foundation

can anyone recommend a good foundation? I don't like ones that appear too caked on as I go for the natural look usually; but as I'm fair skinned and spots show up I like one that will hide blemishes to make me look smooth.

I'm the same as you, I am fair skinned and prone to break-outs. I've searched for years for a good foundation and usually they either don't give enough coverage, give too much coverage leaving a "caked" look, or they give me spots! Finally I tried a Maxfactor foundation called "Seamless". I get shade 03 which is "Natural" and it's really good. I quote from the tube (!) "This light, sheer formulation covers perfectly, yet blends so invisibly it's impossible to know where your make-up ends and your bare skin starts."

The other good thing about it is that a lot of good foundations are around £10-£12, but this one is only £5.99 for a 30ml tube so it's good value too.

If you are looking for slightly heavier coverage (eg for a night out or bad skin day), I would recommend Maybelline Dream Mousse foundation in a shade called Cameo. Think it's also about £5.99 but gives you a nice matt look without being too "cakey".

I use Max factor colour adapt its really good I wont use any other now

I use Cashmere Perfect by Loreal, it goes on as a liquid & dries like a powder (similar to Maybeline Dream Matt Mousse) I reccomend it but I have tanned skin as I use sunbeds, not sure how it would suit paler skin!

I am very fair skinned and I too dont like heavy foundation so I usually use a tinted moisturiser as its more natural looking.No7 is good and very reasonable.

the best one i ever used was from body shop ,,, atm i use avon tinted mosituriser avon foundation or lorel perfect match

I use Clinique Superbalanced make up. I'ts the only thing I hae found that is just the right colour for me. It is quite expensive (about £16) but then I only bother putting it on about once in a blue moon!

my skin is so pale i find it hard to get a good foundation but i now use boujua i think thats how you spell it

I have that prob, I use one from the body shop, but want to get a diffo one.

mumof2_jo said:
I use Max factor colour adapt its really good I wont use any other now

same here id recommend it to anyone!

I use Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Brilliant and l have used Clarins. Both really lovely.

i use no.7 radient glow foundation and i think its brill - it adapts to your skintone and doesnt look daft on photos,its got someat in it that doesnt make you shine like most do.its £12.50 in boots

I have pale, sensitive and spotty skin (I know I'm jealous of myself too ) and I've found Lamcome fab! Expensive but it last a long time!

Benifit Fiction one is great im so pale but this works great.
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