Foundation recommendations

Khaleesi · Aug 28, 2021

Budget -L’Oreal Infallible/ Revlon colorstay
Splurge - Armani luminous silk

Giggling Squid · Aug 28, 2021

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!

ashy20 · Aug 28, 2021

Georgio Armani luminous silk foundation is my go to, it is amazing both day and night wear

Blair-Waldorf · Aug 30, 2021

Double wear is my real OG for nights out/events but the NYX born to glow is genuinely just as good and is under a tenner

Chickenandgravy · Aug 30, 2021

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

37BBL · Sep 4, 2021

I love a good foundation recommendation!!

I find i have to flit between a few at the moment as my skin tends to play up if I stick to the same for more than a week or so, for some bizarre reason.

I love double wear, nars sheer glow, it cc cream and Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless.

I used to love revlon colourstay as a budget but the formula doesn't work for me anymore.

I have very oily skin and many foundations don't work for me. Would like to try urban decay next.

Tit.tat · Sep 4, 2021

37BBL said:
I love a good foundation recommendation!!

I find i have to flit between a few at the moment as my skin tends to play up if I stick to the same for more than a week or so, for some bizarre reason.

I love double wear, nars sheer glow, it cc cream and Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless.

I used to love revlon colourstay as a budget but the formula doesn't work for me anymore.

I have very oily skin and many foundations don't work for me. Would like to try urban decay next.

I also have oily skin and since I started using the Laura mercier and brushing that onto my skin (I use Nars) it stays so much better! The Boots app often has 20% off on it and free delivery to store.

37BBL · Sep 4, 2021

Tit.tat said:
I also have oily skin and since I started using the Laura mercier and brushing that onto my skin (I use Nars) it stays so much better! The Boots app often has 20% off on it and free delivery to store.

Thank you!! I actually have the laura mercier translucent powder. I haven't used it for a while though and certainly haven't tried it as a combo with nars. I'll be doing that tomorrow!!
I bought my laura mercier off asos with 20% off, worth keeping an eye out if you run low and boots aren't offering a discount.

Tit.tat · Sep 4, 2021

37BBL said:
Thank you!! I actually have the laura mercier translucent powder. I haven't used it for a while though and certainly haven't tried it as a combo with nars. I'll be doing that tomorrow!!
I bought my laura mercier off asos with 20% off, worth keeping an eye out if you run low and boots aren't offering a discount.

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

37BBL · Sep 5, 2021

Tit.tat said:
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

H AC12 · Sep 5, 2021

My everyday foundation is Estee double wear. I try different foundation and always end up back at double wear. I tried Charlotte tilbury flawless and it oxides on my skin within minutes of applying it and felt really heavy.

laughing · Sep 6, 2021

Before lockdown double wear was my God.

During and after lockdown Rimmel Lasting Radiance Is now my God.

Someone on this forum recommended it.

Notorious PIG · Sep 7, 2021

I’ve only been using one kind for the past fifteen years - Lily Lolo mineral powder foundation. Can build up coverage from very light to medium. Very comfortable on the skin and looks fab. Suitable for everyday wear.

Prior to that I used Mac liquid foundation for a couple of years. Was nice but coverage too much.

I do want to try The Ordinary serum foundation though. Reviews are pretty good, and it’s very inexpensive. I’ve already bought a Real Technique beauty blender thingy in preparation. It was a lot cheaper than the original pink Beauty Blender.

Scorpihoe · Oct 4, 2021

I had a Charlotte tilbury online consultation this morning!! It was fab and the woman was so lovely. She recommended I try the airbrush flawless foundation. Has anyone tried it?

37BBL · Oct 4, 2021

Scorpihoe said:
I had a Charlotte tilbury online consultation this morning!! It was fab and the woman was so lovely. She recommended I try the airbrush flawless foundation. Has anyone tried it?

Yes! Its a lovely foundation. Really nice finish and good coverage.

Tommyb · Oct 4, 2021

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.

BashmentLady · Oct 6, 2021

Tommyb said:
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.

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