Is there some sort of face product that evens out irregularities in ton/e but that isn't foundation?

[JuanPotatoTwo]

I think I might be looking for something that doesn't exist, unless someone more knowledgeable (ie, most people :)) can inform me otherwise.

I don't want a foundation or a primer I don't think - I do wear them (Bobby Brown) but I feel quite 'made up' in them and tend to wear only for going out. I've tried bb creams in the past but without much success. Same with tinted moisturizer or products like Clarins flash balm.

I think I'm looking for something very easy and quick to apply every day - so no faffing about spreading evenly or blending in, something that evens out my skin tone. I have it in my head that there used to be a product that you put on and it sort of acclimatised to your skin colour so you didn't need to worry about choosing the right colour - but I might have totally made that up!

Can anyone suggest anything please?

[JuanPotatoTwo]

That's really helpful - thanks a lot! Off to buy it now :)

[Rosierose98]

Remember to build up your tolerance to this cream, use on a night time 2/3 times a week first, and try to exfoliate a couple of times a week too, that will help you get the best results. Oh and avoid eye area! Don't apply any harsh astringents / toners before applying this cream, its powerful stuff and it works best on bare clean skin.

Any queries please ask...

You should notice more even toned, clearer & fresher looking skin after a couple of weeks, please report back progress : )

[Rosierose98]

Hey no problem at all : )

It's called Neostrata lotion plus -200ml ( it says it's a body lotion ) but I used it on my face for over a year & it worked fab, it's actually a bit more potent than the normal face stuff & that's why I used it on my face.
I always buy it from ' Life & Looks ' online store as it's the cheapest ..

Here's the link & I will post a photo of the product ......

www.lifeandlooks.com/neostrata-glycolic-body-lotion-plus.html

[JuanPotatoTwo]

Rosie, I'm sure I'm being a right pain but is there any chance you could link to the neostrata product you use please? I can't figure out which one it is! Thank you.

[JuanPotatoTwo]

Oh Rosie - just seen your pictures, thank you so much. Your skin does look amazing. I wish I'd checked back last night because I went ahead and ordered a Neostrata product off Amazon! Can't remember which one now but don't think it was the 15% glycolic acid one.

The Erborian cream - yes, I've just been using my fingers to apply it. I thought it was doing a good job until something very strange happenened on Saturday - it sort of went funny on me in the rain and my friend thought my face was bleeding! I think that's probably more me than the cream though. Have worn it since but have avoided getting my face wet.

[Nanasueathome]

They have the Eborian one on QVC
So you can order it, try it for up to 30 days and get your money back if it is not suitable

[maggiso]

I am a foundation-a -phobe, but seem to be getting on OK with Pixi flawless vitamin veil. It tones down my freckles and rosacea, and is light. It sort of dries to a thin/ invisable powder. I just put it on the bits of me that need it ( cheeks). It comes with a sponge applicator - but I just use my fingers. Its a bit more mat than I would choose, but my skin tends to shininess any way so that's no bad thing for me! I use the fair colour but it comes in medium and tanned as well. There is a small bag size available too. I think you are meant to use it under foundation - but I use it on its own ( with a light dusting of blusher only).

[scaryg]

Thanks OP, I'm after something like this as well. How do you apply the Eborian CC cream? With your hands like moisturiser or a sponge like foundation?

[Laquila]

I now have the Effaclar BB Blur! I like the coverage and the evening-out aspect of it, but it's a little too matt for me - good for oil absorbtion, admittedly, but I prefer a bit of a glowier (sp?!) finish. I'll keep using it but maybe with a bit more highlighter than usual, and will try the Effaclar Duo Unifiant too.

[Paddingtonthebear]

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser evens out my skin in a subtle way and gives a glow but never looks like foundation on me.

[Bettyspants]

Sooo pleased to have found this post! Going for the Eborian cream 😃

[HappinessLivesHere]

Laura Geller Brighten and Balance powder is my daily go-to product. Really light but gives a lovely even finish.

