Your favourite foundation?

Melisandre121

Mine is Estée Lauder double wear, but I'm always on the lookout for new buys!

Dial Hard

I don't like DW at all, I find the coverage far too heavy. I'm a fussy bitch about foundation because I don't like full coverage but I have really oily skin so I need something that's not going to just slide off my face an hour later. My go-to in this regard is Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra.

I've heard amazing things about Tom Ford, but there is no way in hell I'm spending €75 on foundation.

Sinister Kid

I use MAC Studio fix & find it great. I found Double Wear too heavy & tried DW light, my face broke out in little bumps... First & only time I have had a reaction to a foundation. It took about a week to clear.

I did buy a Lancôme foundation on recommendation a while back but never actually got to try it, I dropped the bottle on the tiled bathroom floor and it smashed to pieces! Needless to say I was sick!!!

we'llallhavetea

i'm a mac studio sculpt fan, i also like clarins skin illusion so toss between the two.
i liked the coverage of estee lauder double wear but it dried my skin out too much

retro:electro

Mac studio fix fluid for me, have tried the rest, nothing compares IMO.

Dial Hard

I must be the only person in the world who didn't like Studio Fix. I absolutely hated the way it sat on my skin - it seemed to catch really badly around my eyebrows and hairline.

Sinister Kid

It took me ages to find a foundation that worked for me, every now and then I'll try something different but I always end out back with Studio fix.


If you return 6 empty MAC containers the give you a free lipstick which is a nice little bonus! I returned my empties yesterday and picked up a bubble gum pink lippie for my sister - Candy yum-yum, My 3 year old niece ate hers a couple of weeks ago so she was delighted

Donald73

Sinister Kid wrote: »

It took me ages to find a foundation that worked for me, every now and then I'll try something different but I always end out back with Studio fix.


If you return 6 empty MAC containers the give you a free lipstick which is a nice little bonus! I returned my empties yesterday and picked up a bubble gum pink lippie for my sister - Candy yum-yum, My 3 year old niece ate hers a couple of weeks ago so she was delighted

She actually ATE a lipstick?? LOL but feel queasy at the thought of it and your poor sister too - these children have good taste.

Is that for ANY 6 empties that they give a lipstick? So say if I went in and bought 6 single eyeshadows, took them out to put in a custom palette would I then get a free lippie for the empties?

Novella

Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua is my favourite foundation ever but I also really like Laura Mercier Silk Creme and MAC Studio Sculpt.

pemtca

Got samples of the Charlotte Tilbury foundation in BT last week - have to say I love it & will purchase. Coverage is medium and it goes on like a dream.

Sinister Kid

donna35 wrote: »

She actually ATE a lipstick?? LOL but feel queasy at the thought of it and your poor sister too - these children have good taste.

Is that for ANY 6 empties that they give a lipstick? So say if I went in and bought 6 single eyeshadows, took them out to put in a custom palette would I then get a free lippie for the empties?

What didn't go on her face went in her belly... her teeth were bright pink & there was kissy lips all over the bedroom mirror :eek:

Yep, any six... I had been throwing the out for years till my mate said it to me!

Here is a link to an old boards thread on it
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=82816596

retro:electro

donna35 wrote: »

She actually ATE a lipstick?? LOL but feel queasy at the thought of it and your poor sister too - these children have good taste.

Is that for ANY 6 empties that they give a lipstick? So say if I went in and bought 6 single eyeshadows, took them out to put in a custom palette would I then get a free lippie for the empties?

Some bt's have stopped using eye shadow empties for this service because people were doing just this!

Ilyana 2.0

I have a few favourite foundations, because they all do different things but none of them do all of the things I need them to do!

- NARS Sheer Glow in Siberia for the shade match and coverage
- ELDW for the longevity
- Chanel Perfection Lumiére Velvet for the finish
- Clarins Everlasting Foundation for the coverage and finish

Now if only I could find a single one which did all of the above!

Lia_lia

I love the Bobbi Brown foundations for the shade..."Sand" matches my skin perfectly. But other than that they are overpriced and not great.

