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post #1 of 11
7/20/12 at 8:03am
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No matter what I do my foundation is always gone by dinner time...maybe even sooner! I have tried many primers and setting powders. Currently I am using Laura Geller Spackle, Revlon Color Stay, and Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder.

I have tried other foundations and love, love, love MUFE HD, but at $40 I save this for nights out with hubby or special events (I used my first bottle everyday and it only lasted a month). I am not sure if my skin is just so dry, it sucks everything up, or my horrible habit of resting my face in my hands is to blame.

Any suggestions for a less expensive foundation that will last? I know LG Spackle is not the greatest either, but want to use it up before moving on. I have also tried Smashbox, and my makeup is still gone by dinner. Primer recommendations?

Also, I am not opposed to a more expensive foundation as long as it lasts me longer than a month! Any feeling on Laura Mercier foundations? The tubes seem like they have a lot in them. Setting Powders?

TIA!
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post #2 of 11
7/20/12 at 8:42am

What primers have you tried? I find Mac's prolongwear foundation has pretty good lasting time on me, as does Clarins' long-lasting formula, but if even long-wearing foundations are giving up on you, you might be better off finding a really good primer, which would allow you to get longer wear from any foundation.

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post #3 of 11
7/20/12 at 2:43pm
What's your skincare routine? Your skincare may have something to do with it, too.
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post #4 of 11
7/20/12 at 3:19pm
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Thank you both for replying!

I have never tried Mac foundations, but have just heard the sound of air in the pump on a bottle of photofinish foundation and would love to try something new. I take that back, years ago I used to use the Mac cream foundation that came in a compact. I would fly through those babies so quickly! I will definitely look into a longwear foundation on my next trip.

Skincare: I use renova and Dermologica Age Smart at night. The Renova is very drying! I am not at all happy with the Bare Minerals tinted moisurizer with SPF...it was new in the spring and again, feel I need to use it up before moving on...also feel like I hear air in that, so should be close! I love Philosophy Miracle Worker, and will probably o back to that, but even when I was using that my foundation was not lasting the day.

I am looking forward to looking into the Mac Prolongwear...

Any thoughts on a good primer?
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post #5 of 11
7/20/12 at 4:49pm
If the Renova is too drying, and you have dry skin (?), you need to find something more hydrating.

Primer-wise, I like the Laura Mercier oil-free one. They also have a hydrating foundation primer, which may suit you better.
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post #6 of 11
7/21/12 at 7:01am
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I love Laura Mercier products, so I will look into it! Thanks for the recommendation!

I wish I could stop the Renova, but it is for Rosacia...I am due to the dermatologist soon, so I will ask about alternatives for sure!
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post #7 of 11
7/24/12 at 6:29am
Have you tried Estee Lauder's Double Wear? This is currently my HG. I have oily skin and live in a humid area, this lasts all day on me and does not transfer even in my afternoon naps(on a bed, with a white pillow). I recommend you try this, they might give you a sample if you ask nicely smiles.gif
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post #8 of 11
7/24/12 at 7:36am
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Thanks for another suggestion to look in to! I will stop by EL counter and ask for a sample because I also have my eye on that new Purple Underground Palette!
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post #9 of 11
7/24/12 at 7:40am
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Thanks for another suggestion to look in to! I will stop by EL counter and ask for a sample because I also have my eye on that new Purple Underground Palette!

You're welcome and I hope you find what you're looking for smiles.gif
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post #10 of 11
7/24/12 at 7:41am
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Originally Posted by Jenrbelt View Post

Thanks for another suggestion to look in to! I will stop by EL counter and ask for a sample because I also have my eye on that new Purple Underground Palette!

You're welcome and I hope you find what you're looking for smiles.gif
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post #11 of 11
8/20/12 at 10:58pm

I never use any foundation because my face got allergy  when i'm going to wear it but thanks anyway for sharing info so that I can recommend it to my friends.

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