Cosmetics question???

I want a new foundation. I've tried all kinds from the cheapy ones i.e. cover girl, revlon, even rimmel to kinda expensive ones M.A.C & Bobbi Brown. I have kinda oily skin but recently its been getting dry in some spots from having the heat on in the apt. I want something with medium coverage not to dark and not too heavy.


What do you ladies use?????



ETA: That my aunt bought me a HUGE set of bare mineral escentuals make up and I like it but I find it sooooooo messy!

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

I use the bare essentials makeup...recently i bought the loreal version of this product which is significantly cheaper and works great!

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Is it loose??? I just don't like that it gets everywhere, esp since I wear a lot of black for work and it gets all over me.

it is a loose powder but i dont find it to get all over my clothes...i wear a ton of black, navy and dark brown...you just have to make sure to dab and click like they say

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

it is a loose powder but i dont find it to get all over my clothes...i wear a ton of black, navy and dark brown...you just have to make sure to dab and click like they say

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Thanks I'll try again. I think its cause I'm impatient and sometimes do my make up in the car

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

I use the bare essentials makeup...recently i bought the loreal version of this product which is significantly cheaper and works great!

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I've heard good things about this too. And the infomercial is enticing too.

i use Mac liquid.

I've thought about trying the bare essentials but haven't

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Posted by AugustBridein09

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

it is a loose powder but i dont find it to get all over my clothes...i wear a ton of black, navy and dark brown...you just have to make sure to dab and click like they say

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Thanks I'll try again. I think its cause I'm impatient and sometimes do my make up in the car

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Hahha yes in the car is very tough! i have done that too and it hasnt worked out well! But I love how i never look 'cakey' and its always natural and very easy!

Bare Escentuals has a travel brush that you can put a heap of foundation in the bottom and just shake it to get some in the brush.. I've used it a bunch and I've never had it get all over the place.. It makes it easier then trying to open the jars and not spilling anything..

Travel Brush

I'm also a big Nars fan. I love all of their makeup.

if your skin is drying out, have you thought of mixing a little face lotion into your foundation? You'll get good coverage with a little more moisture

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Posted by MakingofaMulligan

I'm also a big Nars fan. I love all of their makeup.

if your skin is drying out, have you thought of mixing a little face lotion into your foundation? You'll get good coverage with a little more moisture

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Good tip! I never thought to do that. Right now all I have in the house is mineral make up....gotta find a good liquid foundation to mix it....I'll check out NARS. THANKS!

I sometimes use laura mercier tinted moisturizer which i apply lightly with a brush (never sponge!!) i have very sensitive skin that can be dry here and there, and sometimes a little oily depending... so i find that works very well.

i also spritz my face with the evian spray after applying my makeup and before moisturizing. it works wonders for me.

and lastly, i sometimes use MAC Studio Fix powder, it goes on very light with a brush. i moisturize first and then apply the powder. either way, i'm happy with the results and since i like a very fresh, natural look, both of these deliver :o)