Hey, I wanted to know which foundations work well and are not horrible for your skin. I've never really invested in foundation, I tend to use Cover Girls clean and easy foundation for a liquid and use various others for a powdered (right now I have Avon). I think now I need to use some of better quality. But I wanted some input, thanks!
There us a new Revlon foundation, colorstay whipped foundation. It is the bomb!!!!!!!! It stays on for a long time, and it makes your skin look amazing.
I just did a vid on how to make your own foundation i tried it and it was amazing!!!! But for high end i really LOVE Lancome's ultra 24 hour..for drugstore I like Revlon colorstay ,NYX HD is good too I also like Maybellines foundations :
xo Jamie
I absolutely love Revlon Colorstay foundation. I've never had any issues with breaking out with it or any thing, and I have oily skin so I love that they have different formulations for skin type. As far as drugstore foundations go, this is my favorite!
Any preference in the type? (liquid, powder, cream, etc?)
I like mark. Powder Buff Natural Foundation (http://arioja.mymarkstore.com)
It has buildable coverage. The powder is light. It's oil free and gives a beautiful flawless matte finish.
For Liquid, I like Revlon Colorstay or Benefit Hello Flawless Oxgen Wow Foundation
For Cream/Cream to Powder I like MAC Studio Fix Cream to Powder or Mark. Min-A-Real foundation.
One of my favorite foundations is Neutrogena Healthy skin because it's very moisturizing if you have dry skin like I do. It oxidizes really nicely on the skin without changing the color. It lasts all day when I wear it and it doesn't make me break out. It's not that expensive either. I would say it's one of the best Drugstore liquid foundations however if you have oily skin it might be too dewy for you.
Please say you'll try MAC Matchmaster !!!! It is amazing. I have a Bone Ivory from Laura Mercier for lighter skin tones and a Matchmaster from MAC in my skin tone, would you belive that I mix the two in equal parts to create a shade for everyone of my clients? It really works and I love the coverage !
Hey Heather—what's your budget? Koh Gen Do's Aqua foundation is all kinds of amazing, but it's a bit on the pricier side. I also love MAC Face & Body foundation for summer.
For right now I'm looking for a cheaper easy fix. But i do plan to invest into a better brand foundation, at some point soon. I don't really have oily or dry skin. Thanks for all the input :)
I just purchased the new DiorSkin Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear Make up! I love itttttttt, it covers so nicely with using so little. It's around 50 dollars but well worth it I think. I have quite oily skin and I found that using foundations would always run off during the day. I was out all day long and it didn't even move and my skin didn't look oily!!! Amazing stuff, I would definitely recommend trying it out :)
Almay Clear Complexion Blemish Heal Technology foundation and powder are great together. they work together to clear acne and they are great for dry skin.
<<Hey, I wanted to know which foundations work well and are not horrible for your skin.>>
This is a very subjective question that will yield only very subjective answers. Just because the foundations the other commenters listed work well for them does not mean they'll work for you.
That said, I have a few more questions...
* What kind of coverage do you prefer or want (sheer, medium, full)?
* What kind of finish do you prefer or want (natural, satin, dewy, matte)?
* Do you have any skin issues you want to try to conceal (hyperpigmentation, redness, acne scars, that sort of thing)?
* According to your profile, you have fair-medium skin. Are you more tan in the summer months and more fair in the winter? (If so, you may want to consider buying two shades of the foundation to mix in the interim.)
Loreal Magic Mouse Souffle!! It is the best! I bought it like a month ago and im loving it! AMAZING COVERAGE!! Looks like your skin is airbrushed on! I use it in my newest video: http://www.youtube.com/jaclynsmynam...
I love Cinema Secrets cream foundation, its really good for sensitive skin,works with all skin types, and it looks amazing! A great plus is, you can get them in palettes, and use lighter ones to conceal and highlight, and the darker to contour. Then just cover with translucent powder. use it on all my clients.
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May 23, 2012
Heather H.
Hey, I wanted to know which foundations work well and are not horrible for your skin. I've never really invested in foundation, I tend to use Cover Girls clean and easy foundation for a liquid and use various others for a powdered (right now I have Avon). I think now I need to use some of better quality. But I wanted some input, thanks!
May 23, 2012
Haley R.
There us a new Revlon foundation, colorstay whipped foundation. It is the bomb!!!!!!!! It stays on for a long time, and it makes your skin look amazing.
May 23, 2012
Steph M.
If you really wanna splurge, the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation is fantastic, I love it!
May 23, 2012
Sojourner W.
I love the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse and the Revlon ColorStay. But recently I have been using (and loving) the CoverGirl Natureluxe!
May 23, 2012
Jamie B.
