Ok. I work a photography studio where I do eyes exclusively.

Now I want to expand and do the entire face. And I can do it, no problem.

PROBLEM:

I need to figure out what make up lines (incl. MAC) carry quality but AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE foundations that wont break anyone out.

Some one gave me a WHOLE tub of covergirl new foundations, never opened and said I should use those because it has every shade. I'm scared to. What if someone is allergic?

Also which basic shades should I get (in the line you recommend) that are wide enough variety that I can mix to get the right shade for every color skin.


sorry if this was long and complicated.

gah..

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thats kind of difficult...i doubt there is any such foundation that will never break anyone out. I've even heard of breakouts with mineral foundations. I think you should just use your covergirl foundations for now, I havent really heard of people being allergic to them. If you want you can do a little test patch on their wrist to see if they have an allergy to the ingredients. And it is not very likely that one would have a horrible breakout from using a foundation once.

Thanks! and I totally have seen your tuts on youtube. you rock.

thanks a ton.

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I haven't tried them, but I know that brands that are meant for sensitive and breakout-prone skins, like Eau Thermale Avéne and Vichy have foundations. The Vichy ones are the Dermablend, and the Avéne is the Couverance (if I'm not mistaken), although I read that the Couverance seems to be a bit too oragey :\