I apply with fingers just and then use a blender sponge to finish, make sure there are no lines etc.
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Dont put double wear over dry skin or eczemaThe best foundation I’ve ever used is Estée Lauder Doublewear. I tried L’Oreal Infallible Freshwear as a cheapie daytime foundation, which is also supposed to be a dupe but Estee’s foundation is by far superior.
I don’t use primer, I prefer using sun cream and moisturiser and I find it tends to make the foundation last, not that Doublewear is going anywhere when it’s on your face
Nor do I use concealer, the foundation covers literally any blemish/dark circle
I use Dior Hypnose for mascara. I’ve tried nearly every single mascara out there, and this one is best. I’d say it better than Benefit mascara which I’m a fan of.
I love it but it wont be suitable for that type of skinYes original OP, @Walnutss is right. I forgot to add this to the bottom of my post, definitely not suitable for dry skinDont put double wear over dry skin or eczema
This is more for ladies who have other skin types.
I just love DW so much so can’t resist talking about it
Happy to pay anything for good products
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
I have decided to go back to Benefit they're real mascara as I used this years ago and I quite liked it, I have been using the Loreal Paradise mascara the last few months and haven't been keen on it.
Still searching for a foundation, a few people mentioned Estee Lauder doublewear, I used this years ago and hated it on my skin.
For the primer I'm going to try Smashbox as a lot of people seem to recommend them.
too faced born this way concealer is levels above shape tape (IMO)! I was a hard shape tape fan til I tried the too faced one!!!
If you have an issue with big pores - Clarins 'Instant Poreless' is the best thing I've ever used and it's only about 20 quid. Has totally transformed how my foundation etc sits/lasts on my face, it's brilliant.
Just to throw in some more budget options...
Essence mascaras are amazing. Less than £3. The black and green and black and purple ones. I’ve worked in make-up and love make-up in general and they easily rival Lancôme or Benefit. (Their eyeshadow is good too)
L’Oréal and Max Factor do very good mid range mascaras.
I personally love YSL mascaras and hate Dior Show (don’t rate Dior make up at all apart from lip products) but I think if You’re going to spend £25 on a mascara you need to find ways good for you rather than gambling on recommendations.
I like a thick, long and lifted look whereas someone else may like a natural look. Having said that, Benefit are generally excellent but so hard to remove. Maybelline lash sensational in the pink tube makes a good dupe for, I think it’s ‘They’re real’. One of them. Aldi are also doing A dupe for it at the moment that everyone is raving about, not tried it personally though.
Essence foundation isn’t that bad either for very budget. Primark’s too actually was supposed to be a dupe for double wear and it’s not bad (primark does good powder blush). Both I find better than say Rimmel but if they still do it, rimmel wake me up might be worth a try for you. It’s dewy. If you can still get hold of any borjouis they had good options for dry skin.
I personally use Dermablend due to the high coverage for my pigment issues, good for large pores, not the best in dry areas but not horrible.
Collection’s concealer is a great budget option, highly regarded. With dermablend I just build the foundation in areas that need it though rather than a seperate concealer.
I haven’t found a good budget primer tbh but I’d be I tereted to try The Ordinary’s silicon one next. Smashbox would get my vote. MUA’s eyeshadow primer works though as does their setting spray in the green
bottle for a very cheap price.
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Im looking for a new primer so im about to buy myself this! Thank you
I’ve found some of the best mascaras i’ve used are cheap ones, i’ve used an Essence one from Wilko (was in a pink tube), one from Primark (Gold tube) and the latest one I’m using and probably my fave is w7 flirty eyes.. it takes about 60 seconds to put on, gives great coverage, makes my eyelashes long and full and doesn’t cause loads of mess.. think it cost something like £2
You sound just like me
1. Nars Sheer Glow. This is the only foundation that doesn't clog in my skin & highlight dryness while giving good coverage.
2. It cosmetics Bye Bye Under eye (stay away from shape tape, gets cloggy on dry skin)
3. Lancome Hypnose Drama - doesn't get any better than this. Also lasts longer than a lot of the more expensive mascara
4. I use a Nars one for pores. Can't remember the name.
It’s been mentioned but the Bobbi brown vitamin enriched face base is amazing!
Primer - some suggestions for your skin type: Bobbi Brown vitamin enriched face base, glossier priming moisturiser rich, milk makeup Hydra grip, k one jelly pack...
However, if you have dry skin and issues with pores the one I highly highly recommend is illamasqua Hydra veil.... With primers (and most face makeup products tbh) I have unfortunately found you get what you pay for so unfortunately haven't found any good drug store ones for dry skin
Foundation - Full Coverage : Marc Jacobs reMARCable foundation is good but the one I highly highly recommend for dry skin is supercover cream foundation, it won't cling to dry patches and literally makes you look like a doll... They don't sell it in shops but you can order testers on their website so you can check the colour before you committ to the full size.
Medium Coverage : Nars all day luminous, too faced born this way, Il makiage foundation, Dior forever all in one glow.
Light Coverage: Clinique superbalanced (lovely formula but I find the shades very pink toned) Nars sheer glow.
Sheer Coverage : Florence by Mills like a light, nars pure radiant tinted moisturiser, chantecaille just skin.
Concealer : someones already said it but Too Faced sculpting concealer is BAE. You will not regret if dark circles are a concern.
Mascara: The ones I like are all really cheap.... Essence orange one, Barry M showgirl lengthening mascara, Touch In Sol Stretchex Mascara..... These all give a wispy lengthened look to your lashes but maybe won't be suitable if you're looking for volume.
sorry I'm late to the party I just love talking about makeup I can't resist lol
However, if you have dry skin and issues with pores the one I highly highly recommend is illamasqua Hydra veil.... With primers (and most face makeup products tbh) I have unfortunately found you get what you pay for so unfortunately haven't found any good drug store ones for dry skin
Foundation - Full Coverage : Marc Jacobs reMARCable foundation is good but the one I highly highly recommend for dry skin is supercover cream foundation, it won't cling to dry patches and literally makes you look like a doll... They don't sell it in shops but you can order testers on their website so you can check the colour before you committ to the full size.
Medium Coverage : Nars all day luminous, too faced born this way, Il makiage foundation, Dior forever all in one glow.
Light Coverage: Clinique superbalanced (lovely formula but I find the shades very pink toned) Nars sheer glow.
Sheer Coverage : Florence by Mills like a light, nars pure radiant tinted moisturiser, chantecaille just skin.
Concealer : someones already said it but Too Faced sculpting concealer is BAE. You will not regret if dark circles are a concern.
Mascara: The ones I like are all really cheap.... Essence orange one, Barry M showgirl lengthening mascara, Touch In Sol Stretchex Mascara..... These all give a wispy lengthened look to your lashes but maybe won't be suitable if you're looking for volume.
sorry I'm late to the party I just love talking about makeup I can't resist lol
For pores I can highly recommend Benefit Porefessional - a little goes a long way. Foundation wise with dry skin it’s best to stay away from a matte finish.
I have tried almost every mascara going, seriously, and last year I discovered Primark (forgot the name now sorry) in a silver tube for about £4 and it’s absolutely amazing. I stock up every time I go.