I need new foundation...what's good?

[witsender]

I have been using two Maybelline ones mixed together to get the right tone, and allow for seasonal tone changes.

But they're running out! And I fancy something new.

So...I like a medium coverage, as I need evening up on my chin in particular. Not fussed on finish, to a max price of £30ish. I can't really get to a Mac, Bobbi Brown type counter very easily.

What's good at the moment?

[ThenLaterWhenItGotDark]

Oh yes, don't try BM if you are dry! I scared even myself looking in the mirror. Kind of a tango'd Dame Edna meets Barbara Cartland.

[suze28]

I love my bareMinerals original powder foundation but am lucky that I don't have dry skin.
It's very natural looking but you can build up the coverage and it doesn't sit in any fine lines on my face.
I am tempted by the L'Oréal True Match though and am going to buy some.
Also very lovely is Lancome Teint Miracle foundation if you want a liquid.

[Fanofjapan]

I use Clarins BB. I'm over 50 and it gives a lovely coverage and doesn't seem to make me look older. It's "dewy" which I prefer to matt, so I don't end up looking lifeless!

[witsender]

I'm always tempted by the powder foundation. What's it like on the odd dry patch?

[LastBusHome]

Another BareMinerals fan here. Don't be fooled by the fact it's powder - apply it properly with a good brush and you'll get great coverage. Looks natural and is supposed to be better for the skin.

[StillStayingClassySanDiego]

I've tried a lot and what I'm currently using is brilliant and there's no going back!; Guerlain Parure Gold.

Expensive but nothing I've ever used is at good as this.

[Nanasueathome]

Face Atelier from Cult Beauty or Amazon

[mumsnit]

Thank you Beautifullymixed and Dovesong

[QueenLizIII]

Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser is good.

[dovesong]

mumsnit, I used no 7's mattifying foundation for my oily skin - I also use blotting papers during the day which are my absolute saviours! And translucent powder after I've put my makeup on. Takes a lot to look pleasantly dewy instead of horrifyingly slick. But yes, seconding no7!

[Beautifullymixed]

You have to take steps to control the oiliness with no7 stay perfect.
I use over a serum instead of a moisturiser, use a primer for long days, and use setting powder on top (Coty airspun, W7 banana dreams or even baby powder).
Have to blot at lunch time too, but I like the finish more than no7 beautifully matte, and the creaminess of the application.

[mumsnit]

Is No 7 Stay Perfect any good for an oily T zone? Gosh I wish I could find something that controls my constantly shiny Rudolph the reindeer nose

I've been loving Body Shop CC cream over the summer but now the slighttan is fading I need something more serious

[BeastofCraggyIsland]

Another Bare Minerals fan, I don't like heavy or obvious foundation and the BM tinted hydrating gel cream applied with a brush makes me look like me, only better!

[Beautifullymixed]

Love no7 stay perfect.
So creamy, can be layered for extra coverage, yet thinned with a damper beauty sponge too.
Natural looking and so smooth and comfortable on my skin.

[Newtoday]

Laura Mercier or (my fave) Bare Minerals tinted moisturiser. Doesn't look like you're wearing foundation! Just looks like you have amazing skin.

[pinkblink]

Clinique superbalanced, it covers really well without looking or feeling too heavy, why not pop into Debenhams/Selfridges/anywhere with make up counters and get a bit of advice and a few samples?

[knitknack]

Maybelline 'better skin' seems to live up to its name! I have the infamous draw, containing Charlotte tilbury, Chanel, Armani, nars, bb..... Many others, but I ALWAYS reach for this one.

[witsender]

I do a couple of strips on my hand, then the closest on a few patches on my face. Jawline, chin, side of nose maybe. One colour on each side. Then go for a walk, look in mirrors etc. (I'm not proud!) Then a wipe off and do the best one on all of where I would normally apply, walk around etc.

[VulvaInLaw]

Can I ask how do you get the exact right shade at a Loreal or bourjois stand, I always need to be matched... This is the only thing that stops me trying the true match! Do you test it on the back of your hand and then go into daylight?! Or is there another secret without putting it over your face? then walking round like you've been tangoed

[Ohyesiam]

Lancome does testers that last over a week, and I've found then brilliant. Really gives skin radience. At the top of you r budget but very worth it

[HelloSunshines]

YSL Touche Eclat foundation is lovely. (pricey though). Best coverage and longevity is Clarins Everlasting. Bought Loreal True Match recently as heard so much about it - it was okay for everyday, I think the shade I got is slightly too dark so in the next shade up I'd probably love it!

[BennyTheBall]

Another vote for Bourgeois.

I saw it recommended by Lisa Eldridge and I am now on my 3rd bottle - loads of people ask me what I use on my skin, so I think it must be good.

[wrapsuperstar]

Becca Aqua Luminous foundation. If it was just a bit paler it'd be my total holy grail.

[madmomma]

Another vote for l'oreal infallible matte. The no7 perfect one is nice too, but the l'oreal is clever cos the coverage is excellent without being heavy. You only need a tiny bit and it layers like a dream

[CadiM]

Another fan of No 7 Stay Perfect (I've tried the lift and luminate as well but prefer the Stay Perfect). The matching tool worked well for me.