Foundations With Yellow Undertones

[aziza]

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Originally Posted by stellarx1587

Prescriptives Foundation has an excellent selection for yellow undertones. I was actually using their foundations for a few years and then switched to MAC. Now that I've been using MAC foundations for a few years now... I'm actually considering switching back. I miss it.

You totally read my mind! I just saw a gorgeous ad in Cosmo with Christina on the cover. I'm thinking about switching from MAC to Prescriptives foundations. MAC foundations just dont sit right with my skin for some reason. And I despise the fact that I'm an NC or an NW depending on the foundation type. That defeats the whole purpose of the whole NC-NW typing thing IMO. I appreciate the fact that they can actually custom blend a foundation for you. Off to Macy's tomorrow!

[stellarx1587]

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Originally Posted by SumtingSweet

You totally read my mind! I just saw a gorgeous ad in Cosmo with Christina on the cover. I'm thinking about switching from MAC to Prescriptives foundations. MAC foundations just dont sit right with my skin for some reason. And I despise the fact that I'm an NC or an NW depending on the foundation type. That defeats the whole purpose of the whole NC-NW typing thing IMO. I appreciate the fact that they can actually custom blend a foundation for you. Off to Macy's tomorrow!

Hahaha girl you read MY mind... after I posted I was planning on going to the mall too. I still love my MAC, but sometimes you gotta go with what's the best.

[YvetteJeannine]

I ALWAYS recommend Becca's line of foundation/conclr. products....They have a shade for literally every skintone...At least check 'em out at www.Sephora.com

[crashandburn]

Laura Mercier and Shu Uemura have dark foundations for those w/ yellow undertones.

[MissChievous]

Try Shu Uemura, it's a line originally made for Asian ladies.

[fairytale22]

I also want to add NARS to the list! I have their loose powder and its yellow tones are perfect for me!

[aziza]

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Originally Posted by stellarx1587

Hahaha girl you read MY mind... after I posted I was planning on going to the mall too. I still love my MAC, but sometimes you gotta go with what's the best.

I went to a Prescriptives counter yesterday and I am in LOVE with them! The way they do their foundation matching is pure genius. I have both red and yellow undertones but they matched me with a red-toned foudation-Fresh Clove in Virtual Matte. Go out and give them a try..it wont hurt and they give you a hefty sample ( at least a weeks worth!) if you're unsure. Please run to your nearest counter!

[noahlowryfan]

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Originally Posted by SumtingSweet

I went to a Prescriptives counter yesterday and I am in LOVE with them! The way they do their foundation matching is pure genius. I have both red and yellow undertones but they matched me with a red-toned foudation-Fresh Clove in Virtual Matte. Go out and give them a try..it wont hurt and they give you a hefty sample ( at least a weeks worth!) if you're unsure. Please run to your nearest counter!

what if i wanted a sample of two different colors. will they actually give you a sample each of two colors?

[Bootyliciousx]

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Originally Posted by SumtingSweet

I went to a Prescriptives counter yesterday and I am in LOVE with them! The way they do their foundation matching is pure genius. I have both red and yellow undertones but they matched me with a red-toned foudation-Fresh Clove in Virtual Matte. Go out and give them a try..it wont hurt and they give you a hefty sample ( at least a weeks worth!) if you're unsure. Please run to your nearest counter!

Thank you =)

[aziza]

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Originally Posted by Bootyliciousx

How is the coverage in virtual matte? Easy to spread or Cakey? Have you tried there flawless skin foundation?

The coverage is beautiful.I usually use concealer around my mouth because of some darkness but it's not neccesary with this!It spread like butter.. You really only need to use a small amount and I use a foundation brush to apply. I haven't used Virtual Skin..the SA said Virtual Matte would be best because of my oily skin and it's working out fine so far!

noahlowryfan, a friend went with me and they were kind of hesitant when she asked for two samples (she only left with one)...I think it all depends on the counter you go to and the SA who Colorprints you. The whole point of being Colorprinted is to find a specific color so I can understand why they would only shell out one sample.

[noahlowryfan]

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Originally Posted by SumtingSweet

The coverage is beautiful.I usually use concealer around my mouth because of some darkness but it's not neccesary with this!It spread like butter.. You really only need to use a small amount and I use a foundation brush to apply. I haven't used Virtual Skin..the SA said Virtual Matte would be best because of my oily skin and it's working out fine so far!

noahlowryfan, a friend went with me and they were kind of hesitant when she asked for two samples (she only left with one)...I think it all depends on the counter you go to and the SA who Colorprints you. The whole point of being Colorprinted is to find a specific color so I can understand why they would only shell out one sample.

yea i understand but doing colorprints on artifical light is not good. it might look good in the store but it won't look good when outside. i went to a Prescriptives counter and got a sample of Flawless Skin. when getting the sample, i might not purchase their foundation. why? because of the jar they put the sample in. it is hard to get the right amount out of it. i overpour some on to my hand.

i am happy with Bobbi Brown because I got two samples of two different colors and their sample is in a tube so it is easier to get the right amount out.

i'm still searching for my HG foundation so i hope my search will end soon.

