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« on: March 16, 2008, 12:07:20 AM » |
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Ok, I am having a delima. :( I can't find a foundation that covers well for me! I obviously used MK for a long time and here recently their foundation is NOT working for me! I am between a 104 and 204. It's wierd, the 104 makes me look like a ghost and the 204 leaves an orangish line. My skin is oily and I have a pink undertone. I have tried Beauty Bliss and LOVE IT...but it doesn't cover. I see every little imperfection there is to see on my face and by the end of the day, I have so much shine, it's scary!!! I use the veil (i think that's the name of it) and also the matifier from MK. I have tried them seperately and none at all! I am having the same problem with Everydayminerals. :( So now what? If anyone has ANY suggestions, I would greatly appreciate them!!! Thank you in advance!!!  Katty |
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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2008, 03:20:41 PM » |
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Try med.cov.ivory 104 with ivory 1 loose powder as a finishing touch.
If that's too light, try med. cov. ivory 204 with ivory 2 loose powder. The medium coverage along with the loose powder should help with the oiliness.
The powder will give you a little more coverage too.
Are you using the TimeWise cleansing system along with your skin care regimen?
Hope this helps.
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« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2008, 04:03:34 PM » |
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The medium coverage isnt working for me anymore...I am done with MK foundation. I am still using TW because I have so much left but once it's done, I am probably done too. I even called the company and talked to a lady and she told me it was my body chemicals reacting with the MK...
Thank you for your reply!
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« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2008, 04:13:56 PM » |
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katty, I have super oily skin and have had no success with MK foundations either. I used the MC Ivory 200 or the Ivory 204, but I found it turned orange around the hairline and outer edges of my face...this was not a good look, believe me!)
I tried Everyday minerals, but they were really light (almost like loose powder). I have not tried Beauty Bliss, although I have heard it is very good!
I have had good success with Bare Escentuals. I use the fairly light or the light along with the Bisque concealer and the mineral veil. I get great coverage and very little oil breakthrough. You can purchase at a reduced rate through QVC or sometimes they have an infomercial on TV which is where I first tried it.
If you are looking for something cheaper. I have used Maybelline Dream Mousse Matte cream foundation. I use the shade Nude and it works fairly well!
Good luck!
I still use the TW C/o cleanser and moisturizer, but when I run out I will probably try someting else as I don't really want to continue to buy MK.
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2008, 06:15:37 PM » |
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I have been using an Almay foundation for months now and I really like it. You might give it a try. I know they make an oily skin formula. I think this covers well.
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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2008, 05:23:34 PM » |
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Katty, I'm so sorry the BBC and EDM didn't work for you! www.makeupalley.com has many reviews on foundations if you'd like to read what others w/ your skin type thought before buying. I don't know how well you can navigate the site w/o joining (which is free), but it's a huge bunch of cosmetics afaciendos (sp?) who weigh in w/ their likes and dislikes about lots of products. There is also a skin care board where you could direct your questions too. I'm so tired of buying a bottle of this or a tube of that and using it a few times and not liking it that I'm thinking of splurging and trying Chanel's new Mat Lumiere spf 15 foundation next time I go to a town that sells it. It sounds pretty good for oily, tricky skin that needs more than a light dusting of powder. The lady's skin in the ad looks nice too.  God gave us this skin b/c He knew we were smart enough to navigate the many lines of products out there, right?  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2008, 05:58:00 PM » |
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thank you for the adivce!!!
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« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2008, 04:48:21 PM » |
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after telling my cuz about the carmindy line, I helped her pick out a color (which is hard when you can't try it on) and she really likes it, fyi. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2008, 12:14:23 PM » |
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I was just going to update my last post by saying my cousin really does like her Sally Hansen by Carmindy foundation and it looks fabulous. It blends very wella nd look sgreat on her skin---and she does like it even more after using it for a week or so. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2008, 04:30:26 PM » |
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thank you so much!!!  |
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2008, 09:30:04 AM » |
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hope you find something that works. you know, many stores will let you return things--I returned a horrible mascara to a CVS once no problem. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2008, 10:46:03 AM » |
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If you like minerals:
I have actually had a great experience with Cover Girl's pressed mineral powder.
Avon's mineral powder is very good, tried that. It's a loose powder.
Aromaleigh's mineral powder is very good and has many (way many) more shades than the other 2 I mentioned. No itchy bismuth oxychloride, no talc either. online only at Aromaleigh.com.
If you like liquids:
Boots number 7 and L'Oreal (regular, not fancy formulas) liquid foundations have been the best of all the many ones I have tried.
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« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2008, 02:50:53 PM » |
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I have found for myself, I really prefer a liquid. I've tried many, but the one I like the best is Paula's Choice Best Face Forward. I have it in best linen, and it's a truly neutral shade that gives a nice matte finish and isn't too heavy.
I have very combination skin so in the summer I use it alone, and in the winter when I get dry it works great with my favorite moisturizer underneath. It also has an SPF of 15.
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« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2008, 09:52:26 AM » |
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Come to think of it...I wish Bourjois made a foundation in my shade. Their lightest one is too dark for me and SO PINK. But it goes on so easily and dries to a lovely clean-feeling powder finish...and yet, is not available in my color. GRRRRRRR
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