Beauty

[vermint]

I've never tried either of those, but I'm a Laura Geller Balance & Brighten girl. I have been since she first introduced it. I've strayed a couple times, but always went back. 

I do have some mineral foundation I like a lot--Meow Cosmetics--but that company is no more, so when what I have is gone, it'll just be me and my B&B!

[Pink123]

@LuvSoCal   Hi, Your NC and I'm NW.  does that make the difference?  I was using the lancome when I had treatments done.

This MAC one is lighter.

If I would go back to Lancome it would have to be a shade lighter.

Something 20 in porcelain.

[Pink123]

Hi @simplyfriends  I'm on the dry side but live in South Florida which lends to humidity and stops dryness.

I put a ittle Cerave lotion underneath before I put it on.  Never looks greasy.

Again, more coverage than the Lancome and I'm  liking is much better.

[Dazlin]

@Pink123 , just wanted to chime in about Pur face powder...I was excited to get it, and the fairest shade was perfect,  but to much disappointment this powder gave me pores I never knew I had.  I have some visible pores along my t zone...but this was the worst make up I've ever used...I literally looked like I had holes in my face everywhere.   I tried a blender sponge,  tried a foundation brush, loose fluffy brush...you name it.  Sadly I wound up throwing it out...such a waste.  I think mineral powders do not work for me.   If you decide to try it...I hope it works...otherwise save your receipts...return it.

[sueinsf]

I've used the Laura Geller baked foundations over the years - started with Balance and Brighten and then went to Baked Elements (unfortunately discontinued) and recently tried the Double Take.  I do find with the powder foundations you have to use a good primer and a light hand.  I've periodically used other non powder foundations including IT Bye Bye Foundation, Confidence in a Compact (liked this one but also discontinued), Tarte and Doll 10 but most of these didn't work as well for me.

[Shelbelle]

I would look for something that is talc free. BE or Pur or other mineral brands. 

[SilleeMee]

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@Dazlin wrote:

@Pink123 , just wanted to chime in about Pur face powder...I was excited to get it, and the fairest shade was perfect,  but to much disappointment this powder gave me pores I never knew I had.  I have some visible pores along my t zone...but this was the worst make up I've ever used...I literally looked like I had holes in my face everywhere.   I tried a blender sponge,  tried a foundation brush, loose fluffy brush...you name it.  Sadly I wound up throwing it out...such a waste.  I think mineral powders do not work for me.   If you decide to try it...I hope it works...otherwise save your receipts...return it.

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@Dazlin 

Did you apply a primer before using the PUR? 

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Neither of the two you supplied.  I use either Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten or Pur Pressed Mineral Powder 

[JustJazzmom]

I like Bare Minerals, Lancôme Dual Foundation -- I wear 210 Clair II (N). 

Sometimes as others have suggested a primer applied first helps the powder to adhere better to your face. 

I like using the powder foundations in the warmer months, just a personal preference.

[Pink123]

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@Dazlin wrote:

@Pink123 , just wanted to chime in about Pur face powder...I was excited to get it, and the fairest shade was perfect,  but to much disappointment this powder gave me pores I never knew I had.  I have some visible pores along my t zone...but this was the worst make up I've ever used...I literally looked like I had holes in my face everywhere.   I tried a blender sponge,  tried a foundation brush, loose fluffy brush...you name it.  Sadly I wound up throwing it out...such a waste.  I think mineral powders do not work for me.   If you decide to try it...I hope it works...otherwise save your receipts...return it.

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@Dazlin wrote:

@Pink123 , just wanted to chime in about Pur face powder...I was excited to get it, and the fairest shade was perfect,  but to much disappointment this powder gave me pores I never knew I had.  I have some visible pores along my t zone...but this was the worst make up I've ever used...I literally looked like I had holes in my face everywhere.   I tried a blender sponge,  tried a foundation brush, loose fluffy brush...you name it.  Sadly I wound up throwing it out...such a waste.  I think mineral powders do not work for me.   If you decide to try it...I hope it works...otherwise save your receipts...return it.

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Ok @Dazlin  I think many here have not tried to use other brands.  This is my opinion. I do remember 20 years ago and there was something I did not like about it but I cannot remember.

I'm sure you can always return but try MAC or Lancome

if you can one day.