Porcelain Beauties: Rants and Raves for foundations
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SolarWhite
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Mac liquid studio fix (sorry i totally forgot what it's called if it's not called that) nw or nc 15 is too dark for me. Something about them really makes me look ugly. I think "dull" is the right word. MW15 in studio fix is nice, but I am trying to avoid color powder for now.
The lightest shade I've found, has been l'oreals true color match in the lightest color in "cool", or was it "warm". Darn, my memory sucks. But it's nice and light.
I should do a swatch to compare it to nw15.
The lightest shade I've found, has been l'oreals true color match in the lightest color in "cool", or was it "warm". Darn, my memory sucks. But it's nice and light.
I should do a swatch to compare it to nw15.
Simply Elegant
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Mommy makeup powder foundation in lullaby is a perfect match for me.
aggrolounge
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Does anyone have any solutions for super pale, but true OLIVE skin? I have really mixed undertones. I guess I'd say I'm more neutral than anything, since foundations are always yellow, pink, or orange on me. Right now, if I mix NC15, Mehron White Face & Body Paint, and a green pigment I can get the right color. But obviously that's a pain in the ass. I really just want to find a liquid foundation that is already pale and neutral enough that I can leave it alone or just mix a bit of green pigment.
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PrettyKitty
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Studio Sculpt NC15 is very light compared to Studio Fix Fluid NC15 (way too dark for me). I like it but it would be too moisturizing for this summer.
Anyone tried MUFE Velvet Matte #15 and can compare it to SS NC15? I tried #20 and it's way too dark (like SFF NC15). #15 wasn't available so I will have to order it from Sephora.
Anyone tried MUFE Velvet Matte #15 and can compare it to SS NC15? I tried #20 and it's way too dark (like SFF NC15). #15 wasn't available so I will have to order it from Sephora.
EleanorDanger
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For me, Benefit Get Even (01) is a really great shade. I don't like wearing foundation and this gives me a nice even coverage without covering my freckles.
Winthrop44
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If you're ok with mineral makeup try Alima, they have olive and just about any other undertone you can think of and offer very pale shades.
Mineral Makeup, Natural Mineral Cosmetics, Sensitive Skin Care | Alima Pure
Originally Posted by aggrolounge
Does anyone have any solutions for super pale, but true OLIVE skin? I have really mixed undertones. I guess I'd say I'm more neutral than anything, since foundations are always yellow, pink, or orange on me. Right now, if I mix NC15, Mehron White Face & Body Paint, and a green pigment I can get the right color. But obviously that's a pain in the ass. I really just want to find a liquid foundation that is already pale and neutral enough that I can leave it alone or just mix a bit of green pigment. D: |
If you're ok with mineral makeup try Alima, they have olive and just about any other undertone you can think of and offer very pale shades.
Mineral Makeup, Natural Mineral Cosmetics, Sensitive Skin Care | Alima Pure
SparklingWaves
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I was actually in a Mac Store the last day to check out the new studio sculpt foundation and of course the lightest was slightly too dark as usual so as I was moaning about this to one of the girls she suggested I get the white foundation from the Pro Store aswell. I agree, Brilliant idea, so that's what I'm gonna do next week. In the mean time I have actually been mixing my foundations with a sheer veil in porcelain which does a great job if ye don't mind a slight illumination effect. Mine was from Kohl (Irish Brand) but I just discovered that Screen Face in London does the Sheer Veils aswell, delighted with that as I'm nearly out of mine. Definately a treat for the very pale skinned as an illuminator, and it is quite sheer as the name suggests so you don't have to worry about it thickening up the foundation. I love it!
The Sheer Veils come in a couple of shades.
| Originally Posted by MissChievous
I read on a blog from a very fair skinned girl that she bought MAC Face & Body foundation in White and just mixes it with any department store foundation to lighten! White is only available from MAC Pro. Ingenious idea. 
Shitty thing we don't have a Pro store here 
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I was actually in a Mac Store the last day to check out the new studio sculpt foundation and of course the lightest was slightly too dark as usual so as I was moaning about this to one of the girls she suggested I get the white foundation from the Pro Store aswell. I agree, Brilliant idea, so that's what I'm gonna do next week. In the mean time I have actually been mixing my foundations with a sheer veil in porcelain which does a great job if ye don't mind a slight illumination effect. Mine was from Kohl (Irish Brand) but I just discovered that Screen Face in London does the Sheer Veils aswell, delighted with that as I'm nearly out of mine. Definately a treat for the very pale skinned as an illuminator, and it is quite sheer as the name suggests so you don't have to worry about it thickening up the foundation. I love it!
