It just goes cakey on my cheeks. I do, I have a smashbox one, a nyx, the ordinary, lottie, rimmel.
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I’m not really an expert in the slightest but I would say whatever type it is doesn’t suit your skin type. I would go to a makeup counter when we are allowed and get them to try a different one.. I think it’s just trail and error with foundations to be honest. I used to think clarins was good then switched to Estée Lauder and couldn’t live without that
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Some foundations just don’t suit certain people depending on the products you use prior to application or your skin type some ingredients also don’t work well together. My friend and myself love makeup she recommend the nars radiant long wear foundation I have a good skin routine and this foundation is honestly the worst thing I’ve ever used but on her she looks flawless not joking no matter what I do it look awful. Went back to huda faux filter looks great so strange I also second that foundation.com I think is actually quite good for shade recommendation x
What are you using to apply @The Devils Arse ?
Hi, I’m sorry for the late post. I had to make this is in the memo part of my phone as the site kept acting weird for me.Ok, so.
I think I have combination skin. My cheeks are dry, but I can get an oily tzone
Daily:
Eve Taylor age resist priming moisturiser or if my skin is feeling dry I use Garnier Moisture bomb.
Face Theory Freshening Face wash (have just realised it's for oily/combination skin though)
In the evening if I remember I use a Tropics cleanser
I have a Magnitone which I use occasionally
I will sometimes use a Moisture Bomb sheet mask or a Superdrug VitC Revitalising mask
Make up wise I have Bare Minerals powder and complexion rescue tinted moisturiser and Tropics Sheer foundation. I use one depending on my mood, though been using the Tropics one most since I got it. I have a kabuki brush for the powder and a beauty blender for the liquid. Smashbox primer goes on first.
Bare minerals blush or bronzer.
My biggest skin concerns are aging, particularly smile lines around my eyes (looking a Botox this year) and uneven skin tone on my cheeks. It looks so much worse on the photo than I though
ETA Sorry for jumping on here OP
But your skin looks like it’s dehydrated hence the oily t-zone and dry skin. Also your wash might be too astringent for your skincare needs.
A lot of the stuff I’m going to recommended is “La Roche-Posay” as I have found anyone I’ve worked with and have recommended this brand to, has ended up using it permanently also as it’s a mid range skin care brand it won’t destroy you financially and the products do go a long way before needing to be replaced.
Face Wash & Cleansers -
Toleraine Face wash cleanser for sensitive skin.
Cerave hydrating cleanser is similar to it too but a lot of people find Cerave can cause an acne flare up if you’re prone to acne.
Both of these are available in Boots!
Moisturiser -
Double Repair Moisturiser - I have many high end skin care and I always end up going back to this. It makes your dry areas moisturised and leaves your oily areas matte.
CeraVe smoothing cream it has salicylic acid in it that gives the skin the exfoliation it needs, aswell as hyaluronic acid and urea to help the skin remain moisturised
La Roche-Posay cicaplast b5 is great for anytime your skin has any sort of damage to it, like irritation or dry. A lot of parents use it for their babies nappy rash.
Those Garnier moisture bomb masks are great and I think you should keep using them regularly as they truly are a good product
If you want tips on serums and other types of creams just ask but I want to keep your routine as simple as possible.
Your anti aging issues, the best thing to use is sun cream! Even in the winter you should wear some it protects the skin from UV.
Retinol is the best thing for anti aging effects but it should be used regularly if you want to see results. The product i use is Elizabeth Arden capsules but as they’re pricey I recommend the Olay retinol24 line. They’re a bit more pricier than regular Olay products but are worth it and they’re truly fantastic products.
Regarding you wanting Botox, go ahead get it if you truly want it. It will give the best result out of all the creams and potions recommended. But overtime it will just require topping up and the older you get the more you will need and it needs to be maintained. Your best off looking after your skin, protecting it from weather, avoiding smoking, keeping yourself hydrated, eating well and not over indulging in alcohol. Little things like that make an overall improvement on your skin and when in hand with the products you are using, your skin will thank you and it will look amazing.