I do like Double Wear, and I am wearing it at the moment. However I use a very very thin layer, and mix it with moisturiser. Otherwise it's a mask. Only foundation that doesn't melt off my face by the end of the day! Shame I can't seem to find a shade that is perfect, but it's close enough!

I hate all Mac foundations. The Mac Studio Fix powder is okay, but I wouldn't use it on its own.

StripedBoxers

I personally couldn't stand DW, it was like a mask on me and I have oily skin. Tried the light version too and found that to be really heavy as well.

I love the No7 Stay Perfect, its lights-medium coverage, but you can build it ip to full coverage.

The name on the site is wrong though, match made is a different foundation as far as I know.

http://www.boots.ie/en/No7-Stay-Perfect-Foundation_1376459/

I love the Rimmel 25hr foundation, its full coverage, doesn't budge, but I only use it for nights out really as its too much for daytime for me.

http://www.boots.ie/en/Rimmel-Lasting-Finish-25hour-Foundation_1150829/

I tried a sample of the Max Factor Skin Luminizer Foundation and really liked it too, medium coverage that's buildable.

http://www.boots.ie/en/Max-Factor-Skin-Luminizer-Foundation_1500684/

ams

I'm using Loreal 24 hour infallible at the moment - its actually quite natural on me and the palest shade is really pale compared to some brands like Maybelline.

I try and save my EA Doublewear light for nights out

copea2

Lia_lia wrote: »

I love the Bobbi Brown foundations for the shade..."Sand" matches my skin perfectly. But other than that they are overpriced and not great.

Im the exact same - tried loads of foundations and Bobbi Brown was by far the best shade match. Not too pushed on the actual foundation itself though.

Bobbi Brown Long-wear and skin are my day foundations and ELDW or Mac Studio Fix are if im going out at night.

fussyonion

DoubleWear. Don't see how it can be classed as heavy unless you're putting too much on. You only need very little.
I find it very smoothing and leaves my skin looking flawless.

Twee.

YSL Touché Éclat is the best I've used. I keep it for nights out or events, it's got great lasting power and lovely coverage. I use Mac BB cream for my day to day face.

whatever76

I find Urban decay - Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup quite good - ery easy to apply and good coverage ... I keep going back to it and have tried a lot of foundations over the years !

Amazingfun

I love Smashbox right now because --thanks to their last two "Foundation Friday" events....I got TWO full size bottles of their foundation for free

1. http://www.smashbox.com/product/6035/26031/face/foundation/liquid-halo-hd-foundation-broad-spectrum-spf-15/new/index.tmpl

2. http://www.smashbox.com/product/6035/22769/Face/Foundation/STUDIO-SKIN-15-HOUR-WEAR-HYDRATING-FOUNDATION/index.tmpl

Stench Blossoms

Another vote for DW as well. I like trying new foundations but I always end up going back to it.

shalalala

ams wrote: »

I'm using Loreal 24 hour infallible at the moment - its actually quite natural on me and the palest shade is really pale compared to some brands like Maybelline.

I try and save my EA Doublewear light for nights out

I love the loreal foundations. Here I can never get the right shade, when I was in the U.S. I bought a neutral shade where as they only seem to sell warm and cool here?! But I agree, great for pale skin

Frigga_92

I've been using Lancome Teint Miracle for nearly 7 years now and early last year I bought the Lancome Miracle Air de Teint and I love them both. The Miracle Air de Teint is a very fluid foundation and has a lovely airbrushing effect. I use that for nights out.
I prefer a light coverage though so not sure if it would be suitable for everyone.

Parchment

I am very fussy and have tried so many foundations but the one i have stayed with the longest is ... Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, it is amazing. I have tried from Chantecaille down and the Healthy Mix Serum is the best i have used - so natural looking yet can give adequate coverage. Also its so cheap! I love it

lukesmom

Revlon colourstay is my favourite. Can't afford it at the moment so I've just been using my garnier bb cream.

My favourite foundation of all time was Mac studio stick in NC27 and the range was discontinued a few years ago. It was perfect for me.

