What foundation do you use daily (or regularly)? Share!
Right now, typically Kiehl’s Tinted Moisturizer if I’m not doing full makeup or MUFE HD if I am (trying to get through that bottle!).
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MUFE HD, but I am about to start using Mac’s prolong wear.
I waffle between MAC Face and Body foundation and LUSH’s new Colour Supplements (I mix mine with MAC Strobe cream to make tinted moisturizer) for every day.
If I’m going out and I want to look really flawless, I’ll use Revlon Photoready or MAC Hyperreal foundation with Fix+ and a 187 brush. 🙂
Lancome Ageless Minerale Powder Foundation – love it!
Nars sheer glow. But I need a new color! Sephora doesn’t carry all the colors! any suggestions for uber fair skin that needs redness coverage?
I am also really fair with a lot of redness I need covered. The best liquid foundation I’ve found so far is Shiseido Dual Balancing makeup in shade 100. I have tried a lot of different foundations and this one is great for pale skin and also for my combination skin problems. It is very comfortable to wear and it evens out my complexion nicely. It also doesn’t seem to oxidize on me ever and with primer I only need to powder my face once near the end of my shift when I’ve put it on before work.
Bourjois Healthy Mix! Its my HG and so inexpensive too <3
neutrogena tinted moisturizer.
Currently it’s Revlon Color stay. Not sure how I feel about it, though.
I use mary kays mineral foundation
revlon’s photoready foundation. it surprises me how amazing it is!
Mac face and body and Laura mercier tinted moisturizer
mufe hd!
Liquid foundation is a bit heavy for everyday wear (personally), but I love Everyday Mineral Foundation <3 lightweight and great coverage!
laura merciers creme silk is beautiful, but i cant find a right color match, now ive moved onto macs face and body
For school I use Philosophy Supernatural Superbeautiful. For everything else I use Nars Sheer Glow.
Guerlain Parure Extreme (for winter) or Dior Forever Compact Flawless (for summer).
Revlon PhotoReady foundation. It provides great coverage and pretty exact shade matching, but is cheap enough for me to use on a regular basis.
I only use mineral foundation. My all time favorite’s Meow Cosmetics Pampered Puss foundation and I also like Alima’s Satin Matte Foundation which gives me a bit more coverage than Meow.
Laura Mercier’s Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer or Laura Mercier’s mineral powder makeup…depends on my skin condition and how I’m feeling!
Bare Minerals / Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation for every day and Chanel Vitalumiere for “special occasions.”
MAC mineralize satinfinish spf15 🙂
Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid
MAC’s Studio Fix powder plus foundation or Clinique superfit makeup foundation. Recently I was trying to use Clinique skin smoother but it’s a very bad product …at least for me.
Maybelline SuperStay Foundation is pretty much the best foundation in the world. It really does last for 24 hours like it says and keeps my disgustingly oily skin at bay. I cannot live without it!
I use bare escentuals matte foundation.
Studio Fix fluid. But I’m dying to try Pro Longwear.
I usually wear BareMinerals Matte. I’ll use Stila One Step if I feel like I need more coverage.
I rarely wear foundation. Somehow I feel too ‘done up’ if I wear it, because I never have anywhere to go where full makeup seems appropriate.
bare minerals matte foundation
Right now, L’Oreal True Match powder foundation in W3. It gives me the best color match (tried Clinique, Lacome, and even Shiseido and they all turn out pink on me!!).
L’Oreal is not the best quality and I’m on the look out for one from a higher end brand. I used to use Shu Uemura’s Finishing Powder Foundation in the 900 range (900s are for the extreme yellow undertones) but sadly it has been discontinued ever since Shu left the US 🙁
You could try a foundation from Bobbi Brown, they have a wide range of colors and it didn’t turn pink on me too 🙂
Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer OR Chanel Vitalimer…..
Shu Uemura Nobara cream cover stick during the cooler days and Shu Uemura Smoothing Fluid/Powder foundation on warmer days.
Trying to get thru the Mufe hd bottle? is it not a good foundation?
I use Laneige snow crystal Liquid foundation with spf22 mostly.
but when i wear specs, i wear everyday minerals foundation light olive.
