Would You Still Wear Foundation If Your Skin Was in Perfect Condition

[chocolatesauce]

Hey guys! I just was wondering this question because after years of horrible skin and finally going to a dermatologist for treatment, my skin is in GREAT condition. In addition, I've been using this herbal exfoliating mask that my professor from India gave me and it has improved my skin even more! Although not perfect, I get so many compliments on my skin due to its brightness, smoothness, and even tone.

I stopped using foundation after going on prescription acne treatment (I didn't want to counter the affects of the meds). I never got THE perfect foundation (mostly due to not having the money to experiment) but NOW I have no desire to buy any! Why would I want to cover up my already good skin, with a mask of chemicals that sometimes makes me look tacky depending on the light and makes it obvious that I'm made up?

Now, I will admit, that I have seen some with make-up who look better with it on and also others who always seem to have the perfect shade (i.e. Liya Kebede, Nia Long, Megan Good, etc.) and I know that makeup can make you look like you have no pores, but really...who is looking at you that hard to notice your pores? ...unless you're a celeb, that is.

As a result, I was wondering if you guys had good skin would you stop wearing foundation? Or do you wear it not because of you skin but for other reasons?? If so, what are those reasons?
PS - I still wear eyeshadow, lipgloss, mascara, etc....religiously.

 

[Simply Elegant]

I'm not a WOC but I still think it applies to me.

I would still wear it. Instead of medium coverage foundation that I wear now, I'd use tinted moisturizer and no concealer for my undereye circles and a light dusting of translucent powder. I think it completes the look, especially with heavy eye makeup.

 

[TISH1124]

If my skin was perfectly even in color and I had absolutely no blemishes or discolorations..I probably would not wear foundation, just eyes, lips and bronzer. However, I am darker around the eyes so I need it to even out my skin.

 

[fillintheblank]

if I didn't have any blemishes and even skin tone I'd definintely stop! I've also been going to the dermatologist and my skin is improving so I'm wearing less foundation.

 

[zeroxstar]

i have pretty even skin, though under eyes needs concealer cause i have dark circles always and my nose gets a little red, but i still like to wear mineral powder mostly because i'm sooo pale i feel it gives me SOME tone to my skin. and when i go out i like to wear foundation although I am comfortable w/ only concealer and bronzer.

 

[IbisCaraib]

I would wear tinted moisturiser and some under eye concealer. I'm not there yet but I hope to be someday.
What is the name of this mask you're using?

 

[Shaquille]

I would not. My skin is pretty good.. some people said so even when I'm not wearing anything over my face.
But I've got a little discoloration (not very visible, only with the help of foundation I can see the difference). And so I use the foundation only at special times

 

[MAChostage]

I also only use foundation at special times/on occasion.

 

[chocolategoddes]

I feel like foundation creates a great base/ canvas for the rest of your face makeup.
For an everyday "out-the-door-in-five-minutes" look, I wouldn't bother.
But I feel like if you're going all out to make yourself look good, a little powder or tinted moisturizer wouldn't hurt.

I haven't had "perfect" skin in a looooong time.

 

[HeavenLeiBlu]

HAYELL NAW. I barely wear it now, because luckily, I mostly have no need to.

 

[MAChostage]

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes I feel like foundation creates a great base/ canvas for the rest of your face makeup. For an everyday "out-the-door-in-five-minutes" look, I wouldn't bother. But I feel like if you're going all out to make yourself look good, a little powder or tinted moisturizer wouldn't hurt. I haven't had "perfect" skin in a looooong time.

To me, powder and foundation (unless it's specifically powder foundation) are totally different things. I do carry a Blot Pressed powder compact with me at all times, in case I get oily enough somewhere to make me feel that I need a little something.

I don't consider my skin "perfect", but it is smooth and evenly toned so that's enough for me. Lord knows I don't need another product that I feel I "have" to buy on a regular basis!

