Porcelain Beauties: Rants and Raves for foundations

[Anemone]

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Originally Posted by unbelizable Thanks to browneyedbaby for mentioning Nicola from Girls Aloud's make up - I'm going to test it out this weekend (on sunday probably) so I will give some feedback about the quality then! You can see what she went through to make the make up here: YouTube - Nicola Roberts - Passions Of Girls Aloud (Part 1/5) P.S This is just part one of the episode - go on youtube to see the other 4 parts! It looks really good and has cute packaging.. can't wait to see if it's a perfect match for my skin!!

I've tried it! I doubt I'm the palest here but I usually am in a room... I haven't found my perfect foundation yet but as a colour example I was recently recommended foundation in Diorskin 100 (Ivory), which was a rather good match! (For swedes - MUS's Milk foundation is a very good match!)

I got foundation and concealer from Nicola's line via Asos.com. My foundation colour was porcelain (which is yellow-ish beige). I've seen people complain about the texture of the foundation but I thought it was ok! It's like a sort of... mousse, only not as liquid, if that makes any sense. It goes on good, I didn't need to use very much. It's a bit thin. The texture was matte for me, none of that damp feeling some foundations leave. It lasted the average length of foundations (I have combination skin), but I needed powder as a touch-up. And the colour wasn't right. I need it more pink I think, should've gone for the other one!

I've only tried it once though, since I bought it recently, so maybe you shouldn't quote me! And the packages are small, so remember that if you buy any!

 

[plexivixen]

I use Bare Minerals in Fair applied lightly with a 187 brush. Its the only thing that works for me. I can never find liquid foundation that is light.

 

[Winthrop44]

My Alima MMU is still my fave but I just found a very nice liquid -- Prescriptives Virtual Skin in Real Ecru! I'm a bit lighter than NC15 so if any of you with yellow undertones are looking for a liquid I would definitely consider giving this one a try!

 

[Anemone]

I've finally been matched to a MAC foundation, and the closest match is NW15. Might help if anyone was looking to try the Dainty Doll foundations!

 

[Lauras_a_star]

It's not a foundation but here's some Nars loose powder in 'snow'. It's summer now so NC15 suits me fine, but in winter it's just too orange for my skin

The other powder is just some crappy avon in porcelain

 

[Raevyn]

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Originally Posted by redambition MUFE is a available online at Media Makeup. They are based in Adelaide. hope that helps

Thanks for pointing this out.
I'm usually NC15 in Studio Fix, but I've noticed in winter that it can take on a slight orangish hue, which bothers me. I like my paleness! I don't want to cover it up!
I have a few samples from MAC that I'm yet to try - Mineralise SPF 15 in NC15 and Select SPF15 in NC15 - but I have a feeling they're either going to be too heavy on my skin or two yellow. No matter, I mainly got them for the cute little sample pots anyway

I'm intrigued with the MUFE Mat+ foundation - I just emailed Media Makeup to see if they will send some samples of the three lightest shade. Gotta say, being pale in a surfy town is hard enough, being pale in Australia is even harder if you want to find a good quality foundation that doesn't make you look like you fell in clay mud.

 

[littleinkpot]

Re: When NW15 is too dark: Foundation help

Laura Mercier has lighter shades which I love (I'm fairer than NW15) and also Everyday Minerals have a really large range, but I'm yet to find the right shade of foundation for me (I like the Intensive Fair concealer though).

 

[Paramnesia]

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Originally Posted by Raevyn Thanks for pointing this out. I'm usually NC15 in Studio Fix, but I've noticed in winter that it can take on a slight orangish hue, which bothers me. I like my paleness! I don't want to cover it up! I have a few samples from MAC that I'm yet to try - Mineralise SPF 15 in NC15 and Select SPF15 in NC15 - but I have a feeling they're either going to be too heavy on my skin or two yellow. No matter, I mainly got them for the cute little sample pots anyway I'm intrigued with the MUFE Mat+ foundation - I just emailed Media Makeup to see if they will send some samples of the three lightest shade. Gotta say, being pale in a surfy town is hard enough, being pale in Australia is even harder if you want to find a good quality foundation that doesn't make you look like you fell in clay mud.

Select SPF foundation is really nice and light. I'm not a big foundation wearer but i can wear it. NC15 suits me best with NW15 powder

I want to try Face and Body foundation though, I do a lot of exercise in my day to day life and i need a foundation that can withstand that.

 

[Sanayhs]

I'm an NW15 in MAC's studio stick, but too light for basically any other foundation they have.

I recently got to try MUFE's mat velvet + and I am in LOVE. The lightest shade, number 15/alabaster, is a perfect match for my skin. It's light weight, wears well, and gives just the amount of coverage I want (evens me out and whatnot while not burying my freckles and moles). It looks completely natural on me - if someone didn't know better, they'd never have any idea that I was wearing foundation, because you just can not tell! Even in bright sunshine! Also, a little goes a long way. To anyone who has been thinking about trying out this foundation but hasn't yet, I definitely recommend it.

