I need foundation

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My low maintenance powder only approach isn't working anymore. I think I need to use a foundation. But I hate anything that feels thick, or wet or oily on my skin. I need a light coverage and have pale skin.

Any recommendations?

I like Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation - it was recommended in one of Lisa Elridge's make up videos. It is lightweight and I think it's on 3 for 2 in Boots at the mo.

chanel vitalumiere

I used to hate foundation for the reasons you give, and then I discovered Boots no 7 Intelligent Colour foundation. It is simply wonderful and even lighter than the tinted moisturiser I used to use. For me it is the best beauty product I have ever used.

I really like Bare Minerals, it doesn't feel heavy at all and you can adjust the coverage.

Clarins skin illusion. I have pale skin too, and use shade 105.

Yes given what you say I would think mineral powder foundation would suit you.

Have you tried a BB cream? Might be a good entry into the foundation type product world

I have struggled for years to find a light foundation that doesn't have a yellow base. I used to use Artistry but then they changed the shades, and it has taken me about 10 yrs to finally find a good substitute. I really like Boots No 7, in cool vanilla. It stays on all day and looks natural.

What exactly is bb cream??

Don't bother with bb cream, trust me.

You need a light coverage light colour foundation.

Bb cream is all smoke and mirrors.

I like light coverage and have pale, dry skin. I like estee lauder - th the lightest weight one they do, chanel aqua lumiere and ysl touche eclat foundation.

I HATE foundation, and don't need it, luckily. BB Cream is fab for days when i need a bit more coverage. I recommend Myabelline.

I'm loving NARS sheer glow at the moment.

Liz Earle makes an amazing light creamy foundation that gives coverage but also a healthy glow. It's card Sheer Skin Tint. Promise you it's amazing and I've tried a lot.

Am 43 and hate the caked on look and find this really works.

Fab suggestions. Thanks. Off to google.

By Terry, the sheer one

Interesting, I use the by terry concealer.

I love NARS Sheer Glow or Clinique Moisturesheer. Lisa Eldridge has a new series of videos on her website talking about how to chose foundation, and recommending the best ones based on skin type and tone.

Ive just got the benefit oxygen wow one and I have to say it is very good.

I thought it was going to be too light for me but it is just right.

I need good coverage but nothing to heavy as I have bad skin and hate it feeling clogged in make up.

I do sometimes use the rimmel wake me up and that is brill too.

Benefit Oxygen Wow or YSL Touché Eclat. Important to know if you want pink or yellow tones - I think yellow is much more flattering for most.

Oh or Bourjois Healthy Mix serum is very light and lovely.

NARS sheer glow!

I second the Rimmel wake me up stuff. It's fab. Doesn't feel like you're wearing foundation at all. Cheap too. I am deathly pale, and it goes light enough not to make me orange.

Am going to jump on the bandwagon for this one!

Am skint-o but need a new foundation, have eye bags that you could carry your big shop home in and am finally facing the fact that I am, indeed getting older and any old bollocks doesn't quite cut it!

Anyone? (Tia op!)

Clinique city block might be a good option for you? Lightweight and with a good SPF..... And gives a great boost to the skin and evens out skintone well.

I am confused. I have a pink face. Warm foundations look grey on me and cool look better. The warm and cool description is taken from the bottle or manufacturer. Is this because cool ones counteract the pinkness? Or dies having a pink face mean I am cool? I know this is totally counterintuitive but it somehow fits with stuff I have read. How is skin tone labelled and worked out?