[Laquila]

Does anyone use Effaclar Duo Unifiant?

[Rosierose98]

I also use microdermabrasion crystals once/ twice a week too... my skin is quite oily, I find that the microdermabrasion crystals ( bought from eBay ) shed all the dead skin so that the Glycolic Acid lotion soaks into new skin helping it work better .... honestly I tried every skin product there is & nothing works better than the Glycolic lotion, it also plumps up the skin too!

[Rosierose98]

Sorry for the silly love hearts covering my eyes lol... secret identity and all that !

I used to have quite bad acne, lots of blackheads, I lived abroad in the sun for 10 years.

This cream has done wonders for my skin : )

Basically it just constantly renews your skin, Glycolic Acid is a natural exfoliant, but be warned it is very potent stuff, it's what a beautician would use for a chemical peel ( but in a higher concentration ) the lotion I recommended gives the same effect ( but using a smaller concentration over a longer period of time)

Any questions please ask away...

And I do not work for Neostrata !!!

[Rosierose98]

Hi girlies, sorry only just caught up on this, here is make up free pic, no foundation but I do have a little bit of fake tan on, honestly I swear by that Neostrata lotion, I started on the 15% Glycolic Acid & ive now moved on to the 20% strength. I'm 37 by the way ...

[JuanPotatoTwo]

RosierRose - is it too late to take you up on your offer to post a make up free skin pic?! And did you mean that the product you use is the Neostrata one? Thank you.

[Plumpysoft]

Laquila you won't regret it!

[Laquila]

*breaking

[Laquila]

I love this thread. I didn't know there was an LRP Effaclar BB cream - i bloody LOVE the Effaclar range, I'm off to order it!

FWIW though, I think the No7 City Light tinted moisturiser is pretty good - seems to be an attempt to get into the same niche as Clinique City Block (which I love). I've been wondering whether the No7 has been braking me out a teeny bit though - if there's an Effaclar equivalent then I trust that!

[Haffiana]

I have spent the last 3 months trying various BB and CC creams and tinted moisturisers for the days - most days - when I want a little help rather than putting on the full war paint. The best of them IMO were made by Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown.

But the product for me that hands down is the absolute best is Mac Face and Body foundation. Please don't be put off by the fact it is called 'foundation'. It is as light and easier to use than a tinted moisturiser. It is runny and really easy to put on - and unlike all others you need to use your fingers to apply, not a brush, so it is really pfaff free! Use a small amount. Just rub and smear it, like a face cream. You can feel it thicken as it binds with the skin. It will give the lightest possible cover - perfect for taking out redness and irregularities and perfect if like me, you don't want to be able to see that you are wearing foundation. If you want another layer in certain areas, then wait a couple of minutes and repeat. It blends seamlessly, and doesn't flake. It is slightly dewy, and I sometimes put a tiny bit of powder on my forehead first.

It doesn't contain any SPF but my moisturiser does anyway so for me this is a plus point as my skin is quite fussy about SPFs.

But the thing I most love about it is that I can touch my face and it does not budge or rub off on my fingers. It contains something called a film former (it is a water based foundation). I am a face fiddler and always will be, so this is a huge plus for me!

Pop over to a Mac counter and get them to match your tone and get a sample to try.

[howcomes]

Garnier Ultra Lift Transformer seems to do exactly what you're looking for, on me it automatically adjusts to my skin tone and evens out colour without faffing around. I found it by accident on special offer in Canada so stocked up about a year's worth!

[TwoCirclesthatdontoverlap]

RosieRose can you post a link to the product you use? Can it be used around the eyes? My skin is young for my age but any lines i have are under my eyes.

[SorrelForbes]

Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator Brightening Face Serum is amazing and does just what you're after OP. Sadly it was discontinued last year! God knows why.

[Plumpysoft]

La Roche Posay Effeclar Blur is awesome isn't it Cheesymonster ?