 

[Simply Elegant]

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Originally Posted by Raevyn Thanks for pointing this out. I'm usually NC15 in Studio Fix, but I've noticed in winter that it can take on a slight orangish hue, which bothers me. I like my paleness! I don't want to cover it up! I have a few samples from MAC that I'm yet to try - Mineralise SPF 15 in NC15 and Select SPF15 in NC15 - but I have a feeling they're either going to be too heavy on my skin or two yellow. No matter, I mainly got them for the cute little sample pots anyway I'm intrigued with the MUFE Mat+ foundation - I just emailed Media Makeup to see if they will send some samples of the three lightest shade. Gotta say, being pale in a surfy town is hard enough, being pale in Australia is even harder if you want to find a good quality foundation that doesn't make you look like you fell in clay mud.

I have it and it's about a shade or two lighter than NC15 in SFF.

 

[daisydeadpetals]

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Originally Posted by Paramnesia I want to try Face and Body foundation though, I do a lot of exercise in my day to day life and i need a foundation that can withstand that.

My friend went to a pro class at the NYC pro store recently and asked about fair foundation shades for me. I've been wearing the MUFE Mat+ Velvet in #15/alabaster.

The instructor suggested starting with N1 in face and body and adding face and body in white (which I think is a pro product) until you get a light enough shade. I've tried it out a few times and while it seems to work I just wish I didn't have to mix to get something light enough! For now I'm sticking with MUFE. It's the best match I've found.

 

[AlysonWithaY]

I can only wear NW15 if I apply it pretty lightly. It's a smidge too dark. Things that matched me better are:

Prescriptives - Camellia (the lightest shade in the B/R range)
Alima (if you're into minerals, but this has sheeeer coverage) - Lily (C0)
Estee Lauder Doublewear - 1C1 Shell

What doesn't work:

Laura Mercier oil-free (way too yellow)
mark. powder buff (supposed to be a dupe for studio fix but the ivory is way too yellow for me)
anything from the drugstore except for the old formula of revlon colorstay w/o the soft flex. none of that covergirl, maybelline, etc. has worked.

I also am intrigued to try NYX's twin cake in Pale. It's supposed to be basically white.

hope that helped some.

 

[Anemone]

Does anyone know if Laura Mercier's foundation in Blush Ivory is much darker than Porcelain Ivory? I tried the Porcelain one recently and I'm uncertain whether it was a little too yellow. I know they're yellow-based, but still! In outside lighting it looked a bit obvious.
I'm trying to find the perfect foundation, after only having used a horrible Clinique one.

 

[Raevyn]

Bah! MUFE Mat+ was too dark and too pink for me.
Though I did go into the city yesterday and had a look at Laura Mercier, and I think I've found my foundation. The girl did a little test spot on me, and the Silk Creme foundation in the new shade of soft ivory is an almost perfect match, and it feels so beautiful on as well. Plus the translucent powder seems to actually be translucent - who knew!
I got a sample, so it will be interesting to see what a full face feels like. Definitely worth checking out. The primer is also lovely.
Also had a testing with Nars in Mont Blanc and Stila oil free in A - the Stila felt lovely, and both looked to be a good match, but one of them went orange after a few minutes (not sure which coz she put them side by side) so they might be some others people would like to try out.

 

[Winthrop44]

^^ I am a big fan of Stila Oil-free. Many, many foundations go orange on me and that one doesn't so I'll put my money on the NARS!

 

[Growing Wings]

Does anyone know how Estee Lauder's Double Wear foundation compares to MAC shades? I've just tried the Estee Lauder foundation in Shell and it was too dark. I'm contemplating going for a MAC foundation, but as it's quite a way for me to travel, I was wondering if anyone knew if MAC do a foundation lighter than Estee Lauder's Shell? TIA!

 

[concertina]

I'm about a NW15 with TONS of redness, sensitivity and combination skin and I just got Color Matched at the Prescriptives counter. Took away nearly all of the redness (thats a miracle right there!) and stayed on perfectly.

So if you can bear to part with that much money, I say try Prescriptives!!

 

[Anemone]

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Originally Posted by Growing Wings Does anyone know how Estee Lauder's Double Wear foundation compares to MAC shades? I've just tried the Estee Lauder foundation in Shell and it was too dark. I'm contemplating going for a MAC foundation, but as it's quite a way for me to travel, I was wondering if anyone knew if MAC do a foundation lighter than Estee Lauder's Shell? TIA!

Shell was a little bit dark for me too and I've tried both Estee Lauder's and MAC's during the past weeks. My closest match in MAC foundation is NW15. It was rather visible on me though, not as natural as some other foundations. Didn't like it at all! So I personally wouldn't make the trip for that! Hope this helps.

 

[Growing Wings]

I ended up needing to take a trip to MAC anyway, so decided to get matched. They matched me at NW15, which is the closest match I've found. Way better than Estee Lauder's Shell! I have no idea what I'm gonna do when my sort of tan disappears! But for now, I've found my foundation!

 

[Anemone]

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Originally Posted by Growing Wings I ended up needing to take a trip to MAC anyway, so decided to get matched. They matched me at NW15, which is the closest match I've found. Way better than Estee Lauder's Shell! I have no idea what I'm gonna do when my sort of tan disappears! But for now, I've found my foundation!

Oh good! I'm glad it worked out for you!