Foundation recommendations

[Chickenandgravy]

Estee lauder double wear is my absolute go to.
Nyx do a good budget one but I think they discontinued it

 

[Patsy Stone]

Oooo I’m glad you both rate L’Oreal Infallible as I just bought this today!

I’ve used Max Factor Miracle Touch for about 10 years but I’m finding it dries out my skin recently

Do you use a brush for Infallible?

 

[Happy35]

I love double wear as it is one of a few foundations that are a good colour match, neutral suits me more than warm as I am olive not golden, currently using IT cosmetics CC cream and love it but match isn’t as good

 

[veryfondoftea]

I use a foundation called undid. It’s not like normal foundation, you put it on more like a moisturiser and it sinks in. Wouldn’t use anything else now, I’ve had so many compliments about my ‘healthy glow’ lol without looking like I’m wearing much make up. It’s fairly expensive at £19 though

 

[IndigoViolet]

Budget- was Bourjois Healthy Mix but sadly discontinued now
Splurge- Pat McGrath Skin Fetish- very buildable & Giorgio Armani Power Fabric when I need more coverage.

 

[Sogdhitalley]

What are your foundation recommendations?
One on a budget
One you splurge on.

Budget: L'Oréal infallible.
Splurge: YSL Touche Eclat but I find it brings me out in cystic acne. Does anyone get that with YSL?

 

[Mr Daydream]

I love how double wear looks when you wear it but for me it feels so heavy on like I can’t move my face I could never wear it in the heat too. Clarins everlasting is also great as a splurge

 

[Tit.tat]

I used to always wear Mac but found my skin would look ok some days then orange the next with no change in application or coverage. I then tried Dior and LOVED it! But it’s like £15 more. Both I found by the end of the day I had barely any left on my face too.
I now use Nars as I touch my face a lot as well as I have quite oily skin so foundation can melt off, and that paired with Laura Mercier translucent powder, it doesn’t budge.
I buy it through the boots app when they have 20% off so I class it as my budget one but also my go to.

 

[under the ivy]

Splurge: Charlotte Tilbury light wonder, Giorgio Armani luminous silk or YSL touché eclait teint.
I really like Bare Minerals complexion rescue for everyday wear. I also reach for MAC face and body as it’s buildable.

Budget: The Ordinary serum foundation.

Depends what skin type you are OP for how foundation will look.

 

[Giggling Squid]

I like sheer foundation as I’m freckly, and crazy pale underneath them.

Budget- I like no.7 airbrush away
Splurge- thanks to a thread I recently started on here about doing my own wedding makeup I am a convert to Nars sheer glow. I think it might be the only foundation I’ve ever found that perfectly matches me!

 

[DCICassieStuart]

Budget - Primark's 'Stay Matte'. Dupe for Estee Lauder 'Double Wear'
Splurge - The real 'ELDW'

 

[Tommyb]

Does anyone have recommendations for a pale skin foundation? Currently using Revlon colourstay in the lightest shade!

Or even a tinted moisturiser? I'd love to find one that could replace foundation.

 

[Lord Voldemort]

Budget- Revlon Colour Stay, as someone said above it is great for the pale gals, tho atm I am looking for a replacement

Splurge - Estee Lauder Double Wear or Mac, Really want to try Charlotte Tilbury next!

 

[Justlooking19]

The

Charlotte Tilbury light wonder (I use this pretty much every day)
Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless foundation
IT Cosmetics CC cream

Budget - I like The Ordinary one and also another vote for L’Oreal Infallible

ordinary made my eyes sting… had to give it away

 

[37BBL]

Thank you! Never would have thought to look on asos but it does last forever! I’m sure if you’re investing in them two, you’re properly moisturising and priming your face even though it’s oily- got to have that good base! Thought I’d still write it for people reading though no point spending loads on makeup to neglect your skincare

Oh definitely, I spend a lot more than I ever used to on skin care and priming etc. The milk primer is amazing for oily skin x

 

[BashmentLady]

Does anyone have recommendations for a pale skin foundation? Currently using Revlon colourstay in the lightest shade!

Or even a tinted moisturiser? I'd love to find one that could replace foundation.

I use the Aldi BB cream. I'm quite pale and have large pores and generally find it great for looking like a good skin day rather than full make up.

I think Mac have the best range of shades for pale people (perhaps others!). Worth talking to them or checking out Findation.

 

[Tommyb]

Budget - revlon colour stay. Matches my very pale skin!

Splurge - estee lauder double wear or nars