Foundation search, help!

Mar 8, 2016

Kathryn R.

I am searching for my holy grail foundation. My skin is uneven, and even the most full coverage foundations don't cover my dark spots. Only take that into consideration a little bit, because I plan on getting microneedling soon to fix that.
I'm looking for a full coverage foundation, preferably a luminous finish but if it's not that's ok, I can always mix in an illuminator. My skin type is normal. Let me tell you the foundations I've already tried (listing my favs first) and if you know of one you think I would love, PLEASE let me know!
YSL Touché Eclat
Ellis Faas
Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Fluid
Kevyn Aucoin cream to powder
Dior Star and Dior Forever
KVD
MUFE HD (obvi, right? Lol)
MUFE HD stick
Bobbi Brown stick
ItCosmetics CC Cream
Loreal Infallible Pro Matte
Loreal Lumi Cushion
CoverFX Cream foundation (do not like)
Clinique Beyond Perfecting (don't like)

That's all I can think of right now. I would love some recommendations! Thank you in advance!

Mar 8, 2016

Kathryn R.

Oh I forgot, I also have the RCMA foundations.

Mar 8, 2016

Annabelle S.

I have uneven skin too, I really find the too faced foundations work really well and don't feel to cakey, they're also cruelty free too!??

Mar 8, 2016

Marleen B.

Estee Lauder Double Wear MAXIMUM Coverage gives full coverage although I cannot guarantee that it will cover 100%. But it is one of the fullest coverage foundations I've come across. It is actually too much coverage for me because it completely wipes out all dimension to your face. So then you HAVE to go back and add the dimension back with contour, bronzer, blush or any combination of those
products. Even if you don't like to do all that, if you don't, you'll look like a mannequin. I actually don't like it for full face and use it in certain spots, like my nose, or the outside corners of my eyes wear foundation will have a tendency to wear off. It has really good adherence but unfortunately, it has a very small shade range, whereas you may feel the need to buy two different shades and mix them. I would get a sample, it has a very different slip to it that some might not like.

Mar 8, 2016

Marleen B.

Also, it has a thin texture even though it's full coverage and it is not luminous.

Mar 8, 2016

Kathryn R.

Thank you so much everyone!!
Jacqueline I think my KVD is just not the right color for me, so I may go try a different shade.
Also, you sold me on the Estée Lauder. I'm definitely getting it!
I don't have the Laura Mercier but I'm going to try that, too.
I have the Kevyn Aucoin, I just never thought to try it as a foundation. Awesome!! Per the usual I screenshot your advice so I get it right.
The very last foundations you mentioned, I'll wait to try those until I've tried everything else you recommended. THANK YOU!! YOU ARE DA BOMB!! (Pretty sure I'm too old to say that but hey, screw it LOL!) 😃🙌🏼😘

Mar 9, 2016

Kathryn R.

Thank you so much pretty lady! I can always count on you!  😘

Mar 10, 2016

Kathryn R.

Thank you to everyone for all your suggestions!