Which Foundation Formula Should You Be Using?

Cream, powder, liquid, tinted moisturizer, oil-free, firming?


I took a foundation quiz at Totalbeauty.com I got curious what will it recommend. I'm currently swtiching up 4 liquid foundations (MUFE HD, MAC Studio Fix, Revlon PhotoReady, and LM Tinted Moisturizer). And I'm still lemming for Nars Sheerglow (haha).

Here's my result:

The best formula for you is an oil-free liquid or cream-to-powder foundation

Why: "It's tricky to find foundation for acne-prone skin since you want your skin to breathe, but still need heavy coverage in certain areas," says Barose. So, since "acne-prone skin is usually oily, use oil-free formulas to prevent breakouts," says Stiles.

Products to try: For light/medium coverage try Clinique Stay-True Makeup Oil-Free Formula, $21 or Bobbi Brown Oil-Free Even Finish Foundation SPF 15, $42. To cover up blemishes, acne scars, etc. opt for an oil-free cream-to-powder foundation like Benefit Some Kind-A Gorgeous, $28 -- its oil-free, sheer texture can be built and layered for heavier coverage, says Barose. For best results, use it with a sponge and add heavier concealer on areas that need even more coverage.

Tip: "Really pay attention to your skin care program. Use toner with salicylic acid to keep pores clean, and a light, oil-free moisturizer. Or skip moisturizer all together," says Stiles. She also recommends using a concealer that has salicylic acid in it to "aid in clearing your skin while covering spots," she says.

I say:

Eversince I started wearing liquid foundations, my skin broke out badly. It is true once you learn using foundations and concealers, there's no going back. Don't get me wrong, I do not regret wearing makeup, in fact, I enjoy it. It's just that now I invest more on my skincare than I used to. That's why since I tried The Body Shop Tea Tree line, I stuck with it. I still get breakouts here and there due to stress and lack of sleep but the TBS Tea Tree line is my HG skincare right now.

For the foundations recommended, I'll definitely try first the Benefit Some Kind-A-Gorgeous because there trial sizes sold online. For the Clinique Stay-True Makeup Oil Free, I would maybe in a month or two because I have to rest my foundation-spree for now. For the Bobbi Brown Oil-Free Even Finish, hmmm I will give a lot of thought to it because $44 is not cheap at least for me. haha!

Want to know yours? Take the quiz here: http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/quizzes/foundation-formula/result/optout

Any of you tried the recommended foundations for me?I would love to know your experience.

Keyword for my skin from this site: OIL-FREE


Thanks!



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