Foundation that makes my skin look amazing but also looks like I'm not wearing foundation!

[cashmerecardigans]

I'm on the hunt for a new foundation. Ive been using Bourjois healthy mix serum for a while but have realised its starting to look a bit cakey on me - like its sitting on my face if that makes sense. Any ideas for something a bit less obvious and also with an SPF? Not worried about spending a bit more. My skin is not too bad and just needs evening out so I don't need heavy coverage. Any ideas
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[Coastingit]

I used to wear Bourjois Healthy Mix serum in the lightest shade - it was possibly ever so slightly too yellow for me but I do really like it and it evens up the redness in my skin nicely. But I now use Maybelline Dream Fresh BB cream and it's perfect, it is totally invisible on my skin (I just apply with fingers and blend carefully) and yet gives better coverage than the Healthy Mix. And it's SPF30 so it's perfect for the summer. I wear the light shade. It's slightly pinker than the yellowy Healthy Mix but not too pink, I'd say neutral. Most high st BB creams are too dark for me.

[ludmiliana]

The best foundation I've ever had is By Terry Cover Expert. I thought it was good, then I saw a photo of myself with it on, and it's like a flattering Instagram filter but in real life.

[HazleNutt]

Chanel Les Beiges. It's very light, but gives you a lovely, even skintone. All my friends who have tried mine have gone and bought their own. Has SPF.

[findingmyfeet12]

YSL youth liberator. It's expensive but a little goes a long way.

I used to use Chanel vitalumiere but I find that it doesn't give me enough coverage anymore and is a little too dewey looking for summer.

I sometimes use a colour corrector from Lush. They are very reasonably priced and give a lovely finish. The colours are great as they are yellow based rather than pinky.

[AmelieinOz]

The Face Shop Aura CC cream. It's all about how you apply it. :) What I do is take a pea-sized amount, spread it on my forearm, then take small bits to pat on my face so it's not so full on.

[FrugalFashionista]

Both Asian BBs and Lily Lolo give my skin a really natural look. I prefer the former in summer (easier to pair with sunscreen) and the latter in winter. Oh and I'm super pale, Missha #13 or Porcelain/ China Doll in Lily Lolo, or MAC NW 5-10.

[lemonteaplease]

I shall be stalking this thread, I've been looking for a new one as well!

[cashmerecardigans]

Thanks all, I'm going to try the Dior star and maybe the Armani too.

[BunnyLebowski]

3rd vote for Dior Star.

It's absolutely beautiful. Dewy and luminous and just perfection for your face.

[5446]

Laura Mercier TM or Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk.

LM is my daytime one and GA my evening and events one.

[SoundingBored]

Have you tried the Bourjois CC cream? I apply it with a foundation brush and it is the best natural looking, dewy coverage stuff I have ever used. I have slight rosacea and dark circles and it is marvellous at masking those.

[Pagwatch]

Erborian CC creme.

Bloody brilliant. Three friends now use it after they complimented my skin and I told them it was make up.

[yazzy85]

Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser or Bootd No7 Stay Perfect Foundation

[m0gz]

I can highly recommended Korean bb creams especially if you are pale skinned. My favourite is holika moisture, less than £4 delivered on eBay, gives fantastic coverage and doesn't end up drying out on my skin.

[mousmous]

no 7 intelligent colour.

[Greenstone]

For special occasions I like armani luminous silk (am v pale but can't remember the name of shade). I do dust with a tiny bit of lily lolo or else use some benefit boiing concealer where needed on top.
For everyday though it's lily lolo all the way. I hate feeling like I'm wearing foundation and this is the only one that feels normal on me.

[Kundry]

You don't get enough SPF from makeup to make it worthwhile - you apply it so thinly that you will never get the SPF claimed on the bottle. If you want SPF which you should it needs to be a separate product.

[ItsRainingInBaltimore]

I like the Bare Minerals liquid foundation and also the Mac mineral liquid foundation. Both give great coverage but still feel light and natural. I also really rate Bobbi Brown's BB cream and I often wear it in place of foundation for day wear when I don't want an over-made up look.

[pinkfrocks]

Another vote for Dior Star.

But it really depends on your skin type and colouring.

For me, the 'biggy' is finding the right shade (am pale) which rules out so many recommended brands here. Most of the cheaper brands- Bourjois etc- are too yellow / dark so I have to go upmarket to find something.

[karinmaria]

A friend gave me a sample of the new Body Shop BB cream - am now a convert from the Bourjois serum foundation. I've had so many compliments on my skin since using it, although I do prefer the look of it when it's used with a primer.

[cashmerecardigans]

Oooh thanks, I'd forgotten about the Laura Mercier tinted one - used to use it ages ago. Has anyone tried the new Nars weightless foundation?

[WottaMess]

Bb not bob!

[WottaMess]

Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser and boots botanics Bob cream would be two other suggestions for healthy even coverage, lighter than foundation.