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Another Foundation Question

Judy McMurray — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:46:59 +0000

I don’t have oily skin or dry skin and I don’t have blemishes either. I would like a drugstore brand foundation that has good coverage but isn’t heavy on my skin. I don’t know if I need a matte finish or a more dewy finish. I am 21 so I am young and this foundation would be for everyday use.

This is a pic of me with no foundation or anything on and in natural light.

Thanks.

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shellygrrl — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:47:58 +0000

You are going to be very hard-pressed to find a foundation in the drugstore that will suit you out of the bottle, and here’s why: most drugstore foundations do not cater to the uber-fair.

Covergirl has one or two that may work, but I don’t know what they’re like because CG is generally a brand I don’t use. Maybelline Fit Me has a very light foundation — #110 — but I’m not sure if it’ll suit you because it looks to me like you have more pink undertones, and that particular shade I mentioned has more yellowish ones. I think, in terms of colour, you’ll probably have the most success with L’Oreal True Match. The finish is fairly satiny (I used to use it years ago but haven’t for quite a while), coverage is — I think — medium/buildable. It also comes in three “branches” — Cool, Neutral, and Warm — and a good selection of colours in each.

Revlon Colorstay is full coverage (which, IMO, you don’t really need; that said, you could probably sheer it out), but doesn’t feel heavy. That said, I don’t know if the lightest shade would work on you.

If you’re not adverse to ordering online, I’ll also suggest Sleek’s (UK drugstore brand) liquid foundation. It comes in a ton of colours, including some very pale ones. Their website also sells little sampler tubes, so you can try a few shades in a range before you buy (a full bottle is $11 USD; a sample kit is $4.50 USD). Be aware that shipping outside Europe is super pricey ($13.50 USD), so if you choose to do that, you may want to think about ordering one or two other things, too. (Their eyeshadow palettes are fantastic, as are their blushes.)

http://sleekmakeup.com

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Judy McMurray — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:54:15 +0000

Thank you for your help…I was thinking about maybe trying a tinted moisturizer but I have never used them so I don’t know what to expect.

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shellygrrl — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:22:19 +0000

Tinted moisturizers can be tricky as well. That said, they may work better for you because they’re a sheerer coverage so would be more forgiving if you didn’t get the colour quite right, or if you tan a little bit over the summer. Bobbi Brown has a good one (a normal one and an oil-free one), and I know the Laura Mercier TMs are highly rated (also a regular and oil-free one).

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Judy McMurray — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:45:23 +0000

That pic makes me look a little more pale than I really am, but I find it hard to match my skin because I have olive skin with cool undertones. I may have to give up on drug store brands and splurge for the good stuff haha. I really appreciate your help.

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Alaina Turner — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 20:44:31 +0000

i find that any maxfactor liquid foundations such as lasting performance (although not drustore but still very cheap) are good alrounders without going for luxurious or expensive alternatives… you only need a little at a time so its well worth paying slightly more for. also think about application.. i would suggest a sponge would suit you best as fingers shouldnt be used and brushes are harder to master xxx (dampen the sponge b4 applying)

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Judy McMurray — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 01:02:12 +0000

Thank you guys I have really clear skin, but my cheeks get red throughout the day sometimes so I like to put something on them. I tried Bare Minerals but it was way to cakey for my skin and too much coverage. I have tried different foundations but haven’t found one to match my skin tone just yet.