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Help me choose a "glowy" foundation

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pandorawithtreaclecolouredhair · 23/11/2017 08:24

I am off to John Lewis at the weekend, and would like to find a new foundation.
I am using a Bare Minerals serum foundation at the moment, which I like, but want more of a dewy, glowy look; at 53, it could be a lot to ask of any make-up, mind.
Have heard good things about Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, also Charlotte Tilbury balm and foundation.
Hoping for some S & B recommendations.

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ChardonnaysPrettySister · 23/11/2017 08:26

Try shiseido synchro Glow.

Good choice of colours, covers but is glowy.

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 23/11/2017 08:27

Clarins beauty flash balm is a primer, not a foundation, but I'm sure they have plenty of good foundations too.,

PollyPerky · 23/11/2017 08:36

I suggest you look at Dior Star, Clinique Even Better Glow or one of the Nars ones. I like the Dior but a lot depends on your skin tone and shade you need.

HRTpatch · 23/11/2017 08:42

I'm 57 and like Laura Mercier Candleglow foundation.

Housewife2010 · 23/11/2017 13:49

Burberry Fresh Glow primer is fabulous worn underneath foundation/tinted moisturiser or mixed with it. It is very subtle and adds a natural glow.

PaperdollCartoon · 23/11/2017 19:00

Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder, with Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder over the top

MorrisZapp · 23/11/2017 19:05

I've tried every single product with glow in the name and none of them can liven up my dry skin. I use bourjois healthy mix serum foundation and add three drops of oil to it before application.

It doesn't last all day but that's the compromise, it's that or no foundation at all.

I've found the posh counters are really good at giving decent sized samples to take away.

Southernc0mfortmirror · 23/11/2017 19:05

I use Nars sheer glow. Glory but also decent coverage.

Whitecovers · 23/11/2017 19:16

Armani lumininous silk is lovely and glowy with some coverage. Add some becca shimmering skin perfecter to the high points of your face and it gives a non glittery healthy sheen.

Liiinoo · 23/11/2017 19:44

I love MAC strobe cream. It's a white, sparkly/sheeny moisturiser. It looks a bit chalky when you first apply it but I give it a couple of minutes to sink in and then apply whatever foundation I want over the top. For me it's a miracle worker making me look clean and fresh and glowy even when I'm actually looking a bit manky underneath. (I am 56). For added glow I use a powder highlighter - Becca is good but spendy and I am really tempted by the new Christie Teigen palette but that being said, I have had just as good results with cheap and cheerful palettes from MUA or Make Up Revolution in Superdrug and at £5-£6 each it's not the end of the world if you end up passing them on to daughter/niece/neighbour etc.

I like Clarins Flash Balm for a tightening effect but haven't noticed it making me more radiant. I find CT products to be expensive and not really worth the hype but if you like the rock chick look it might be the range for you.

Have fun shopping.

moonmaker · 23/11/2017 19:51

Lancôme feint idole bare skin is very glowy and a great winter foundation

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