What Foundation/Base Product Do You Use?

[Mamacita]

I used to use double wear, then moved on to clinique 2 in 1, now I only use a bb cream, skin79 angry panda one and I love it. I don't feel like I need as much coverage anymore, my skin is definitely better. When I'm going out I do quite a bit of contouring and using a concealer so don't feel like I need any foundation really

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

In the past I have flitted between double wear and mac studio fix.

I now wear L’Oréal Infalliable and absolutely adore it, I’ll never go back to high end. They do a matte one and a fresh wear one. It’s coverage is really good but doesn’t feel like a mask which double wear tends to do. I wear the fresh wear one and for the coverage it’s really dewy. Spray with Urban Decay All Nighter and it lasts the whole day. I’ve worn it on day drinks and stayed out until 3am and it’s stayed on.

the only thing Id say is the shade range isn’t as good as the high end products, so I buy 2 and mix to get my best shade, but I’m very pale. I usually buy when Superdrug do 2 for £12.

Someone bought me the Charlotte Tilbury Wonder glow last year for Christmas, and I love it under make up. My skin is quite dry so I find most primers don’t work for me the way they do for oilier skin. I tend to just moisturise loads and let it dry. So if anyone can recommend a good primer for dry skin hit me up.

 

[Ponponpon]

What about mascara? Max factor masterpiece I like but goes dry so quickly. I like double wear but almost preferred a Rimmel matte one that’s now been discontinued sadly.

I use Max Factor False Lash Effect and wouldn't change. I have long lashes that take a nice amount of mascara without looking clumpy to spidery, but the curl doesn't hold with anything else. It's £5 on Amazon and doesn't go dry, but I do place it between my thighs as I do the rest of my make up so maybe the heat helps?

I’ve only used Bobbi Brown I’m afraid, but I know what you mean about the thickness - lovely finish but very full coverage. Currently using YSL which is a bit lighter - still enough coverage and build able if you need.

Oh which YSL - the touche eclat one? I've heard good things about that.

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

I'm tempted to try loreal infaliable as more of an every day instead of my double wear. Especially as I am likely to be working from home more now, I'll only be showing my face on the school run and on teams/Skype calls.

it’s worth a go for the price, I was really pleasantly surprised. I think it’s fab.

 

[CynicalV]

Revolution foundation stick in F1 but used as concealer basically, the only one I've found that suits my skin tone.

 

[Ponponpon]

I’ve used all three and would say BB is the lightest of the three! I love the CT newest one but it oxidises so quickly for me ELDW is my fave.

Oh really... Darn. I may have to try and get some samples.

They have, but also (if you’re UK based) Boots sell it online and if you buy it and it’s not the right shade you can send it back (might want to double check that as I don’t know if it was just a temporary policy though!)

I am UK based. I'm just on the matcher but I fall between ivory and fair depending on the manufacturer, so I'm either 20 or 25

Make up is such a difficult and expensive game

 

[megsmagoo]

I’ve worn double wear for years and recently tried the airbrush CT and I love it, I’ve recently the CT flawless filter to give it a go!

 

[Hounddog40]

Tropic beauty booster and then tropic mineral foundation on top.

 

[hiya_hun]

I'm tempted by the fenty foundation, unsure on the shade I would need though.

Every time I've had a fenty foundation I've been colour matched wrong. I find all the ones I've had have been really yellow toned

Oo sounds good. I may have to look into it. Hopefully they have a shade matcher on their website.

Try findation.com

 

[laughing]

ELDW as I have said is my go too but some of you are right that it is a total cover and I don't tend to use alot of it during the summer as it blocks out what little colour i actually get on my face.

So having to work from home now, I may change to No.7 or Loreal that some of you have suggested.

Many thanks

 

[laughing]

Estee Lauder Double Wear is the absolute best! Keep using it

 

[openbook1]

Nars Sheer Glow for a bit more coverage.
But everyday use, a mix of the Burt's Bee's foundation and Tarte Tarteguard tinted moisturiser.

 

[Londoncailín]

I use Too Faced ‘Born this way’ foundation. I suffer from terrible psoriasis on my face and hairline. This is the only foundation in years that hasn’t made my psoriasis flaky.

 

[laughing]

So I was a huge double wear fan until they stopped doing my shade.. I’m very fair.
So then switched to Charlotte tilbury...

Someone then told me about make up revolution.. I tried it and omg it’s AMAZING! And normally on offer in Superdrug (sold out atm) honestly can’t believe how great it is for the price! I really recommend it to you all who love double wear/CT as it’s so similar yet cheap!

Ok I an a ELDW girl but during the summer I need a lighter foundation as my pasty white skin actually gets a bit of colour. So I will try this. Alot have spoken about this brand. So thank you all

 

[LLJ]

Charlotte tilbury light wonder is lovely if you like light coverage

 

[37BBL]

Oh my gosh, I was wondering if they had!

Revlon’s colorstay felt like it was made for me as a teen and then I tried it again recently and really didn’t like it.

I’m an Oily Skin gal and supposedly Those with oily skin aren’t meant to use silicone primers. I’ve got my eye on the silicone-free NYX honey dew me up primers but quite expensive at £15 each... Anyone used these?

No, but I too would like to try this. I've seen a couple of YouTubers use it and it looks good. Like you though, I am only and don't wanna fork out if it won't do the job....

 

[K87]

Armani luminous silk , ysl , byterry , I’ve tried lots over the years but these 3 all have all been the best for my skin , buildable too , they are all quite expensive but last for ages as they are buildable I’ve yet to find a cheaper foundation that I can rave about

 

[openbook1]

Ah OK. Did you use the matte or hydrating one? X

I tried it when it originally came out so there was just the one. It must have been the matte one. Even on oily bits of my skin (forehead) it looked really bad. Try and get a sample if possible. That is what I did. So glad I hadn't spent money on it.

 

[SophisticatedSeagull]

Thanks - I wouldn't mind it feeling thick just want the full matte look and cruelty free x



Thank you - I might get them to put it on me in store and see how I get on the rest of the day

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

I have very sensitive skin prone to dry flaky patches and redness.

Used Smashbox studio fix for about 9 months and getting on quite well, but not as good coverage as I’d like for when my skin randomly goes pink and blotchy. Used ELDW years ago when I had a customer facing job but found it very heavy, took ages to get off with micellar water or a cloth cleanser (I can’t use foaming cleansers) and clagged up all my makeup brushes. I also love MAC studio sculpt but I forgot to save my last package to keep the shade info so forgot what I am to buy more and can’t go get matched!!

Overall I’ve found that I could use the most amazing expensive foundation but if my skin underneath is playing up it makes no difference.

Studio sculpt is lovely and really over looked, nice buildable formula but gives your skin the dewy look rather than the mask look. I loved it when I tried it.