Anaphora
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I tried it and wasn't a fan. The shade 10 was a touch too light and shade 12 was far too dark. The coverage was nice, but it was hard for me to make it look natural.
Porcelain Beauties: Rants and Raves for foundations
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pandorablack
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I had that problem with Kat Von D foundation. Light 42 was too light, Light 44 was too dark. Too bad, because I really loved the coverage.
shadowaddict
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Bambookoalatree, thank you for all your descriptions of foundations and color. I have also gone through all the brands you mentioned. While there was a few good formulas not one brand had a shade pale enough. I have tried By Terry Expert. However it's been so long I can't remember if it agreed with my skin. Menopause wreaks havoc on your skin, at least mine anyway & every other part of my body. I would like to ask you a couple of questions. Apparently hormones had some fun screwing up my comprehension and memory. Here's some info on my skin: Combo skin, t-zone gets quite oily particularly in the summer as TN is extremely humid. My skin is back to being breakout prone. My skin leans a bit yellow but not overly so. I like at least medium coverage but prefer almost full coverage. Besides the color problem here are some of the other issues I've experienced with many foundations: 
Oxidation with many formulas, looks great & by the time I've gathered my things and in the car I've become an Oompa Loompa Separating, especially around my nose when the oilies make their appearance in 2 hours or less after applying foundation Very little wear time Too matte a finish feels gross & looks very flat and cakey, example even being oily MUFE Matte Velvet makes little separation clumps I know I'm asking way too much out of a foundation. I realize with my skin type There is no way around some blotting & touch ups for long days or nights. However I think somewhere out there is a foundation that can at least reduce my list of problems. I'm happy with my skincare after trying countless products and combinations. I've found the products that agrees with my skin in Paula's Choice line. The prices are great as I've paid three times the amount on some brands that made my skin worse and contained loads of irritants. I'll be 53 on the 9th so my skin requires additional care & product ingredients to keep me looking much younger than my years. I was a sun worshiper until my early 30's. I was blessed with good genes as I have no wrinkles or crowsfeet, only a few lines under my lower lashes. My mother passed away at 71 without a trace of crowsfeet & very few lines. She looked at least 10 yrs younger. I hope to be so lucky. Now that I'm done writing a book I'll get to my questions. Can you help guide me to a foundation that you feel will address some of my issues with my skin & past problems? I use Hourglass primer after my sunscreen has absorbed. I play around with setting powders. My current favorite is Chantecalle loose powder. I will splurge for a foundation that can meet most of my needs. Tom Ford was such a disappointment. I expected better for $80. I would like a foundation that helps blur the imperfections and a natural or satin matte finish. If it's illuminating or dewy it plays up the oil. I have a few (a ton to non-product junkies) highlighters I use if I'm doing more than running errands. And. :welcome2:
Oxidation with many formulas, looks great & by the time I've gathered my things and in the car I've become an Oompa Loompa Separating, especially around my nose when the oilies make their appearance in 2 hours or less after applying foundation Very little wear time Too matte a finish feels gross & looks very flat and cakey, example even being oily MUFE Matte Velvet makes little separation clumps I know I'm asking way too much out of a foundation. I realize with my skin type There is no way around some blotting & touch ups for long days or nights. However I think somewhere out there is a foundation that can at least reduce my list of problems. I'm happy with my skincare after trying countless products and combinations. I've found the products that agrees with my skin in Paula's Choice line. The prices are great as I've paid three times the amount on some brands that made my skin worse and contained loads of irritants. I'll be 53 on the 9th so my skin requires additional care & product ingredients to keep me looking much younger than my years. I was a sun worshiper until my early 30's. I was blessed with good genes as I have no wrinkles or crowsfeet, only a few lines under my lower lashes. My mother passed away at 71 without a trace of crowsfeet & very few lines. She looked at least 10 yrs younger. I hope to be so lucky. Now that I'm done writing a book I'll get to my questions. Can you help guide me to a foundation that you feel will address some of my issues with my skin & past problems? I use Hourglass primer after my sunscreen has absorbed. I play around with setting powders. My current favorite is Chantecalle loose powder. I will splurge for a foundation that can meet most of my needs. Tom Ford was such a disappointment. I expected better for $80. I would like a foundation that helps blur the imperfections and a natural or satin matte finish. If it's illuminating or dewy it plays up the oil. I have a few (a ton to non-product junkies) highlighters I use if I'm doing more than running errands. And. :welcome2:
CrimsonQuill157
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Thanks for these swatches! I was told Revlon Colorstay in 110 made me look like a geisha so I guess the MAC Full Coverage in W10 would definitely be too light. That's a shame, I've really been wanting to try that foundation.
