Light Powder/foundation Recommendations Please.

[Marijn]

I don't wear make-up, only mascara so I am new to foundation/powder. Please can anyone tell me a really light powder/foundation/face make-up that doesn't bloke pores or cause spots. The lighter the better. Can you please give recommendations on ones you've tried. Thank you very much.

[rockyracoon]

I use L'Oreal BB cream, it's very light, same as you, I don't wear foundations and what not as it makes my skin crawl.

[Marijn]

Thanks, I've just googled one called "Nude Magique", is that the one?

[murraymints]

Clinique..porcelain beige....

[Marijn]

Thanks Murraymints, what is that one like? PS I don't mean light in colour, although I probably will need a light coloured one.

[pastafreak]

Max Factor 'Miracle Touch' foundation. It goes on as a cream,and dries instantly as a powder. Quite light and sheer. I'm prone to eczema and have no problems using it.

[vodkancoke]

Bare Minerals foundation is lovely. It's in powder form and stays on all day.

[craft1948]

I very rarely use foundation, but if I do it's Clinique. For day to day I use Avon Sheer Tint Moisturiser......

[Epona]

Hi Marijin, Guerlain do a fabulous light foundation that you can almost see through call 'lingerie de peau' . Expensive but you need just the slightest amount, its hypo-allergenic and slightly matt so no need for powder. I get mine from House of Fraser. Don't get the compact as its too heavy, the liquid is what I would recommend.

http://www.johnlewis.com/guerlain-lingerie-de-peau-30ml/p132877?colour=02%20Beige%20Clair

[rockyracoon]

Yes that's the one Mari.

[Marijn]

Thanks for all the answers so far. I should've said I only want to use one thing on my face, not foundation AND powder. Are all the recommendations so far, ok on their own? Thank you.

[Epona]

marijin, the Guerlain foundation I put the link up for, I use on its own in the Winter no need for powder. In the Summer I dust over with a bit of bronzer.

[shaneystar2]

Nivea or Olay tinted moisturiser are as good as anything .They blend in well ,cover any imperfections and give you a nice dewy glow :)

[Marijn]

Thank you Epona, I wonder if it can be bought cheaper than £37.

[Marijn]

Nivea and Olay might be good pricewise, thanks.

[rockyracoon]

Yep the BB cream is to use just on it's own

[pastafreak]

The Max Factor is also to be used on its own.

[Marijn]

Lovely. Thank you.

[bushbaby_de]

I use Avon mineral powder foundation, you just buff it on gently with a brush and you can barely feel it. Its between £5 and £10 usually depending on the offers.

[boxtops]

I've started using cosmetics from Aldi,they are surprisingly good and much less costly that the branded items.

[Marijn]

Thank you :-)