Which foundation do you recommend?

[rac1984]

I probably looking for that perfect foundation that doesn't exist!

Basically one that has...

* good full coverage (to cover quite a lot of scarring)
* looks natural, not overdone or orange after a long day!
* and ideally helps with a slightly oily t-zone

I'm fed up of trawling round shops looking at all the different liquid, mousse and mineral foundations etc, so I thought i'd ask on AB. I'm kind of happy with my current one (Barbara Daly @ Tescos) but I still have to spend ages using concealor and want one that does both without caking it on!

I don't mind spending that bit more if it's an amazing foundation but any thought welcome

Thanku!

[buildersmate]

Strip concrete beats a raft construction any day.

[dot.hawkes]

with sound piling

[Eve]

Clinique do some really good ones, go and see them on a counter and they will face match it for you.

[lollyone]

I always end up going back to Clinique. I get the superfit liquid and apply with a sponge to cover my few acne scars then I put on the double superpowder with a brush so it mattyfies and gives a nice smooth finish, but not too caked.
Its a little on the expensive side but when I try others I always end up going back to it.

[rac1984]

Thought I'd get a few "funny" answers!
Thanks jenna and lollyone-
Had thought about giving clinique and MAC ones a go a while back

[terambulan]

Boots No 17....cheapest/lightest/smoothest/lasts all day (& next day for me as I use make-up base as moisturiser. Choose the tone that suits your colouring.

[barney1966]

Estee Lauder Double Wear should suit your specifications.

If you go to one of their beauty counters in a Dept Store one of the beauticians there will blend it on to your face to see how you like it and test for the correct colour. They may also give you some testers.

[pastafreak]

I had to find a foundation with excellent coverage several years ago,when I developed facial ecxema. The one that did the job is made by a French company-Avene.It is a creme compact and is called '...Couvrance'.......it is in the specialist skincare section in BOOTS (larger branches).....I think it costs around �12.

[Suzieb]

God you sound exactley like me! I need foundation like this too, and am FED UP of wasting money on foundation which turns out to be rubbish.
I'm too embarassed to go to beauty counters and get them to test makeup on me though, I'd feel like they were looking down on me or feel pressured into buying it. I'm my own worst enemy I suppose.

How much am I looking at paying for Clinique foundation, girls?

[rac1984]

Hi Suzie!

Just been on cliniques website-they're all �20ish

I second the whole beauty counter issue. Going to pluck up the courage but usually end up spending a small fortune, cus they make it all sound like a miracle cure!!

Also, I out-right refuse to take my make-up off in public (esp after how long it took for me to perfect it enuf to be able to leave the house!) So kinda thought they wouldn't be able to skin match any foundation anyway. Thought the free testers might be a good way to go tho

[Suzieb]

Argh that's exactley my problem, I'd hate to go into town with no makeup on I'd feel horrid!
Going to pluck up the courage on Friday though, my good ol' mum will be with me so I won't feel so bad!
I would pay �20 for a foundation if it was really, really good, it's just that once you get used to paying twenty quid for it they start saying how much better it is when used with this powder, and this concealer, and this blusher...

[lollyone]

The Clinique liquid is about 20 I think but it does last for quite a long time.

[shaking]

why does everyone want to look like they want their face washing?

[lollyone]

Bl@@dy computer...
As I was saying, the powder is 14 I think but its worth it I think.

[lollyone]

Because shaking, some peoples skin is bad and a bit of well applied makeup gives us a lot more confidence. Not slapped on with a trowel look though.

[rac1984]

I'll second that lollyone! until I have the confidence to consider being seen without make-up, I want good products that give me confidence without looking overdone x

[shaking]

ok lolyone, but beauty comes from within, why fake it?

[rac1984]

it's not about being fake, its about using certain products to give you confidence to walk with your head held high and that confidence inturn helps you show the beauty from within. Believe me I would love to not use make up but some obviously need a little more help than others!

[shaking]

ok rac 1984, guess i will never understand women!!