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Recommend your foundation

I don't wear make-up...pretty much ever, unless I am "going out" or somewhere nice.  And even then it's only eye make-up.  I'm really tired of having so much redness in my face.  I have tried using foundation in the past but it a)made my face feel gross, b)didn't even make a huge difference.  Of course, I bought cheap stuff.

I have combination skin and don't want to break the bank!  Any suggestions?

DD1: 3/31/10 DD2: 9/7/11

Re: Recommend your foundation

  • I use Bare Escentuals...the mineral stuff. it's pricey in stores but I get it on ebay very reasonably. It lasts for a while, I never feel like I have makeup on and it covers well.
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    I use Bare Escentuals too and they have a great deal going on at Sephora, at least at the JC Penney in Albany. It comes with 2 foundations, 1 warming powder, brushes, and primer for 48 bucks, It's the starter kit.

     

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  • On my derm's recommendation I started using a primer by Colorscience

    http://www.amazon.com/Colorescience-Wild-Primer-SunReliable-Bronzer/dp/B000O2LTD6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1259102146&sr=8-1

    there are different shades according to your skin tone, and while it's not cheap, you need so little of it, one bottle lasts me over 6 months. I love the feeling of it, it evens out your tone, and it's got good stuff for your skin!

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  • I rarely wear foundation myself, but when I do I use clinique.  I was concerned that I wouldn't pick the correct color for myself.
  • I use the mineral foundation from Loreal.  You don't feel like you are wearing make-up at all.  It's the best.
  • My mom who sold cosmetics for 15 years swears by L'Oreal True Match.  (And this is a woman who only uses Nars, Bobbi Brown, etc.)
  • I use Bare Minerals as well, and love them!
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  • I also use the mineral foundation from Loreal.  It's a little less expensive than the bare minerals and I don't have to make a special trip to get it.  Most drug stores carry it.

    How heavy it goes on depends on the size of the brush you are using, so it might take a little time and trial to get it dialed in.   I use a brush larger than the one provided in pakcage for lighter coverage and to make it last longer.

  • imageolivia_eve:
    My mom who sold cosmetics for 15 years swears by L'Oreal True Match.  (And this is a woman who only uses Nars, Bobbi Brown, etc.)

    This is what I use. I'm picky about foundation because the wrong one will make my face feel really icky and greasy. This has a powder finish to it, and doesn't feel like I have anything on at all.

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