Foundation

the_devil_made_me_do_it

From what I understand the best way to check which shade is right for you is you use the colour of your decollage & this gives a good indication of what shade is right for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_4JRJw6DIs&list=UUCvoAe__WFYMNAEN-C-CtYA&index=328&feature=plpp_video

This is a good tutorial.

mardatha

Ok many thanks for this - I think I would pay out for stuff that I knew was perfect and worked for me, but you can't pay lots of money if I don't know how it will look. Good idea re going to makeup counters - will have to get some energy from somewhere and trek up to Edinburgh. I've been on ebay and found the sample sachets and bought some of them to try.TY!

glowgirl_2

Revlon Colourstay:)

sal-ad_daze

This is what I use, it's light it doesn't clog and just a light dusting covers a multitude of sins - you can use more to deepen cover if you prefer. I'm 50+ and it doesn't dry my skin at all.

mardatha

Link won't work but it seems to be Boots no7 mineral powder? Having a look, ty!
They are saying it's discontinued

sal-ad_daze

mardatha wrote: »

Link won't work but it seems to be Boots no7 mineral powder? Having a look, ty!
They are saying it's discontinued

Oh noooooo:eek: It's been a few months since I last bought one - they last me ages! Trust me to find something suitable for it to disappear forever! lol

green1970

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum is ideal for dry skin, go and have a try of it in Boots. I think they've got 3 for two on at the moment so give the Healthy Mix concealer a go too along with perhaps the Delice de poudre bronzer which is lovely. If you're having a bit of a change around, why not try a new brush to apply your foundation - the flat top powder brush from elf is perfect for this - http://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk/product~prodID~136.htm

davsidipp

i use to use mac studio fix but that dried my skin out,tried soap and glory one and really like it,a bit lighter than my usual mac one but just as good at a tenner.

sweaty_betty

There's a new foundation out by Benefit that's quite good. If you go to one of their counters they'll give you a bit of a makeover so you can try it out.

minnie123

I have dry skin and I like Estee Lauder Double Wear Light. Estee Lauder will give you a 10 day sample of their foundations (I got 3 last time and they lasted me about 2 months) so it's worth speaking to them you could get a sample of that and see what else the suggest. It is pricey about £26 I think but a bottle lasts me about 9 months and it is excellent.