make-up question

oandmplus1 · August 2013

After last weeks discussion on wearing make-up I have a follow up question.
I have always had bad skin, both rosacea and acne. I don't ever leave the house without some sort of coverage.

For those of you who also need the coverage, what type of foundation or base do you wear? I am looking for something long lasting.

ccam · August 2013

Have you ever tried using a primer? I don't use it everyday, but when I want my makeup to stay longer, a primer seems to help. It smooths out your skin and helps the makeup to stay put.

kelly422 · August 2013

I use Make Up For Ever.

LoCarb · August 2013

I start with MAC cream concealer on any blemishes or to even out my freckles followed by Nars pressing powder foundation with SPF.

Agree with PP-primer keeps make up on longer.

Netty_3 · August 2013

I use even better foundation by Clinique, it helps cover and reduce dark spots as well. I have extremely sensitive skin, so I use Clinique for everything.

Karla CS · August 2013

I use Lorac.. Love it.

For primer, a friend who's a make up artist recommended using Monistat chafing gel - it's got the same ingredients as marketed primer, but at a fraction of the cost. Works great!

MynaBird · August 2013

Definitely primer or the Monistat chafing gel (weird, but it's the same stuff, and it works). NYX Shine Killer works pretty well for me. For full coverage, I love Laura Mercier Silkcreme foundation. It's pricey (like $42), but it's the best full-coverage foundation I've ever used. I also like Clinique Superbalanced, which is more affordable.

For me, a good setting powder is really important, too, because I have an oily T-zone. My hands down absolute favorite is Tarte Smooth Operator. It's the only powder I've ever used that actually keeps my skin matte all day. I have not had to use one single blotting paper or reapply concealer since I started using it, and I used to have to blot and touch up at least once in the afternoon.

lujain · August 2013

I use Bobbi Brown stick foundation. It is yellow-based and matches my skin well.

I recently bought an Origins CC cream for days that I don't want to wear a full face of makeup. It covers the redness in my skin.

ap142193 · August 2013

I use Mary Kay crime to powder with a primer and I top it off with mineral powder.

heatherbrownm · August 2013

I like a full coverage look due to a bad complexion and use Kat Von-D's foundation. I love it.

82Sonia · August 2013

I use Tarte primer and then Dr. Dennis Gross tinted moisturizer (it seems a little odd to use a primer with a moisturizer but I swear it works great). Previously, I used Bare Minerals and it really helped clear up my skin.

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