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08-14-2014 09:47 AM
After all these years I still can't find the right foundation. I wore mac yesterday over primer and when I got home, I was one oily mess. Aaaarrrrggghhh!
I really like It Celebration Foundation, but after I apply it I see flaky skin and, yes, I apply a moisturizer after cleansing, wait for it to dry and then primer, wait for it to dry and finally the It foundation.
If I go matte, well at this age, it just magnifies lines. If I use something dewy, I wind up with an oily face.
At my wits end.
How would you take it for here?
08-14-2014 09:51 AM
Have you tried a CC cream? I don't know how old you are, but I'm 59 and still have oily skin. I bought the Mary Kay CC cream in May, and haven't looked back! It gives light/medium coverage, and if I use a setting powder (Maybelline Shine-Free Loose Poweder) I maybe only have to blot once during the day.
I use Laura Geller's Neutralizer Spackle...I usually just mix a dollop of that with the CC in my hand & apply. If I need more coverage, I'll apply the CC just where I need it.
08-14-2014 09:52 AM
I'm not a foundation wearer.
Do you have to apply it all over? Could you just apply it on any discoloration?
For the It Celebration, instead of brushing on, maybe just use a puff to press in where you want/need it.
08-14-2014 09:54 AM
I've found the use of primer under the foundation makes my skin oilier. I either use a tinted moisturizer by itself or use the makeup by itself, and no primer.
08-14-2014 09:56 AM
The best thing I ever did for my face was give up foundation!!! I found Shseido Urban Environment Tinted UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 43 which I was wearing under my foundation, but decided that I didn't really need the foundation at all. So.....just the Urban Environment and a light dusting of IT Bye Bye Pores to finish it off has proven to be more than enough. My face is no longer reactive, greasy, have enlarged pores or blackheads and I've got great sun protection.
08-14-2014 10:06 AM
08-14-2014 10:16 AM
ITA, hulagirl. It might take a day/week to get used to the new look, but no foundation is much, much prettier. Any imperfections seem to level out once your skin can relax & breathe! It's so simple. Why do we make it hard?
08-14-2014 10:32 AM
On 8/14/2014 sidsmom said:ITA, hulagirl. It might take a day/week to get used to the new look, but no foundation is much, much prettier. Any imperfections seem to level out once your skin can relax & breathe! It's so simple. Why do we make it hard?
I think that so many times we buy into the hype that we NEED a foundation......I didn't realize that my skin was reacting to it (no matter which brand I tried). I do add a little blush, but just a quick swipe across my cheekbones.
08-14-2014 10:32 AM
Its not easy to find the right foundation. I'm 57 and have tried sooo many...liquid, matte, powder (IT Celebration does not work for me either), BBs, CCs, primer, no primer. What I've found that works best for me is Clinique Even Better foundation. I use it without a primer and like the coverage and lasting quality on its own. I think it gives my skin the perfect fresh faced look, not too dewy. Sometimes it takes a while to find what works for you, best of luck on your quest :-).
08-14-2014 10:38 AM
Have you tried Laura Mercier? I've used her Silk Creme foundation for over ten years and love it. It's a buildable and very natural looking foundation.
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