I'm in search of new foundation, not sure what to get, imagine that

**jenks5177** · July 9th, 2009, 01:58 PM

...i have a shiny forehead and big pores. so do i go for a powder (as to get rid of the shine) or a liquid (to cover the pores)

...i've tried the whipped stuff, and it was alright but seemed kind of heavy for the summertime. (and i'm in texas where we have face melting temps) the powder seems to enlarge my pores but maybe someone out there has a solution for me??! pretty please!

**Penny Lane** · July 9th, 2009, 03:27 PM

I just bought the Dior AirFlash airbrush foundation.. I love it. Spray it on the face and then blend it in with the finger tips or a makeup brush.. it's not too heavy and doesn't get cakey. I usually put a light dusting of powder over just to "seal" it in. Only downside is it's pretty pricey.

**jenks5177** · July 9th, 2009, 03:34 PM

hmmm...yeah i am probably needing to buy something at the drugstore price....but sealing it with powder is a good idea...i could probably do that on just my forehead

**crumpet** · July 9th, 2009, 04:14 PM

Sally Beauty Supply sells Palladio wet/dry powder foundation for $10. Worn dry it is applied with a sponge and gives flawless coverage that is not greasy and fills in pores. Here are the reviews:
http://www.makeupalley.com/product/s...alladio/Powder

Also, Revlon ColorStay gets very good reviews.

Good luck.

**witchcurlgirl** · July 9th, 2009, 04:53 PM

i like a TM for summer, it's much lighter in the heat.

If you get super shiney, I recommend MAC blot powder. It soaks up oil, is super light, never gets cakey. the compact costs about $20, lasts a long time.

Any type of liquid or creme foundation should always be powdered over, it gives it staying power.

**Tati** · July 9th, 2009, 09:08 PM

Clinique Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector is absolutely amazing for pores. You'll need to use another product on top of it - it's not a foundation - but it will weightlessly spackle in those pores and they'll be invisible, and you'll have a smooth surface to then work from. It's not heavy at all, feels like you're wearing nothing. Maybe a tinted moisturizer on top, then a little powder to set it?

**jenks5177** · July 9th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by witchcurlgirl

i like a TM for summer, it's much lighter in the heat.

If you get super shiney, I recommend MAC blot powder. It soaks up oil, is super light, never gets cakey. the compact costs about $20, lasts a long time.

Any type of liquid or creme foundation should always be powdered over, it gives it staying power.

yes a tinted moisterizer!! why didn't i ever think of that? lol i am going to try one.

**crumpet** · July 10th, 2009, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by jenks5177

yes a tinted moisterizer!! why didn't i ever think of that? lol i am going to try one.

Don't laugh...Wet N Wild has an amazing one for $3.99, spf 15. The reviews have been great, and it gives a matte finish and really decent coverage for a tm.

**Sasha** · July 10th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by crumpet

Don't laugh...Wet N Wild has an amazing one for $3.99, spf 15. The reviews have been great, and it gives a matte finish and really decent coverage for a tm.

That is exactly what I wear in the summer. I couldn't believe how good it is.

**Abbey Normal** · July 10th, 2009, 11:35 AM

I've been happy using a liquid foundation from Maybelline called Mineral Power. You can apply it a little heavier with a dry sponge for more coverage and it also works well with a wet sponge where you need light coverage. It's not oily and seems to hold up well in heat. Trust me on the heat part! Just dust with a little translucent powder.

If it's evening or you need just a little more coverage, I dust on a LIGHT layer of 1/2 mineral powder and 1/2 translucent powder over the liquid foundation. It gives you face a really nice, smooth finish and the liquid foundation below does a nice job of filling in the pores. If I only use the mineral powder, my pores look like man hole covers.

I've tried the Clinique Pore Minimizer and it works, a bit subtle for me, but I tend to break out if I use it too many days in a row.

OK, now for my redneck hint. TP works just as well as most of the blotting papers. Just remember to blot and not rub. Kleenex doesn't absorb as well. I'm not sure when the blotting papers got so darn expensive, but man...I could go through a pack a day. It would be more expensive than a drug habit!

**qwerty** · July 10th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by crumpet

Sally Beauty Supply sells Palladio wet/dry powder foundation for $10. Worn dry it is applied with a sponge and gives flawless coverage that is not greasy and fills in pores. Here are the reviews:
http://www.makeupalley.com/product/s...alladio/Powder

Also, Revlon ColorStay gets very good reviews.

Good luck.

I second the Palladio rice powder. I use that stuff almost exclusively. It's mostly if not all natural and is cheap, cheap.

**witchcurlgirl** · July 10th, 2009, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Abbey Normal

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OK, now for my redneck hint. TP works just as well as most of the blotting papers. Just remember to blot and not rub. Kleenex doesn't absorb as well. I'm not sure when the blotting papers got so darn expensive, but man...I could go through a pack a day. It would be more expensive than a drug habit!

Rolling paper too...and it comes in a pack that fits in your purse

**JamieElizabeth** · July 10th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Penny Lane

I usually put a light dusting of powder over just to "seal" it in. Only downside is it's pretty pricey.

The extra money may be worth it.

I'd get something from T. LeClerc. And order online. Or maybe Laura Mercier.

There are tons of products out there. Especially at Target.

**Abbey Normal** · July 10th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by witchcurlgirl

Rolling paper too...and it comes in a pack that fits in your purse

You rock! I'm totally trying it!

**jenks5177** · July 13th, 2009, 12:09 AM

toilet seat covers are the exact same thing as face blotting papers.

go to sams or costco and buy a box and have blotting papers foreverrrr

...thanks for the great response...i tried looking for the wet n wild tm @ walmart, couldn't find it ...maybe i'll try a pharmacy tomorrow