holy grail of foundations?

the "holy grail of handcreams" thread got me thinking.... I'd love to
hear recs.
and just how do you decide you have the correct shade???
Thanks
––
Sandra
Owned by 3 cats.

catmom wrote:
La Mer liquid foundation in shell – found with the help of AF's
foundation queen, long may she reign. It feels great going on, very
soothing, and provides coverage without being masklike. I decided I had
the correct shade after checking the mirror in different lighting. Most
foundations that are fair enough for me are way too yellow (Bobbi Brown
is just bizarre if you ask me). Shell is just right, not too pink, not
too red, and not chalky.

catmom wrote:
MAC Studio Fix! Easy, quick, and beautiful controllable coverage.
I was matched by the SA.
Pam

Pam wrote:
I agree that it is a great foundation, however you have to be VERY careful
about moisture getting into the product, as it will harden. There are those
tiny holes in the pocket for the sponge but they aren't enough. Replace your
sponge every 2–3 uses, if you can. I've used this before and loved it. I just
couldn't keep the moisture out and I ended up wasting so much product when
digging out the parts that had hardened.
The coverage and light feel are not matched, IMHO.

EShellzo wrote:
I recommend using a powder brush to apply it. A sponge makes it look to
heavy and cakey.
Amen.
Pam

chillled wrote:
Who's that? EMD? But she doesn't use La Mer I don't think? Oh I'm
curious! Maybe it's me! Am I the foundation queen? Long may I reign!
Her Royal Majesty,
Queen Pam

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IIRC, it would be HMATZ... Not just a queen––more like a goddess or guru.
cofarb
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you bid and win, please let me know so I can throw in some extras.

No, not me. That would be HMatz, who has the uncanny ability to recommend the
perfect foundation for anyone, anywhere, even if she's never met you. It's a
remarkable talent.
EMiriamD
"No fashion is ever a success unless it is used as a form of seduction."
–– Christian Dior

1. Illuminare
2. MAC Studiofix
3. MAC Select Tint SPF 15
The above is subject to change at the poster's whim :)
Barb

cofarb wrote:
She's psychic. She picked out the perfect foundation in the right shade
for me without ever having seen me.

catmom wrote:
Not sure I'd call it the "holy grail" but it's pretty darn close:
L'Oreal True Match. Perfect match, glides on, gives great coverage,
feels good, and doesn't cost a fortune.
Only downsides: seems to rub off on my clothes more than other
foundations, and yet, it stays on all day, and needs a little more
effort than most to remove completely at night. Something about the
formula also leaves an awful mess on the bar soap when you go to wash
your hands after applying it. Still, the disadvantages are outweighed
by the advantages.
I took an online test at L'Oreal, which directed me to the correct
shade. Then, when I was at the drugstore recently to buy my second
bottle, I saw that the display had transparent thing–a–ma–jigs that you
could hold up to your face to see how each shade would look on your
skin. I tried this out, and ended up determining the online suggestion
was right on target.
jen

Chanel Vitalumiere
Armani sheer fluid foundation
Mac Face & Body

i chop and change around... basically, you've sold me if it's extremely
lightweight and gives a bit of a "glow". here are my current faves..
Estee Lauder Daywear Sheer Tint SPF 15 mixed with...
Dr. Hauschka Translucent Makeup (basically a tinted moisturizer) OR
Dr. H Tinted Daycream (basically another tinted moisturizer... don't ask me,
I'm obsessed....)
Maurey (remove "no junk" from my address to email me)
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"Home is within me. I carry everyone and everything I am with me wherever I
go"
~Suheir Hammad, Palestinian/US poet

Honestly depending on season and how my skin is behaving, any of the Stila
foundations in 30 Watts work except for Complete Coverage.
Heather

I've got a few faves, but the standouts are:
*Aveda Dual Finish Foundation
*Stila Complete Coverage
*Sue Devitt 70% Triple C–weed Whipped Foundation
Leilani

