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Best high street foundation for good coverage?

18 replies

FloatyFlo · 14/06/2016 12:32

I'm looking for a good foundation that gives really good coverage! Small budget and only have a small boots near me so looking at brands like rimmel , maybelline, max factor etc .

What do you recommend? Ta!

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ApocalypseNowt · 14/06/2016 12:33

Watching with interest. I still haven't found a decent foundation that I rely on....like OP my budget is limited!

LuckySantangelo1 · 14/06/2016 12:42

Max factor lasting finish is quite good.

Absolutelynothingelse · 14/06/2016 12:47

Vichy dermablend

Nabootique · 14/06/2016 13:47

Oh, Vichy Dermablend is amazing. I always forget about it because I use it as concealer (Lisa Eldridge video showed me that). If you want something cheaper the Collection Lasting Perfection is excellent, especially for the price. Probably not the best if you are on the dry side, but normal to oily it is brilliant stuff.

absolutelynotfabulous · 14/06/2016 13:53

Another vote for the cheaper Vichy. Fab even on my ancient skin.

Slightly off-piste, but Collection 2000 powder is bloody marvellous at about £2.

FloatyFlo · 14/06/2016 14:53

Not sure they stock Vichy. Will have a look!

I do have some dry patches so sounds like the collection perfection won't be any good.

Oh to have oily dewy skin!!

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absolutelynotfabulous · 14/06/2016 15:43

I got my Vichy in Boots.

absolutelynotfabulous · 14/06/2016 15:45

Doesn't Maybelline do that rather nice mousse-y foundation?

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 14/06/2016 16:18

Revlon colour stay

Max Factor miracle illusion

WindPowerRanger · 14/06/2016 16:19

You could order from boots.com and pick it up from your local shop, in which case you would have a much much bigger selection.

I like Smashbox. Everything I've ever bought from that brand is excellent.

FloatyFlo · 14/06/2016 18:24

I've tried the maybelline matte mouse before absolutelynotfab and it was horrendous on my skin. Really flaky and patchy even with good primer.

I didn't think about ordering in before I went shopping! Never mind, I've bought the max factor lasting performance foundation. I'll see how it goes!

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absolutelynotfabulous · 14/06/2016 20:02

Good luck with that!

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 14/06/2016 20:07

I always find whatever the foundation, it looks miles better if I exfoliate first then leave moisturiser to sink in for a few minutes so you're working with as smooth a base as possible. BB or CC creams might suit you better if you're after a dewy look but slightly less coverage and then a bit of concealer just where you need it.

FloatyFlo · 14/06/2016 23:08

bit of concealer just where you need it.

That'll be everywhere then Grin

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 14/06/2016 23:12

Whoops, just noticed you did mention good coverage about three times in your first post Blush. Just ignore me!

Ladybird08 · 14/06/2016 23:14

Revlon colorstay

OldMrsBrightside · 14/06/2016 23:20

I bought Boujois foundation at Boots last weekend. Tenner. Really good. And 3 for 2 on all their make-up & free pair of lovely sunglasses with case when you buy 3 (for 2) items.
No, I don't work for Boots Grin

TWOBANANAS · 15/06/2016 08:28

L'oreal Infallible! It's the business!

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