Changing foundation, need help.

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Seeta K.

Apr 14, 2015

Seeta K.

This borders Makeup and skincare, so I'm sorry if I chose the category poorly.

I have been using Clinique's Even Better Foundation in Ginger for the past 2 years. It has greatly helped with my dark spots and used to be long lasting. Recently, throughout the day, I notice that my foundation has been getting gritty and dulls my skin tone. I have oily skin and the Clinique Superprimer for dullness. I usually do not set with powder, but when I do I use Laura Mercier translucent loose powder. I don't like how powder settles in my laugh lines and dulls my skin tone. Neither do I like shiney skin, if that makes sense. I do not have any major skin issues besides my laugh lines and rare dark spots. Does anyone have my problem? Any foundations and primers I should check out?

Luke C.

Apr 14, 2015

Luke C.

Gritty? You're not using the same foundation for 2 years right? Lol. I use Clinique superprimer in universal and the stay matte powder as its sheer so literally just sets your face and controls oils without adding coverage

Shelley W.

Apr 14, 2015

Shelley W.

Gritty texture? Have you changed your daytime moisturizer? As crazy as it sounds I experienced something similar. I wouldn't say my foundation turned gritty but it flaked on my skin whenever I use a moisturizing spf from Neutrogena. It did that with every foundation I used. I ended up just tossing the moisturizer and going back to my HG's. So if you switched up something in your AM skincare routine isn't agreeing with your foundation.

Janette B.

Apr 15, 2015

Janette B.

I had this happen w/ my previous am mouisturizer w/ spf (eucerin). no matter how long I waited for the mouisturizer to dry before applying makeup & trying different foundations, I'd still get the balling up effect like the ladies above mentioned. finally switched up my mouisturizer & followed w/ a different spf & it works wonders.

Seeta K.

Apr 15, 2015

Seeta K.

I will look into better foundations. I've been using Ponds forever, but I suppose my skin is changing as I get older. I don't really have a skin regime. And I know it's really bad, but I still use bar soap on my face to take off my makeup :/

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