Question: Should I own more than One Foundation

Aug 22, 2012

Raisa J.

I just bought the Naked Foundation from Urban decay and I like the finish (on me since I am combo it's kinda semi-matte) but I am wondering if it's okay or normal to own more than one foundation and to alternate between them? Since they are expensive I am wondering how many do you guys own? and which ones are your faves (especially for full coverage)? I am hoping to buy something fuller coverage

Aug 22, 2012

Ashley A.

I always have a few because i'm constantly testing out new ones and I have a bad habit of losing receipts so I absolutely never return anything, lol. I think it's totally cool to own more than a few, some people even mix theirs together!
I use ulta's illuminating liquid foundation or maybelline's dream mousse for everyday.. if I have a tan(either real or self-tan which I do frequently) i'll usually use my mac studio fix fluid and if I want more coverage i'll use my bare minerals foundation ontop of that. If I want full-coverage I use dermablend..it literally covers everything and I like it because I never have to use concealer!

Aug 22, 2012

Samantha L.

I own probably like 12 different foundations. most of them give me a different finish & different color on my skin. so I use them depending on how I want my skin to look that day. & how heavy or light I wants coverage. I also use them to mix the colors together just incase I get a little color one day, I have the perfect match

Aug 22, 2012

Tina R.

i think every one should own a few diff foundations and the foundations dont have to coast alot for what you are looking for most of mine are from the drug store i dont own any thing from mac or ulta or tarte or any thing but i like a few diff foundations are a must 

Aug 22, 2012

Vickie L.

I have quite a few too, I actually use two different types and shades of foundation on myself...
I use my Lancome bisque 6w on the outline of my face and cheeks then my Samashbox studio 2.1 to fill up the rest. Why? Basically the bisque 6w has a nice tan look for summer, I love the finish look it gives, last just as long at the smashbox studio, but my real color is with smashbox!

Aug 22, 2012

Kyle G.

I have about 10 different foundations, I've tried all of them and depending on what I'm wearing and where im going/weather. It's good to have multiple! :)

Aug 22, 2012

Yesenia P.

Nothing wrong with owning many foundations!! I have 10, mix of drugstore and high end. I use different ones depending on how I want my skin to look =}

Aug 23, 2012

Nadia N.

I would if you can't find a good color match or one for hot weather and one for cold

Aug 23, 2012

Rikki P.

A lot of people say have at least two foundations. One for colder seasons and one for warmer seasons because you will get lighter and darker.

I just use tinted moisturizer and only have one. I'm not interested in having more than one face product. 

Aug 23, 2012

Mary P.

Yes! there's nothing wrong with owning more than 1 foundation, i own 8 different kinds, others have more. How do you like the new UD Naked Skin? review please, thank you :-)

Aug 23, 2012

Raisa J.

Thanks ladies!!!! @Mary I LOVE IT! It's medium buildable coverage. As far as the finish I use it with a mattifying lotion so it leaves me with a semi-matte finish which I love it gives me the option to stay a bit dewy or just set with a mattifying powder. I like having SOME glow and not being completely matte. I love that when you touch your skin it feels like you have nothing on and the finish again is beautiful. A little goes a long way. And it stays on the whole day for me (I have combo skin). I also have the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer.

QUESTION: Do you ladies know of a good oil free moisturizer I can use under my makeup? The Dr. Murad one I am using now is toooo drying. 

Aug 23, 2012

Jennifer B.

I own three foundations. My most used is the elf Tinted Moisturizer because I live in Florida... and the sun is always there. Plus it's easy to apply with your fingers. It's light to medium coverage but works beautifully for me. The second most used foundation I have is the MAC Studio Fix Fluid. Wish I could use this more, but like I said, I live in Florida. This foundation to me feels pretty heavy but it gives full coverage - and it looks absolutely flawless. (Coming from a girl who has bad acne and rosacea). The least used one I have is the Mary Kay mineral powder, and I say least used only because I have only used it twice. From what I saw it gives medium coverage, but I really haven't seen what it does under the sun. :)

Aug 23, 2012

Merielen S.

I have own a few and I agree with KYLE G. mainly the part about weather, since I live in the south of Brazil where the 4 seasons are well defined.

Aug 24, 2012

Kimberly C.

I have two one liquid one mineral then in the summer I don't wear much of it cuz I put a moisturizer with sunscreen on 

Aug 24, 2012

Emma S.

i have one tinted moisturiser from no7 and one foundation thats really not that good its from nyc and i in a very awkward shape bottle i go with my no7.

Aug 24, 2012

Deanna R.

I think it's ok to have a selection I get bored wearing the same things

Aug 25, 2012

Lacey A.

I had a Laura Mercier one I was using, then decided to try the MUFE HD and fell in love. So now I have the two of them, and when I run out of MUFE I use LM. I also have a BB cream that I use sometimes when my skin is really dry. I'd say it's completely normal to own more than one!

Aug 26, 2012

Angela C.

I currently own at least five different foundations, and am considering one or two more (I'm picky, lol). I have both liquids and powders, because I like the liquid most of the time but the powder foundations hold up better under the intense heat and humidity of our charming Chicago summers. Also, I have warmer and cooler powder foundations because I like to put the warmer one under my eyes to help cancel out my dark circles and I'll use the (correct) cooler color all over my face. It's tough to find good coverage and shades when you're this pale, so sometimes I have to play around a bit.

I think that it's perfectly normal to own several different foundations; if nothing else, we need to accommodate seasonal skin needs. Sometimes you'll want a more full-coverage foundation, sometimes you might prefer a lighter, more natural look. As long as you're actually using everything you own, it's the right number of product options for you.

Aug 27, 2012

Sadie S.

I have like 5 different ones but I think 2 foundation shades is a must as you darker in the summer and lighter in the winter !

Aug 27, 2012

Erin E.

I have a few because sometimes I want light coverage and sometimes I want medium coverage.

Aug 27, 2012

Kiwana G.

Right now I have three. I have two liquid foundations and the one for my airbrush.  

Aug 28, 2012

Avalanchia A.

The best moisturizer is the beauty fluid from Olaz. It's waterbased and very gentle! 

Aug 28, 2012

Monica D.

I think everyone should own atleast 2 foundations, one for summer and one for winter. I personally have lost count of my own collection, but my favorites are hello flawless by benefit and when going out I use make up forever HD foundation. Just keep in mind primer primer primer is a must. Now I'm the biggest primer junkie! Hope this helps.

Aug 30, 2012

Sofia M.

girllll you're talking to beautylish members. you KNOW we got more than one ;)
I like to have one full coverage foundi and a lighter daily foundi such as a tinted moisturizer or BB cream sort of thanggg :)

Feb 10, 2013

Rica F.

The question is... Why not?