Cupcake_Crisis

Dial Hard wrote: »

I must be the only person in the world who didn't like Studio Fix. I absolutely hated the way it sat on my skin - it seemed to catch really badly around my eyebrows and hairline.

I found that too, not a mac fan at all.

I love L'Oréal True match. I've tried MANY others but always come back to it.

shaz90ish

My favourite one is the estee lauder double wear too. can anyone suggest me a Foundation that is good for photos, good meaning, ur face in photos doesn't look whitish.

lilydonoghue

I use Clinique. have done for years and I'm happy with it but always open to change. lots of ideas here (too many really, I ended up confused after reading the posts)

Ilyana 2.0

shaz90ish wrote: »

My favourite one is the estee lauder double wear too. can anyone suggest me a Foundation that is good for photos, good meaning, ur face in photos doesn't look whitish.

NARS Sheer Glow is the first that springs to mind; the coverage isn't as heavy as DW but it's still pretty good, and it has no SPF so no ghost-face!

MissNomer

I'm using Rimmel Perfect Match and I really like it. One of the only foundations that doesn't bring me out in spots, yet stays on all day and looks fairly natural. The expensive ones like MAC and Doublewear just break me out.

starlit

My favourites have been Lancôme, Elizabeth Arden and No7 (match made and stay perfect) all in liquid format. They keep my skin looking natural. I've fairish skin so go for colours that suit. I like no7 as it has a foundation match thing that sees the nearest shade to match your skin. I got two matching ones but I went with one the type of shade I've gone for with most brands.

I go for light shade during the day and a little shade darker for at night. I've tried different brands but some make my skin cakey, not natural looking either shade looks a bit artificial or too light. I use to wear Max Factor but they stopped stocking the foundation I used and they have a new one out but not too keen on it.

AJmakeup

I've just repurchased L'Oreal Lumi Magique for daytime wear! I also like Rinmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour foundation & L'Oreal True Match!

For evening and occasion wear I would use MAC Studio Fix, only because I know there will be no doubt photos taken & I want heavy coverage & flawless look! I think it's too heavy for day wear! Or sometimes in the evening I would wear Maybelline Fit Me

rainbow kirby

I'm using Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in Warm Ivory at the moment - was using Porcelain before but it was making me look a little too washed out. I don't need very heavy coverage so something relatively light like this suits me, and the colour is a very good match.

blacklilly

I've been using Dior foundation for number of years now, I started with the nude, then moved onto forever and now I'm using their star version.

I'd love each adn every one of them, the coverage is good, it applies very smoothly and wears very well.

I've also used MAC Studio Sculpt and didn't like the way it sat on my skin, also didn't like the texture of it.

DW is great to have flawless looking skin but I think it does look and feel too heavy on my face (I'm not a huge fan on the heavily made up look).

Also, for me personally the biggest waste of money in terms of foundation has been bobby brown, the shades may be good but the consistency is awful and it looks awaful on my skin.

cookiecakes

I like Mac Studio Fix but my fave is probably Dainty Doll. It's specifically for redheads so the shade is bang on for me and it provides the perfect amount of coverage for me. That said, Im getting Nars Sheer Glow for Christmas so that may change!!

smeal

For work: Rimmel Lasting Finish 24hr- does the job although if I wanted good wear out of it I'd need to put a powder on.

For days off/going out for dinner etc: MAC Studio Fix. Swear by it. The girl in MAC advised me once to try the Sculpt because my skin is a little bit dry but I didn't find it gave off as much as a "creamy finish" as Studio Fix and definitely didn't stay on my skin as long so started wearing the Sculpt to work sometimes.

For nights out: NARS. Love the coverage it gives and can definitely rely on it all night

smeal

blacklilly wrote: »

Also, for me personally the biggest waste of money in terms of foundation has been bobby brown, the shades may be good but the consistency is awful and it looks awaful on my skin.

