OT recommend your foundation.

Into+the+Kitty · January 2014

I want a light coverage foundation. I've got super fair skin, so if you can recommend one that gets so light it's borderline albino, I'd appreciate that, too.

sarenu1 · January 2014

It's a powder, but I really like Bare Minerals. And I hate foundations. I know it's not Eco-friendly and probably terrible for me, but it was super easy, light, and didn't make me feel like I was wearing anything. I got the sample size that came with two powders. I'm fairly light skinned and went with the second one up. So I imagine the lightest one would work for you.

unaveragejane · January 2014

I liked Bare Minerals for a while, but my skin gets too dry for it in the winter. I use Lancome now. It's probably heavier than you are looking for, but I think they have a lighter version. I like that it stays put so long despite my crazy oily/dry skin.

RachelCA29 · January 2014

I'm pretty pale as well, but I get some red blotches so I'm overall uneven and need a bit more coverage.

I use Tarte Amazonian Clay liquid and I really love it. I went to Sephora and tried a few different brands (including Bare Minerals, Make Up Forever, Sephora Brand and Smashbox). I liked all the liquid ones I tired (power just doesn't have enough coverage for me), but I loved the Tarte brand the most.

It was nice to go in and have them help me test them because the girl there colour-matched it for me and it was perfect. I know she tried 2 different shades on me of one of the brands to make sure it was the best match. I was there for over an hour and she was really great. I use the "light" of Tarte, but I think there is one shade lighter than what I use (I think they have "Fair" as well). If getting the right shade is your biggest issue, I would go in and have them try a few different brands and shades with you. They will do like a whole little make-over for you until you find what you like!

Into+the+Kitty · January 2014

Thanks, ladies! I'm looking for a liquid. I actually have a powder for every day use, but the coverage is very light, and I want to have something extra on hand for when my eczema patches flare up.

cbear47 · January 2014

I would try a BB cream, super light coverage with sunscreen built in. Many companies have started to add anti-aging to their BB creams now, too!

YellowLily2013 · January 2014

I'm not sure your skin type. But I've successfully just used a little concealer for my under eyes and nothing other places.

Could you try something to just conceal problem areas?

LatteLady5 · January 2014

I love Mary Kay foundation. I can't use any of their face washes but I've never had a problem with their foundations, shadows or blushes.

Kelly11235 · January 2014

cbear47 said:

I would try a BB cream, super light coverage with sunscreen built in. Many companies have started to add anti-aging to their BB creams now, too!

I like Revlon's "photo ready" BB cream.

CurlieWhirlie · January 2014

cbear47 said:

I would try a BB cream, super light coverage with sunscreen built in. Many companies have started to add anti-aging to their BB creams now, too!

This. I am really fair-skinned and have freckles (so to cover those would be weird). I use Urban Decay's Naked BB cream and it's pretty awesome. Plus, Urban Decay is a lot more eco-friendly, chem-free and animal friendly than you might expect, and it's made in North America.

unaveragejane · January 2014

@CurlieWhirlie - Where do you find Urban Decay? I remember seeing it in magazines when I was younger, but I don't think I've seen it in the department stores down here.

Danie007 · January 2014

CurlieWhirlie said:

cbear47 said:

I would try a BB cream, super light coverage with sunscreen built in. Many companies have started to add anti-aging to their BB creams now, too!

This. I am really fair-skinned and have freckles (so to cover those would be weird). I use Urban Decay's Naked BB cream and it's pretty awesome. Plus, Urban Decay is a lot more eco-friendly, chem-free and animal friendly than you might expect, and it's made in North America.

This...I'm pretty sure seohora has it.

zaraceligon · January 2014

I like the bb from origins and the foundation, from shiseido.

petitmonstree · January 2014

I second a BB cream if you're looking for a light coverage. I love my Kat Von D foundation but it's a HEAVY coverage imo. She made it so it can cover tattoos so yeah lol. I have a lot of dark acne scars so I love it.

I can't recommend any specific brands of BB cream though because I've only tried a few since only a few brands actually come dark enough for my skin tone. I've heard good things about Garnier's BB cream though. I really like Revlon's foundations so I would think their BB cream would be good as well. I will say I absolutely HATE Maybelline's BB cream though.

TJ1979 · January 2014

Danie007 said:

CurlieWhirlie said:

cbear47 said:

I would try a BB cream, super light coverage with sunscreen built in. Many companies have started to add anti-aging to their BB creams now, too!

This. I am really fair-skinned and have freckles (so to cover those would be weird). I use Urban Decay's Naked BB cream and it's pretty awesome. Plus, Urban Decay is a lot more eco-friendly, chem-free and animal friendly than you might expect, and it's made in North America.

This...I'm pretty sure seohora has it.

And ulta.

Roxie5739 · January 2014

If you want something that is chemical free (or as best you can get) check out 109% pure tinted moisturizer. I use as my every day coverage and all their products are great ( especially the creams and makeup)

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