I keep on going back to MAC Studiofix––I wish they made it with an SPF30 then
it would be perfection!

this week, anyway:
VL Water Canvas
Armani
Kevyn Aucoin SSE mixed with moisturzer
NARS oil free
and (eternal smooches to Sue in OH) OoO powder foundation
Nançoise

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*Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in Classic Ivory (I finally got this to work by
using a foundation brush)
*Revlon Colorstay Stay Natural in Ivory
*CG TruBlend in Ivory
*OoO Complete Radiance powder foundation in Fair Honey (when I run out of this
stuff I will have to commit suicide, no question)
EMiriamD
"No fashion is ever a success unless it is used as a form of seduction."
–– Christian Dior

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Waving and blowing kisses back atcha, toots.
excellent site, sue!!!

No, because if they added SPF30 it would change the formula and would no longer
be perfect, unfortunately.
That's what happened to the BB oil–free liquid foundation, which I liked before
the SPF 15 was added.
Barb

Ok, Only if they could add the SPF without compromising the formula which, as
we've seen with other foudations, is nearly impossible. Oh boo. Oh and more
oil–control properties would be great too!

I've used tons of different ones over the years but the CG Aqua Smooth when
applied with the CHANEL foundation brush is what's working the best and
getting the most compliments for me lately.
JN

Leilani wrote:
I agree about the Aveda product. I love it as it is the closest match to my
skin color with Linen, however it has the hardening problem I stated earlier
with MAC Studio Fixx. I only wish they packaged it in smaller "doses" so it
stays fresh longer. I am quirky in that I need my make–up to be fresh all the
time; in my cosmetics bag and on my face.

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Have you tried the Dr. H cleansers or toners? They're to die for. Excellent.
JN

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I have several that I really like. RMK Creamy foundation is
excellent, I mix two shades together, 102 and 103, (I'm MAC C3) and
alter the color further with Shu Uemura color correctors in red and
yellow. Most people will probably not need to do this, I'm just real
orangey. I love this foundation because it covers well and can double
as a concealer and yet not have that sticky finish and really
disappears into your skin...with proper application. I also like Make
Up For Ever foundations––the Face and Body is great for light coverage
and again, my main thing with foundation is that it should "meld" and
disappear, and not sit there and get cakey––I'm ultra picky about
this. For more coverage, I use their other full coverage one, forget
the name. Highly recommended.

catmom wrote:
So far I have found no HG foundation. :–( Though L'Oreal Tru Match and
MAC Studio Fix come close. They just can't control my oilies well
enough. But, they do look great, at least I think so.
For the True Match I used those little transparent thingies with the
shades on them and then the Walgreens SA put a dot on me with the
testers they had then. (that was when it first came out)
For the MAC, an SA matched me.
I still have two foundations I need to test Maybelline Dream Matte
Mouse and the L'Oreal Cashmere Perfect.
Veronica
––
Makeup, it takes believing in. Like a magic carpet, it's belief that
makes it fly. Otherwise, it's just a rug.
If you believe in it, makeup has a magic all it's own.
Of course, makeup is only dime–store magic. But it works well enough,
when it's used properly.",
the makeup artist, from the book Sooner or Later, based on the 1978 TV
movie of the same name.

Bare Esscentuals Mineral Foundation.
Once I tried this, out went every other liquid, powder, cream–to–powder
foundation – and I had tried and kept many.
Right now, I mix 1.2(fairly light) with a bit of 2.3. Usually 2.3 (medium)in
the summer with a faux tan. Really easy to mix.
I may try other mineral foundations, but I'd never want to go back to the other
types again.
Stephanie S.

Stop..all of you.
I have now written down 5 foundations to check out and possibly add to the
already full foundation drawer that is located next to the full lipstick
drawer.
Carol

Carol wrote:
Erase them all but Studio Fix!
Pam

Carol wrote:
But have you found your holy grail? You can't stop until you do, Carol.

