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Poeia · January 2010

I need need makeup. Tell me what to buy. I have very fair skin, but I have freckles--that I like. I tried Bare Minerals, but they cover the freckles, and thus, made me appear whiter than I am, which is hard to do considering I am whiter than most white folks. So that is out. Other than that, what is a good, light weight, not break the bank foundation?

Mrs_Liberto · January 2010

I have very fair skin and wear Origins. It's great, not greasy, and stays on all day. I think it's ~ $16/bottle.

RachelG83 · January 2010

I would have suggested Bare Minerals cause I just got some a few weeks ago and love it.

Since I don't have a suggestion I just wanted to say that I love that you DON'T want to cover your freckles. My friend has them and I think they're so cute but she always complains about them.

cedge05 · January 2010

I don't know how much coverage you want/need but I use tinted moisturizer. It helps to even out my skin but it's light enough that you can still see through it.

preppynewlywed · January 2010

Avon Loose Powder.

I use transluscent {I have very very olive skin}. I think it is $6?

I love it. I've used it for years.

ETA: it is $9.00. They have the transluscent listed under "light," but I use it without any issues. It gives minimum coverage but evens my skin out.

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griffenhc · January 2010

I use NARS pressed powder foundation. It's not the cheapest, but the compact lasts quite a while.

rachi · January 2010

Are you using the Bare Minerals foundation or the Mineral Veil?

The foundation will cover your freckles but the Mineral Veil should just put a more finished look to your face without covering your freckles.

akaluttenberger · January 2010

Do you really need foundation? Unless you have a lot of blotchy redness or discoloration, you would be better off spot treating since you have freckles. I love my BM- I have a few freckles myself, and only use the "foundation" to touch up under my eyes, then I LIVE on the Warmth.

two-pink-shoes · January 2010

For foundation I use Clinique City Block. It's very translucent. Their Almost Makeup is a little thicker. Both have sunscreen. Unless I'm having a zitty day I don't wear powder.

Poeia · January 2010

rachi:
Are you using the Bare Minerals foundation or the Mineral Veil?

The foundation will cover your freckles but the Mineral Veil should just put a more finished look to your face without covering your freckles.

I had it done at Sephora. Home girl went to town on my face. I just need something for under my eyes, they are a little dark, and the jawline where I run a little ruddy. And to cover the occasional zit.