Any Recomendations For Very Natural Looking Foundation?

Question

Hey there,
I'm looking for a brand of foundation that will cover blemishes (mainly acne scars and the occasional pimple) but look like I'm wearing nothing. Price really isn't an issue.Also, I have heard that if you put on concealor and then rub on moisturizer, you will have the same effect as foundation. Is this true?
Kudos to anyone who takes the time to answer my questions!

P.S. My skin is verrrrry oily, I don't know if that effects the makeup choice at all. :)

Answer 1

I had the exact question this weekend and went to my local makeup shop, sephora, and they have me great answers and product recomendations that I will pass onto you.

I have oily skin and I wanted a moistirizer that would help lessen the oil on my face. I bought hydraction by dior. It costs $33. U have been using it for a 3 days now and I already can see a difference. My skin isn't oily and its smooth and hydrated. I use it at night after I wash my face.

I also wanted a natural foundation and concelor. I highly recomend researching and investing in a makeup kit called bare escentuals. They make the makeup bare minerals. I bougt the kit for $60 and it included everything to have a flawless looking face with all natural makeup. They say its so natural you can sleep in. The kit has two foundations, s jar containing warmth, and a jar containing mineral vail. Each mineral powder you put on in steps with the included 3 brushes. It comes with a DVD to teach you how to you the makeup.

I have been using it and it takes no more than 10 minutes and the outcome is beautiful. I have struggled funding the right color and natural look and I am so pleased with this product. It is so light and feels so natural as if you aren't wearing makeup at all. I have gotten a lot of comliments. I work as a waitress and women have been telling me what beautiful skin I have and how lucky I am to not need makeup. This is no joke. I have spent over $500 over the years trying to find good products and my look is over.

I really hope you take my advice because you will be so pleased with it. I hope I helped.

Answer 2

well, to cover up and still look natural you should probably use Maybeline Pure makeup it looks so natural since it's made from like 50% water but yet still covers up blemishes. And powder foundation is best for oily skin so you could use loreal paris bare naturale over your foundation.and mixing concealer and moisturizer in your hand is more like a sheer coat of foundation so its not exactly the same. Covergirl invisible cream concealer's really good though. i hope this helped your decision!

Answer 3

I use Physicians Formula mineral powder, its just like bare minerals but alot less expensive. I too have acne issues at times.My dermatologist says using really good moisturizer helps stop your facial oil glands from over producing oil(striping your face is bad). I use a very small amout of Almay clear complexion foundation and then a dusting of the mineral powder. Talc is in regular facial powders, that clogs pores. Paba is in foundations that have an SPF, pabas clog pores. I use an spf lotion for extra sensitive skin thats paba free, no regular powders and my skin has been super clear and feels natural and looks natural. No line issues either!

Answer 4

I wouldn't put concealer....then moisturizer, that would make your face feel like you have a pound of make-up on! Plus, moisturizer and oily skin don't mix well...unless you use very little.
I suggest using Bare Minerals. They have a different type for every type of skin. It works AWESOME on blemishes and it evens out the skin tone. It is made of natural minerals, so therefore it is pure; they even say you can sleep in it!! After I started using it, my skin even started looking clearer because I was putting all of that other crap on my face! Because Bare Minerals is all powder, it is very lightweight and it feels like you are wearing nothing! It is fast and easy to put on too! I recommend using Bare Minerals!!!!

Answer 5

I had the same problem with oily skin and tried dream matte mousse foundation by i think mayballine and I love it. Also I heard a spray on foundation that you can get at sephora works really well. If none of those work i would ask a beaty consultant at a make-up store like ulta or sephora...good luck

Answer 6

I have the same problem and I use a mix. But believe me it works!! My desk sits right next to my window so my make-up and skin has to look good in natural light. Here's what I do: First I use toner from BIORE, then I use a blemish cover-up yellow pencil from a company called BENEFIT. (MACY's). Then I use their tinted moisturizer and mix it 50/50 with BIORE pore control lotion. A dab of each will do you. I cover any uneven spots with a cream to powder foundation (Mary-Kay) but only if I need it and then I finish of with BENEFIT's Dr. Feelgood creamy powder which dries and keeps my face matte looking for my entire work day. I have to reapply if I go out. But good luck to you. I know it seems like alot but I have it down to about a 7 minute face. The doctor feelgood stuff makes my pock marks fade. Its fabulous.

Answer 7

yea try maybelling or covergirl. i luv those brands. they r cheap and work well. maybelline is good if u have really oily skin cuz they make shine free ones that stay on your face longer and dont fade. also after i get out of my shower i put on lotion then coverup to make my face look less oiy.


to cover up zits there is this thing at walmart made by clean and clear that u put on your zit be4 u put on coverup 2 protect the zit and help the foundation go over it more smoothly. (its in seventeen magazine)

Answer 8

Yes i do use alot of makeup i admit it
but ive found that bare minerals does work.
i got mines at downtown disney at sephora(love that store) i didnt knoe how to use it so i had left it in th box for a while till i started to play with it and found out IT WORKS everybody told me i looked fresh and w/ less makeup. it comes with a conceiling brush wich helps alot. if ure just looking to cover blemish try a yellow color. signature by mary kay has great conceilers.

Answer 9

all i use is concealor directly on the mark i want to cover blend it then use loose powder with a big brush then use a little bit of bronzer it works for me and it looks very natural. all liquid fondations look fake and if you have acne scars it makes it look gross. always remember less is more

Answer 10

I have very similar skin, and I use Bare Minerals. It feels like nothing on your skin, looks so natural, and it keeps oil at bay. The cheap mineral knock-offs don't even compare. I've tried them.