...no heavy foundation for me either.

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I am 60. I find I use less and less foundation. I like just using my serums, skin moisturizer, sun block and on top of all Isomers BBCream which is colorless.

just a little blush and Lipstick. No eye makeup at all. Less is more the older you get. I have nice skin because I take care of it. Nothing to hide!

I agree with you. The older I get the better I look without a lot of makeup. Simple seems to work so much better. I used to do a smoky eye and now I look like I got socked in the eye if I attempt it.