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Foundation Sticks - any recommendations?

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CointreauVersial · 08/09/2026 13:28

I have never liked cream/lotion foundation, and usually use a tinted moisturiser (Erborian CC Cream is about the highest coverage I use).

But I quite fancy the idea of a stick foundation which I can just swipe onto areas where it's needed, and blend in, but without the "full face".

Any recommendations? Needs to be light coverage, maybe with a bit of glow, as I'm 59, and a bit of gentle glow is a good idea. Ideally not too pricy.

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user593 · 08/09/2026 21:03

This is exactly what I use Merit The Minimalist for. It blends in perfectly so I only have to apply it to problem areas.

FieldofMusic · 08/09/2026 21:22

user593 · 08/09/2026 21:03

This is exactly what I use Merit The Minimalist for. It blends in perfectly so I only have to apply it to problem areas.

Another vote here for Merit's The Minimalist. I don't like heavy or liquid foundation so it's perfect for me. I've used the Bobbie Brown one in the past and that's nice too but I prefer Merit. Great range of shades as well.

CointreauVersial · 08/09/2026 23:42

Ooh, thanks!

I'd forgotten about Merit - I have a couple of Merit blushes which I really rate, so that will definitely be worth a look... also thanks for the other suggestions. Just need to find a stockist so I can find the right shade.

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momager22 · 09/09/2026 06:19

I have a Fenty ‘Eaze Drop blur tint’ or something, sounds like that would fit the bill.
i just apply it after moisturiser on the red bits of my cheeks and buff it in with a brush.

CointreauVersial · 11/09/2026 18:52

@FieldofMusic @user593 I took myself off to Sephora today and got myself shade-matched for the Merit The Minimalist stick. It's PERFECT, just what I was after, lovely light finish. Thanks for the recommendation.

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FieldofMusic · 11/09/2026 19:17

CointreauVersial · 11/09/2026 18:52

@FieldofMusic @user593 I took myself off to Sephora today and got myself shade-matched for the Merit The Minimalist stick. It's PERFECT, just what I was after, lovely light finish. Thanks for the recommendation.

Oh fabulous, I'm so pleased. What shade were you? I use Cream which is light and warm.

Calypsocuckoo · 11/09/2026 19:21

I have seen that you have got the merit one but I wanted to recommend the new MAC one, I bought it and got a good shade match but when I tried it at home I wasn’t sure about it as it seemed a bit dry. When I tried it properly after doing skincare in the morning it looked amazing, sheer but evened out my skin and it is glowy without being shimmery. It also looked better as the day went on.

CointreauVersial · 11/09/2026 23:23

FieldofMusic · 11/09/2026 19:17

Oh fabulous, I'm so pleased. What shade were you? I use Cream which is light and warm.

My shade was Bisque. Glad I went into store, as i wouldn't have had a clue otherwise (good excuse for a Bluewater trip, not that I need one....).

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