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50 YO in search of new foundation

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PeaceLoveAndCandy · 12/11/2019 16:07

Wanting to ditch Estee Lauder Double Wear which I have used for 10 years (Fresco) I am currently sampling Laura Mercier's Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation in Shell.

What other foundations would you recommend for me? My skin is fairly decent but lines are starting to show as well as enlarged pores. I definitely need something that is very long lasting and oil free.

Would love your recommendations.

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Thedevilofsmallthings · 12/11/2019 16:47

Am using Stay Naked by Urban Decay as recommended by Sali Hughes. I really like it, it gives good coverage plus stays put. Also lots of shades and vegan.
If you search for Sali Hughes on Instagram she's reviewed lots of new foundations, none are budget but the Stay Naked is at the cheaper end of the range.
I'm also 50.

TheCanterburyWhales · 12/11/2019 19:03

54 and having, over the years tried:
Chanel Lumiere/Lift Lumiere/Les Beiges/Vitalumiere
Clinique Laser repair
YSL Eclat
Armani Luminous Silk
Nars whatever it's called that everyone raves about on here. Sheer glow (?) V odd, like having butter rubbed on your face.

and a million other spendy ones in the search for the holy grail, I am in love with N7 Hydraluminous and Maybelline Dream Satin liquid is also worth a punt.

Both buildable for coverage but don't do that flattening of your face that heavier ones do.

friendlyflicka · 12/11/2019 19:08

I love Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser but I do not go for a lot of coverage so it is mainly for glow

Plainandsimple · 14/11/2019 22:18

Have been using Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser for years but have recently been given Clarins new Everlasting Youth Fluid foundation to try and much prefer it! Better coverage but not heavy/cakey (I apply with a sponge blender thingy) and lasts well, I use LM's hydrating primer underneath at the moment. I have an oilier t-zone with visible pores and a few wrinkles around my eyes with redness on my cheeks and this stuff covers them all, without sinking into the pores/crags. Am also 50 (eek!)

Ponks · 14/11/2019 22:29

Another vote for No7 Hydraluminous, lovely texture. Also like the No7 moisturiser underneath (protect and perfect). Think about a serum for the fine lines and skin texture. I've started using a niacinamide serum which is supposed to help esp pores. Try to get the skin underneath in as good contras possible.

Jem2124 · 14/11/2019 23:01

I've used Guerlain L’Essential for around 18 months and like it. Have just switched to Armani Luminous Silk simply because I fancied a change - very happy with it.

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