Desperate for a good foundation

MaryemBop

I'm 74 and have let my skincare go to the dogs in the last couple of years. Now I look like something dug up in Pompeii. I have a couple of age spots and some red patches and all over very dry skin. Anybody recommend a nice foundation? Not matte, I'm matte enough on my own

Oh GG, that made me laugh

Nars tinted moisturiser is proving a recent success. When I go on evenings out I never tire of Estée Lauder double wear (a little).. I have noticed when I use clarins double serum my makeup looks and feels very good.

I really like the Boots No7 serum foundations. You can book to go into the store and get someone to help you find the right one.

I like Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser. Covers well and a little goes a long way. Make sure you get the right shade, a beauty counter in a big store or Space NK should help you find it. Costs about £35.

Boots perfectly flawless good coverage.

My consultant (max fax) advised me to wear Factor 50 every day, he told me to advise everyone I know to wear it. One of my sons is a stonemason, out in all weather, he's wearing it daily.

I have discovered Erborian CC cream, pricy but a little goes avc long way

I’ve found a great moisturiser. It’s called Curel (I initially thought it was called Cruel 😂) again off Amazon. I have very sensitive skin and am prone to patches of dry eczema in my face, and my usual Nivea Q10 just wasn’t working. It’s as light as whipped cream and somehow feels cool as it goes on, but it’s the best I’ve tried in a long time. At first it was £13 for a small jar, but it must be getting more popular as the price keeps going up. Wouldn’t be without it now though.

Another vote for Nivea tinted day cream, as cheap as chips but I do use a good moisturiser under it, essential for me.

I have found that using Rimmel's Lasting Finish Primer over nivea light skin cream, it has made an big difference to my foundation..

MaryemBop

What a good help you lot are - many thanks, everybody. I'll be looking like Joanna Lumley next week.
Which. considering I'm 5ft and a stone overweight, is good going.
) )

We don't need to lose weight, we just need stretching!

Anyway, moisturise, moisturise, moisturise is the key.

What a good help you lot are - many thanks, everybody. I'll be looking like Joanna Lumley next week.
Which. considering I'm 5ft and a stone overweight, is good going.
) )

LadyGaGa

With foundation, as I get older I think less is more. I used to use Max Factor flawless, but found it just filled my wrinkles like polly filler! Now, after moisturising I use a small amount of Nivea tinted day cream. It covers blemishes without being cloying. I’ve only been able to find it on Amazon, and it’s fairly cheap. Then a dab of Max Factor compact foundation to take away any shine. What a time consuming business it all it!

Agree with every word xx

Over the years I have tried many foundations, these days I don’t wear it that often but when I do I use Primark’s Perfect Colour Illuminating Foundation which compares very favorably to expensive brands like NARS. It is around £6

dupeshopbeauty.com/products/nars-light-reflecting-skincare-foundation-vs-primark-ps-my-perfect-colour-illuminating-foundation?
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I have also tried many moisturizers and used to favour Olay but since I found Aldi’s Caviar night and day creams I use them. The range has been compared favorably to a very expensive brand.

www.beautydramaqueen.com/2017/02/what-happened-when-ive-tried-aldis.html

As you can probably gather I like to save money where I can.

With foundation, as I get older I think less is more. I used to use Max Factor flawless, but found it just filled my wrinkles like polly filler! Now, after moisturising I use a small amount of Nivea tinted day cream. It covers blemishes without being cloying. I’ve only been able to find it on Amazon, and it’s fairly cheap. Then a dab of Max Factor compact foundation to take away any shine. What a time consuming business it all it!

Yes have been using soap and realise that won't help. So now switching to cleanser if I can find a decent and cheapish one.

I like the Simple cleanser and face wash, and their eye cream. A little goes a long way.
I buy them from Tesco but I know Boots stock the range as well.

www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/255503907?srsltid=AfmBOor3FSA06AxOOm2xQ11GubnZe_umKbLEJaFy80dH-veVZKxy1HoJ

I,ve been using Mally,flawless finish foundation.Its in a compact with a wee sponge not matt but not too shiny which is what I like.I buy from QVC

I'd have a look at Charlotte Tilbury.

I'm not a makeup person but bought some for a wedding last year and was very impressed.

www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/makeup/face/foundation?srsltid=AfmBOop6nqexvUVEyskcrEsWXob6fyLPY4CZqdTtULb_rJEum9GHB9cI

They do consultations too.

Try Eucerin products to even out skin tone and help with sun spots. I think you'll find their products are good quality. A good moisturiser might help.

Thank you!

MaryemBop

I'm 74 and have let my skincare go to the dogs in the last couple of years. Now I look like something dug up in Pompeii. I have a couple of age spots and some red patches and all over very dry skin. Anybody recommend a nice foundation? Not matte, I'm matte enough on my own

There are some tips on Gransnet, MaryemBop

www.gransnet.com/life-and-style/style-and-beauty/skin-care-for-glowing-skin

Go into John Lewis and try on a few.
Tell the counter staff what you are doing and if it's the one for you, you will be back. They might have a sample to try at home.
I can't use Clinique, drys my face out terribly. I use a couple of different brands depending where I'm going and if it's Day or Evening, also depending on time of year and cover I need. So you need to experiment with cover and brands.

Perhaps get the age spots checked out next time you see the doctor.
Also I like L'Oréal age perfect rosy glow as it's. moisturiser with a slight tint to it.

I must be the only person who has never used foundation, am I missing something?

I use Clinique CC cream it covers a multitude of sins, is light and not too matt.