I have not. Same applies to mascara but you know, I need to have my eyelashes
magnified 100 times instead of the 35, 50 or 60 times with the ones I have now!
(or so they claim)
Carol

it's a tie for me!
*CG Clean Makeup in Ivory 05...has always been my HG, but I am truly LOVING
Loreal Cashmere Perfect in Classic Ivory. This stuff is amazing. It feels
like it evaporates into my skin, just the right color, nice fragrance, and good
oil control. It feels like a higher end product to me. HTH. I never did
really find any good higher end foundations that suited me because I always
ended up making a $50 mistake from a silly SA who would not match me right, and
that I don't have access to higher end stuff unless I order it online (even
bigger chance to make a bad mistake!).
––Kristin

On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:03:08 –0600, catmom <princess.san...@gmail.com>
wrote:
I just looked into my foundation tin wondering what I will do with the
7 foundations there I no long use ... my holy grail for the past two
years has been Jane Iredale's Pressed Powder Base in Warm Silk ...
I use their Handi brush for application and it makes my skin virtually
flawless ... I could not be more pleased with it ...
the only other foundation I use is EA Flawless Finish stick which goes
on quickly and cleanly ... but I do not think I will replace it if
ever I finish it ...
Pen

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I love love love Prescriptives Traceless, I don't need much coverage at all,
and yet it makes my skin glow like nothing else. People notice that my skin
looks fantastic, not that i'm wearing makeup, as normally I don't wear
foundation.
Also, I like Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation, but its much heavier for
me, so I use it for specific events etc.

I admit, my name is Cheryl and I am a foundation addict.....
But, I really have been trying to control myself and the one
foundation that I get the most compliments on my "skin" dermablend
cover cream. The way I use it, scoop out a tiny (very tiny) bit and
warm on the top of my hand, apply with fingertips for sheer coverage,
or makeup brush, let dry for about 5 mins, while I apply my eye makeup
and then with a concealer brush (my favorite WTF) dab on over any dark
spots, blemishes, etc. then using the Laura Mercier method, with a
large powder puff, roll on the white setting powder. I swear this
foundation stays on all day pefect finish.

La Bella Donna Loose I mix Rose and Crema for the perfect match. It
depends on the season. I tend to use this more in the winter.
This past summer I really liked Maven's liquid foundation.
Ellen

hey

For me, I always go back to Max Factor's Pancake. It gives me a
flawless look without heavyness. I tried liquid and powders and like
them for a while, but go back to the Pancake.

It's too bad the color range stinks. It might be okay otherwise, IMO.
Barb

I'm seriously loving Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in Porcelain Ivory and
Jane Iredale loose minerals in Bisque. They work fantastic together.
Laurie

the maybelline has been my go–to foundation the past few weeks as well. what do
you use the minerals for, laurie? i find the mdmm to have good coverage (i use
foundation as concealer, not all over) all on its own, and it seems pretty
matte as well.... but i'd like to hear about the extra magic of the minerals!

Michele317 at michele...@aol.combover wrote on 11/29/04 6:09 AM:
I'm seriously loving Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in Porcelain Ivory and
Jane Iredale loose minerals in Bisque. They work fantastic together.
Laurie
I use the minerals with a concealer brush on harder to cover areas after
I've applied the MDMM, and they blend so well together.
Laurie

Mary Bean wrote:
yo

I have to second this recommendation. You do need pretty good skin, but it
gives a very healthy, glowy look as is mentioned below. It makes your skin
look young and dewy, rather than matte and powdery...if that's the look you
want. I don't use it for night, but it's fabulous in the daytime.


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all,
skin
for

I have been a loyal user of Studio Finish Matte Foundation, NC3 for
about 5 or 7 years (the color numbering system changed a couple years
ago, though). The woman at the counter helped me choose the shade.
In the summer, when I have a little tan (shame on me!), I usually
don't use foundation, just some concealer around the eyes and nose.
Nancy M.
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