I'm sorry to be so clueless, but I don't know anything about foundation, and thought this would be a good place to ask some questions. Hope no one minds ops:

1. Concealor - I've read somewhere that you apply after foundation, and recently a SA told me to seal conc you apply loose powder. Can one get away with just applying (stick) concealor and loose powder to set, or do you have to wear foundation too?

2. Do people wear moisturiser under foundation? What does one do when your foundation has no SPF protection?

3. Can anyone recommend some good light coverage foundations, for occasional use? My skin is normal but combo in hotter weather, slightly dry in colder months, and slightly sensitive. It tends to get slightly oily in polluted climates, and will most likely get oily/oilier if I were to wear foundation. Am prone to very occasional blemishes.

Tinted moisturiser is fine, something with SPF highly preferred. It'd be nice to have something I can wear when I go out, or do concerts etc.

Thanks in advance for any helpful things you might have to say. This is what I get for spending so much of my 26-odd years either practising musical instruments, or having my nose permanently stuck in books

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Don't feel bad I was clueless as well for awhile! I do wear moisturizer under my foundation. I use Clinique moisture surge extra thirsty skin relief and I love it. Their regular moisturizer is great as well. I have very dry and oily in certain spots skin so it really does help. I put concealer on under my foundation. I use MAC's concealer. The best foundation for my skin that I have found so far is Clinique Superbalanced Makeup. Out of all the foundations I have tried (and there have been many!) this one looks the most natural on my skin, it blends in very well and it doesn't get cakey at all and it does last me all day.

Yes, you want to apply concealer after foundation. That way you won't over-correct, and you'll use less concealer. No, you don't have to use foundation. Yes, it's ok to apply only concealer and set it with loose powder.

Yes, moisturizer goes on before foundation. If your foundation does not have SPF, then you'll want to make sure that your moisturizer has at least a SPF 15. If it doesn't, then you'll need to use a seperate sunscreen that goes on after your moisturizer & before the foundation.

If you haven't ever worn foundation, then you'll def. want to start with something sheer. Stila makes a great Tinted Moisturizer. It even has SPF15. LORAC's oil-free foundation is sheer and great for oily/combo skin. There isn't an SPF in that one, so you'd want to make sure your moisturizer has an SPF in it. MAC's Select Tint is oil-free and has SPF15 as well.

HTH

[quote="PnkCosmo"]I never heard that before thats intresting I always wondered if I was defeating the purpose by applying the concealer before the foundation. I'm glad I know better now.

Thanks for such helpful responses, and for not making me feel dumb, it's much appreciated! Damn this board is so friendly!

I think I'll probably just do the concealor + powder thing for a while, but search for a nice sheer tinted moist. or sheer fdn. I only want to wear fdn for special occasions anyway.

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What I personally like --

After I put moisturizer on my face and let it dry/sink in.

I dab concealor wherever it has to go.

Then with a large powder brush I apply MAC Studio Fix -- Powder Foundation in one.

Never had a problem with it. Has a great finish. For everything -- daytime, nighttime, school, party etc.

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I'm just wondering, Why would you want to start with something sheer?
Arent sheer finishes... well they kind of leave a "glow" on your face? what would be wrong with using a matte finish foundation/ tinted moisturiser?

Sheer just means that it doesn't give much coverage, so your face won't look like a mask. This is a good thing if you don't wear much makeup, it sort of eases you into it.

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yes I agree starting with something sheer to ease you in would be a good way to go. I've learned over time and with experimentation that concealer (for me) is best when put on after foundation because you might see a blemish or some uneveness that you would think needs concealer but then the foundation covers it. I'm prone to blemishes when I wear too heavy of makeup so this has helped, and it helps my makeup last longer (more money to spend on other makeup yay!!)

How do you know which colour thingie like, NC# you are, without going to a MAC MA? Can someone post photos of celebs or themselves and the diff. colours? It would be muchly appreciated

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I use concealer under my foundation. I use bare minerals, but I do it that way because its always been hard for me to find the perfect shade of concealer, so the color is a little dark and it blends in once I use my foundation. I get compliments on my skin everyday so I will keep doing it that way.

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hun, go by a makeup counter and they'll be able to look at your skin and tell you how much coverage you need and how to apply it. That's 100% your best bet!

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I did, but they were rude and ignored me. So I wanted to know if I could do it without having to go into the city again. I have no idea what "undertones" I have. Jeez. Such a hassle to be prettiful.

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