Looking for a full coverage foundation for dry skin?

Aug 28, 2014

amanda o.

So my skin is super dry, and I LOVE the coverage I get from the Kat Von D foundation. Only problem is, it doesn't mix well with the dryness. It tends to get all cakey and flakey.
Anyone have any suggestions?

Aug 28, 2014

Suzy M.

Exfoliate!! and moisturize as much as possible, also try application techniques meant for dry skin

Aug 28, 2014

Lindsay K.

Have you tried the covergirl 3 in 1. I typically have the same problem with foundation. But the covergirl has never caked up on me!

Aug 28, 2014

Ursa M.

Ok first I need the baby in your profile pic. I would use Revlon stick foundation its full coverage and never cakes on me. its at drugstores. (and I still want that baby! :)??)

Aug 28, 2014

amanda o.

Thanks for the tips!
Lindsay, I actually heard the 3 in 1 is super good.
And Ursa! That's my baby boy, Huxley :) he's 2 months old. I've never seen the revlon stick foundation but I'll check it out!!

Aug 28, 2014

J L.

Personally the 3 in 1 was to cakey but I do really like the maybelline dream mousse foundation! its medium to full coverage, not cakey and doesn't cling to dry patches(:

Aug 28, 2014

Kaitlin M.

3 in 1 has a matte finish, you don't want that with dry skin. I hands down recommend Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12 hour foundation. I have dry skin with a bunch of dry texture patches and it does not accentuate them. The foundation actually helps to make them look natural. And I only set my t-zone with a translucent powder. It looks good all day long :)

Aug 28, 2014

Gypsy S.

I have combo skin and the Kat Von D foundation didn't work well on me either. I love my Revlon Colorstay, it's pure magic✨ they make one for oily skin as well. Like Suzy said, make sure you exfoliate😉

Aug 28, 2014

Mercedes G.

I have the same problem :( following! And I've also never seen the Revlon stick foundation.. is it new??

Aug 28, 2014

Alyx T.

I use KVD's and I agree, on really dry patchy days it can look cakey. I only use it in the summer when my skin is less dry. In the winter when my skin is super dry I love tartes Amazonian clay. It takes a bit to get used too since it's really thick but it feels so nice and looks so smooth :)

Aug 28, 2014

Emily W.

I am following this thread too, because I am in the market for a decent foundation and my skin is drier than the Mojave.

I wish I could try these suggestions, but they're all too dark or the wrong undertone. :( The joys of being neutral toned and pasty white...

I loved the Maybelline Dream Smooth mousse foundation, but it was just too pink for me. If you are cool toned, check that one out for sure!

Aug 28, 2014

amanda o.

Thanks everyone for the responses! they're so great and a lot of help. I'm going to check out a few and see how they work for me.
what do you guys exfoliate with? do you buy anything specific? I should really start doing that!!

Aug 28, 2014

Aime A.

I love revlon color stay and rimmel 25 hr foundation, I go back n forth between those 2.