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Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:20 pm  |
I need help to find a foundation!!
I've tried so many foundation, everything from Lancome Teint Idole to I.D/B.E..
I'm very pale, Scandinavian.
I don't like cheaper brands like Maybelline etc.
The foundation has to be mattifying, long-lasting and in light shade.
I like MAC (Studio fix) but it's a bit too yellow for me I think :/
Please, please help me!! |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:24 pm |
| Have you tried mineral makeup? I think it's the best around and there are so many different brands/shades to try now! |
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Cheers - Ruth/4sons 56 yrs. old, combination skin, getting tired ... |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:26 pm |
Yes I have.. I've tried both I.D (Bareescentuals) and YoungBlood, I find them natural and nice, though they don't last as long as I wish :/
But thanks anyway! |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:33 pm |
| Did you use a finishing powder/mineral veil afterwards and spritz with water or some sort of toner? That really sets my mmu for me! |
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Cheers - Ruth/4sons 56 yrs. old, combination skin, getting tired ... |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:37 pm |
Yepps I did  |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:35 pm |
melexia,
I love my Chanel Teinte Innocence that a friend from this forum recommended to me. Since I began wearing this I've had several clients buy it as well because they liked how it looked on me. My friend is fair and had no problem getting a match.
kimberly |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:13 pm |
| The Laura Mercier pressed minerals foundation is really nice and has a colour called Bisque that is quite pale with no udnertones, Definately lasts all day and is matte (at least on me) The "Prime time" by Bare Escentuals primer is really good for under the mineral makeup (if you go that route) Its an excellent primer that I find is not really discussed too much |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:30 pm |
| Sorry what was I thinking, I meant Jane Iredale in Bisque |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:32 pm |
| andreana wrote: |
| The Laura Mercier pressed minerals foundation is really nice and has a colour called Bisque that is quite pale with no udnertones, Definately lasts all day and is matte (at least on me) The "Prime time" by Bare Escentuals primer is really good for under the mineral makeup (if you go that route) Its an excellent primer that I find is not really discussed too much |
I LOVE the Prime Time Primer, it is awesome and does not make me break out like other primers have done. I had to try several MMU before I found one that worked for me. |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:16 pm |
| Melex, try Paula's Choice. She has the fairest of the fairest foundations, liquds, powders at paulaschoice.com |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:36 am |
| Bobbi Brown's foundation is very good. |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:24 am |
| I'm using YSL liquid foundation with brush(sorry,I can not remember the name),so far I satisfy with the result,but I want to try mineral foundation. |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:07 am |
Thanks to everybody!!
I've tried one of Chanel's and I didn't like it, and I need one that's mattifying, but maybe I'll try the Teint Innocence..
I've tried mineral foundations yes, they're very good, but I don't think that they last all day :/
MAC is the best I've ever tried so far, I think they're even better than Lancome, though Lancome is really gooood, and they've got great mascaras  |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:54 am |
| What about Illuminare? They have one that's supposed to stay all day with matte finish. They also sell sample packs of their foundations |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:10 am |
| Is Illuminare a brand? Tell me more, do they have a homepage? |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:31 am |
I believe the link is:
http://www.lumierecosmetics.com/
I just order several samples from them yesterday. Really cheap price for samples + free shipping. My skin sounds very similar to yours; very fair skin, oily t-zone that requires a matte finish foundation. I have been using Youngblood's liquid MMU and I although I do like it, I have to agree with you that it just doesn't last all day. It seems to sort of fade off and needs frequent touch-ups. I have read a lot of raves about on here about Lumiere MMU so maybe this work better. |
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Blonde hair, fair skin normal to dry with oily T-zone, Clarisonic, IFP bha/aha combo, Vivier Kine-C, Lips2kiss system, JB ADCE |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:15 am |
I use mineral makeup right now so I haven't tried this line but have heard good things. It has a zero minus color that you can use to make any foundation more pale. You said you were Scandinavian but I don't know if that means you are currently living in a Scandinavian country or of Scandinavian heritage living elsewhere. This line may only ship to U.S. and Canada.
http://www.faceatelier.com/face/us/web.nsf/fmPublic |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:54 am |
Yep, Illuminare is a brand (and I did not mean Luminere, which I've not tried ).
I haven't used the matte ones so I don't know if they really last all day, but I bought the sample pack where you get all the three types of foundation in either light, medium or dark and I really liked the Fantastic Finish one. The matte ones are too matte for my skin
They probably have a web site, but I haven't seen it. However, I think Skinstore has a pretty complete range.
http://www.skinstore.com/store/category.asp?CatID=4303 |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:56 am |
Oh, okey, I haven't tried YB's liquid version, but my skin therapeust told me that I probably wouldn't prefer it in the summer if I wanted a matte apperance.
Where does it say that Lumiere gives you a matte apperance?
Which one do you think I should take, I'm pale, but I don't wanto be like a corpse-like, hehe. And I prefer cold tones..
Thanks!! |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:17 pm |
Thank you very much!
Where have you heard of Illumiere?
What foundations have you tried before, that you're comparing with? |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:20 pm |
| I have tried a lot of MMU foundations and still like the Laura Mercier MMU and the Lumiere MMU. Lumiere has four different formulas for different skin types. The Laura Mercier MMU does stay on all day which is why I like it. |
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Early 50s, blonde hair (natural) with red streaks (mid-life crisis), blue eyes, fair skin, small pores, very dry skin, some pigmentation (thanks to growing up in Miami), starting to see fine lines. Love my NuFace and Quasar SP and the CPs and Retin A are working as well. |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:00 pm |
I'm using Everyday Minerals makeup and it looks perfectly natural! You can go to their website: www dot everydayminerals dot com and ordered their free sample kit (which is under 'Custom kit'). They have a wide range of shades so probably you will find the one that suits your skin  |
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:19 pm |
| I am a brand new MMU user and have decided to use Lumiere Veena Velvet loose foundation. I actually bought lots of samples from Lumiere, Alima and Everyday Minerals. I started testing with the Lumiere and got a pretty close match with the first sample I tried. My skin didn't break out like I was afraid it would, and it stayed matt all day, so I decided to stop right there and stick with Lumiere. I'm still working on the right application of it, and just yesterday ordered samples of the other 3 loose powder formulations they have, just because I prefer a bit of a dewy look rather than the matt. But if you are looking for a matt look, then the Veena Velvet is a good start. |
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Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:14 am |
Oh, okey! So you didn't try Alima and Everyday minerals then?
What foundations have you tried before?
I read some reviews about Lumiere at makeupalley and the impression wasn't that good I have to say.. :/
What skintype do you have?
Thanks for the tip about the code! |
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