The Sheer Veils come in a couple of shades.
delic1999
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Eveyday minerals in Olive-fair https://www.everydayminerals.com/ind...d=21&Itemid=41
It's what I use and I have always had the same problem as you with foundation being too yellow or pink or orange. This foundation color is perfict!
| Originally Posted by aggrolounge
Does anyone have any solutions for super pale, but true OLIVE skin? I have really mixed undertones. I guess I'd say I'm more neutral than anything, since foundations are always yellow, pink, or orange on me. Right now, if I mix NC15, Mehron White Face & Body Paint, and a green pigment I can get the right color. But obviously that's a pain in the ass. I really just want to find a liquid foundation that is already pale and neutral enough that I can leave it alone or just mix a bit of green pigment. D: |
Eveyday minerals in Olive-fair https://www.everydayminerals.com/ind...d=21&Itemid=41
It's what I use and I have always had the same problem as you with foundation being too yellow or pink or orange. This foundation color is perfict!
ktdetails
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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in #2 -- with #0 (the white shade) added to it - is PERFECTION... it's amazing!!! You can make it as light as you need to....
Also, I'm curious about a new tinted moisturizer sporting SPF 50 from an Australian brand called Hissyfit.... it's supposed to come out this month at Dermstore.com..... it's not on there yet --- but I want to check it out -----
OH!! and Shu Uemura Liquid Foundation in #784 - is awesome.... it has yellow and pink undertones ---- it's slightly more pink than the Armani LS foundation - but it's still neutral --- it's not crazy pink.... they have it at Nordstrom.... but they don't carry that shade online at sephora.com --- SU makes 17 shades of this foundation and sephora only carries 10 of them online.
Oh and Nars Snow powder - either the pressed or loose version is amazing... it's the only powder that doesn't turn darker on me.
Laura Mercier's transulucent powder is also - actually transulcent on me - it's great.
I'd recommend Nars Snow if you want a lightening porcelain effect.
I'd recommend Laura Mercier if you don't want to alter the color of your foundation at all or to just take away shine.
Also, I'm curious about a new tinted moisturizer sporting SPF 50 from an Australian brand called Hissyfit.... it's supposed to come out this month at Dermstore.com..... it's not on there yet --- but I want to check it out -----
OH!! and Shu Uemura Liquid Foundation in #784 - is awesome.... it has yellow and pink undertones ---- it's slightly more pink than the Armani LS foundation - but it's still neutral --- it's not crazy pink.... they have it at Nordstrom.... but they don't carry that shade online at sephora.com --- SU makes 17 shades of this foundation and sephora only carries 10 of them online.
Oh and Nars Snow powder - either the pressed or loose version is amazing... it's the only powder that doesn't turn darker on me.
Laura Mercier's transulucent powder is also - actually transulcent on me - it's great.
I'd recommend Nars Snow if you want a lightening porcelain effect.
I'd recommend Laura Mercier if you don't want to alter the color of your foundation at all or to just take away shine.
MACLovin
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I second this... I love this foundation! I'm also a bit lighter than NW15 and this is the perfect shade for me. It is rather neutral which is good. I find the warmer colors tend to turn orangy on me sometimes, and cool shades make me look yellow. This one is a happy medium!
Only thing is if you don't wash it off at the end of the day, prepare for a breakout! unless you have extremely resilient skin. I'm not really oily, but i am clogged-pore prone so I have to be careful.
| Originally Posted by circe1202
Sally Hansen's line with Carmindy, "Inspired by Carmindy Natural Beauty", has the best foundation that I've ever come across in the color Porcelain. It's a true neutral foundation that provides medium, yet buildable coverage that never looks mask-y or fake, and is perfect for dryer skin types. I buy it at Ulta for $13.00! It's like a poor woman's Chanel Vitalumiere 
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I second this... I love this foundation! I'm also a bit lighter than NW15 and this is the perfect shade for me. It is rather neutral which is good. I find the warmer colors tend to turn orangy on me sometimes, and cool shades make me look yellow. This one is a happy medium!
Only thing is if you don't wash it off at the end of the day, prepare for a breakout! unless you have extremely resilient skin. I'm not really oily, but i am clogged-pore prone so I have to be careful.
SparklingWaves
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