Agree! Was in BT once during the summer when they had their "special makeup artists from London" over. I was just browsing the counter when she nabbed me about how nice my skin was and how the foundation would look great on my skin and asked would I like to try it.. With half an hour to spare I thought why not! Anyways, she fussed over me for a good while and the end result was SO disappointing- I literally looked like I had nothing on my face and not in a good, subtle way!! I thought I looked a bit ill to be honest with it on my skin:( Also found the sales assistant a bit rude when I finally said I didn't want to buy anything!!

Stench Blossoms

cookiecakes wrote: »

I like Mac Studio Fix but my fave is probably Dainty Doll. It's specifically for redheads so the shade is bang on for me and it provides the perfect amount of coverage for me. That said, Im getting Nars Sheer Glow for Christmas so that may change!!

Where do you get Dainty Doll?

cookiecakes

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Where do you get Dainty Doll?

It used to be available in Boots in Belfast but it seems to have been discontinued! I bought up a load of bottles on Amazon and there are some still available although they only seem to have dark in stock!

eternal

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

I found that too, not a mac fan at all.

I love L'Oréal True match. I've tried MANY others but always come back to it.

I like this too. I'm surprised by the expense people go to on this thread for make up. I'm going to wait until I'm way older to spend that much on my face. Am I wrong? But I do like Clarins primer and 8 hour cream alright. I suppose everyone has their favourites depending on their skin.

rainbow kirby

My problem is how pale I am - always found it very difficult to get a good colour match from cheaper brands. I always buy mine in the airport too, so it's not quite as painful.

Ciarrai76

I have been using Bare minerals for about 2 years now, in the mineral powder and have been happy with it. I got the serum foundation for Christmas and I love it! Its so much easier to put on and goes on so smooth and looks flawless! Really liking it. My only complaint would be that you have to buy a brush with it, its a special flat top one, with a bit cut out of middle where you put a couple of drops of the foundation into and then buff. The brush is pricey at €28! So not too impressed with that!

lukesmom

Revlon colorstay for oily/combination skin in sand beige is the exact match for my skin and it is long lasting, I love it.

ShazGV

Colorstay in Ivory is pretty much an exact match for my skin tone. I wish it had a bit better coverage but it's one of the only foundations I've ever repurchased when it ran out.

Also a fan of Double Wear but I have to work a bit more with it for it to blend in to my skin, the colour is just slightly too dark. I like the coverage & lasting power of it though, I'll probably buy another one when it's finished.

Daisy78

I switched from Mac to Armani Luminous Silk about a year ago and I love it. It,s like a second skin without being too heavy. I found Mac very thick and difficult to blend which is strange because I used to find it great, maybe they changed the formula.....

Corruptedmorals

Maybelline dream satin liquid was the best of all I have tried, and almost pale enough. Really light and good for dry skin.

I don't feel I need and I don't like the feel of full foundation, so I've been using Mac face and body for the last 2 years. It's perfect, really dewy and natural. Beats bb creams for me.

Dark Phoenix

for work I just use Chanel healthy glow with some concealer.

Day wear - Loreal Eau de Teint its really light and I just use some concealer with it. I also like the max factor mousse one.

Night / occasion - EL Double Wear. It doesn't budge. couldnt wear it every day but great for nights out

also loreal infallible is good too its the 16 hour one and it does actually stay on that long (tried and tested on an awful long work trip!)

How Strange

I'm in the search for a new foundation at the moment. I used to use bare minerals but lately I found it didn't look good on my skin. It highlighted all my pores (no thank you!) and sat in the fine lines.

I used Dior capture totale for a while but it gives light coverage and I need a little more. I bought the bourjois healthy mix serum after reading rave reviews and it's quite alright. It wouldn't be my everyday foundation but it gives good coverage without feeling heavy.

I got a sample of Mac mineralise moisture SPF foundation last week and I really like it. It gives light to medium coverage but I can add more in specific areas. It seems to last 10 hours but feels lovely and light on my skin.

whatever76

Have you tried Urban Decay foundation ? Been using that for last year or so and find it great - really light and glides onto skin !

How Strange

whatever76 wrote: »

Have you tried Urban Decay foundation ? Been using that for last year or so and find it great - really light and glides onto skin !

Thanks, I'll look for it next time I'm out and about.