powder foundation

Twinkle_Twinkle

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04
I tried both MAC Studio Fix powder and liquid, and I also tried the MSF Naturals. Studio Fix compact and the MSFs are pressed with mineral oil, so they are pretty likely to clog pores and be irritating, especially if your skin is already sensitive or acne prone. It's okay for some people, but not for everybody.

I've tried a lot of powder foundations, and so far the ones that I like (and agree with my oily, acne-prone skin) are MUFE Duo Mat, Lorac Wet/Dry Powder Makeup (not enough colors though), Sephora Mattifying Compact Foundation, and NARS Powder Foundation.

Good luck on your search, finding a new foundation in any formulation is definitely a tedious, and exhausting process. I've tried over 20 foundations: different brands, different formulas, different textures and the search continues.


But MSF's are baked not pressed. Is there mineral oil in the liquid [before the product is baked]? I hope not.

Anyway, I've always wanted to try the NARS Powder foundation, but Jamaica just didn't look like it would cut it.
 

makeupgirl

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Originally Posted by PolyphonicLove
Medium Deep is your match, then - I'm NC45, and when I want heavy coverage, I apply primer, then buff in the powder with a flat top bronzer brush or a kabuki. I can get medium to deep coverage using that combo.

Also, Philosophy has a mineral foundation [to help you out, your shade will be Bronze - I'm buying it in a few weeks for myself], that's supposed to be really good. Worth a look see.


Thanks everyone, I finally decided to use MSF as my foundation powder. I will be using a primer under it, and I'm not really looking for a heavy coverage so it should be fine. I plan to use DHC oil makeup remover to remove my makeup first, to see if it will help keep me from breaking out. I do know why studio Fix, MSF and etc will cause someone to break it. They have about 1 or 2 pore clogging ingredients in it, So I have to watch how my skin reacts. I'm giving it a chance for the time being, because I'm going on Vacation and I need something ASAP.

polyphoniclove you're right, the SA matched me to medium deep. At first he said dark like the rest of them, but then he decided to try medium deep and it worked. Thanks
 

PolyphonicLove

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No problem darlin, I'm glad that you were - finally - properly matched.

Hopefully your makeup remover works, if not, you may like Benefit's You Clean Up Nice face wash. It even helps me remove waterproof mascara. Follow up with a toner and use a really good moisturizer [if you need one].

Hope it all works out!
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Julie5

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I want to try the precriptives minerial makeup I wear a NW25 tudio fix in Mac and Meduim Minerilized skinfinish soliod power any idea what I might wear in it???
 
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