hey lovelies.
I'm starting to head towards 'needing a new foundation' time. I currently have the Chichi fab and flawless one, (which I got free! wasn't on my radar before that )and i love it, but it's sheer, and I want a fuller coverage foundation because I feel like BB cream covers my face fine for sheer days.
I have combo skin that tends towards oily, and breaks out sometimes due to my thyroid condition but isn't actually sensitive; the reactions are caused internally and expressed on my face, joy of joys. I want something with more of a matte finish but not ultra matte as I tend to use powder over foundation anyway. I'm happy to pay decent money for something good.
Any recommendations?
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i'm intrigued by maybelline fit me matte and poreless...
i've tried and been reasonably impressed with the maybelline better skin, cliinique whatever it was i got a free trial of, and moisture mist beauty cake, but they're still all sheer.
BB wise once i use up the body shop one i have i'm going to buy the anna sui one i adore and covet, so that has me covered for sheer; it's more a 'going out' fuller coverage i'm after that nothings really given me yet.
i've tried and been reasonably impressed with the maybelline better skin, cliinique whatever it was i got a free trial of, and moisture mist beauty cake, but they're still all sheer.
BB wise once i use up the body shop one i have i'm going to buy the anna sui one i adore and covet, so that has me covered for sheer; it's more a 'going out' fuller coverage i'm after that nothings really given me yet.
I can't help, but when do I ever? haha. I have the ChiChi one too, do like. But I agree it's not full coverage, but I think I like it for that reason. I really liked the sample of Matte and Poreless Sarah sent me but it was waaayyy to dark, yet they don't stock any lighter shades here /criez. Go into a fancy schmancy place that has Estee Lauder and ask for a sample of that - I did, was quite fun to be color matched and I think its a full coverage foundation.
Also if you know your shade in Chi Chi, ring up Mecca and ask to get some samples from them - something I've also done! All you do is pay shipping and I got 6 samples? But they were very generous sizes with a few extras and I think you can say if you prefer full coverage or not. They were very helpful, and I do recommend :D I hope that helps!
Also if you know your shade in Chi Chi, ring up Mecca and ask to get some samples from them - something I've also done! All you do is pay shipping and I got 6 samples? But they were very generous sizes with a few extras and I think you can say if you prefer full coverage or not. They were very helpful, and I do recommend :D I hope that helps!
I looooove Mac foundations but I seem to be going for sheerer as I'm getting older. I do find even their BB very buildable though. They will give you samples if you ask, they depot it into a little sample pot. It might depend where you go though as they can be a bit funny on Mac counters! (I'm looking at you, Wellington airport stand who wouldn't even acknowledge my existence!). I used to like Studio Finish when I was going for more coverage.
I've been loving the Maybelline matte +poreless foundation. I have combination to oily skin and it works on me and gives me medium to full coverage depending on how much I apply. I currently prefer it over my Estee Lauder double wear which is another full coverage foundation I love and swear by only because it's a cheaper alternative for me. I save the EL double wear for special ocassions now.
hey Trudi, I have combo oily skin too and get the occasional break out. High coverage foundations I like are: Revlon colourstay and maybelline fit me (just the normal one I haven't tried the matte and pore less one). They are both matte and last all day. I always set it with powder too. I've also heard great things about the rimmel 25 hour foundation and that's on my list to try next. I'm also keen to try the loreal 24 hour foundation. I haven't really tried any high end foundations.
I have oily skin and prefer a matte foundation with medium to full coverage, as I have blotchy pigmentation marks that need to be hidden.
I enjoyed using Revlon Colorstay foundation for Combination/Oily skin and now I'm using Rimmel 25 Hour foundation and loving it! The Rimmel one has a nice feel, lasting matte finish and still looks good after a few hours.
I enjoyed using Revlon Colorstay foundation for Combination/Oily skin and now I'm using Rimmel 25 Hour foundation and loving it! The Rimmel one has a nice feel, lasting matte finish and still looks good after a few hours.
acttually i've heard good things abotu the Kat von D foundtion (and love everything else of hers i've ever seen) - and now we can get that on Sephora NZ, which is great - but my question would be about colour matching i guess. I've got a Findation list a mile long but not sure if that would be on there?
