Foundation favourites

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Ok so I have a list of foundations from which I want to buy one product to use in the daytime ranging from high end and high street.

Top of my high end list is Chanel, mid range Mac and top of my high street list is bourjois, no 7 ; possibly loreal? Or maybelline? These are just options to start testing with.

I would like something with medium to highish coverage that doesn't sit in any dry patches, dry my skin out or cause breakouts. Not so bothered about perfect colour match, or all day staying power ( as I think this will cause breakouts by being too sticky)

I just need a guide really of tried and tested foundations you love.

I am currently using clarins, bourjois CC, Lancôme Teint miracle all of which are running out and are either to thick, to claggy too drying or just don't cover enough. Although I'm happy for now with clarins for nights out.

All advice gratefully received.

I don't like the idea of everyone milling around whilst I sit still getting my make up done, but a great tip nevertheless.

I returned the No 7 and I am very very happy with bourjois city radiance which I will be sticking with for now. The coverage is perfect for me.

I really like city radiance too, it's just enough coverage but not too heavy. Glad you've found something you like for now

I've tried loads of foundations and have finally found one thats perfect for me, YSL fusion ink. It's so lightweight and natural looking. For day to day I use No7 Superlight foundation which is lovely and lightweight too.

I am old and looking to try new stuff; my skin is very olive but good. I use a MAC SkinMineralise powder in in dark medium mostly that gives just enough coverage to disguise age spots and blend. Also a very yellow powder foundation instead of concealer beneath the eyes, bought in Asia. And I use a big kabuki brush to blend and smooth, otherwise anything settles in the wrinkly bits.

A cheaper one that's surprisingly good is Rimmel wake me up. Most people at work thing that I'm not wearing make up when I wear it. I keep returning to it as its better than most others.

I've been using Bare Minerals recently - seems to work well