Holy Grail Base Makeup

[likeavirgo]

Evening All,

I'm new here and interested to know what everyone swears by when it comes to get their perfect base. I still haven't found my holy grail foundation and I've tried a lot.

Shade wise, BareMinerals in Fairly Light is bang on however the coverage of the original foundation would be fine if I had perfectly clear and even toned skin ... I don't.

I probably reach more for NARS Sheer Glow more than any other foundation I own.

[gonegrey56]

I love YSL Fusion Ink . I have tried so many foundations over the years and this one is just perfect for my combination skin . It is quite sheer but you can layer it where you need more coverage . Ask for one of the samples, they come in a dinky little pot with a wand . I use shades BR20 ( in summer), and B 10 in winter . I am very fair .
I have tried the new compact version of the foundation (comes with a sponge in the compact), I really don't like it as much as the original version which is thankfully still available .

[Sparkesx]

MAC studio fix fluid. I've used it for years. I tend to get greasy skin and other foundations slide off my face but this stays put all day. It isn't thick either and is build-able.

NARS sheer glow made my face feel damp? I haven't used it since, I love NARS though :(

[Petal02]

Boots No 7 Airbrush Primer - if I use this, I don't need foundation, just concealer and powder.

[8DaysAWeek]

Sparkesx we appear to be the same! I used MAC studio fix on my combination skin and like it.

I liked the look of sheer glow but it was a bit too dewy feeling and never really 'set'. It came off easily if my face brushed against anything (hoods, collars etc). Finishing powder took out the glow too. I persisted for a while because the colour was perfect and if didn't break out my skin but prefer the MAC one now.

[swooosh]

MAC studio fix fluid or Face Atelier ultra foundation.

[crayfish]

Urban Decay the Naked liquid one. I have tried almost every high-end brand in the world and all the ones you get in boots/Superdrug and it's the only foundation I have ever purchased more than once. I am now on my third bottle. It's weird because I first tried it when I was pregnant and it just didn't work, but since I had the baby it has been perfect.