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AIBU to think there isn't any foundation out there for me?

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MsConsuela · 28/11/2016 22:07

I'm frustrated.com

I have problem skin to say the least...

  1. Prone to acne breakouts
  2. Extremely sensitive, can't tolerate perfumed products
  3. Dehydrated.
  4. Oily t zone and flaky dry everywhere else
  5. Vitiligo- so I have pigmentation patches

So my skin is everything - dry, dehydrated, oily, sensitive and acne prone.

I think I'll finally found the right balance with skin care products. I steer clear of stripping ingridients and I keep it Fragrance free and simple.

But makeup does my head in.

There isn't a foundation out there that I am happy with and I've tried them all.

  1. Clinique- love the products, but I'm olive toned and yet fair: they don't have my colour. In anything
  2. MAC- strangely, I can use most of their foundations without a reaction but they're far too heavy and not ideal for the dry parts of my skin.
  3. Bobbi brown- too scared to try! Love their concealer and corrector but Everything else smells so strongly of lavender oil and I'm scared that'll break me out
  4. Double wear- hated it
  5. Lancôme- meh. Not the right colours and they made my face itch (likely because they aren't fragrance free)
  6. Nars: sheer glow is good. Didn't break me out, didn't cling to dry patches and lasted well. BUT I get this strange itchy sensation all day while wearing it!!!!

What should I do.

I NEED some makeup on, but I can't find anything that works Sad

Can anyone suggest products that worked for them?

OP posts:
SandysMam · 29/11/2016 19:11

Another one for bare minerals powder with mineral veil. Make sure someone shows you how to use properly or it is pointless and keep your brushes immaculate - wash once a week in antibacterial hand soap. A spoonful of Manuka honey a day seems to have worked for me too, plus probiotics.

BeauHeaux · 29/11/2016 20:25

If you've wound up with a glut of heavy foundations, could you try applying them differently? I like a light makeup but swear by a damp beauty blender when it comes to heavier foundations. Makes a world of difference as you can just dab a bit extra on areas that need it and it blends seamlessly.

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