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Sheer/Translucent Foundation (non-mineral/powder)?

I have used BareMinerals and other mineral/powder-type foundations in the past, but have found them too drying lately.

I recently got the BareMinerals bareskin Serum Foundation and it is too much coverage for me, even using only 2 drops for my entire face.

I like using my Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Daily Defense Moisturizer (SPF30) since it is very lightly tinted, but it isn't enough.

Is there anything you can point me toward that I can try? I have never used a BB or CC cream.

I have a fair complexion and have used Fair and Fairly Light in BareMinerals in the past. I also have combination-to-oily skin. Surely there is something that is lightweight, but also offers slightly more coverage than a tinted moisturizer?

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Re: Sheer/Translucent Foundation (non-mineral/powder)?

I like this one by Neutrogena. It's a fairly light coverage and feels nice. I'm also Fairly Light in BE, but I can't remember which shade I have of this (maybe Fair to Light). I just know that it's a good match for my skin.

Healthy Skin Enhancer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

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Re: Sheer/Translucent Foundation (non-mineral/powder)?

Thanks for that RCG...I will put it on my list to investigate Smiley Happy

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Re: Sheer/Translucent Foundation (non-mineral/powder)?

On 8/21/2014 MandySays said:

Thanks for that RCG...I will put it on my list to investigate Smiley Happy

I most definitely will! If you check it out I hope you like it (remember, a lot of places accept returns if you don't).

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Re: Sheer/Translucent Foundation (non-mineral/powder)?

Mine is Fair to Light 20

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Re: Sheer/Translucent Foundation (non-mineral/powder)?

Thanks RCG! I'll let you know if/when I ever try it out.

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Re: Sheer/Translucent Foundation (non-mineral/powder)?

Missha BB or CC's. Color 13 is fair and 21 is light (I am really fair but can use both) and 23 which is light/medium. I like the Missha with filler but I have a few pores showing. Many women here rave about Missha.

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Re: Sheer/Translucent Foundation (non-mineral/powder)?

Thanks for the rec, Kat!