Foundation - which one?

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As you can tell I am hopeless with this sort of thing, want to get a new one but not sure where to start looking, mid 40's normal to dryish skin

High street shop preferable as I want it asap and would like to look at it and try it before buying

Thanks!

PS not bothered too much about the cost as its so rare I ever buy any!

I use Clarins Extra-Firming Foundation, have the same sort of skin as you and am fast approaching 40.... It is about £25 a bottle but I find I only ever buy two a year as it goes a long way. Hope that helps !

I am a fan of Clinique Repair wear foundation- gives good cover and looks natural. I like it as i am very fair and the palest shade suits me well.

I also rate Lancome foundations but haven't used them for ages.

I love Maybelline Liquid Minerals, it gives good coverage but doesn't feel cakey or heavy. Good price too.

Chanel Vitalumiere. It's the best.

I'm 44 and have just started using Clarins Instant Smooth mousse foundation- I love it, and have found (after many years) The One for me!

deffo for dryish skin

chanel

Don't listen to them, that Chanel one is shite.

[runs away]

Lancome color ideal is lovely for me. And if your skin is quite clear it's possible to mix it with moisturiser and still have great coverage.

Thanks will try out the Clarins and Lancome one, I tried that one to hohoholepew after recommendations on here ages ago and it didn't suit me either

ho ho is a cheapskate
i find lancome colours odd

I bought it and it's shite.

I should do reviews for Grazia.

lol
yes thats abotu the right level
then " mary portas uses it and she is fierce"

My face is an odd colour

mac select foundation here
Great range of colours, I have 2 , a paler one for winter and a little more brown for the summer, and in-between I mix the two

I use this and I really like it. It adjusts to your skin tone when you put it on, and is nice and light, so only covers where you need it. I have very sensitive skin and tend to stick to what I know won't cause a reaction.

I'm a bit orange today. Every time I overdo the tan, people in work tell me how well I look . I must look vile usually.

And the Laura Mercier tinted moisturisers are nice.
They are a good step for the shy of foundation folk
I didn't like the coverage tbh and there was not a wide range of colour, I think only 3 so that's rubbish for getting the right shade

Revlon do a good one, you turn a dial to get the colour you want.
Or it could be Max Factor.

Chanel Vitalumiere - best by far. Moisturising also.

Giorgio Armani foundation is fab.

I use Clarins Instant Smooth - (I am only 26 but my skin is dry) and I love it. I use a primer underneath which really helps to make me look more radiant than I am!

Marioandluigi- it's fab isn't it? I actively look forward to putting it on (never did before) What is this primer of which you speak? MIght I need some?

I had a make up specialist come to my house and out of all the foundations out there the one she recommends is Tesco's own brand! Cheap, but i changed to it after she said how good it is and i've used it ever since.

I love it - I use a Benefit 'That Gal' primer underneath which is fab