Foundation recommendation

StayandJohn Posted: May 27, 2003 02:08 PM

Foundation recommendation

I want to buy a foundation for the day of the wedding, this way if I need a touch up I can have it on hand.

Which foundation would you recommend. I use MAC studio finish now, but looking for something else. Has anyone ever had their foundation from Prescriptives (color matched)

Plus I tend to shine up on the T Zone

Any help??

alina Posted: May 27, 2003 02:12 PM

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do you like heavy or light? If you like light, I would recommend the Clinique's Oil Free foundation.

If you like heavy, MAC felt pretty heavy to me when I had tried it on.

I also tried Lancome, and did not like that it didn't appear smoothing as the end result.

Sage10.03 Posted: May 27, 2003 02:17 PM

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For light coverage I use Trish McEvoy water based foundation (I mostly use that on days I will be outside alot or hot weather)

and all other times I use the Laura Mercier oil free....It's AWESOME and has good coverage.

But I also heard that the prescriptives is good, i've just never tried it!

Sassy Posted: May 27, 2003 02:18 PM

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Both of my sisters use Prescriptives, and both swear by it. They won't wear any other foundation.

Chloegirl Posted: May 27, 2003 02:22 PM

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I dont use liquid foundation...it just doesnt give me the look i want. But MAC has this stuff called FIX....I love it....its a kind of powder foundation that also absorbs the oil around the T zone if thats what you need. I really wanted it to even out my skin and cover the occasional blemishes....its the best product I have used in ages...

I will definitley be using this on my day....my skin gets oily too and certain products just bring it out more.

sophie78 Posted: May 27, 2003 02:24 PM

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In Style recommends Laura Mercier's foundation as the best. They also sell a foundation primer which keeps the make-up on all day. It is excellent.

HappyEverAfter Posted: May 27, 2003 02:27 PM

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If you like light coverage, I use Clinique Almost Makeup for foundation, and I love it. It is so light I dont even feel like I am wearing anything.

MrsTC Posted: May 27, 2003 02:27 PM

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I like Clinique base and Neutrogena pressed powder. Neutralizes shine and looks and feels very natural.

LnP2003 Posted: May 27, 2003 02:31 PM

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I love my Clinique Oil Control foundation.... works soooooo well - keeps me virtually oil free & doesn't feel heavy @ all!!!!!!!

julybride444 Posted: May 27, 2003 03:46 PM

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If you're having your makeup done, buy a sample of the exact shade you'll be wearing from the person applying it. That way, you won't be touching up with something that is a diff. color or a diff. texture (if you apply an oily over water based or vise versa it can look really bad).

Misty Posted: May 27, 2003 03:47 PM

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Since you are having it done, use a matte pressed powder for your touch-ups, that'll work fine. I'm using my regular clinique stay matte pressed powder.

N&L2004 Posted: May 27, 2003 03:56 PM

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This chanel does wonders for oily T zone like no other. I can't live without it even though I a lot of times have the urge to save and get something less pricey. I end up not using anything else.

ss2002 Posted: May 27, 2003 04:00 PM

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Are you having someone do your makeup? Are you having airbrush done?

With the airbrushed foundation, I found I didn't need to touch my makeup...and I have pretty oily skin. I did have some blotting tissues in my purse in case of shine, but I didn't even use them.

StayandJohn Posted: May 27, 2003 04:02 PM

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SS, I'm having the makup done, but not airbrushed, although I would love to...unfortunately my girl doesnt do the airbrush.

lulu Posted: May 27, 2003 04:09 PM

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I have used Prescriptives Virtual Skin for a long time and I love it. I've tried many others by MAC, Clinque, Estee Lauder but I like Prescriptives best.

BrideJamie Posted: May 27, 2003 04:49 PM

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I use Bobbi Brown's foundation stick...it is great becuase it is like a giant lipstick tube...it is small and fits well inside a small bag. It is creamy and does the trick really well. Go to the makeup counter and try on different kinds to see which you like the best.