Finding a new foundation

[Enko]

I am having to look for a new foundation. I've used Bare Mineral bare pro cashmere for years but I am finding it hard to source. Last 3 refills have been almost impossible abd last one a lot more £ than usual.

I do not like the current fashion og what I call shiny foundation. I've tried Elf liquid filter and it reminds me of my mother (a chef) glowing when working. I find this with many foundations at the moment. I guess I want a mat finish.

I want it to be cruelty-free and ideally something I can physically buy though I am not against buying online once I have found the right one.

Any suggestions? I live in the SE and have access to a fair few shops.

I find Charlotte Tilbury foundations the best and they're cruelty free. This is the one that has a matte finish and comes in several shades:
https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/airbrush-flawless-foundation-shade-2-neutral

I love Charlotte Tilbury foundations too. Lisa Eldridge might work for you. I liked the shade range but found her foundation too matte for me. I prefer the dewy look.

Have you tried primark foundations? I'll try and find an old thread. I'll be back!

I found this thread helpful:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5092675-youre-mid-40s-and-a-cheapskate-wheres-your-foundation-from?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

Lisa Eldridge skin tint rather than the foundation

Lily Lilo is what I use. It's online but you can buy tiny tester pots to try out.

Sorry that should say Lily Lolo - it's their mineral foundation that I buy.

I was in a situation to you with struggling to find my Bare Minerals foundation.

I went to Liberty in London and tried out a few different options in store. In the end I went with Jones Road foundation as it’s very light, but it does have a bit of a sheen to it

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin is my posh one, No7 Hydraluminous for weekends! It isn't as glowy as it sounds.

Lots of replies. I had a busy day at work

I like the idea of small trater pots from online. There is a Charlotte Tilbury counter in my local Fenwick so I may try that too.

I wont use Primark. But I appeiciate the lower cost suggestion.

@woolflower I may try that one too if you like it after same foundation.

Thank you so much.

Elf Liquid Filter isn't a foundation, it's meant to add an extra glow to foundation or can be used by itself, it's supposed to be a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury flawless finish I believe. I haven't used either, like you I like a matte finish because my skin is oily 😭

The only foundation I've ever truly loved is Estée Lauder double wear, I am continuously searching for something just as good but not as expensive but haven't found it yet.