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Registered: ‎03-04-2011

Re: I need a change from Mineral Make-up

I recently gave up LG's Balance & Brighten for the same reason. All of a sudden pores I didn't know I had showed up all over my face when I applied her foundation...even over a primer. I never thought I'd use liquid again, but I switched to Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation applied with their Optical Blurring brush and I couldn't be happier. The shade I chose matches my skin tone perfectly. I use it without primer, after my moisturizer has set in for a few minutes, and my skin looks flawless until I take it off (6-8 hours later) without setting powder or touch-ups of any kind. The best part is that it feels like I am wearing nothing at all.

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Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: I need a change from Mineral Make-up

I still use and love my mineral makeup,but I alternate now with Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk Foundation, it is super light and you look soo good in it.It is not full coverage though,but I don't need full coverage,but it gives your skin a luminosity that just looks very good,especially in my opinion for maturing skins. It is pricey but well worth it!!!!

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Registered: ‎02-22-2013

Re: I need a change from Mineral Make-up

On 1/14/2014 KatCat1 said:

Laura Mercier is now my choice. Why? Excellent quality, and she offers neutral, pink and yellow undertones. Being able to have a pink undertone foundation made such a difference for me and concealer. She also offers 3 different primers -- hydrating, regular and oil free. I want a foundation that is good for my skin and makes it look more youthful. I have found this with LM. Check out her products they are worth every penny.

I agree with Kat,

I have large pores and oily skin,so need to be very careful with foundations. I actually love BE, as long as I use my Clinique Moisture Surge first, then either Laura Mercier Primer or Smash Box oil free primer, my BE goes on like a dream, and I top it off with a dusting of Ready MV. Now, if you want something else, like Kat said, you could try Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizers or foundation. I LOVE her Tinted Moisturizer- she has such a nice shade range, I think almost anyone can find a great match in this line. Feels like nothing on your skin but blurs imperfections beautifully. Take a look at it!

Best of luck!

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Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: I need a change from Mineral Make-up

On 1/13/2014 jaxs mom said:

I used BE for years ( I'm sure I have a lifetime supply, no joke) and swore I'd never use liquid foundation again. Now I use Urban Decay Naked skin foundation and love it. I use their whole makeup line now.

Another vote for Naked Skin. I use the Naked Skin BB Cream too, and I love it.

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