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I don't want to go back to foundation

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Blueblackrose · 25/04/2020 18:26

Loving the non makeup look but feel I need something to look polished when the time comes to go back the office.

I am a YSL Touche Éclat Le Teint devote (b40) but it just seems way way too much now. What's the middle ground for pale but uneven tone skin?

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TinkerPony · 25/04/2020 18:30

Maybe mineral powder foundation / concealer or Korean make up like their BB cream that suppose to be very good. I'm looking at misha BB but delivery expensive or other posters may have better tips

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MaryBoBary · 25/04/2020 18:35

I've been thinking the same so have ordered some bare minerals powder foundation. No idea how it will look but hopefully just minimal and healthy!

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Ginfordinner · 25/04/2020 18:37

Fake tan for the face. I always do this every summer.

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Cherryblossomsnow · 25/04/2020 18:38

Tinted moisturiser is your answer. I use Laura Mercier.

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ClientQ · 25/04/2020 18:39

I really like dollish veil vita bb cream in purple which I usually get off eBay. The Missha one is good too (called perfect cover, shade 13 is the palest!)
The only thing is not much on eBay at the minute and postage has been ramped ip

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Lndnmummy · 25/04/2020 18:54

I use bare minerals complexion rescue tinted moisturiser most days. I’ll add concealer sometimes if I need to. I find this is a good balance between foundation and bare face. For days when I’d like a little bit more I wear Clarins BB fluid. It’s not a fluid at all though silly name.
Another thought. MAC face and body foundation is a lovely summer foundation. Really light and stays put on hot days. I always buy a small bottle for this time of year but had completely forgotten

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Swiftier · 25/04/2020 18:58

I really like the Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi drops. I mix it with my moisturiser/spf and it’s just enough to brighten and even my skin tone. I’m fairly pale, and although it looks dark you can control the amount and it’s fine on my skin, and not orange at all. It’s a good substitute for foundation. Then I just need a dab of concealer under my eyes.

www.cultbeauty.co.uk/drunk-elephant-d-bronzi-antipollution-sunshine-drops.html

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PurpleBirch · 25/04/2020 18:59

Another vote for bare minerals complexion rescue.

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MiniChoc · 25/04/2020 20:29

Korean BB cream is your answer! I'm a convert to Erborian (free delivery for a small 15ml tester on their website).

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fallout5 · 25/04/2020 20:51

I love pixi h20 skin tint, it's light, blends but provides good coverage kids like a tinted moisturiser

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Menopauseandteensdontmix100 · 25/04/2020 20:54

I got some fab cream bb from
Beauty & the boutique on FB.

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lokoho · 25/04/2020 21:16

Can't go wrong with Missha magic cushions in my view for pale Northern European type skin - you can match on paler pink toned cushions.

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Incrediblytired · 25/04/2020 21:18

Another vote for bare minerals complexion rescue

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MissCharleyP · 25/04/2020 21:34

I use Klairs BB cream, you can order it from Beauty & Seoul. They usually get the order to you within a week and out free samples in. I’m really pale and find this ideal.

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inwood · 25/04/2020 21:48

I'm the wrong side of 40 and gave up foundations few years ago, it made me look older. Decent moisturiser and B.B. cream looks much better.

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Blueblackrose · 25/04/2020 22:07

I used to use Lilly lolo which was around before bare minerals but i felt it sometimes go a bit cakey as the day went on.

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dumpling123 · 25/04/2020 23:11

No7 do a very reasonably priced bb cream

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Sarcelle · 25/04/2020 23:14

Lumene Instant Glow skin serum, like a thin tinted moisturiser.

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Ginfordinner · 26/04/2020 00:07

I find a lot of BB creams are too orangey on me, so on the rare occasion I wear make up I just mix some pale foundation with some moisturiser.

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Janaih · 26/04/2020 00:08

Garnier BB cream, with garnier bb concealer or maybelline fit concealer. Lovely.

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Janaih · 26/04/2020 00:09

A decent primer makes all the difference though! I like mac or no7

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pepperpod28 · 26/04/2020 00:13

I like NYX bare with me skin tint. It's very light coverage but you can put on a few layers and it doesn't feel heavy. Can't speak for the darker shades but it certainly goes pale enough for my milk bottle skin.

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BloomedAgain · 26/04/2020 00:15

I agree with a pp. You could try mixing some foundation with moisturiser.

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Blueblackrose · 27/04/2020 13:49

I've gone for Korean- Erborian BB. Ordered the small tube in nude with a sample of nude and clair (paler). I'm blonde and Scottish so fair skinned. I don't have any pink in me so hoping it's a good match.

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Baxdream · 27/04/2020 14:12

Erborian is lovely.
I have Irish skin and have Clair, I also have dull correct.
It's so lovely and it airbrushes your skin but with a make up free look

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