What foundation do you use?

[Lipsandlashes]

I’ve been using Clinique Superpowder double powder in matte beige for years but I think I’m falling out of love with it.
I’m 41 and find it’s started to slip off my face by mid-afternoon and I look really shiny.
I’ve always used powders as I’m not keen on the feeling of thick liquid foundation but I feel like I might be missing a trick.
Please share with me your favourites.

Are you using a primer or a fixing spray afterwards? They can help quite a bit

I used Clinique City Block which is a tinted moisturiser with the loose powder for years. Now use Trinny London, fantastic products.

I have become a convert to the Eborian CC cream. It doesn't feel like I'm wearing any foundation but it makes my skin look so much better than when I did used to wear foundation.

Ooh good thread. I use Estée Lauder doublewear but as I’ve improved my skin care routine and am getting a bit older (36) find it a bit too heavy. I saw Sali Hughes recommend no 7 hydra luminous recently - anyone used it?

YSL touché eclat le teint foundation. It’s really light but buildable and sits nicely on my 36 year old skin!

When I could afford it I used chantecaille which was wonderful

I can recommend No 7 Hydraluminous which feels lovely and light on my skin.

I've just started using the ordinary serum foundation. I'm pleasantly impressed

Il Makiage. It's light but buildable. I don't wear make up often as my skin is pretty decent but on a night out I'll wear this foundation and it does the job.

YSL All Hours. I just use it lightly over nose/cheeks/forehead, buffed in with a brush.

I’ve been using Charlotte tilbury Hollywood flawless filter and really love it. I do use a spot of EL double wear around my nose area due to mask taking it off as DW has a bit more staying power.
I love the CT flawless filter. I thought I’d hate CT make up as I could stand the “darlings” on the ads but I do admit to loving this product.

I’ve never used foundation, aged 39. Does it help?! Not a goady question, honestly, I don’t really understand what it does, when I’ve noticed it on others it looks bad but I guess when it’s done well you don’t notice it? Does it help with lines?

Phoera, I really like it. I bought it from Amazon after reading people raving about it on fb.

I also like L’Oréal Infallible foundation which is supposed to be a dupe of Doublewear.

I want to try il makiage but it’s an expensive way of buying a foundation that potentially is the wrong colour then having to send it back. Wish they did samples.

I don't use foundation as I find it feels really uncomfortable. I just conceal/ cover areas as needed, with concealer/ mineral powder.

Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation
Estee Lauder Double Wear or Double Wear Light or Double Wear Powder Foundation
La Prairie Caviar for VERY special.
Bourjois Healthy Mix on a budget
Make Up Forever HD Foundation
Garnier BB Cream when not wanting to be too made up

Current fave is the EL DW powder foundation mentioned above.

I use By Terry Cover Expert most of the time.

I also use, though I think it's actually a tinted moisturiser but it has good coverage - Urban Decay Stay Naked Hydromaniac, tinted glow hydrator.

No suggestions sorry - my foundation had been discontinued so I'm here for the suggestions too. I was using Body Shop all in one powder.
I found it was so good. Nice non orange or pink pale colour. Thin or thicker coverage, Matt.

Lancôme teint idole is my holy grail

Full coverage without being heavy, really buildable and lasts a good 24 hours

Max factor miracle touch foundation, I have super problematic skin and it gives great coverage and not heavy

Hydraluminous is my holy grail.
I have tried, among others:
Charlotte Tilbury
YSL Touche Éclat foundation
Armani Luminous Silk
Chanel- everything
Bobbi Brown serum foundation

And numerous others.

Nothing comes close to Hydraluminous.

Hydraluminous is lovely but slides off me quickly. DW light is my buddy.

I've just started using Hydraluminous after seeing recommendations on MN and agree it is fab. Feels light but great coverage and lovely fresh look.

Another Ordinary serum convert here! As well as being brilliant, it costs bugger all, has an SPF and you need hardly any of it.

HydraLuminous Moisturising Foundation is brilliant-lovely consistency not to heavy nor too light. I have some pigmentation and it has great coverage too. For a nice glow I mix in a blob of their Custom Blend Highlighting Drops in rose gold. I used Mac studio for years but found it didn’t suit my skin as it got dryer in my 40’s.

I love the no7 hydraluminous too. I use the Avon magix primer first, and a bit of no7 loose powder on top.