Powder foundation

rnmom · ‎03-11-2010

Has anyone found a powder foundation that doesn't settle into fine lines or dry skin out? I used to use the Original Bare Minerals years ago and loved the finish and ease of application, but I had to stop using it for several reasons. I developed melasma and found that it didn't give me enough coverage, plus as I aged it settled into all the fine lines around and under my eyes. So I grudgingly started using cream foundations or BB creams. I'd love to be able to go back to using a powder foundation just because it was so darn easy. Has anyone with dry, mature skin had any luck with anything out there? Thanks!!

shaggygirl · ‎11-24-2011

I'm older w/dry skin and I'm having good luck with the powder type IT Celebration Foundation in the compact. I've read others who say they have the same problems with it that you had with the Bare Minerals settling into the fine lines and I have my fair share of them for sure but so far I don't have that problem. I do use a good facial moisturizer and wait a few minutes before applying the foundation and I also clean the brush regularly so maybe that makes the difference.

Auntie CC · ‎10-28-2015

Morning..I have great luck with "Too Faced" cocoa powder foundation. Good coverage and it smells fantastic. I always take a barely damp wash cloth and blot my face to set the powder and it makes my face appear flawless.

Campion · ‎10-21-2011

I'd definitely try the IT Celebration. It's quite finely milled and it's got good coverage. If you hate it, QVC takes returns, so it's not a bad thing to try. I use both BE and IT, but I don't have so many fine lines (yet..yet...they're a -comin.)

Rachb · ‎10-07-2012

Laura Geller Baked Elements.

BlingQueen022 · ‎09-23-2012

@Rachb wrote:
Laura Geller Baked Elements.

I purchased Laura's last TSV that she had and that compact is great. I like it a lot. Goes on fast and gives great coverage and doesn't settle in fine lines at all. Laura makes the best baked blushes too.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@Rachb wrote:
Laura Geller Baked Elements.

My favorite!

I've had pretty good luck with Josie Maran's Matchmaker too, but LGBE is still the best. Through assorted sales, I've stocked up and have many compacts stashed.

eyeron · ‎01-11-2015

I used to love Lancolme dual finish until they discontinued the unscented version. And Lancolme also has parabens. I now LOVE clinique Superpowder double face foundation. I use moisturizer first and then after about 10 miniutes I blot with a face blotting sheet and then put the powder on. I do not use this under my eyes though. (And I don't use a cream foundation first). This is a medium to full coverage for me. It takes away the redness. I found mineral foundations sit on top of my skin and baked foundations oxidize too much.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@rnmom wrote:
Has anyone found a powder foundation that doesn't settle into fine lines or dry skin out? I used to use the Original Bare Minerals years ago and loved the finish and ease of application, but I had to stop using it for several reasons. I developed melasma and found that it didn't give me enough coverage, plus as I aged it settled into all the fine lines around and under my eyes. So I grudgingly started using cream foundations or BB creams. I'd love to be able to go back to using a powder foundation just because it was so darn easy. Has anyone with dry, mature skin had any luck with anything out there? Thanks!!

@rnmom

You don't say what you were putting on your skin first .... or were you just using BM foundation?

Personally, I love the Boots No 7 Intense Advanced Serum (and then apply the BM SPF 30 Tinted Primer in the summer months) before applying the powder foundation. I think if you use just the foundation, you're not going to get the best results possible. JMO

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I don't think you get that settling into lines as much if you use a good moisturizer and a primer. I have consolidated that into one step by getting spackle with moisturizer. I then use L'Oreal tru match either the liquid foundation followed by light application of the true match powder for dressier days or for everyday just the L'Oreal true match powder.