Going to start wearing foundation, what brand(s) do you like

[mellymel]

I prefer a liquid foundation. MAC Studio Fixx Fluid is my favorite!

[polka]

Urban Decay Naked Skin. I used to use a powder (mineral) foundation, have tried many powder and liquids, but UD Naked is the best by far for me. It is lightweight, oil-free, paraben-free and cruelty-free!

For reference, I have sensitive, combo/very oily in t-zone skin. I use the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to apply it. The UD Optical Blurring Brush was made for that foundation and works great too.

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I'd use a primer and a light liquid foundation.

Revlon colorstay has good reviews - the one farmer mentioned.

I always wear tinted moisturizer because I don't want heavy stuff.

You might try that - vitazing or Bobbi Brown TM, or NARS TM.

If you are set on foundation instead of tinted moisturizer - I like Bobbi Brown's.

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Liquid - hourglass immaculate. I know tons of people use sponges but I use the tips of my fingers.

ETA - PIP

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Aug 17, 2013 14:29:12 GMT -5 happywife said:

Does it matter what I use to apply it? Sponge triangles?

You can get a foundation brush but it isn't a requirement.

I have foundation brushes, a beauty blender, and use fingers.

For tinted moisturizer and the Bobbi Brown foundation (it's light, almost a heavy tinted moist.) I can just use fingers.

I'd try fingers and if you don't like it get some sponges or a foundation brush.

[gozf]

I've worn a lot of foundations in my day, but right now I'm really happy with the Garnier BB Cream for oily/combination skin. It has good coverage without being heavy. That, a little concealer and powder, and I'm good to go!

(In addition to copious amounts of bronzer and eye makeup, of course!)

[blueshirt2003]

I use a pressed powder foundation by Jane Iredale. It's awesome.

[weelass24]

FOr light, daily coverage, I use Laura Mercier oil free tinted moisturizer. For longer, better coverage, I use Georgio Armani Lumnous Silk foundation.

Both are liquid. I just use my fingers to apply. I used to use those little wegse things, but I ran out and my fingers work just as well.

[polka]

Aug 17, 2013 14:29:12 GMT -5 happywife said:

Does it matter what I use to apply it? Sponge triangles?

Yes, it matters.  It depends on what kind of coverage you want, ease and time it takes to apply, the finished look you are going for and also personal preference.  

[texassmith]

I love Cover Girl AquaSmooth. It comes in a compact. Feels really light but provides good coverage. And is inexpensive at Target or a drug store

[kirra]

I prefer liquid. I use my fingers or a foundation brush, depending on the day.

My favorite is Prescriptives, which works because I already know my shade, but I think it would be hard for a new customer (they only sell it online now).

My second favorite is actually Revlon. I use the gel color stay,

My preference is entirely based on color match. I can't get a good match from Bobbi Brown (too yellow), Laura Mercier (either too dark or too pink), MAC (either too yellow or too pink, depending on what shade they match me with) or Estée Lauder or Lancôme, but I suspect with the latter two there might be a match and I just had bad luck with the people trying to match me.

I do have a decent match with Clinique, but their foundation isn't much better than Revlon's.

There is a definite difference in quality between the high end and drugstore foundations, but I'd rather have a great color match in a decent foundation than a great foundation with an iffy color match.

(For anyone wondering, I'm extremely pale, and lighter than most brands carry).

[deanlicker78]

I have oily skin too and Lancome Teint Idole is one of my favorite foundations. The Revlon color stay previously mentioned is another good one. Believe it or not Avon has an awesome foundation, it is the Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage. It got a lot of great reviews from several You Tube beauty people and I was very pleased when I tried it. Another one I reach for quite a bit is the Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse. I'm a bit of a foundation whore.

[stato]

If no budget, Giorgio Armani luminous silk foundation. For drug store brands, I like Almay Smart Shade or Loreal True Match. I apply with a sponge triangle.

[glitzyglow]

I have oily skin and lately I've been loving Almay Clear Complexion makeup and I set it with Maybelline Shine-Free loose powder (there is a loose and compact version). I also like Revlon Colorstay (I prefer the whipped, but it has to be set well with powder or it gets shiny).

L'Oreal True Match liquid foundation and MAC Fluid Fix foundation made me look like a spotlight.

[Jillaroo]

I use bare minerals. I really like it, and it's really fast to apply. For me putting on mascara takes longer than foundation. I use fairly light because I'm really fair and don't tan. It easy to blend and evens out my skin tone and makes me look finished.