It’s a mixup between Revlon’s Colorstay and Shiseido’s Sun Protection Compact Foundation SPF 34 PA+++. I’m trying to burn through my Bare Minerals (which I really don’t like) but it’s taking so doggone long!
I don’t normally wear a full face of foundation, but I love a liquid one I have from Lancome… don’t remember the exact name of the top of my head, but it’s wonderful!
MUFE HD or MUFE Velvet Mat
Slight glow- Nars Sheer Glow in Barcelona
Matte Finish- MUF Matte Velvet+ in Vanilla
Special Occasion- Mac Studio Fix NC35
Those are my faves! : )
MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus
A mineral one, with an high coverage 😉
I do use several foundations in rotation but the one I use the most is definately Nars Sheer Glow!
Revlon New Complexion liquid foundation for now, but I have less than half of it left so I just picked up Almay Clear Complexion makeup,which has 0.6% salicylic acid added in, so I have kinda high hopes for it. Neither of them have a pump though, which annoys me, I’d rather pay the extra dollar for it.
Nars Sheer Glow. It looks so natural and feels so light.
Diorskin Nude unless my skin is perfect and then I use Benefit Hello Flawless
mac msf natural. it doesn’t make me look cakey at all 🙂
Lately, I’ve mostly been using Tarte tinted moisturizer. Good stuff. 🙂
I am between NARS sheer glow in gobi and Sisley Foundation in Ivory. I find that Sisley lasts longer in my hot country (34deg Cel)
Mac Studio Sculpt
Right now I’m using Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser for day time and Chanel teint innocence for full coverage.
Christine, do you like the MUFE HD foundation?
I use the exact two foundations for the same effect! LOL!
Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid foundation is probably the one I reach for most often. I’ve just got the new Guerlain Lingerie de Peau foundation though which is lovely, so will try to use that as well.
Mac’s Studio Fix or Studio Tech.
Mac studio sculpt mixed with a little strobe cream for a nice glow
Estee Lauder’s Double wear or Shu Uemura’s compact foundation. I’m all about to try the new MAC mineralizd foundation though.
Hi!
I used to wear Dior skin forever in ivory but it never felt right. I didn’t like the coverage and after a few hours it started showing up on my face. Then I tried a mineral foundation (without much hope), by brit brand Lily Lolo, and never went back. Great coverage and it stays on my oily skin sometimes for >8 hours (including 1 hour of Pilates), without primer. My skin but beter feeling.
xo
Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation
my mac select moiusture cover, mac studio fix powder, urban decay primer potion, and mac fix +
mac full coverage (though i apply it almost sheer) and not on my whole face
at the moment i use clinique’s suprfit make up!! i love it because the formula is very liquid!!.. that’s why it als looks very natural!!
before i used clinique’s superbalanced make up.. i loved this one as well.. bu i think i like the superfit a bit better because of its formula!!
clinique’s foundations are great!
MAC Face&Body although I do love MUFE HD
I have been trialing foundations all summer, so I wear something differnt most days. I have been rotating MUFE HD (not sure about), EL Double Wear and Double Wear Light, Chanel Mat Lumiere(wish I could return), and LM Silk Creme (will probably return). I plan on trying the new MAC one. I am just really indecisive.
neutrogena healthy skin liquid makeup
mac studio fix fluid
None. I have young good skin, so I’ve stopped using foundation on a daily basis and my skin is even better than before. Sometimes I’ll toss on some MSF natural
Bobbi Brown’s Stick Foundation
I switch between MUFE HD and Nars sheer glow.
MAC mineralize skinfinish natural, I use It most of the time.
mary kay whether its tinted moisturizer, mineral powder, or medium coverage liquid but I am thinking of switching to bare minerals b/c at my age I need the added spf
Mac studio fix fluis nc40 or Chanel vitalumiere 40
Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer 🙂 I like it better that SFF, which tends to be heavy in a humid place!:)
Currently it’s Chanel ProLumière and L’Oréal Perfect Match in C2.
The Body Shop all in one face base
NARS Sheer Glow
covergirl aquasmooth
I don’t really wear foundation everyday. Being in the south it’s soooo hot and I barely feel like putting on any makeup lol! But I usually just put on concealer and MAC’s mineralized skinfinish in Deep Dark.
Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, love it 🙂
Korres Tinted Moisturizer w/ SPF 30. I haven’t used my concealer since using it, it covers that good!
No I don’t , I just apply a concealer and powder
MUFE HD – LOVE IT
Make Up Forever’s Mat Velvet Plus… love love love this foundation!
revlon colorstay
I’ve been using Meow Cosmetics Mineral foundation all summer- it’s great and it doesn’t get mangled by the humidity as much as my others do.
I was wondering about MUFE HD…I might try that as it gets cooler out.
For full makeup look, I use Lancome’s Teint Idole Ultra. For quickie looks, I use Lancome’s Bienfait Multi-Vital Teinte tinted moisturizer. I am a Lancome foundation girl! Tried other stuff, but doesn’t work out and I go back to Lancome.
I also love Lancome and use Teint Idole! Glad to see someone else have good luck with it as well.
MUFE HD in 115 *always!* i love how they have such a great range of colors and the foundation feels soft and smooth with light, buildable coverage. i always feel extra glam when i wear it!
Bare Minerals, I love it.
Cliniques almost makeup spf 15 foundation
Cheap, cheerful but effective Revlon Photo Ready foundation and I have Dior Extreme Fit powder in my purse to touch up during the day.
I’m using MUFE HD but for the price I think I’ll go back to Clinique or try a new brand all together. 🙂
Everyday Minerals in Toffee
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer for day wear, and then the Silky Creme Foundation for evenings out.
estee lauder’s max cover 🙂
I try to change my daily routine, so I guess that mean is that I don’t have a routine at all. I alternate depending on how much time I have in the morning. Usually, I use Laura Mercier Tinted Oil Free Moisturizer – it’s quick. Once a week or so I would use MAC Mineralized Studio Fix (that’s probably not what it’s called) and the Coastal Scents HD foundation.
EDM, but I swich between this, one from a nacional brand (Natura) and Stila Stick Foundation.
I use two – NARS sheer glow and ESTEE LAUDER double wear
I currently switched from Dior Forever Liquid to Chanel Mat Lumiere. So far I like the coverage. I have fair skin with pink tones and have trouble matching my color.
Because I’m a bit lazy, MAC Studio Fix Powder plus Foundation. Other days I will use MAC Selection SPF 15 Foundation for more coverage. For special occasions or days when my skin doesn’t look so hot, I use MAC Studio Sculpt.
Mac’s Fix Fluid
I’m trying to get rid of my MUFE HD aswell!
But I gave in yesterday and bought some estee lauder double wear in a cco store…my baby is back :’-)
On most days, nothing. If I need to dress up for an occasion, I wear Sephora’s Mineral Double Compact Foundation.
I use Mac studio sculpt for a flawless look or Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer when I want lighter coverage.
All summer I have been using Lancome Dual Finish really happily. Fast to put on, lasts all day without oxidizing. Perfection.
Laura Mercer’s Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer!
I have a collection of foundation right now trying to find the right one for my skin type and that matches my skintone without being to yellow or make me orange because I’m soo fair but right now I find myself reaching for my MAC’s Face & Body because it’s so light coverage it makes my skin look amazing.
🙂
MUFE HD in 110. ^_^
it’s the only foundation I’ve found that matches my skin…
mac studio sculpt( leaves me a flawless skin, love it) and or with mac studio fix powder. Wanting to try the prolong wear !
I swear by Meow Cosmetics powdered mineral foundations. Their lightest coverage looks very natural while balancing out redness in my skin. For heavier or theatrical coverage, I go with Lumiere’s Veena Velvet or Luminesce foundations.
I break out easily from regular foundations and they never covered my redness. I thought I’d never be able to wear the stuff until I discovered powdered mineral foundations. Cue the angelic choir! *Aaaahhh!*
t.Leclerc fond de teint fluide hydratant… My HG!!!
