SingFrAbsoltion
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I just started using the new Sally Hansen foundation (Inspired by Carmindy Your Skin Make Up) in Porcelain and I looove it. Matches me perfectly and it's only $12.99!
Porcelain Beauties: Rants and Raves for foundations
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Winthrop44
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Has anyone tried the new Shu Face Architect Fluid Smoothing Foundation?
Edited to say: this one won't work for anyone with rosacea who is sensitive to propylene glycol.
Edited to say: this one won't work for anyone with rosacea who is sensitive to propylene glycol.
RayannaBanana
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I wanted to try Manic Panic Vampyre's Veil pressed powder in Moonlight. It looked light enough in pictures but when I got it last week it's a bit too dark and it's the lightest you can get other then Virgin White. So I bought that to and was thinking about mixing them together.
I was just wondering what anyone else thinks about that.
I was just wondering what anyone else thinks about that.
SweetSweetIrony
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I have what you'd call a classic "English Rose" complexion. Extremely pale with bright rosy cheeks and distinct pink/red undertones. I'm very cool coloured, so any hint of yellow in a foundation *coughallofthemcough* ruins it. In MAC terms I think I'd be something like a NW10.
I haven't tested many, since I'm mostly broke and don't like to waste my money on things that never seem to work. That being said:
L'oreal Translucide powder is amazing for me, as a powder there's basically no coverage but it seems to even out my skin and reduce some of the redness. Most days I pair that over Benefit Boi-ing (which is too yellow, arg).
I also have Revlon Colorstay in Ivory, which I believe is their lightest shade. Again, too yellow but it seems to match okay if I use it sparingly.
This is from my Senior Prom, in the Revlon foundation.
I haven't tested many, since I'm mostly broke and don't like to waste my money on things that never seem to work. That being said:
L'oreal Translucide powder is amazing for me, as a powder there's basically no coverage but it seems to even out my skin and reduce some of the redness. Most days I pair that over Benefit Boi-ing (which is too yellow, arg).
I also have Revlon Colorstay in Ivory, which I believe is their lightest shade. Again, too yellow but it seems to match okay if I use it sparingly.
This is from my Senior Prom, in the Revlon foundation.
liv
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YES I just came on this thread to rave about this stuff! It's awesome, and Porcelain is a great neutral fair shade (for reference, I'm lighter than NW15 and less pink, Everyday Minerals in Fair is a good match for me so far, still testing my shades)
Coverage is medium and buildable, and is high pigment, so one pump is all you need.
So far I've only seen mine at Ulta, but some girls on MUA have found it at CVS.
Originally Posted by SingFrAbsoltion
I just started using the new Sally Hansen foundation (Inspired by Carmindy Your Skin Make Up) in Porcelain and I looove it. Matches me perfectly and it's only $12.99! |
YES I just came on this thread to rave about this stuff! It's awesome, and Porcelain is a great neutral fair shade (for reference, I'm lighter than NW15 and less pink, Everyday Minerals in Fair is a good match for me so far, still testing my shades)
Coverage is medium and buildable, and is high pigment, so one pump is all you need.
So far I've only seen mine at Ulta, but some girls on MUA have found it at CVS.
unbelizable
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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!!
It looks really good and has cute packaging.. can't wait to see if it's a perfect match for my skin!!
Sugarstar1980
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Well it's true! I went to the Make up Forever counter and the Velvet matte foundation in #15 was definitely too light for me - WAY lighter than NC15 (at least in SFF). So if you are looking for a very light foundation look no more. The #20 was just right for me, much less yellowy than the NC's
Buttercup
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I have a few foundations that are sitting around not being used, I wonder if any one would be interested in samples of them (i'm pretty sure they are all the lightest shades in all of the brands) to maybe swap with other porcelain beauties?
I've recently tried NARS, Paula Dorf and Youngblood but they are all darker than my natural skin.
It's even harder to find a foundation seeing I have dry, sensitive acne prone skin. Does anyone else have this skintype and found something?
I've recently tried NARS, Paula Dorf and Youngblood but they are all darker than my natural skin.
It's even harder to find a foundation seeing I have dry, sensitive acne prone skin. Does anyone else have this skintype and found something?
Lalai
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Thanks for posting this, I was looking for a Youtube clip about the line. I was really interested in the foundations but they only sell them at Asos in the Uk (I think?) and one thing I've learnt is never to buy a foundation without being able to sample it first. It's really frustrating to buy something only to find out it's not a match... So that's the only downside of the line but I really like the idea
Buttercup:
I found my perfect foundation from Paul & Joe, Light Cream Foundation. It blends in perfectly, is light but covers at the same time plus it has a shade light enough and doesn't scream out "I've got foundation on" one single bit! I have dry skin and this foundation is perfect for my skin. I think it has some plant oils in it, though, so if your skin clogs up easily from oils maybe it might not be the right one for you... They have other foundations, too, but I'm not sure if the lightest shades as as light as this one in those.
