Since the Makeup Board is quiet...

[stemmie]

I have a makeup question.

The Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale is on and tomorrow they're featuring the Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer and Stay-in-Place Foundations.

I am in need of some foundation and have points to blow. Are either or both of these worth trying? Or do you have some other suggestion? Thanks in advance. 

I have pretty decent skin for my age but do have a little wrinkling and some reddishness on either side of my nose. I'm not overly dry or oily but my skin does tend to be a little sensitive given the retinol and glycolic acid routine I use. I am pale to fair with a neutral skintone. In most lines I am the second lightest color. I prefer a medium or buildable coverage. Lately I've been using Urban Decay Moisture Maniac which is a good winter option, but it can slide off in the heat.

[gastro]

I haven’t tried either of those but I love makeup and have tried a lot of foundations.
HG is Armani luminous silk for years now.
But I’m always trying new foundations.
Nars - all of them are always favorites for me.
My current favorite and one of the best I’ve ever tried is Haus (lady Gaga’s makeup line).
My mom who is also a skincare/makeup fanatic and has no issue telling me exactly how she sees things about my skin has complemented my foundation multiple times recently and always on those days it’s Haus.

[fivechickens]

I think the Estee two foundations you mentioned are high coverage so I might stay clear especially since spring is upon us.

[sproctopus]

I love, love, love the IT Cosmestics CC Cream (esp the illuminating version).

[luckystar2]

EL double wear is full coverage and very mattifying. I used to wear it as a teen/young adult and liked it because I was very oily. It’s too heavy and mattifying for me at this point.

I used to wear EL double wear light and loved it. But they reformulated it and then discontinued it for the sheer. I looked into reviews and they weren’t great. So I haven’t tried it out.

Can you try some samples first?

I am currently using Dior backstage but I’m not sure ulta Carries it. I find it to be light yet good coverage, Matte but not overly so. My only complaint is that it turns a little too yellow/orangey on me and isn’t a perfect color match. But it’s close enough.

I have literally tried tons and tons of foundation samples over the last several years. I used to wear Revlon colorstay and like I said EL double wear light but both were reformulated and then the one discontinued. So I went to Sephora and department stores and got lots and lots of samples. I haven’t found anything that gives me good coverage without being cakey and doesn’t just slide off during the day.

[blondemoment123]

Mar 18, 2023 17:16:03 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

I love, love, love the IT Cosmestics CC Cream (esp the illuminating version).

I love the formula, but it pulls way too yellow on my skin which is a bummer. Estee Lauder Futurist is a similar formula with a much better color match for me.

[NewOrleans]

I wouldn’t bother with EL. Way more exciting products and formulas.

My favorites are Armani and Charlotte Tilbury (I think it’s light wonder?). I was also surprised how much I liked Lancôme Idole Teint. Lancôme person was in Ulta a few years ago and put it on me. I would have bought it on the spot if I hadn’t had a full Armani.

[litasail]

Nars Light Reflecting is the best foundation I've found. It's amazing.

[starburst604]

Sonia Valencia (over 40 makeup artist/reviewer) just did an IG post on the EL foundation and she haaaates it. I prefer tinted moisturizer to foundation, I like Bobbie Brown and Laura Mercier.

[dancingirl21]

I’ve been using NARS Light Reflecting and Armani Luminous Silk for the last year. They are very similar and are a medium coverage, but can be built up. I’m really liking both of them.

I use the Merit Beauty Complexion Stick on days where I don’t want a full face of foundation. It’s nice to cover dark spots and redness and doesn’t dry out on my skin.

[stemmie]

Thanks. I think I'll give the IT CC Cream a go. It's on sale on later. Maybe the Nars too. The Haus looks interesting if they don't pan out.

I want to try something at Ulta because I have so many points there. Sephora isn't convenient to me, although I do have a Blue Mercury here.

[MDmomof2]

I use the EL Double Wear foundation and am 50 years old with dry skin. Things I love about it - it has a beautiful finish and it DOES NOT BUDGE. I wore it for 12 hours at a conference with a mask on the entire time and there was very little transfer to my mask. Things I don't love about it - it is a bit too matte for me and seems to show my skin texture around my mouth. For daily use I use a tinted moisturizer, but I love to wear this foundation when I really need to look polished and need my makeup to last. I heavily hydrate before applying it and use a cream blush and bronzer to keep my skin looking less dry.