The only skin care products I will tell you to steer clear of is anything too heavily fragranced (especially the soap and glory line)
For liquid foundation you need a buffing brush, kabuki brushes are best for powders. Separate your face into sections and do bit by bit, do not do it as quick as possible and just apply it all over your face immediately. Get the brush and buff it into your face as lightly as possible using a circular motion, then take a damp blender and bounce it firmly around your face, when I was in Korea and got my makeup done it was the best makeup tip I ever learned as it rarely ever fails on most people. It does feel like your face is being battered but you’ll be gorgeous!
Powder foundation less is more! Also I think with the primer you are using is causing the problem of cakiness as it’s making your face tacky causing the powder to stick to it incorrectly.
For powder foundation, I apply a matte primer(Bare Minerals have their own primer specifically for their powdered foundation), then I apply a small amount of face powder to the face, I use a buffing brush again, I blow off the excess powder foundation, I concentrate on the areas that need the most coverage and starting blending outwards to the rest of the face that doesn’t need as much, then I apply my other powder products such as blush, eyeshadow and bronzer and then I use. I then give a spritz of Urban Decay all nighter or Mac prep and prime fix spray.
For powder you only need a small amount and just give your face a light dusting of it to set your face.
It cosmetics has the best CC cream I have ever used and as it seems you struggle with pigmentation, it evens out the skin colour but doesn’t have the heaviness of a foundation.
For foundation if you want to try, I enjoy the Giorgio Armani luminous silk (it’s very expensive but it lasts ages) and a nice drugstore option is the L’Oréal true match it also has the best skin colour range compared to other chemist brand foundations.
Ask for more tips you need x
You can get discount on look fantastic I think it is for the luminous foundation I also love it x
This looks good. Do you use this instead of foundation?I’ve always used the original Garnier one
Garnier Oil Free Light BB Cream (40ml)
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It’s the best foundation, I used to use the MAC one before it and I was gifted it for my birthday a few years back and ever since it’s the only foundation I’ve used.
Yep. I don’t even use primer or anything I just put a bit on a fresh clean face with clean fingers and gently rub it in.
Think I might treat myself to this foundation and the travel size IT cosmetics CC cream just to see if I like it before I buy a full size. Need to figure out my shade for the foundation though! Thanks for the recommendations
Seriously! I never had a foundation that so many people agree with me after using it on them that’s it’s their favourite, as foundation is so personalThink I might treat myself to this foundation and the travel size IT cosmetics CC cream just to see if I like it before I buy a full size. Need to figure out my shade for the foundation though! Thanks for the recommendations
The only thing I find when looking at this is the shade range x
Can I just say I know I came here asking for advice but I love this thread. Thank you ladies!
I’m currently on Look Fantastic. I’m looking at getting the medium as I’m not that pale. I’ve been matched for Ivory in the past.
Another vote here for the IT cosmetics CC cream! I love it
Clean fingers! When I use a brush, it's even worse cake face! X
I’ve been looking through all your suggestions and have narrowed it down to these. I’ve also looked through all my make up and it needs throwing!! So I’m starting completely afresh!
I’m thinking of going for these. What do you think of these? X
I’m thinking of going for these. What do you think of these? X
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Oh my god this is amazingggg, thank you so much
Gonna have a proper read shortly and look up the products you recommended
The only thing I’d say is the BB creams do tend to be darker than you might be expecting,I’d maybe say the medium might be good for olive skin tones or darker? I’m not sure what your tone is? I use the light version and it still comes out a brown colour when you squeeze it out and it gives you a nice warm glow so I’d suggest going for a lighter one unless you have a darker or olive skin tone?
Thank you. I will go lighter. Excuse my blemishes but this is my skin. I’ve been matched with an ivory colour before but perhaps I’ve changed. It’s hard to tell from the photo.
