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Foundation with good coverage suggestions please

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Cremolafoam · 28/03/2013 23:23

Ok my face skin is officially grey, and hideous. I need help. I need a good foundation ( at this point money is not an issue- desperate) something that will cover the ravages of time and sleepless nights. Skin is sensitive and dry .
All miracle suggestions welcome.

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dontlaugh · 28/03/2013 23:27

You will get a gazillion suggestions Grin.
I'll summarise based on what I've read here lately;

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Light
  2. Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation
  3. Clinique Even Better (my current fav).
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Cremolafoam · 28/03/2013 23:29

Will they stop me looking like a lizard.
Which one do you think is the lightest. Don't want to risk 'mask face 'Confused

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Penny2012 · 28/03/2013 23:32

Double wear. I agree with 1st post. Though if you get the original (not light) make sure you buy "take it away" as there's no other way of getting it off!! Xx

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Blondie1984 · 28/03/2013 23:34

Bobbi Brown is amazing - lots of shades, and makes you feel lovely or I've heard very good things about georgio Armani maestro

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dontlaugh · 28/03/2013 23:35

I believe the Bourjois one is the lightest, it's the only one I haven't tried. It's in 3 for 2 at Boots currently.
Both the others give good coverage, without the mask look.
I use Bare Minerals foundation on top of BB cream if I want a lighter look but still with good coverage. Good for non work days.

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Cremolafoam · 28/03/2013 23:47

The bourjois one looks like it has lasting properties. I need that too as I am a face toucher/ worrier.i look 50times more harrowed and flayed by 5pm. I see people on the bus who still looked groomed after the 9-5. How do they do it?
I need secrets people. Why do I look like I've been in a rugby scrum.Grin

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Cremolafoam · 28/03/2013 23:50

What do we know about this CC stuff. Has it got magic and woo?

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joanna1985 · 28/03/2013 23:53

Mac studio fix is the best ive tried.

Double wear is really heavy. You can get mac studio sculpt also now which has more of a glow but with the same coverage as the studio fix!

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ujjayi · 28/03/2013 23:54

Chanel Vitalumiere might be a good choice if your skin is dry. Estée Lauder Double Wear light can be a little drying, I find. The Chanel option was my choice before I sorted out my dry skin.

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dontlaugh · 28/03/2013 23:57

It would appear CC cream is more money and boo than magic and woo. I won't be purchasing.
I think those that still look polished are

  1. working in a competitive looks environment (retail, fashion, etc)
  2. touch up v v regularly
  3. slap it on an inch thick.
    My theory is based on my observations, not facts Smile.
    I think heavy eye make up makes someone look more groomed.
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joanna1985 · 29/03/2013 00:00

Im doing a make up course atm and we use nyc primer(£3) then mac studio fix and a bit if loose powder on top and it stays put all day and night!

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joanna1985 · 29/03/2013 00:02

Sorry that was meant to say the primer is just £3

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Cremolafoam · 29/03/2013 00:04

Thanks everyone. I shall be back after( highly necessary beauty sleep) tomorrow. I may attempt full eye makeup in the am dontlaugh.. It's worth a try. My colleagues will faint.
Will have a proper browse in house if Fraser and super drug at lunchtime and look at all the suggestions so far.
Thanks

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FoxPass · 29/03/2013 09:22

I've just bought Clarins everlasting foundation. its amazing! buildable coverage, lovely smell and the nude shade suits my pale skin. ask for a sample or get it put on at the counter Smile

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BinksToEnlightenment · 29/03/2013 11:15

I love Bobbi Brown foundations. But to be honest, I think other people's foundations are going to be rubbish. You need to try a few before you know which is the right one for you. I only go with Bobbi Brown because they do the right colour for my face.

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