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A good light foundation/tinted moisturiser

25 replies

sweetiehuni · 17/04/2018 18:36

Want some coverage but nothing heavy. Something that is quick and easy in a morning, which makes me feel like I'm not wearing anything Smile

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chapthedoor · 17/04/2018 18:45

I've just discovered Bourjois CC cream which fits the bill.

Thehamsterspajamas · 17/04/2018 19:06

I’ve just bought Clarins BB Skin De-Tox Fluid. Good coverage, feels lovely on the skin, lasts all day (on me), buildable and not heavy looking. Downside is there are only 4 shades (I think) and ££ (but good sized tube).

AnneLovesGilbert · 17/04/2018 19:10

Another vote for bourjois CC cream. I’m freakishly pale and it feels like nothing on and looks natural but slightly better. Love it.

MuttsNutts · 17/04/2018 19:11

Garnier BB cream - it has changed my life Grin

DrowningEveryDay · 17/04/2018 20:32

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow

PopGoesTheWeaz · 17/04/2018 22:12

ysl encre de peau is great for this but I found I needed a bit more moisture so am on ysl le teint now. (Was using chanel vitalumiere which has more coverage but with the weather improving I want something lighter again so moving back to le teint)

CatherineMaitland · 18/04/2018 08:17

I've just bought Laura Mercier Candleglow which I am enjoying so far - nice and light and goes on well. But it was the best shade match for me in Creme.

abigboydidit · 18/04/2018 08:34

This has inspired me to try the Bourjois CC cream today. I used to swear by the Liz Earle skin tint but they changed the formula. The new version is really watery and smells so grim I had stop and wash it off mid-application Confused

MonaTheMoaner · 18/04/2018 08:35

Bourjois Healthy Mix serum foundation. It's light coverage, lightweight and smells beautiful. It's a little more coverage than a tinted moisturiser without the feel of foundation.

Brendatheblender · 18/04/2018 08:40

Bare minerals complexion rescue AMAZING!

chartreuse · 18/04/2018 09:25

I'm wearing the Bare Minerals complexion rescue today, it's a lovely tinted moisturiser, spf 30 I think, gives me a healthy glow wihich is quite an achievement!

It's lighter in terms of coverage than the Boujois cc.

MiniTheMinx · 18/04/2018 09:47

I've tried the Bourjois BB and found it thick and sticky. The serum foundation can be applied sparingly and feels lighter than their BB.

The Bare Minerals complexion rescue is nice but only works for me in summer when I have a bit of colour. But just as good and cheaper is loreal nude CC. I wear the purple one in summer, it is glowy but not shiny, it looks exactly like healthy bare skin, evens out skin tone, doesn't sit in your pores, and is very light to wear.

But I've now discovered Estée Lauder double wear which I assumed would be maximum coverage everytime, but when applied with a brush rather than a sponge can be used sparingly giving a fine coverage that looks like perfect natural skin, in fact on me I'd challenge anyone to see it!

If I had to recommend anything I'd probably say L'Oréal nude. Its magic. It's so easy to apply. I'm already bored of the Estée Lauder because it takes too long to apply.

sweetiehuni · 18/04/2018 14:55

Thanks everyone. I've just tried the bourjois cc cream but it's sticking to dry patches but that's most likely my crappy skin!

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abigboydidit · 19/04/2018 12:47

I have combination skin and have to say it's looking a bit powdery on me Sad I am annoyed as I love the colour and the texture was easy to apply but it lacks the dewy quality I was hoping for and just seems to be accentuating my wrinkles Shock

immortalmarble · 19/04/2018 12:48

I use bare minerals as well and it’s lovely.

supercalifragilisticexpiali · 19/04/2018 12:52

Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser, the dewy one not the Matt one.

I used to look like I had sawdust on my face in places because of how dry my skin was! I started drinking more water, moisturising madly and (meanwhile) started to use the above. Worked for me.

MiniDoofa · 19/04/2018 12:55

I use the BB cream by La Roche Posay. I'm really pale but palest colour fine. It's 50 spf which is great and is really easy to apply, just rub in like moisturiser

Strawberrylaceaddict · 19/04/2018 12:56

I use Bobbi Brown B.B. cream

Tatapie · 19/04/2018 13:12

Clinique moisture surge tinted moisturiser is lovely

letiziana · 19/04/2018 13:15

bare minerals complexion rescue gel is lovely and comes in loads of different shades. i use different ones for winter and summer

dameofdilemma · 19/04/2018 14:12

I just mix a bit of my usual foundation into my usual moisturiser. It was hard enough finding one foundation that was the right shade and didn't trigger my eczema - couldn't face trying to find a tinted m or CC/BB cream too.

pangolina · 19/04/2018 14:14

Boots No7 BB cream is pretty good. I absolutely LOVED maybelline's bb cream but my local boots has stopped stocking it.

CackleCrackle · 19/04/2018 14:19

Perricone M.D. no makeup foundation is lovely, just makes you look better.

Lottapianos · 19/04/2018 16:05

I found the Bourjois CC cream too orange for me. Having great success with Rimmel BB cream. My skin is dry and dehydrated

MascaraWanda · 19/04/2018 20:01

Nars tinted moisturiser is great.

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