beauteblogueur
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W10 is a bit too light for me, and I have to add pure white foundation to Revlon Ivory to make it work, so it would definitely be way too pale for you. NC15 might work though, I remember it being a touch lighter and much less orangey than most of MAC's other NC15 foundations.
pandorablack
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That's what happened to me when I wore KVD Light 42. It was far too light. Light 44 was less obvious, but in bright light I could see a line of demarcation.
pandorablack
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Have any of you tried Cover FX cream foundation? I want to try it but I'm not sure if I'd be P10 or P20. I'm NW13 in MAC. I might have to go in store to get a sample.
Some reviews said it was cakey, which worries me. I hate cakey foundation. For reference I have normal to dry skin.
Some reviews said it was cakey, which worries me. I hate cakey foundation. For reference I have normal to dry skin.
I haven't tried it, but I'd imagine you'd be able to sheer it out a bit to avoid cakiness.
blondie929
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I have it and I prefer the custom cover drops I have a lot of uneven texture on my skin so it tends to cake up around those places it did fine around my dry patches though I wear it to the beach
shadowaddict
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I have combo skin with oily t-zone. A Sephora sa recommended the Cover FX cream foundation for me. I'm going to have to return it because it caked up on me as well.
pandorablack
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Ok so I decided to just go for it and buy the Cover FX cream foundation. I really love it. I got a perfect application, no cakiness at all. It seamlessly covered even my dark acne spots and didn't budge all day. P20 was the right shade for me, so that means you ladies who are even more fair do have a shade match.
The only thing I'm concerned about is whether or not it will cause breakouts. Because of being in beauty school (Esthetics program) I have been having my face worked on WAAAAY too much and it's breaking out something *awful* I do want to cover up the breakouts but I don't want to make it worse.
The only thing I'm concerned about is whether or not it will cause breakouts. Because of being in beauty school (Esthetics program) I have been having my face worked on WAAAAY too much and it's breaking out something *awful* I do want to cover up the breakouts but I don't want to make it worse.
shadowaddict
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It looked beautiful on the sa. I'm not for sure if it caused me to breakout as my skin was still healing from the Dior foundation. So my search continues. I'm not sure what I'll try next. :headbang:
kerry-jane88
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Charlotte Tilburys new magic foundation in shade 1 is super pale, very white without being particularly pink or yellow. I tried a sample sachet of it it's literally a perfect skin match but I felt weird using it, probably because I'm so used to looking at myself with an Nc15 foundation on!
it's literally a perfect skin match but I felt weird using it, probably because I'm so used to looking at myself with an Nc15 foundation on!
starletta8
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Had a disappointing experience today. Don't believe the photo on the website with the redhead, AmorePacific's Cushion in 102 is not for the fairest of them all. I'm Chanel BR12/Burberry 02 (old formula)/Tom Ford Cream and it was about 2 shades too dark on me.
The hunt continues for a good cushion compact that's suitable for my skin (other than the legit Korean one that's all in Korean, so I don't know what it says!).
The hunt continues for a good cushion compact that's suitable for my skin (other than the legit Korean one that's all in Korean, so I don't know what it says!).
featherboa50
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The best I have found that is Urban Decay's Naked in 1.0 though 0.5 is probably gonna work better for me in the winter months. Anyone have success with a drugstore brand recently?
starletta8
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I found one in another AmorePacific line! I know Iope isn't well-known here in the US, but it's really well known in Korea. I had an AmorePacific Inc store in my area, so I went to explore. C13 works well for my complexion.
mizzjennyy
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Maybe ellis faas skin veil s101 would suit.. it's quite pale.
I moved these two posts from a separate thread into here. [@]Gwena[/@], what is your skin type? How are you prepping your skin? Do you prep it any differently when you're pale vs when using fake tan?
Sexy Sadie
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What undertone do you have?
