My Most Used Foundations
I’m a bit of a foundation junkie and I like having several different finishes on hand as my needs change. Here are the foundations that I have been using the most this year. Depending on what my skin needs, the weather or both, I like to change up my foundations. Pictured are: MAC Face & Body in C7, Loreal Paris True Match Lumi Foundation in C6 Soft Sable, Lancome Tient Idole Ultra 24hr in 500W, Avon Magix Foundation in Nutmeg and Maybelline BB Cream in Dark (I wear this as a foundation; my skin needs a separate moisturizer).
For day-to-day wear, I usually (when I wear foundation) reach for MAC Face & Body , the Maybelline BB Cream or the Loreal Lumi foundation. I really like the lightness of both of these foundation and the way that they make my skin feel. If I’m going out for the evening, I like a long-wearing foundation such as the Lancome or the Avon.
What are some of your most used foundations?
I’m really loving the L’Oreal Lumi foundation too! I used to use the Avon Extralasting foundation – it really did last! But I found the colour oxidized on me and b/c I’m oily it was pretty obvious.
I keep switching b/c Jane Iredale mineral powder, RMS and this sample of Hourglass that I got from Sephora. Hard to find a foundation that lasts all day on me without caking up in my break out areas
Thanks for your comment Elaine!
I find that long-wearing foundations tend to oxidize; usually because there’s some sort of powder in the foundation like silica that helps to absorb the excess oil. If you’re finding that your foundations are oxidizing on you, try going a shade lighter, that way if it oxidizes, it should be the right shade for you.