Foundation Question!?

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I have oily skin. I get the small bumpy under-the-skin pimples all over my face. I have used Bare Minerals in the past, but I feel as I am getting older (23 now) its not having such great coverage alone; plus a few hours later its all wiping off my face because the oil is taking over. Currently I am using a cheap drugstore concealer, tried a liquid foundation, and finishing powder. I feel extremely cakey but don't know what to use, for the least amount of makeup with the most amount of coverage. (Plus with all the makeup I'm putting on now, it rubs off on EVERYTHING)! Any suggestions? High end or cheap products recommendation. Thanks!

Answer 1

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not to say anything about people who work at mac and i might be wrong (please tell me if i am, i do not like giving false facts) but they get training on makeup, not face care. not everything can be solved with makeup, you have to start at the skin. making the skin more manageable will make the makeup better
do you use a toner? after washing one should always use an alcohol-free toner to help bring back the hydrolipidic film that was washed away. the film helps hydrate and protect the skin from bacteria, free radicals, and pollution. normally it takes 3-4 hours for the hydrolipidic film to get back to normal, so that is three hours without protection. biotherm's line of skincare for oily skin (purple) has a small amount of starch to absorb the excess oils.

for foundation, do not use a powder that has minerals in it. it takes away the moisture of the skin as well as the oils. this can make the skin dehydrated and start flaking even though you have an oily skin type. many people mistake dehydrated skin(lack of water) for dry skin (lack of oils) so they cake on the moisturisers and get a lot of oils but not enough water (like in the winter) and this causes a lot of women to break out.

do you use a primer? the only one that i would ever suggest would be smashbox. it's primers hold the top 4 places for primers in north america and the 5th place has so much water in it, it's barely a primer! (i only recommend that to people who have acne problems because it helps treat redness and is an anti-inflamatory. if you want to know the product just contact me) the water in your product will only evaporate and pull water that the skin has retained and make the makeup look cakey. this goes for adding water over top of foundation. the point of using finishing powder is to mattify the look. putting water overtop just pulls off the makeup and will make the foundation run faster. if you want that "fresh" finish let me know. i can suggest TONS of product other than water that will actually last
for an oilier skin i would say use the photo finish primer LIGHT because it is more mattifying than their origional. primers help the foundation go on smoother and last longer. smashbox's primers have so many vitamins and natural oils (these are non-irritants and non- clogging oils that do not count for the 0.01% of oils in the primers. did you know that for a product to be named "oil-free" it has to have less than 0.5% oils that are not natural?) that this could be used as a serum to treat unhealthy and dehydrated skin

they have two other mattifying products. one is a liquid. it is VERY multipurpose! you can use it as a lip primer to stop lipstick from bleeding, as an antipersirant (what they use in smashbox studios [who do 98% of all advertisements in magasines] to avoid getting the expensive clothes dirty and give them that yellow stain), or as a mattifyer before makeup. if you want a touch up use their compact anti shine. you just blot it on and it does not take off your makeup

if you do want coverage, and feel better with a powder, go with smashbox halo. it is a hydrating powder that is SO soft and luminescent and gives a radiant glow to the face. now it IS 75$ if you get it in retail... BUT keep in mind that this product is the size of 5 normal compacts. if each compact costs you $15-20, then after you buy 5, you will have paid $75-100 for cheap quality. why not spend that money on GOOD quality?
if you would feel more comfortable using a liquid foundation with little coverage, try their tinted moisturisers. if you want more coverage, try camera ready full coverage. they have a distince way to put the camera ready full coverage foundation on. if you want tips just let me know and ill give you the secret ;)
if you still feel that the prices are high, go on ebay. you will be able to get almost all of smashbox's products for real cheap. just make sure that it states that the product is not used, is sealed, and their feedback is good (you do not want to be buying from someone who has had a lot of bad feedback)

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Wow! Never had anyone spend that much time answering a question. Thanks :)

Answer 2

You could try covergirl clean liquid makeup, it doesnt look so cakey, and use their powder as well.
Try using the clean liquid first,and then put powder on top.

Answer 3

Run a makeup sponge under water and dab it on your face after you put on your finishing powder to get a non-cakie look. You don't need high-end cosmetics to get a great finish. But since you do have oily skin I recommend just added a face primer to your face before you put on your foundation, concealer, and finishing powder. This will help your makeup stay on longer and go on smoother.


I use Smashbox photo finish, but I know for a fact there is tons of cheaper one: rimmel has one that I use to use! I also use Maybelline Istant Age Rewind Foundation along with mineralize skin finish natural from mac over top and I use the dabbing technique I suggested before.

Hope this helped!
xoxo

Answer 4

Go to your local Mac counter tell the girls your problem and i promise that they will fix it. just tell them what you told us now, they are very nice and will help you out(:

i recommend studio fix fluid foundation for the most coverage and mineralized skinfinish to set it and full coverage with no cakey look it works great.

good luck;)

Answer 5

I can relate ..Costco has a product called - Kirkland by Borghese Sheer mineral powder foundation.. Very good price ....I have less break outs .. Awesone stuff..good luck

Answer 6

Well first you should take care of those pimples and oily skin,natural honey does wonders to my skin.you can apply it at night before bed for 15 or 20 minutes,then wash it off with warm water.

Foundation,you should use dior moistorizer if your foundation feels too heavy.
If you really want to cover everything up make-up forever has great powders.
You can try sephora or macys,they will help :)

Mac is great but it won't help the oily skin

Answer 7

hey hunn,

Go to SEPHORA or MACYS. Go buy a PRIMER w/ SPF (15.00-40.00). that will set your make-up very well (stays on all day). But before I always use clean & clears LOTION ( Target 4.99)before I decide to put anything on my face. You will love the feeling of those two items on your face trust me. BUT remember to let it set, blend, and dry! DONT USE CHEAP foundation use ( (21.00)clinique/ (21 Up)Lancome/ Cover girls and those cheap store products will always smear off! I use (Leneige) from Korea But you have to go to a store to buy their products I love it!
Good Luck

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Answer 8

i use maybelline's powder foundation. they look like my second skin. i love it. because it s powder, i dont use powder anymore. i use moisturizer first so that the powder foundation stick more.

Answer 9

Go to MAC they should be able to help you with this.