I use Everyday Minerals in fairly light, everything else I’ve tried seems to break me out terribly, especially MAC foundations 🙁 Besides the fact Everyday minerals doesn’t break me out, it is inexpensive and provides good coverage 🙂
I don’t use any foundation regularly. I’m just not a fan. I’d rather spend my time creating awesome eye shadow looks that slathering my face with foundation. But that’s just me. 😉
I used to feel that way too but then I started feeling like the looks were unfinished
Nars Sheer Glow!
Bare Minerals Matte Foundation on a daily basis. Sometimes I use Lancome Teint Idole Fresh Wear.
Tarte Smooth Operator tinted moisturizer and Tarte ReCreate foundation that is slightly darker than the TM to contour my cheeks.
Nuetrogena skin cleaning makeup + Korres wild rose foundation mixed together.
MUFE pan stick. i dont need that much coverage but its the only foundation that comes in white! i want to get the white mac face and body soon though!
I used to use Lancome Teint Idole, which I loved but the staying power was less than stellar.
Right now my HG is Revlon Colorstay in the Combo/Oily formula. I like medium-to-full buildable coverage that isn’t super matte but doesn’t let much of my oil shine through either. This stuff STAYS on, so you really have to scrub to get it off. My only complaint with it is that it doesn’t do a very good job covering my porous and shiny nose. But it’s SO CHEAP (as low as $10). I use this in conjunction with the MUFE HD primer in green (love it) and the MUFE HD silica setting powder.
Foundations I want to try: MUFE HD, Guerlain Parure, Chanel Vitalumiere … thinking I’ll be more adventurous now that the weather is changing and I’m not sweating 24/7!
Revlon Colorstay. I’m also liking Stila’s new One Step makeup.
Meow’s Pampered Puss foundation in Inquisitive Siamese. Sometimes I tweak it with Snow Leopard (a pure white). However, this is one of the few foundations that I’ve found to match my skin.
I gave up on MAC when I finally realized that NW15/NC15 is really just too dark for me.
Benefit You Rebel Lite Tinted moisturizer. When it gets to about October I’m going to start using Nars Sheer Glow!
mix Avon Solutions TM+Guerlain Parure Aqua- special/glow
mix Avon Solutions TM+Bourjois 10h
MUFE Face & Body but I’m looking for something new =/
MUFE HD foundation. Really loving it
I’m experimenting with samples at the moment, but usually I’m trying to use up my Revlon Colorstays (which are awesome; I just get bored so easily!)
Clinique superfit…it’s my “boring” foundation that I run back to when experimenting with new foundations break me out =) it’s a lifesaver.
I have fallen madly in love with Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer but the price is steep. May try the Neutrogena one next
Clinique Perfectly Real
I usually go between Philosophy The Supernatural Airbrush Powder and Lorac Breakthrough Performance
Currently, Lancome Teint Idole Ultra.
Currently using a sample of Chanel Teinte Innocence in Albatre but I still need something lighter! I also tried the new Guerlain’s foundation Lingerie de Peau but as usual, none of the colors work for me. I’m waiting for my friend to come back from Korea because they actually have ALL shades – I got the lightest one – Amber Pale.
Why do brands do this?! Frustrating! It would be nice if it was the same for everyone – provide all shades. 🙁
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in NC 45.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish
I use to wear Bare Minerals but it really dried out my already dry skin. So now I use MAC mineralize foundation and I love it!
Hwehh, a few days of not checking this blog and voila! My question is here! Hehehe… powder foundation for me because it’s hassle free! I cannot be bothered with liquid because it’s troublesome.
MAC Face & Body Foundation C6 & C7.
I’ve tried tons in order to find “the one” … right now I’m using Lorac Natural Performace liquid and it’s doing a pretty amazing job!
Smashbox Halo….I LOVE this!! At 48(and very close to 49),I finally found my best foundation!!
I was using Maybelline mineral foundation but my skin broke out so i switched to Mac studio fix in nc35. Just two days ago i purchased Bare Minerals matte foundation and currently trying it for daily use. I used EDM golden medium but haven’t got a chance to purchase it again 🙂 for fuller coverage i use MUFE mat velvet+ 35 🙂
I was wearing Clinique perfectly real compact but my mom has not returned it. So I have been wearing my favorite liquid foundation Dior Skin Nude.