Concealer and Foundation recommendations?

Dec 17, 2013

Ariana V.

Hi all! I'm new to the forum, but basically was wondering if someone could help me find some good alternatives to my mac products. I only started buying professional quality makeup over a year ago and have since only tried mac, who do make a lot of nice products but I have some problems with their foundations and concealers.

I have redness and large pores in on my cheeks just either side of my nose, and occasionally a little acne, so I prefer a full-coverage foundation. I've been using Studio Sculpt (I'm NC15) and while I loved it at first, I've found that it feels gross and cakey after a while and is very difficult not to put too much on. I alternate between Studio Finish and Select Moisturecover both in NC15 for concealers, and SF is a bit dry and cakey while SM is a little too orange for me and doesn't cover as well.

I've been looking into NARS and might try their corrective shade concealer and sheer foundation. I like mac's face and body but with all their foundations it stings my face just a little on application.

Any suggestions for someone with normal/combination NC15 skin with redness? Will NARS be worth getting into? Thanks!!

Dec 17, 2013

Honey E.

I don't know anything about NARS (sorry) but I have red on my cheeks and so far (though I've only used it twice) I really like covergirls 3 in 1 foundation.

Dec 17, 2013

Honey E.

And welcome to beautylish :)

Dec 17, 2013

Hannah K.

Hi! First of all, welcome to Beautylish! It's nice to have you :)

Personally I don't wear face makeup, but Nars is a great overall brand, and if you want to try other high-coverage foundations, I'd suggest Kat Von D Lock-it Foundation and Make Up For Ever HD Foundation. In terms of concealer, Nars is absolutely great!

Dec 17, 2013

Lizzy W.

For high coverage, I suggest:
Kat Von D Lock-It
Estee Lauder Double Wear
MUFE HD
Revlon Colorstay

As for concealer, I really love Physician's Formula Cover FX and Rimmel Match Perfection.

Dec 17, 2013

Honey E.

Oh I forgot to mention the covergirl 3 in 1 can also be used as concealer.

Dec 18, 2013

Kitty K.

I like using color correctors. They seem more effective 😊

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