[Bootyliciousx]

mucho gracis sumting sweet

[aziza]

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Originally Posted by noahlowryfan

yea i understand but doing colorprints on artifical light is not good. it might look good in the store but it won't look good when outside. i went to a Prescriptives counter and got a sample of Flawless Skin. when getting the sample, i might not purchase their foundation. why? because of the jar they put the sample in. it is hard to get the right amount out of it. i overpour some on to my hand.

i am happy with Bobbi Brown because I got two samples of two different colors and their sample is in a tube so it is easier to get the right amount out.

i'm still searching for my HG foundation so i hope my search will end soon.

I feel you about the department store lights...I rememeber the frist time time I went shopping for foundation. It was some Clinique crap and I didn't know any better so I tried it on, thought it looked good, and went about my jolly own way. It looked so horrible on me
The lights at the Prescriptives counter were much softer compared to others, so I didn't worry. If you'd explain your reasoning about you wanting two sample they couldn't turn you down...that would just be mean

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Originally Posted by Bootyliciousx

mucho gracis sumting sweet

No problem! Glad to help

[noahlowryfan]

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Originally Posted by SumtingSweet

I feel you about the department store lights...I rememeber the frist time time I went shopping for foundation. It was some Clinique crap and I didn't know any better so I tried it on, thought it looked good, and went about my jolly own way. It looked so horrible on me
The lights at the Prescriptives counter were much softer compared to others, so I didn't worry. If you'd explain your reasoning about you wanting two sample they couldn't turn you down...that would just be mean

after trying out their foundation, i'm not happy with it so i might just stick to my Bobbi Brown samples and purchase the full size bottle until i find the right shade for me.

[MAC_Pixie04]

NARS and Stila have tons of yellow shades, as do Vincent Longo, Make Up Forever and Becca has about a thousand foundation shades.

[greeen]

you can check my thread for my tutorial, I have yellow undertones and use Bare Escentuals in Deep. I had the makeup artist guy at Sephora apply it on my cheeks before buying it.

[lovely333]

Just stick with MAC but try a different color. I always thought I was a NW45 turns out I'm a NC50

[captodometer]

Prescriptives has great foundations with yellow undertones. And I also really like the L'Oreal HIP foundations, but I can't really see this line working for the lighter ladies.

[MissCreoula]

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Originally Posted by Mango

Vasanti cosmetics also makes foundation for yellow skintones.

I haven't actually tried the foundation as yet. I think MUA might have some reviews.

Check out www.vasanticosmetics.com

Its a Canadian company which ships online orders. I believe there is also a list of which stores carry their products (also has a couple of free-standing stores).

Hope this helps.

Def check them out!! They also sell at a few stores in the states or of course online as mentioned above!!

[greatscott2000]

Has anyone heard of Black'up? Its a french brand that caters to women of color. I wonder if they carry it in the states or on the Eastcoast. I saw it in France last year- its also on the French Sephora site

www.sephora.fr

[ELEMNOP]

I think Shu Uemura and Shisheido have yellow undertone foundations.

[Pippi]

This thread really helped, I usually have to use like 2 different shades of foundation, and then I mix it with Physicians Formula yellow corrector concealer just to get the closest shade to my skin tone.

[allThingsGirl]

I use Laura Mercier for powder foundation and I used to use liquid by Lancome. I'm asian NC40 and those matched me perfectly. I am Number 4 in the Laura, but I can't remember the Lancome.

Switched over to MAC to try it, but, I don't like it as much, it doesn't match me as well.

[Toya]

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Originally Posted by Mango

Vasanti cosmetics also makes foundation for yellow skintones.

I haven't actually tried the foundation as yet. I think MUA might have some reviews.

Check out www.vasanticosmetics.com

Its a Canadian company which ships online orders. I believe there is also a list of which stores carry their products (also has a couple of free-standing stores).

Hope this helps.

I tested Vasanti Cosmetics for DeLush and I am in love with their products. Definitely give them a try!

[pigsy]

i love this thread & definitly will try some reccomendations if my mary kay concealer don't work..

btw anyone knows how to buy from real cosmetics? the site confuses me, it always takes me back to the products when i click place an order