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Foundation help please

Violetta_2
Violetta_2 Posts: 3,588 Forumite
edited 22 May 2009 pm31 10:14PM in Health & beauty MoneySaving
I need some help to get my skin looking half decent for my wedding in August. I know this is a tall order I have yukky skin, I'm tryingthe OCM to try & clear my pores & it is helpnig a little. I have never managed to get the hang of foundation, it has always tended to look a bit streaky or flaky especially around my nose.
I went to Boots yesterday & the lovely Estee Lauder did my foundation for me (used doublewear light stay in place intensity 2) the colour was a good match unfortunately the finished effect only served to highlight my giant pores , it looked as if someone had stuck pinholes in my face. :cry:
Now I know I won't get a beautiful china doll clear complexion but there must be something a bit better than this horrible blotchy, blackhead,openpore occassional zit canvas I call a face. Oh I make myself sound awful I am actally able to go outside & havent frightened any small children.
I've heard good stuff about the Virgin 1step face base & mineral stuff but don't know where to start.
Any advice would be most welcome, thank you Vi
Booo!!!
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  • pnq06
    pnq06 Posts: 1,140 Forumite
    Hi There,

    I really feel for you- I pretty much suffer the same effects! I've spent hundreds on foundations and still not had the "amazing look thats lasted" :(

    Well that was until I discovered cake make up, its the stuff used in tv and films and is really thick- Covers everything! I have decided that I will only use it for special occasions so I see a difference but its that great that its proving hard not too :rolleyes:

    I'll post up the brand name in a bit xx
  • Bitsy_Beans
    Bitsy_Beans Posts: 9,640 Forumite
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    I always had problem skin. Liquid foundation would just slide off my face and spots were always an ongoing battle. Then I tried Lily Lolo mineral makeup and have never looked back. My spots have cleared up, I wear less foundation but have better coverage and the fact that their stuff contains mica it reflects the light so I end up with a more "dewy" finish to my skin.
    You can order small samples from their website which I find helpful.
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  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    Go back into Boots and ask about Mineral foundation. This is brilliant stuff.

    Ask them for a sample or ask them to try some out on you there and then.
    Start using it now and like Bitsy Beans says, mineral make up will make a difference to the qualit of your skin by the time August comes round.
    Good luck
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • twentypenceoff
    twentypenceoff Posts: 1,460 Forumite
    have you tried using concealer under the foundation the best one i found is barbara daly in tesco it is about 4 pouns and comes from very fair to very dark shades
  • donnac2558
    donnac2558 Posts: 3,633 Forumite
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    You need a primer. Its like painting a wall, you need to prime first for a smooth finish.
    Smashbox make brilliant ones they sort of fill in wrinkles etc and also help foundation stay on longer. If you have Prescriptives counter near theirs is cheaper at £19 and great, using it myself at the moment. If not try justbeautydirect for the Smashbox ones.

    Word of warning about mineral foundation, it does not photograph well and gives off lots of shine in photos. Not the look for your wedding alburm.
  • Bitsy_Beans
    Bitsy_Beans Posts: 9,640 Forumite
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    donnac2558 wrote: »
    You need a primer. Its like painting a wall, you need to prime first for a smooth finish.
    Smashbox make brilliant ones they sort of fill in wrinkles etc and also help foundation stay on longer. If you have Prescriptives counter near theirs is cheaper at £19 and great, using it myself at the moment. If not try justbeautydirect for the Smashbox ones.

    Word of warning about mineral foundation, it does not photograph well and gives off lots of shine in photos. Not the look for your wedding alburm.

    I wear nothing but mineral makeup and never had this problem. I don't always wear the finishing powder (just the concealer and foundation) but even when I do I have never looked shiny. Perhaps it depends on what brand of mineral makeup you are using.
    I agree about primer though if you are going to use liquid foundation. I wasn't using mineral stuff when I got married but my makeup artist used Lancomb primer. It wasn't cheap but it worked really well.
    I have a gift for enraging people, but if I ever bore you it'll be with a knife :D Louise Brooks
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    Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars
  • Barneysmom
    Barneysmom Posts: 10,130 Ambassador
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    If I were you I'd spend the next 6 weeks concentrating on skin condition, get it glowing with health, then find a new foundation.

    Eat loads of fresh fruit, drink plenty of water, take multivits, fish, all the good stuff, no fry-ups or takeaways, plenty of exercise.

    This and all the lovely weather that's coming should improve your skin all round.

    I like Estee Lauder stuff, it might be the way to go as you can get samples from Boots or Debenhams.

    All the best and congratulations on your coming wedding, I hope you have a perfect day xx
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  • boogellyboo
    boogellyboo Posts: 1,345 Forumite
    I have problems with really dry patches in some places and shiny in others on my face and tried loads of foundations that didnt look right. At present Im loving Boots No7 mineral foundation, it doesnt contain any talc so doesnt stick to dry/shiny patches and emphasise them. It just gives a nice even coverage which you can build up bit by bit. Dont use the piddly little brush that comes with it though, I use a huge no7 brush and it goes on lovely.
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  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    Don't go back to Boots.........

    Mineral make up is brilliant, but the high street stuff is not great, alot of it is not pure minerals.

    I recommend Elemental Beauty and I buy it online. The lady there, is Nicola and I am sure that she will give you tons of advice. I have horrendous skin, correction, I HAD horrendous skin! Mineral make up has been my saviour and Nicola has never steered me in the wrong direction.

    I will get you a link in a minute - I hope (I'm not always good at the linky thing!).

    Either way - you will be a gorgeous bride!!

    Off to find a link... :D
    Genie
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  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    Think I've got it...

    http://www.elementalbeauty.co.uk/

    Howzat!!
    Genie
    Master Technician
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