Full Coverage Foundation Recs?

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Apr 4, 2013

Allison W.

Hi, beauties! I have challenging skin and would really appreciate your advice: I'm 33, I have a few dry patches around my nose but I'm also oily in the t-zone. I have somewhat sensitive skin, still some acne, and rosacea in my cheeks. I bought the oil free flawless face kit from sephora (it's by Laura mercier) & even with the primer beforehand and some concealing after the tinted moisturizer, I'm not happy with the coverage. I don't care about high or low end, I just want better skin!

Apr 4, 2013

Allison W.

This was today after that whole routine...:/

Apr 4, 2013

Alma M.

Estee Lauder double wear stay in place makeup or Estee Lauder double wear maximum cover camouflage makeup is awesome.Sometimes the primer and tinted moisturizer with will not mesh together.Are they all the same brand?

Apr 4, 2013

Alma M.

Do you use a concealer?

Apr 4, 2013

Kimi R.

Yea you should make sure you are not mixing a water based primer with a silicone base foundation or vise versa. They will breakdown in a very short time. Also be sure to lightly moisturize, your skin will pull all the foundation out if it is too thirsty.

Apr 4, 2013

Allison W.

I used the LM kit and it had primer, tinted moisturizer, two concert let's (one for under eye), brushes, sponge, and powder puff, plus setting powder.

Apr 4, 2013

Alma M.

Oil free flawless Kit?

Apr 4, 2013

Alma M.

Ok sorry just seen it was that Kit, three tinted moisturizer won't cover much by its self, the concealer should be added over it.but if your not satisfied with the result,I would return it for another product.I see what your talking about and some times we just have to find what works for us.I do recommend the Estee Lauder foundation,I use it to hide my freckles.

Apr 4, 2013

Alma M.

Sorry I meant the tinted moisturizer.

Apr 4, 2013

Allison W.

I appreciate it, alma! I will try the double wear:)

Apr 4, 2013

Alma M.

Have the ladies try it on you first at the counter to see if you like the results  :-)

Apr 4, 2013

Julianna W.

I have similar problems as you. I found thr best full coverage foundation for me is either the tarte foundation or the covergirl 3 in 1. With that said, I found the way to apply the foundation very very important. I currently use the MAC 187 brush. It is important to stipple on the foundation for a full coverage.

Apr 4, 2013

Julianna W.

Also for skincare (not sure if you are interested?) I use the cereve cleanser and moisturizer. I found that it helped with my acne, but did not dry my eczema spots. This line was recommended to me by my dermatologist.

Apr 4, 2013

Stefanie M.

Makeup Forever HD foundation covers everything and doesn't look cakey!

Apr 5, 2013

Allison W.

Alma, I went to Macy's yesterday and got the el double wear foundation. I really like it... What do you think? I used my hands even though Jen at the Estée Lauder counter used a brush... I may try a brush or sponge. She also recommended a clarisonic (I'll have to save up!) so my products don't just sit on top of my skin. Thanks everyone for the great ideas:)