Your current foundations(s)?
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I am trying out a ton of foundations and tinted moisturizers recently. My Clinique Superfit Nutty ran out and they discontinued it, so I replaced it with one they said was comparable.
Clinique Even Better in Nutty
I generally use this when I am going out and need a lot of coverage. I LOVE this makeup and find it "even better" (LOL) than the Superfit i loved. It is a GREAT photo-ready finish. No matter how dark I go in the foundations below, I still tend to show up whiter than the true color of the foundation. I use a flat foundation brush but I am gonna try the Spehora Pro Airbrush brush soon.
Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation in Pure Beige Medium 2
Still using this when I'm in a rush with a tad bit tinted moisturizer underneath. Applied with an ELF Kabuki.
Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in Cool Beige & Golden Beige
I mix these and use them for every day when I need more coverage than a tinted moisturizer. Not the greatest but trying to use it up!
Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 16
Trying to use more natural, paraben free products. LOVE this but the color range is awful...goes from light/medium shades to super dark. I had to get the darkest because the 2 below it were either too yellow or too pink for my olive skin. Since it is a tinted moisturizer and I'll prob use it in the summer, I figured I'd just blend the crap out of it LOL I have been using the Sephora Airbrush brush, but recently loved it with the ELF Kabuki, the 3 Sigma Kabukis, and the most amazing Tarte Kabuki that came with my new Tarted Foundation set!!! I finish with the Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder Clear, but I don't notice any difference using this, kind of a waste to me.
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation in Tan-Deep
I ordered this set from Sephora.com with the Kabuki! It was $38 and $32 but I got the whole set for $38
SO worth it! The colors run light. I went dark bc 1. Tan-Deep and Deep were the only colors left and 2. I stood in Sephora for almost an hour trying the colors and I thought this one would be best going into spring and summer. The set is now sold out, but they have it with select colors on QVC.com.
I am really wanting the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk. I will prob try the colors and purchase soon
Clinique Even Better in Nutty
I generally use this when I am going out and need a lot of coverage. I LOVE this makeup and find it "even better" (LOL) than the Superfit i loved. It is a GREAT photo-ready finish. No matter how dark I go in the foundations below, I still tend to show up whiter than the true color of the foundation. I use a flat foundation brush but I am gonna try the Spehora Pro Airbrush brush soon.
Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation in Pure Beige Medium 2
Still using this when I'm in a rush with a tad bit tinted moisturizer underneath. Applied with an ELF Kabuki.
Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in Cool Beige & Golden Beige
I mix these and use them for every day when I need more coverage than a tinted moisturizer. Not the greatest but trying to use it up!
Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer in Agent 16
Trying to use more natural, paraben free products. LOVE this but the color range is awful...goes from light/medium shades to super dark. I had to get the darkest because the 2 below it were either too yellow or too pink for my olive skin. Since it is a tinted moisturizer and I'll prob use it in the summer, I figured I'd just blend the crap out of it LOL I have been using the Sephora Airbrush brush, but recently loved it with the ELF Kabuki, the 3 Sigma Kabukis, and the most amazing Tarte Kabuki that came with my new Tarted Foundation set!!! I finish with the Smooth Operator Micronized Clay Finishing Powder Clear, but I don't notice any difference using this, kind of a waste to me.
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation in Tan-Deep
I ordered this set from Sephora.com with the Kabuki! It was $38 and $32 but I got the whole set for $38
SO worth it! The colors run light. I went dark bc 1. Tan-Deep and Deep were the only colors left and 2. I stood in Sephora for almost an hour trying the colors and I thought this one would be best going into spring and summer. The set is now sold out, but they have it with select colors on QVC.com. I am really wanting the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk. I will prob try the colors and purchase soon
Right now I have a bit of ADD when it comes to foundation. I have a pretty big "collection" (for me)but really I'm looking for the perfect thing for me.
I have wacko skin right now because of the temperature differences. For the last week or two my skin has been oily down the center of my face but I still have dry flaky patches around my eyes. When the weather has been colder the oily parts normalize and the flakes get worse.
For oily days:
Revlon ColorStay-great coverage but after using some high end foundations I'm finding it a bit too thick.
Shiseido Sun Protection liquid foundation w/ or w/out BE Matte on top (if I use the BE I only use foundation where I need it)--I recently used the Shiseido after a long time of not using it and realized how much i love it. It's SO light weight with great coverage. The BE is just OK for me. Looking into Laura Mercier. I also mix this w/ Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua on dryer skin days--amazing!
YSL Teint Resist--love this one too, right up there w/ the Shiseido.
Missha M Signature Real Complete BB cream--this has an OK staying power on oily skin but it's a bit lacking in coverage. I may try applying w/ my fingers to see if I get a better application and coverage. I'm also experimenting mixing this w/ Missha Perfect cover BB cream.
For dryer days:
Revlon ColorStay mixed w/ Revlon PhotoReady--this is just OK, nothing earth shattering. Good coverage but again, thick.
Skin 79 "hot pink" BB cream--love this! I wish I could use it every day but if my skin is only slightly oily it slides right off.
I have wacko skin right now because of the temperature differences. For the last week or two my skin has been oily down the center of my face but I still have dry flaky patches around my eyes. When the weather has been colder the oily parts normalize and the flakes get worse.
For oily days:
Revlon ColorStay-great coverage but after using some high end foundations I'm finding it a bit too thick.
Shiseido Sun Protection liquid foundation w/ or w/out BE Matte on top (if I use the BE I only use foundation where I need it)--I recently used the Shiseido after a long time of not using it and realized how much i love it. It's SO light weight with great coverage. The BE is just OK for me. Looking into Laura Mercier. I also mix this w/ Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua on dryer skin days--amazing!
YSL Teint Resist--love this one too, right up there w/ the Shiseido.
Missha M Signature Real Complete BB cream--this has an OK staying power on oily skin but it's a bit lacking in coverage. I may try applying w/ my fingers to see if I get a better application and coverage. I'm also experimenting mixing this w/ Missha Perfect cover BB cream.
For dryer days:
Revlon ColorStay mixed w/ Revlon PhotoReady--this is just OK, nothing earth shattering. Good coverage but again, thick.
Skin 79 "hot pink" BB cream--love this! I wish I could use it every day but if my skin is only slightly oily it slides right off.
I have heard that MakeUp Forever is great but I'm having a hard time finding the correct shade also. I've tried 125, another SA told me I was a 130 or 140. Those didn't work and when I went back the SA said those would be way too dark and sampled me a 118 and 120. These also have too much yellow. I will give it one more try and then go on to different foundation altogether.1. NARS Sheer Glow in Macao: I love this! This shade is an almost perfect match for my skin, and it really does impart a "glow" when applied correctly. Oddly enough, a SA at Sephora tried to convince me that Cadiz is my "true match" and it did look pretty good...I may need to experiment a bit more.
2. Make Up Forever Face & Body in 18 (Camel) and 12 (Caramel): I had to go to the MUFE boutique downtown to have them custom blend it, but it was totally worth it. I wear this when I'm feeling super lazy, but I need concealer as it's just a step above a tinted moisturizer.
3. Revlon Colorstay (Oily/Combo formulation) in Caramel: I don't use this often so it just sits on my dresser. I may give it a go this week since my skin is looking a little better.
I just returned two shades of MUFE HD foundation, as 173 was a touch too light and 177 was a bit too dark. Blending them made me look REALLY yellow...like, banana-grade yellow.
I'm still in the process of trying other foundations. I gave up on MAC a long time ago as nothing matches me, unfortunately.
