Foundation help / recs please!

I really love Estee Lauder double wear - I would head to the EL counter and ask for their rec on foundations and they will usually give you a 7 day sample to try it out before you buy :-)

Will echo the last post I love Estee Lauder double wear I have used it for a few years now and tried loads of different ones, clinique, lancome, mac and I always go back to Estee Lauder, the coverage is great it isnt heav and it lasts literally all day. It has an SPF of 10 to so great protection. If you go to a counter in Debenhmas or HOF they will happily give you a few little sample pots to try.

Ooh fab, thanks both - sounds like exactly what I need. I've realised a foundation isn't necessarily going to be perfect for my skin / solve all my problems / change my life jsut because it's expensive!! And though I like Mac stuff, I don't think this one did the business for me.

Will nip to Debenhams once this rain stops! Thanks again ?

They'll do a match on your skin first but I would ask for a few differnt shades to try as some are quite similar.

I have a Maybelline one which is not that expensive called Dream Satin. I had a Mac one for the wedding, but it was just too thick and I didn't like the feel of it on my skin so I have gone back to this because as yet I have not found anything as good. also, because it's not too pricey, what I do is buy a shade which matches me at my palest and one which matches me at my most tanned and then I mix the two as appropriate so I always get the right shade.

I am going to re-invest in Dior nude foundation this weekend actually, so its a 5* review from me, but that said, everyone's skin is different.

I've tried others, and they've not worked, so i'm having Dior back for our wedding - can't wait!

There are several different types of MAC ones so I wouldn't rule them out altogether. I also really rate Laura Mercier stuff.

I think the lady who did my make up used Dior on me and I ❤️ it! I didn't think to ask though, but I remember her saying she liked Dior and Mac and usually mixed them. I obviously had all sorts of primer and concealor going on too but the final look was fab (and not something I could ever recreate myself!) Definitely worth it for your Big Day - exciting!

I know, it's very sad but I can't wait to start using it again. I was talked into trying the latest No7 in a bid to reduce costs, and it's an awful colour on me (but does give me fab, lasting coverage), even though the seller did the skin colour matching etc.

The woman who's doing my make up using a brand i've not heard of/used before, so I am trying my own and hers to see which suits me best.

I have two depending on the look I am going for...

Bare Essentials powder for a light coverage, and Benefit Flawless for a more made up look.

I also use Benefit primer - either That Gal or Girl Meets Pearl (a bit more glam)

Both fab and work well with my skin!

Im loving bobbi Brown, I think it is moisture rich, but I do go for the dewy look, but they do several types tho

id didnt read this right and was like BB? BrideBrat? Big Brother? Big Boobies?

now i understand ...yes, flow is a nob

Big ? everyone. Have just been to Debs and got a 10 day sample of the EL double wear, seems very nice (from the small patch of skin that is currently sporting it!) and it's great that I can try before I buy! I also fell in love with their new illuminating skin fixing thing...until I found out it was £45 for the smallest size!!

Kayl good luck with your wedding make up, sounds like you've got all bases covered! ?

Have heard good things about Girl meets pearl Mrs C - is that an illuminating primer? I've been using Porefessional which I like but am nearly out of that as well so might get something slightly different.

Have you heard of this site?

http://www.charoux.co.uk/shop/catalog/browse?shop_param=shop_overview_pager%3D1%26cid%3D1%26

It's not the full range by any means but the prices are simply ridiculous! I ❤️ it. Have used them loads and they always arrive v quickly.