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Aug 17, 2013 14:35:58 GMT -5 happywife said:

Ok, now I'm thinking I might try a tinted moisturizer first. I'm so makeup dumb =( Do I use my compact powder over the tinted moisturizer?

Not necessary.

I just use a primer to even out my skin. Then TM.

Then I add my other stuff like blush/bronzer.

Awesome Tinted Moisturizers:

Bobbi Brown
NARS
Vitazing - goes on white and matches up to your skin

[Deleted]

If you're willing to go the non drugstore route, I highly suggest stopping by Sephora and trying out their new Foundation matching system. They use this camera thing and it takes a series of pictures of your skin. Then it outputs a code that matches you to every foundation that it right for you in the store. It gave me a few suggestions and the one I tried is so perfect, it's amazing. And I never would have found it on my own.

[tulip]

I like BB cream but I'm in love with Urban Decay Naked. Clinique made my face break out, only a little. No issues at all with UD.

[nsl]

Aug 17, 2013 15:22:26 GMT -5 @melissainabq said:

If you're willing to go the non drugstore route, I highly suggest stopping by Sephora and trying out their new Foundation matching system. They use this camera thing and it takes a series of pictures of your skin. Then it outputs a code that matches you to every foundation that it right for you in the store. It gave me a few suggestions and the one I tried is so perfect, it's amazing. And I never would have found it on my own.

This was going to be my suggestion too, especially since you're not really sure what you do and don't like in different types of TM/foundation/BB cream yet.  My best advice is to get matched at Sephora and ask the sales associate to make you up some samples of several products that will work with your coloring and skin type.  Then you can try them out on your own at home over the course of a week or two before deciding what's worth spending your money on.

[wannabe]

I've always loved MAC's studio fix in the compact. I try other things all the time and keep going back to it. It works perfectly for me and I can slap it on in no time.

[mirandahobbes]

I second Urban Decay naked. I use a UD primer and the foundation and love it.

[coribelle26]

My magic formula has proven to be Tarte BB cream (lightly applied with my fingers) and then a quick swipe all over of the MAC studio fix powder foundation.

[jigsy]

I've been using Arbonne primer and foundation. I love it. It's so light and covers great. When I go out, and it's hot and humid, others start looking shiny, but I'm still perfectly set.

[PennyCandy]

I use Pur Minerals 4 in 1 liquid foundations and their green primer for redness underneath it. I like it a lot. The primer helps even out my skin tone a lot. I bought their brush to apply, but it sheds like crazy so I would suggest buying a different foundation brush if you want to apply that way.

[sparkythelawyer]

www.campcosmetics.com

Really tiny little store in my town, but makes EXCELLENT stuff.

[midnightrae]

For liquid foundation, I use Chanel Perfection Lumiere.
For tinted moisturizer, I use NARS

[eb777888]

Aug 17, 2013 23:20:31 GMT -5 midnightrae said:

For liquid foundation, I use Chanel Perfection Lumiere.
For tinted moisturizer, I use NARS

I use this, mixed with a little tinted moisturizer. Primer first.

I was using purminerals and wanted something liquid. I went to a tinted moisturizer and it was too light. I switched to Chanel Perfection Lumiere and it was too heavy. I found mixing the two to be PERFECT. I apply with a foundation brush. 

[eb777888]

Aug 17, 2013 23:59:48 GMT -5 @licia said:

Nah, I don't think you need a primer for everyday wear. I've only ever worn primer when I'm in weddings, lol.

I like Almay smart shade mousse. Natural coverage and not heavy at all.

Then I brush on just a bit of Almay powder and I'm good to go.

I think it also depends on climate. I live in Texas and in the summer, I definitely need a primer if I want my foundation to stick. I don't do it every day, but a couple time a week at least. 

[mrsukyankee]

I have your exact skin and recently bought Misha perfect cover bb cream. It covers just enough so that the redness is not as noticeable, has spf 42 (which we need) and is good for oily skin. I top it with a touch of powder when I want to look more polished. Love it.

[cinnamoncox]

I have very sensitive skin and the only thing I can use is Mary Kay mineral powder foundation (I can only use their skin care too)
It's so easy to apply.
I know my color match but u could get a consultant to match you or look online if you are confident of your color match

They also have a setting spray that you spritz on so if you get sweaty etc your make up stays nice but it doesn't feel like anything on your face
You can carry it around if you live in a very hot humid area and may need a touch up
Good luck