I guess it really depends on your skin and you won't know until you try Trudi. So far, the matte +poreless have worked well on me and if I set it with powder, I don't get too oily. It has been my top foundation last year and I got it from the big bucket deals so it was even cheaper.
I haven't tried Better Skin but I've been wanting to as well. At the moment I have enough foundations to last me though. I've also loved Bourjois healthy mix serum but it's not really full coverage.
I haven't tried Better Skin but I've been wanting to as well. At the moment I have enough foundations to last me though. I've also loved Bourjois healthy mix serum but it's not really full coverage.
Ooo yes, I have heard good things about the Covergirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous and Rimmel 25 hour!
I love the Maybelline Matte & Poreless but it's not really what I would call full coverage, it's more medium.
That Kat Von D one covers anything and must be great for oily skin because it's not the friendliest when it comes to dry skin. I don't really see much difference between that and MAC Studio Fix Fluid tbh. Both full coverage and long lasting.
I love the Maybelline Matte & Poreless but it's not really what I would call full coverage, it's more medium.
That Kat Von D one covers anything and must be great for oily skin because it's not the friendliest when it comes to dry skin. I don't really see much difference between that and MAC Studio Fix Fluid tbh. Both full coverage and long lasting.
Another vote for RoVie here, nothing else gives me that high coverage perfected look, even over blemishes. I do like a good spritz of finishing spray at the end so its not super matte though. Nars sheer glow is a good medium coverage liquid foundation, and designer brands longwear foundation is close to full coverage and is a great budget option IMO
Good luck with your foundation hunt Trudi :)
I am all for Estee doublewear, they do samples too, I have family and friends that have skin types that range from normal to oily skin that also love Doublewear, a cheaper alternative is NYX mineral stick foundation, its a full coverage foundation in a stick form
Wishing you luck babe xxx
I am all for Estee doublewear, they do samples too, I have family and friends that have skin types that range from normal to oily skin that also love Doublewear, a cheaper alternative is NYX mineral stick foundation, its a full coverage foundation in a stick form
Wishing you luck babe xxx
nope Shaz I'm not totally out yet, and with being called back to Dunedin for a week I've been flat out. I'm quite intrigues by the Sephora own-brand and Kat Von D ones, but samples will def be happening when I get around to it. I figure because I live like 15 mins from Mecca Cosmetica it makes sense to go in and then they can see my skin, too.
heeeeeeeeck yes to Too Faced coming here, I can't understand why they haven't! UD as well - I know you can get a few things in the Japanese shops in Albany/Botany but it's not the full range and it's soooo expensive.
I have heard from about three different sources that Sephora is slated to open at Sylvia Park along with a few other stores... H&M are confirmed and so fingers x'd for Sephora!
I'd love a Victoria's Secret shop outside of the airport (obvs not for foundation!) and if Priceline come here that would be epic!
I have heard from about three different sources that Sephora is slated to open at Sylvia Park along with a few other stores... H&M are confirmed and so fingers x'd for Sephora!
I'd love a Victoria's Secret shop outside of the airport (obvs not for foundation!) and if Priceline come here that would be epic!
Loreal Infalliable Pro-Matte! I have only sampled it but I have sensitive skin so I've done half my face three times now! I love it!! I am just waiting for Farmers to do a 2 for 1 special on Loreal so I can grab the primer with it!!
I found it had great coverage, stayed matte and wasn't drying. I also think it had a 'velvet' style finish rather than cakey matte :)
I found it had great coverage, stayed matte and wasn't drying. I also think it had a 'velvet' style finish rather than cakey matte :)
Well Sephora, for example, is pretty much the same price as the Aussie shops. The Benefit products on Sephora online are actually cheaper than in Smith & Caughey's - crazy that mail order from Singapore is cheaper than a shop that's 10-15 mins up the road!
I think the days of NZ being Australia's poorer, younger cousins from the wopwops are on the way out, finally!
I think the days of NZ being Australia's poorer, younger cousins from the wopwops are on the way out, finally!
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