please tell me what foundation you find really good

[lizandlulu]

my skin is fairly dry and i have recently bought a clinique super moisture foundation and a mary kay one. they are ok, but nothing to shout about. i want one that makes my skin look dewy and perfect! i know it is alot to ask but want opinions on other ones.

I use a Jane Iredale which is all organic and mineral based, it's great, I have never ever had a foundation that had made my skin look nice. I have very dry and dehydrated skin that before would flake when I put foundation on if it was in a bad way. They do a liquid foundation and a pressed powder that you use with a special brush. I prefer the powder but the liquid one is great too.

Wow, just read that back and it sounds like I work for them or something I'm so enthusiastic! I don't by the way.

The best one I ever used was Prescriptives Photo finish, I think it was called. A solid foundation you apply with a sponge. I had more comments on my skin than I've ever had wearing that.

I like my Stila one. Can't remember which type, but it says 20 watts on the base of the bottle. Good coverage and not too heavy.

clapham if you are using the powder verisojn of this on dry skin, doesn't it just attach itslf to the dry areas, and become noticeable. I am guessing 'no', !! so how does it seem more favourable than the liquid?
I use Clarins, their true comfort one, which is very good, but wouldnt mind a change.

Thye did a wonderful one up till 2 yrs back, then discontinued, grrrr.

I have just bought this bobbi brown tinted balm

I use the powder on top.No need for moisturiser under it and it is spf25.
I would recommend a visit to their counter though as it's different for everybody.

I use the Lily Lolo (i found the website on mumsnet actually) - it's mineral powder and doesn't clog but gives great coverage. I use the cover-up and foundation powders.

I use Bobbi Brown oil free foundation and love it - I'd recommend this one which sounds like it should meet your criteria! Definitely use a foundation brush too which will really make a difference to getting a good finish!

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pirategirl - I use beauty flash balm so my skin isn't flaky when it goes on and then it's fine, lasts all day and is ok to sleep in for those nights when I forget to take it off! I always thought that liquid foundation would be better for dry skin but in my experience it's not.

I do also use Clarins Extra Firming - because I like the texture and it's never to early to start extra firming. In the summer I tend to use a tinted moisturiser on days when the powder is too heavy however most of the time it's perfect!

My family own a few Clarins, Decleor and Guinot salons so I'm quite lucky and they stock Jane Iredale in one so I get to try out lots of different types of make up.

claphamlauren- i wish i had family like that!
it looks like i am going to have to do a trawl of the make up counters to get trials on them. i have a fairly red complexion as i work outside all day and that doesnt help. my skin is not in too bad condition, but could be better.
there is a shop in town which sells jane irdale, but i have never took any notice of it. i will go in and have a look, its not good though when my dd is trying to pull everything off the shelves!

then you are 'the person' to ask!! wow, I'd be there in a flash stealing the samples!!!

The Clarins beauty flash balm? I have just had a look for stockists of the Jane A products, but no joy, it says to call head office. I am in Devon, near Plymouth.

My skin is just so dullsville. Normal/greasy chin and forehead. Dry cheeks and sides of nose. The oast 2 or so yrs has seen my skin really lose elastisity.

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I have a Dior one which is good but I don't like the fact one has to spray it on.

I switched to Dior 'Dior Light' a few years ago and have to say I haven't looked back. I was using Estee Lauder before that

pirategirl - if you are losing elasticity then you should try the Clarins Extra Firming. It's a lovely foundation!

Jane Iredale can be difficult to track down, if you find anywhere to try it then let me know the colour you like and I can always post one out if you paypal me the dosh. They sell the sample ones for £17 which is about half the price of the normal ones just not such a fancy compact!

I use Clarins true comfort, with instant light perfector underneath it - it would take more than a foundation to make me look dewy but it does its best.

my mum has chanticille one, but i havent tried it, i dont even know if it would be my shade. i know it is shallow but i like something with nice packaging, and it just looks a bit 'old ladyish' sorry

I've just been bought Barbara Daly's mousse foundation from Tesco - I think it might be my fave foundation ever.

Avon Perfect Wear is the best ever! Trust me on that.. I have spent more than I can afford on a few occasions only to get a "fairly good" result. This one will give you perfect looking skin for HOURS!

clapham, really !!! tbh that would be great, is that 17 for the 30ml one, ???

I will save this thread if I come across it for shades, thankyou.

The Clarins extra firming foundation, I am guessing this is ok for dry bits too then, cos the word firm, brings to mind cement like qualitites and flakes !!!

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I swear by Individualist by Estee Lauder. I love it. It truly gives you a flawless complexion.

lennygirl, thats not like my mums!! mind you she has had it for a while, so maybe they have changed the packaging!

New YSL one (with the big brush, like the touche eclat) is gorgeous and I usually hate wearing foundation on my fairly dry skin.

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