Liquid foundation with good coverage?

[Wines Not Whines]

I've been using bare minerals for a while, and I like it, but I want to see if there's a liquid foundation that works for me. I need at least moderate coverage - my skin isn't great and super sheer coverage doesn't cut it for me. I'm willing to spend about the same as I'm spending now, which is about $25/bottle, but less spendy is always better! Any recs for something that can be purchased at Sephora, Ulta, or a regular drugstore?

[mfluder]

Hmm, I'm having a little trouble with the $25 price point, other's might be more helpful. I did wear Bare Minerals before, and I bet that you'll get a longer use out of a liquid than the powder, in my experience at least.

Dry/oily/combination?

Moving from powder to liquid I think was one of the best things I did, coverage really is better, but it can still look like skin (my fear).

I'd go ask sephora to make you some samples, I think trying out over a few days is the best way. I'd recommend: MUFE MatVelvet (this worked a lot better on me then the HD version, and I believe is closest to your price point -sorry still above) and NARS Sheer Glow (really great stuff).

Also, in your price point, Kiehls Tinted Moisturizer (not carried at sephora or Ulta..), is a great TM, which has really good coverage. I also like NARS TM, but its also above your price point.

[Wines Not Whines]

Thanks, getting samples from Sephora is a good idea. My skin is on the oily side in the summer, and more normal/dry in winter, so it really varies.

I'm willing to go a little higher in price, but I know there are some $50 foundations out there, and that's definitely more than I'm willing to spend.

[mfluder]

Sept 7, 2012 9:57:36 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

Thanks, getting samples from Sephora is a good idea. My skin is on the oily side in the summer, and more normal/dry in winter, so it really varies.

I'm willing to go a little higher in price, but I know there are some $50 foundations out there, and that's definitely more than I'm willing to spend.

Understand! MUFE Mat Velvet is probably closet at $36, while NARS (TM and foundation) is $42. Kiehls TM is $25.

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When I want heavier coverage, I use Revlon Colorstay. It makes my skin look great, and is very MM.

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I am in love with Origins. Its around $28, I think, but much less than what I was using before (Givenchy- that was $48)

[StJess80]

Sept 9, 2012 8:51:31 GMT -5 v said:

When I want heavier coverage, I use Revlon Colorstay. It makes my skin look great, and is very MM.

I use this and love it. I mix it w/ primer, moisturizer and UD de-slick, and then apply w/ a skunk brush.

[jeanl]

Sept 9, 2012 8:51:31 GMT -5 v said:

When I want heavier coverage, I use Revlon Colorstay. It makes my skin look great, and is very MM.

This! I have used colorstay pretty consistently for the last 10-11 years and really love it. Price is great, usually $10-12 depending on which drugstore you go to. It can really cover a lot and makes your skin look amazing. I have tried other foundations but always seem to go back to this one.

[jeanl]

Oh I should have added that I have oily skin with occasional breakouts. Colorstay seems to really hold up on my skin.

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If you use a drugstore * like Revlon* I would see how close to free you can get it. With coupons and ECB it could be like a buck or 2 at CVS. It always feels like a freakin' MM victory to get any cosmetic for free after the $$$$ we spend on this stuff.