Foundation & Powder

[lou100]

Hi All, Can anybody recommend a good long lasting foundation and face powder?

I've used a couple in the past that claim to be but they don't seem to live upto their promise.

Thanks..

[Champagne]

I recommend Prescriptives. You'd need to go and see a Prescriptives representative though. They could advise you better and do a skin test.

[Surreygirl30]

i love max factor creme puff face powder - makes my skin smooth and helps with the oiliness too :-)

[foxydivano1]

Estee Lauder - but see a rep on one of the stores - they will match the correct foundation/powder to you skin needs. Mine last all day without re-touching

[Lore]

I've took to using No7 tinted moisturiser, it's light, fresh and doesn't fade throughout the day. Foundation is too heavy for my skin and as stupid as this may sound, I like my make up to look like I'm not wearing make up!

You can always brush over it with neutral powder or bronzer.

[Cetti]

Estee Lauder Double Wear or Lancome Teint Idole. Both Touche -free, so no powder needed.

Lancome claim theirs stay put for 14 hours. Either way they're both gorgeous and very natural looking. Get samples first as what looks great under fluorescent lighting can be dreadful in natural light at home.

[Betty Boop x]

I use No 7 (from boots) foundation and powder and they are really good.

The foundation is called Stay Perfect - like u said other products claim this but this one really does stay on all day. I use the Perfect Light compact powder as well which is also really good as i prefer the finished look of powder.

The foundation is �11 and the powder is �9.50.

A bit more expensive then some may want to pay but i think when it comes to foundation and powders you should spend a bit more on a good one.

I can highly recommend No 7 and the assistants in Boots are always helpful on advising what colours suit you and are best for your skin tone.

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[Betty Boop x]

Jus realised I sound like a No 7 representative! lol! For the record I'm not it's just that I have tried lots of foundations and powders and once I tried the No 7 ones I've just stayed with them because they havent let me down.

I have also always had very good customer service from them - so i am giving praise where praise is needed!

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[sue11]

Hi Lou, I am with Cetti and Foxydivano for my recommendation! I am wearing Estee Lauder Double Wear at the moment, but have also tried Lancome Teint Idole. Both are very good and long lasting but for me the Lancome foundation tended to 'dry' onto the skin much quicker than Estee Lauder and it was not as easy to apply. However I would think it would work well on an oily skin tone.
They both are expensive, expect to pay around �21 each.
Cheers Sue

[lou100]

Thanks everybody, your answers are much appreciated.

As somebody mentioned in their reply I think foundation and power are def worth paying as much as you can afford to.

I am off work next week so think i'll be hitting the make up counters!

[lou100]

Oops, that should have read foundation and powder, not power!