Stila vs. MAC foundations

[bai_xue]

I broke out horribly with all of MAC's foundations and I've been thinking about trying Stila's...
Are Stila's foundations easier on sensitive skin? Or should I look at another brand?

 

[syren]

Some MAC foundations break me out horribly (like Skin Tint and SFF) - I switched to the new Stila Oil Free a month or so ago and it hasn't caused any problems so far. It is a tad bit dry for me, I think I really need a moisturizing formula, but theirs are sparkly. The colors are nice (I'm fair and yellow toned) but the coverage isn't as good as SFF.

 

[Arella]

I don't own Stila foundation, but I'm also allergic to MAC and the few times I've worn Stila (the Illuminating Foundation, which comes in both powder and liquid and looks lovely) I haven't had a reaction. I personally use Laura Mercier, but I wouldn't disregard Stila.

 

[Sophia84]

Yeah Stila's fndt and powders and the TM are much much much better for sensitive skins! I hate Mac face products since a terrible broke out I had from Studio Fix since my skin is sensitive with lots of resness! Many samples I tried of Stila fndts and TM and the powder I have my skin loves them! But many of them are sheer, but I haven't try the new one the Natural Finish which have medium coverage not sheer and I heard is light and not cakey so I want to try this one too!

 

[Jessica]

Oh, I adore Stila's Illuminating powder foundation. Though I am partial to LM tinted moisturizer

 

[bai_xue]

Thanks sooo much for the input!!! I talked to one of the Stila artists and sent a pic of myself & she recommended the Illuminating Liquid Foundation. Ooohh! I can't wait to try it!!!!

 

[bernice]

Hi everyone,
I actually just purchased Kevyn Aucoin foundation earlier this week and I normally have quite dry sensitive skin. 13 hours later and my face still feels like I have just put primer on.! Its hard to use, but fantastic stuf. Prescriptives is also quite good but too many colour ranges to choose from..!
Have you tried Napoleon foundation.?

 

[runtagua]

stila foundations

I used to wear Studio Fix, but then I discovered IPF... and I never looked back.

Stila's TM is also the most amazing TM I have tried. Way better than LM or BB. Every foundation of stila's that I have tried has been wonderful - Though oilier gals might not like the Illuminating Liquid. The perfecting foundation stick is also very nice for spot-coverage.

 

[misswillow]

Another "yay" over here.

I have dry and sensitive skin and never found a MAC foundation that worked for me. In contrast, I've never found a Stila foundation that doesn't work for me

I use the IPF every day, for a little coverage the pivotal skin, and for special occasions the ILF (and I dust the IPF over both the PS and ILF). Apparently the oil free is lovely too

 

[hickle]

Stila's illuminating powder foundation is the only foundation I've used for the past 7 or 8 years now. I would highly recommend it because of it's versatility. You can use it with a sponge, wet or dry, or put it on a brush and apply it as a loose powder. Also, my skin is kind of olive to begin with, and all their foundations have a yellowish tone to them (which is a great thing!).

 

[DCJPFan]

I have sensitive, extremely acne-prone skin. However, I have never had a problem with Stila's foundations. I use both the illuminating liquid foundation and the illuminating powder foundation and they work great. I haven't had very good luck with Mac's foundations as well.

 

[Bre]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bernice Have you tried Napoleon foundation.?

I haven't tried Napoleon foundation but I bought a bunch of pencils of e-bay and they were really poor quality - hard to get on and smudgy off. I won't use them at all now

 

[ette]

Studio Fix is the only one that works for me. I have yellow-olive skin so Stila's is good for me, but they only make tones in that family.