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Lauren Avatar
Lauren
Light Plus, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Lauren Full Profile

I purchased the NARS Radiant Light Reflecting foundation two months ago and am absolutely in love with it. It works really well for me and I love that I can do just a light application for day and build it up if I want to for any events. Even though I have an oily t-zone and “radiant” scared me off initially, it doesn’t get oil slicky like many foundations can on me.

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Penny
Light, Neutral, slight pink undertones. Dry skin. View Penny Full Profile

Lately its been Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow foundation or the Chantecaille oil free gel foundation which has a pudding consistency and I’m pretty happy with both…Having very dry skin and living in the desert I want a long lasting but not dry looking foundation that gives a soft baby skin look…..most are either too glowy oily and not long lasting or are long lasting but are too dry, parched looking…the ones above have worked pretty well for me…..I’m always open to any recommendations!

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Miranda
Medium Deep, Yellow, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Miranda Full Profile

BareMinerals classic mineral foundation – applied at the office to look a little more elegant on Zoom calls. Easy to apply, subtle, and comfortable.

I’m going to wear Wet n Wild’s dewy photo focus foundation tonight when I go to a drag show to perform- it takes a couple of layers for full coverage, but I need it to be sheer and dewy to make up for an eczema flare up. (Many thanks to my MUA friend for this tip on achieving full coverage while experiencing eczema!)

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Stephanie

Chanel NO 1 in B30. I’m loving this foundation. It checked all the boxes for me. I tend to use it more sheerly, but it can be built up as necessary. And it’s very kind to my mature, slightly dry skin. It doesn’t hurt that this shade is exactly perfect for me this time of year.

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