need some new make up basics what would you recommend?

[pizzaqueen]

I would like to treat myself and replace some of my make up. I think I need:
foundation
concealer
eye liner

What brand should I go for? my budget isn't unlimited but happy to spend a little bit more for better quality. I have really pale skin so would like to go to a counter where they can colour match for me.

I'm currently wearing maybeline mousse foundation and 17 concealer stick. It's not great. I spend about 10-15 mins a day putting make up on and don't want to spend much longer than that. Are there any other essential products you'd recommend? What's no7 like?

thanks ladies!

[Vibbe]

Get samples from different brands and decide what you like best.

I use Diorskin Nude foundation. I have Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser (lighter coverage than foundation) and Estee Lauder BB cream (same as tinted moisturiser). I like those products a lot.

Concealer I can't really help with - I use a Vichy dermablend liquid foundation as concealer when I need it.

I hardly ever use eyeliner, so I only have a gel one from Maybelline. Kohls from Guerlain and MAC.

I would recommend getting a blush. I find that foundation will even out the skin, but can make it look a bit lifeless and that blush really helps.

A good mascara is also very nice - IMO more important than eyeliner.

[soaccidentprone]

My new favourite is REN BB cream with sunscreen

[soaccidentprone]

www.renskin.com/p/3609/Satin+Perfection+BB+Cream

[soaccidentprone]

well that didn't work

[andadietcoke]

Teint éclat foundation from YSL
Concealer from Nars
Eyeliner - cake liner from Laura Mercier

I adore the eyeliner and foundation. I don't use concealer often but have heard that the new Nars one is amazing.

[ComtessedeFrouFrou]

The Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser is good, I've just started using it.

Bobbi Brown make excellent foundations (although in not that impressed with their longwear one, a bit sticky and thick for me).

For concealer, if its for under eyes I am using the Garnier caffeine roll on with colour and I have been really impressed. I was using a phenomenally expensive Bobbi Brown one and the Garnier one is just as good really.

Have you shaped your eyebrows? I find that makes a huge difference and can lift my whole face.

[LowLevelWhinging]

I'm a fan of BB/CC cream if you don't need much coverage.

The Garnier BB cream is a great budget buy but I've just bought the Clinique CC cream which is lovely and light and glowy.

I wear it with Laura Mercier tinted mercier for the dewy finish. (although in this weather, Im trying to avoid looking too dewy!)

[MadAboutHotChoc]

Everyone is different but I only use:

Eyeliner
Mascara
Eye shadow (in neutrals)
Face powder
Lipstick

I never wear foundation but use a concealer when I have a spot. Much of my make up is from No 7 (esp eye make up).