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Good cheap foundation

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SatsumasAndFrazzles · 02/04/2017 11:40

I'm knocking on 40 and since moving to a house with really good lighting, I've noticed my pores are quite big and my foundation just sits in them. I'm on a tight budget so can't afford a separate pore minimiser too. I find the mousse ones don't really sit well so I'd prefer a liquid. Any tips?

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MrsDoylesTeabags · 02/04/2017 19:51

Also agree about primers, I've tried loads but what I've found most effective is Garnier BB cream for oily skin, fantastic stuff

dementedma · 02/04/2017 19:51

Oh, and I also now use a sponge to apply, not my fingers, and it looks better.

CalonGoch · 03/04/2017 10:22

I bought some Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation in a make-up emergency and was really impressed with it. And I like GOSH too; the Cover + Conceal is great at blanking out redness.

citygirl1961 · 03/04/2017 19:31

Dementeddma, which No7 foundation have you got? I was going to suggest No7, I do like a tinted moisturiser in summer though but No7 have changed theirs and its not as good.

dementedma · 03/04/2017 19:50

It's called Essentially Natural in Cool Beige.
I have quite an olive/sallow skin tone and it's just perfect. I'm really pleased with it.

Tigerbear · 03/04/2017 21:01

Kiko foundation is amazing - their cheapest tube, at about £4-5. Seriously good stuff - it's called Universal Fit Hydrating Foundation. It's better than the Chanel one I have.

citygirl1961 · 03/04/2017 21:39

Dementedma, that's the foundation I have, the Essentially Natural one, mine is Cool Ivory. I was going to get the tinted moisturiser for the summer but my friend has got it and says its not as good as the old one that they discontinued, will you use the Essentially Natural one in the summer? I might try it and see if its light enough.

OverthinkingSpartacus · 03/04/2017 22:08

W7 do a HD one for £3, it's really good and my go to cheap foundation for day to day. It's decent coverage, better staying power than some of my more expensive ones and for £3 it's a bargain.

If you are near a Wilkinsons, they have a skincare range exclusive to them and have a lovely primer for £3. (Pictured) Its gorgeous, reminds me of the benefit one.

My fave foundation though is the Max Factor Age elixir one. Its a foundation and serum in one, lasts all day and night, (fell asleep without removing once and it was perfect the next day). It's my Holy Grail, the only foundation I have that perfectly matches my skin colour, gives full coverage but looks like my natural skin, and I do t need primer or concealer etc when wearing it.

It's £13 in boots ATM, but last week they had an offer which may still be active where if you spend £15 on max factor products you get a free set with full sized masterpiece mascara, a full sized blush a full sized lipfinity lipgloss.

The no7 foundations are good too, they also have offer where if you buy two no7 products you get a free Spring make up set containing no7 blush, lip crayon, mascara and skin illuminator. :)

OverthinkingSpartacus · 03/04/2017 22:11

Forgot pics of primer.

Good cheap foundation
SatsumasAndFrazzles · 07/04/2017 08:46

So I went with Collection primer, Fit Me foundation, a stippling brush, and one of those silicone type sponge things. All are great! Thanks everyone.

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