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« on: March 16, 2008, 12:07:20 AM »
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!!!  smiley

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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2008, 03:20:41 PM »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.   :teehee:  God gave us this skin b/c He knew we were smart enough to navigate the many lines of products out there, right?  :nutzo: 
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2008, 05:58:00 PM »
thank you for the adivce!!! 
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« Reply #7 on: Today at 04:48:21 PM »
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. smiley
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