Porcelain Beauties: Rants and Raves for foundations

[tarnii]

I have been searching for the perfect foundation for----ever and as none of my friends have similar skin tones I seriously thought it was just me. It is nice to hear that I am not alone in the search for the not-too -orange
not-too-pink foundation. I find Studio Sculpt NC15 looks perfect when applied but within 10-15 mins I look orange. I like Studio Fix Powder in N3 but I prefer a less matt finish. Why can't I make these discoveries before I buy a whole bottle of foundation???

 

[girloflowers]

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Originally Posted by Sexy Sadie I have tried this one, and it is not a good foundation.

maybe not for your skin type? it worked fine for me, not alot of coverage but then i don't really need/want alot of coverage for every day use.

 

[tyger]

I have found two foundations that were an exact match to my pale, mostly neutral but slightly pink face: Red Earth foundation in Almond, and NARS foundation in Mont Blanc. And then they stopped carrying Red Earth in my city, Sephora only has Mont Blanc in powder, and the NARS site doesn't ship to Canada

Anyone have any suggestions for a match to those shades in another brand?

 

[Winthrop44]

HUGE rave for Chantecaille Future Skin in Porcelain!!!

It's a new super pale shade. I have a sample from a Neiman Marcus counter but I'm not sure if full size product is available to buy yet. It is actually almost too light for me -- I may mix it with some Alabaster.


LM Silk Creme soft ivory-Chantecaille Future Skin Alabaster-Chantecaille Future Skin Porcelain-MAC Studio Moisture Tint Light:

 

[Sshaythiel]

I am using the Thermal Moist Foundation in 010 light beige form Sans Soucis, the best product I could find until now in german....for pale skin (I am a bit lighter than NC15- MAC)

 

[cmariemac]

I have super dry flaky skin and I for sure thought that the MUFE mat velvet would show this, but to my surprise it looks beautiful! To anyone doubting this foundation give it a try

 

[Simply Elegant]

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Originally Posted by tyger I have found two foundations that were an exact match to my pale, mostly neutral but slightly pink face: Red Earth foundation in Almond, and NARS foundation in Mont Blanc. And then they stopped carrying Red Earth in my city, Sephora only has Mont Blanc in powder, and the NARS site doesn't ship to Canada Anyone have any suggestions for a match to those shades in another brand?

I was at Sephora the other day and I saw the mont blanc shade for the oil free and balanced foundations. Maybe they're just out of stock?

 

[staceb1990]

I made the best discovery the other day! If I mix the MUFE HD Primer in Blue with any foundation, it lightens it a bit and gives a beautiful, glowing and almost etheral look! I love it! I've been using it mostly with the mat velvet, because despite my oily skin, it has a tendency to look cakey, but with the primer it looks amazing!

 

[tyger]

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Originally Posted by Simply Elegant I was at Sephora the other day and I saw the mont blanc shade for the oil free and balanced foundations. Maybe they're just out of stock?

Hmmm, it's definitely not for sale on their site (I just re-checked when I saw your post), but if you saw it in the store then maybe there is still hope!

 

[kathyp]

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Originally Posted by tyger Hmmm, it's definitely not for sale on their site (I just re-checked when I saw your post), but if you saw it in the store then maybe there is still hope!

Beauty.com has it, I think.

 

[spacegirl2007]

i have switched foundations since i originall posted on this thread. while the MUFE HD in 110 was still working okay for me, i decided to use it up and pursue a foundation from a vegan company (but not MMU). i ended up trying several and liked zuzu luxe liquid oil-free foundation the best and the L-3 shade is perfect for me.

 

[kathyp]

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Originally Posted by spacegirl2007 i have switched foundations since i originall posted on this thread. while the MUFE HD in 110 was still working okay for me, i decided to use it up and pursue a foundation from a vegan company (but not MMU). i ended up trying several and liked zuzu luxe liquid oil-free foundation the best and the L-3 shade is perfect for me.

I really wanted to like the MUFE HD but it's a little itchy on me. (Glad I only had samples. I guess I won't be buying a full bottle.)

I like Zuzu Luxe! They make a blush called "Nymph" that's truly a blue-pink, almost lavender. Like doll cheeks.

 

[MikkiPikki]

I tried MUFE HD foundation in shade 115 once at Sephora, and I thought it was a pretty damn good match. I got a sample of MAC's Studio Sculpt in NC25, and that one was too dark and too yellow for me.
But since I find foundations too heavy on my skin, I want to buy MAC's Moisture Tint, but I don't know which color to buy. I don't have a MAC store/counter nearby (the nearest one is 2 hours driving).
What do you guys think? Light or Medium?

 

[kathyp]

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Originally Posted by MikkiPikki I tried MUFE HD foundation in shade 115 once at Sephora, and I thought it was a pretty damn good match. I got a sample of MAC's Studio Sculpt in NC25, and that one was too dark and too yellow for me. But since I find foundations too heavy on my skin, I want to buy MAC's Moisture Tint, but I don't know which color to buy. I don't have a MAC store/counter nearby (the nearest one is 2 hours driving). What do you guys think? Light or Medium?

I think if you're around an NW/NC20, probably medium. 115 in MUFE? You're probably on the light side of NW20. I've only tested the moisture tint once, but it's sheer enough that being a shade off wouldn't be too much of a problem.

 

[MikkiPikki]

Thanks for your help! I think I go for medium then.

 

[kathyp]

Does anyone here use L'Oreal's True Match? I know it gets mixed reviews, but they have some of the lightest shades I've seen for a drugstore foundation.

The one on the far left is True Match in C1 (alabaster, I think). It's pretty close to MUFE 110 (middle shade). The W1 and N1 shades are even lighter than that.

 

[Tahti]

^ I used to use it, but I had to mix it with white foundation still. It is definitely one of the palest drugstore shades though, I know quite a few people who use it...
What I didn't like about it is the fact that it always transferred off my skin D: Onto EVERYTHING. My clothes, my hands, when I kissed my boyfriend it went on his face... er... xD

 

[*JJ*]

does anyone have studio fix powder in N3? i've been using NW15 but it's a tad too dark for me. i'd hate to give up SF powder, it's perfect for every day.

 

[kathyp]

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Originally Posted by *JJ* does anyone have studio fix powder in N3? i've been using NW15 but it's a tad too dark for me. i'd hate to give up SF powder, it's perfect for every day.

A number of people here use N3. Is it truly lighter than NW15 or just more neutral? I can't really tell unless I do half my face in NW15 and the other half in N3. The NW15 just looks peachier, to me, not necessarily darker.

 

[staceb1990]

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Originally Posted by *JJ* does anyone have studio fix powder in N3? i've been using NW15 but it's a tad too dark for me. i'd hate to give up SF powder, it's perfect for every day.

I used to use NW15, but then switched to N3. The colors aren't drastically different (on me anyways) but what's wonderful is that it doesn't oxidize on my skin like the NW15 does.