I just did a vid on how to make your own foundation i tried it and it was amazing!!!! But for high end i really LOVE Lancome's ultra 24 hour..for drugstore I like Revlon colorstay ,NYX HD is good too I also like Maybellines foundations :
xo Jamie
May 24, 2012
Esther V.
I just ordered the new Avon Full coverage foundation so ill keep ya posted hear lots of good things
May 24, 2012
Amy D.
I absolutely love Revlon Colorstay foundation. I've never had any issues with breaking out with it or any thing, and I have oily skin so I love that they have different formulations for skin type. As far as drugstore foundations go, this is my favorite!
May 24, 2012
Andrea R.
Any preference in the type? (liquid, powder, cream, etc?)
I like mark. Powder Buff Natural Foundation (http://arioja.mymarkstore.com)
It has buildable coverage. The powder is light. It's oil free and gives a beautiful flawless matte finish.
For Liquid, I like Revlon Colorstay or Benefit Hello Flawless Oxgen Wow Foundation
For Cream/Cream to Powder I like MAC Studio Fix Cream to Powder or Mark. Min-A-Real foundation.
May 24, 2012
Simera H.
I really like the Revlon ColorStay Foundation and the Maybelline SuperStay Foundation.
May 24, 2012
Jennie C.
One of my favorite foundations is Neutrogena Healthy skin because it's very moisturizing if you have dry skin like I do. It oxidizes really nicely on the skin without changing the color. It lasts all day when I wear it and it doesn't make me break out. It's not that expensive either. I would say it's one of the best Drugstore liquid foundations however if you have oily skin it might be too dewy for you.
May 24, 2012
Denise H.
Please say you'll try MAC Matchmaster !!!! It is amazing. I have a Bone Ivory from Laura Mercier for lighter skin tones and a Matchmaster from MAC in my skin tone, would you belive that I mix the two in equal parts to create a shade for everyone of my clients? It really works and I love the coverage !
May 24, 2012
Victoria S.
Hey Heather—what's your budget? Koh Gen Do's Aqua foundation is all kinds of amazing, but it's a bit on the pricier side. I also love MAC Face & Body foundation for summer.
May 24, 2012
Heather H.
For right now I'm looking for a cheaper easy fix. But i do plan to invest into a better brand foundation, at some point soon. I don't really have oily or dry skin. Thanks for all the input :)
May 25, 2012
Jodi R.
I just purchased the new DiorSkin Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear Make up! I love itttttttt, it covers so nicely with using so little. It's around 50 dollars but well worth it I think. I have quite oily skin and I found that using foundations would always run off during the day. I was out all day long and it didn't even move and my skin didn't look oily!!! Amazing stuff, I would definitely recommend trying it out :)
May 25, 2012
Jennifer T.
Hard to beat Bobbi Brown
May 25, 2012
Hannah D.
Almay Clear Complexion Blemish Heal Technology foundation and powder are great together. they work together to clear acne and they are great for dry skin.
May 25, 2012
Carmen C.
Sephora Brand Foundation
May 25, 2012
Lacey A.
I'm in love with Makeup Forever HD Foundation. Light, easy, and beautiful coverage. They have a great shade selection too!
May 25, 2012
Shelly T.
<<Hey, I wanted to know which foundations work well and are not horrible for your skin.>>
This is a very subjective question that will yield only very subjective answers. Just because the foundations the other commenters listed work well for them does not mean they'll work for you.
That said, I have a few more questions...
* What kind of coverage do you prefer or want (sheer, medium, full)?
* What kind of finish do you prefer or want (natural, satin, dewy, matte)?
* Do you have any skin issues you want to try to conceal (hyperpigmentation, redness, acne scars, that sort of thing)?
* According to your profile, you have fair-medium skin. Are you more tan in the summer months and more fair in the winter? (If so, you may want to consider buying two shades of the foundation to mix in the interim.)
May 26, 2012
Lexi C.
Macys ushley has a makeup stand with all sorts of brands you can always go in for a free conceltation they can really help and match ur colors!
May 26, 2012
Karen B.
MAKEUP FOREVER FOUNDATIONS. Depending on your skin type
May 26, 2012
Christie C.
cover girl nature luxe!
May 26, 2012
Jaclyn S.
Loreal Magic Mouse Souffle!! It is the best! I bought it like a month ago and im loving it! AMAZING COVERAGE!! Looks like your skin is airbrushed on! I use it in my newest video: http://www.youtube.com/jaclynsmynam...
May 26, 2012
Kristina C.
I love Cinema Secrets cream foundation, its really good for sensitive skin,works with all skin types, and it looks amazing! A great plus is, you can get them in palettes, and use lighter ones to conceal and highlight, and the darker to contour. Then just cover with translucent powder. use it on all my clients.
May 26, 2012
Giulia I.
Garnier BB Cream hun, it's great and it doesn't damage the skin, it's just an hydratating colored cream :)