 

[mebabygirl86]

if i had perfect skin i would probably just use a good powder for shine control....but then again im a foundation addict so a truly honest answer would be yeah id still probably wear foundation,lmao.I think im just in love with the whole process of putting on makeup

 

[Mizz Coco Lust]

I never wear a full-coverage foundation. I like a light powder to even me out and get rid of shine.

 

[caribeIcandy]

i wear a couple drops of liquid applied with a moist sponge if i feel plain jane but mostly i just put light pressed powder under my eyes and thats only when i go to work because i work in a dark place but honestly i hardly ever do that either...but i will go ALL OUT on my eyes and lips!!!! guess im blessed cuz i fall asleep in makeup all the time!! and never get a breakout. (i do wash it off in the morning)...horrible i know :/

 

[elektra513]

My diligent skin care regimen has been finally paying off, so I've just been using concealer on any dark spots and undereye darkness followed by loose powder. It's been great. I wore foundation the other day and I couldn't wait to get it off my face

. If I do wear it for any reason, I'll just use a teeny bit now as opposed to FULL coverage.

 

[chocolatesauce]

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Originally Posted by IbisCaraïb I would wear tinted moisturiser and some under eye concealer. I'm not there yet but I hope to be someday. What is the name of this mask you're using?

She gave me gram powder, which is a plant. She's from India and told me that I should never use harsh substances on my face like Neutrogena and she also said that it was the ONLY thing that got rid of her acne. I hardly have acne due to the fact that I'm on prescription meds, but her skin was so gorgeous I had to try it. She told me to mix the powder with lemon juice and milk. It removes hyper-pigmentation (skin darkened by sunlight), brightens my skin, and exfoliates. And get this! It has erased all of my oily areas. I don't worry about oily skin anymore because the Gram flour corrects inbalances in my skin and it only produces the amount of oil needed, not excess.

 

[xxManBeaterxx]

I would probably just wear light coverage to get that dewy look with SPF, and a bronzer... My skin is far from perfect but i would be lost without my regular routine xD

 

[yoyie]

my skin now is good. i use med coverage for under eye circles and the occasional blemish. even if i had perfect skin i would probably still use foundation just to give me an over all polished look.

 

[User67]

My skin already is pretty decent & nobody can understand now why I always wear the heaviest foundations. But, for me I just really like a "made up" look if that makes sense. So yes I would still wear it even if my skin was flawless.

 

[chocolatesauce]

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes I feel like foundation creates a great base/ canvas for the rest of your face makeup. For an everyday "out-the-door-in-five-minutes" look, I wouldn't bother. But I feel like if you're going all out to make yourself look good, a little powder or tinted moisturizer wouldn't hurt.

I disagree. I believe you can "go all out" without foundation. Because you can go all out and look even worse than before due to tacky foundation that doesn't match your skin. My best friend just participated in her college's pageant and she didn't use an ounce of foundation and she looked WONDERFUL. She played up her eyes, used blush, even her jewelry brought out her look. Not the foundation, as a matter of fact we could tell each girl with foundation and it kinda took away from their look because it didn't look "natural." It made it seem as though they were making a conscious effort to look good. I think you should focus getting your skin in optimal condition and then maybe playing up your features with blush or bronzer.

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my skin now is good. i use med coverage for under eye circles and the occasional blemish. even if i had perfect skin i would probably still use foundation just to give me an over all polished look.

But why?? I think that if your skin actually got in its best condition, you would realize you wouldn't need such heavy foundation for a "polished" look.


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Originally Posted by Nyla2120 My skin already is pretty decent & nobody can understand now why I always wear the heaviest foundations. But, for me I just really like a "made up" look if that makes sense. So yes I would still wear it even if my skin was flawless.

Wow, that's just crazy to me. lol. Not that you are crazy but the fact that you have gorgeous skin and you cover it up. My skin now looks exactly like the look I was trying to find WITH makeup. You shouldn't bury your skin under a ton of makeup. I have been hearing alot lately that makeup should be about enhancing your features and you should only use it on those areas that you need coverage. Not all over your face, that's the outdated look. I think you guys are behind the times!! just kidding, just kidding!!