Recommend me a foundation/tinted moisturiser

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Hi all

I’m looking for a lightweight, glowy, ( Ideally long lasting) Foundation - under this bracket I include BBs, cCs, tinted moisturiser etc anything that Is a foundationy type thing! 😂

I used Estee Lauder double wear standard foundation for years but now I find it too heavy (I haven’t tried their lighter version so interested to hear about it) then I moved on to Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser which I was really happy with until they changed their formula and it is sooooo orange now, so I am looking out for something else. ive also tried wake me up foundation from boots (rimmel?) in the past and found them ok but wasn’t blown away.

I watched pampered wolf’s video on Trinny makeup last night and almost stocked up until I read the threads on here which tell a really different story. I really liked the fact she used the bff then just used a little of their just a touch where needed but again seeing the threads on here I’m not convinced that without her know how/techniques etc I wouldn’t be wasting my money.

I’m lucky to have very clear, fair skin but it’s on the dry side so I don’t need a lot of coverage and like a fairly natural look with a bit of glow (and of course I have a few lines and dark circles to deal with!) 😊

Really keen to hear some suggestions on what to try. Xx

Oooh have just seen the thread above about high street foundations. I might have a look at No7 hydroluminous. Does it last well (as in stay put for a long time)?

Also still keen to see recommendations for other non high street brands that fit description above.

I quite like No. 7 tinted moisturisers

No 7 BB cream is good.

I bought NO.7 Protect and Perfect Serum foundation - I was a LM fan too but this is as good if not better and the colour match was amazing. It has warmed my skin but is still a being colour.

I went to buy Hydro luminous but the girl said this was better for people who did not want heavy coverage.

still a beige colour not yellow or orange.

Thanks all. Looks like I need a trip to boots!

Annasgirl that’s really helpful, thanks!

I got a sample of MAC water weight foundation at the weekend. It's medium build able coverage. I love it, looks completely natural and dewy/glowy. Ideal for spring/summer.

Bare minerals complex rescue, lovely dewy finish.

Nars tinted moisturiser is amazing

Laura mercier have changed formula? 😭 when?

I saw pampered wolfs trinny video too, i was also tempted then i followed trinnys instagram and she had lots of stories/videos which were quite close up on the models and i thought they looked crap

Banana is right
Nars TM is the bees knees

Nars Sheer Glow was the worst thing I've ever used, I returned it. It made me look old and even my eight year old DS commented that it went a funny colour, so orange. I loved bourjois healthy mix but sadly it is no longer available.

Ah thanks guys for further replies will investigate NARS and MAC too! ❤️❤️

Omorivcza complexion perfector. It’s pricey, but it glides on like velvet and gives a good coverage.

The Ordinary serum foundation is my HG product. They have a billion shades and it gives a really glowy, healthy finish. It costs around £6 too, so very affordable.

@BemidjiMinnesota how did you pick your shade for the ordinary? It’s the thing that’s stopping me trying it

@Gemmefatale Well I am whiter than snow, so I chose the palest shade with pink undertones and it's perfect for me.

There's a guide to choosing your shade here and there might be a comparison of swatches online so you can see which seems the best for you.

IT cosmetics CC cream, best thing ever

Try Beauty and the Boutique on FB. I sent them a photo had a private message chat and they recommended a fab one for me. Also love the liquid blusher and concealer from there.

Origins tinted moisturiser is amazing. Comes in just one shade but adjusts to your skin tone. I wore it on holiday in Italy and face still looked made up after a day of sweaty sightseeing. If you're after a foundation, I recently tried CYO which you can find in boots. It's £7 a bottle (half price online) and it's amazing, really smooth and slightly dewey finish. I bought it to see me through until my usual benefit foundation came back in stock and not sure I'll go back. I found it after a makeup artist recommended it online and not disappointed. I've had several comments when wearing it as well.

My Laura Mercier one seems to still be the same (the grey original one?). I can't wear the oil free one as it is orange.

Can't get hold of it anywhere at the moment though so am also on the look out for an alternative.....

I find double wear light a lot more comfortable on the face less cakey but still covers lovley also easier to apply x