Here's a picture of the bottle, it's not the lightest shade though:
| 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: |
Thanks for posting this, I was looking for a Youtube clip about the line. I was really interested in the foundations but they only sell them at Asos in the Uk (I think?) and one thing I've learnt is never to buy a foundation without being able to sample it first. It's really frustrating to buy something only to find out it's not a match... So that's the only downside of the line but I really like the idea
Buttercup:
I found my perfect foundation from Paul & Joe, Light Cream Foundation. It blends in perfectly, is light but covers at the same time plus it has a shade light enough and doesn't scream out "I've got foundation on" one single bit! I have dry skin and this foundation is perfect for my skin. I think it has some plant oils in it, though, so if your skin clogs up easily from oils maybe it might not be the right one for you... They have other foundations, too, but I'm not sure if the lightest shades as as light as this one in those.
Here's a picture of the bottle, it's not the lightest shade though:
unbelizable
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Yeah that's what I found when I discovered where it was stocked.. they stock it in London too - can't remember which store (says on the Jelly Pong Pong site), I guess I'm going to have to wait to see what it's like when I go to London for the first time in September for my 21st! Just another excuse to get some more make up haha.
That foundation bottle looks really cute! Might have to try that foundation!
That foundation bottle looks really cute! Might have to try that foundation!
Growing Wings
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I've been wearing L'Oreal True Match foundation in nude ivory. But whilst I was applying it today, I noticed that it's looking too dark for me now (when did I get that pale?!). I have no idea where to start looking for even paler foundations. I really don't want to have to spend big money to get something that's light enough. Does anybody have any suggestions as to foundations that won't break the bank? I prefer liquid foundations.
aziajs
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Is it just me or does she look nuts in that Youtube video? Why is her blush so dark and muddy looking?
| 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! |
Is it just me or does she look nuts in that Youtube video? Why is her blush so dark and muddy looking?
Lalai
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I was really disappointed by the make-up advice I got at Benefit because I went there to look for a blusher and before I even realized what the assistant was doing, she was streaking yellow stuff all over my cheeks and covering my face in foundation that looked too dark. The result didn't look too bad (thank goodness, otherwise my shopping day would've been totally ruined!) but it just wasn't my OWN colour and didn't make my skin look fresh. I want a foundation that matches my skin tone because I don't use it all over, not something that you have to put everywhere to match it up
I said that my skin looked yellow but the assistant insisted that it suited me and that I just wasn't used to it. Well yeah, because I'm used to having my natural skin colour, not looking slightly yellow and drabby! I guess the thing that pissed me off the most was that she didn't say she was going to put foundation on and spread it all over my face - you should always ask, right?
Well, I guess the good thing that came out of it was that I now know what I'd look like if I used a bronzer. Didn't like it.
Well, I guess the good thing that came out of it was that I now know what I'd look like if I used a bronzer. Didn't like it.
Buttercup
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I ended up reading the reviews for this foundation and decided to give it a go, so I ordered it online today in shade 00, is that the shade you have?
Thanks for introducing it to me, sounds promising plus I love Paul & Joe packaging.
| Originally Posted by Lalai
Buttercup: I found my perfect foundation from Paul & Joe, Light Cream Foundation. It blends in perfectly, is light but covers at the same time plus it has a shade light enough and doesn't scream out "I've got foundation on" one single bit! I have dry skin and this foundation is perfect for my skin. I think it has some plant oils in it, though, so if your skin clogs up easily from oils maybe it might not be the right one for you... They have other foundations, too, but I'm not sure if the lightest shades as as light as this one in those. Here's a picture of the bottle, it's not the lightest shade though:
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I ended up reading the reviews for this foundation and decided to give it a go, so I ordered it online today in shade 00, is that the shade you have?
Thanks for introducing it to me, sounds promising plus I love Paul & Joe packaging.
Lalai
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I hope you'll like it
I have 01, I don't think they have 00 in foundation (which is weird because the lightest powder shade is 00!). I really like the range and the reviews at make-up alley are mostly positive, so I'm even more convinced it's a good range
| Originally Posted by Buttercup
I ended up reading the reviews for this foundation and decided to give it a go, so I ordered it online today in shade 00, is that the shade you have? Thanks for introducing it to me, sounds promising plus I love Paul & Joe packaging. |
I hope you'll like it
I have 01, I don't think they have 00 in foundation (which is weird because the lightest powder shade is 00!). I really like the range and the reviews at make-up alley are mostly positive, so I'm even more convinced it's a good range
kippeydale
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yeah, I also wear 1C1 Shell when I wear Double Wear. It is for cool undertones so it is pinkish. For those who are looking for something less pink, try the shades that are 1N1 or 1W1.
I prefer Lancome's Renergie Lift Foundation in Porcelain 40C.
| Originally Posted by RoCk_StAr_GiRl
My skin is actually dry so Im really sorry but I cant comment on that. I used to use equaliser foundation but i really prefer double wear in shell. I think shell is on the pink side. I am a nc in mac but i prefer double wear x100000000. Mac studio fix was too yellow for me and I also found it rubbed off reallllly easily! |
yeah, I also wear 1C1 Shell when I wear Double Wear. It is for cool undertones so it is pinkish. For those who are looking for something less pink, try the shades that are 1N1 or 1W1.
I prefer Lancome's Renergie Lift Foundation in Porcelain 40C.
Simply Elegant
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If you like powder foundation, Clinique has a good one called clarifying powder makeup. I actually like it surprisingly. The lightest colour that I use is neutral-yellowish so it doesn't have that pink tinge that most of Clinique's foundations have. Pretty good if you have oily skin and don't need full coverage.
CantMAKEUPmyMIND
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I've often had the idea of a line only for pale babes. I wonder what will come of Nicolas.
