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Sun May 20, 2012 9:49 am  |
I am looking for a face powder that has slight coverage (I don't want actual foundation) and that I can use for touch-ups during the day on shiny areas like my nose and forehead. A lot of coverage products make my skin flaky; I'm looking for a smooth, luminous finish. Any suggestions ? I was thinking about NARS or MAC, but I would like recommendations before buying anything.
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Sun May 20, 2012 10:10 am |
This is exactly what I am looking for too! I have heard good things about Smashbox Halo and Laura Mercier. I am very fair skinned so hate when they look dark on me, its hard to find a fair powder without it looking too white.
Would love to hear some suggestions, thanks! |
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I'm 49, fair skin, green eyes, blonde hair, dry slightly sensitive skin, I have very few wrinkles, slight pigmentation, main worry is sagging..yuck!! Currently using CP |
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Sun May 20, 2012 10:49 am |
| Bermie2 wrote: |
This is exactly what I am looking for too! I have heard good things about Smashbox Halo and Laura Mercier. I am very fair skinned so hate when they look dark on me, its hard to find a fair powder without it looking too white.
Would love to hear some suggestions, thanks! |
I have the Halo but I use it more for hi-lighting, but I hit between fair/medium, Odd I know That is why I now mainly make my own MMU!  |
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Sun May 20, 2012 11:10 am |
I really like Corn Silk satin finish loose powder at the drugstore end of the market, old but good IMO. Very finely milled, very subtle elective finish.
This guy is great for reviews on cosmetics at the budget and pro end of the market.
http://www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist?ob=4 |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Sun May 20, 2012 11:41 am |
Oh yes FF! I really love Goss' channel.
Im liking Osmosis Loose Base Titanium-free. Comes in pressed powder too which is bismuth-free, but Loose Base is more moisturizing, if you like that. It has SRGF-7 which is Osmosis' amino acid complex.
Its sheer enough for touch-ups during the day, but you can use it as a MMU and spritz with a hydrosol for better coverage and lasting power.
Only 3 colors, but Natural is good for most light tones.. its not pink either like (urgh) Clinique.
http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Foundations.aspx |
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Sun May 20, 2012 12:23 pm |
| Chantecaille's loose powder is great. It doesn't leave a powdery finish. |
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Mon May 21, 2012 9:30 am |
| Jane Iredale! I used to use MAC studio fix and definitely prefer Jane Iredale. I can't go back to anything else. |
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Late 20's, clarisonic, Vit C serum, hormonal acne, congested pores, combination skin, living in Vancouver Canada |
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Mon May 21, 2012 11:29 am |
| Another vote for Jane Iredale! This is great stuff. A light application with a kabuki brush will help even out your skin tone. You can reapply for more complete coverage. |
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Tue May 22, 2012 12:36 am |
| Laura Mercier pressed powder is awesommeee. |
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Tue May 22, 2012 8:33 am |
Thanks for all the suggestions (although I am not the OP)
I googled them all, the Jane Iredale had some really good reviews, but I decided to go with Smashbox Halo in Light. I had used this a few years ago but it was medium and I loved it but found it too dark.
Very hard to get Smashbox here in Australia, I paid $85.00 plus postage $10.00. so I hope I like it!! |
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I'm 49, fair skin, green eyes, blonde hair, dry slightly sensitive skin, I have very few wrinkles, slight pigmentation, main worry is sagging..yuck!! Currently using CP |
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Tue May 22, 2012 8:38 am |
| Good luck with the Smashbox. Keep us posted! |
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Tue May 22, 2012 8:45 am |
| Bermie2 wrote: |
Thanks for all the suggestions (although I am not the OP)
I googled them all, the Jane Iredale had some really good reviews, but I decided to go with Smashbox Halo in Light. I had used this a few years ago but it was medium and I loved it but found it too dark.
Very hard to get Smashbox here in Australia, I paid $85.00 plus postage $10.00. so I hope I like it!! |
I do hope so, it is so sad what you all in Australia go through with some products!  |
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Tue May 22, 2012 4:13 pm |
Thank you for all the suggestions ! A lot of the brands listed seem great: the problem is, since they are not available in stores here, I would have to order the powder before trying it first and I'm too afraid I'll go wrong with the color... So I decided to go with a brand available in stores here in Montreal; Laura Mercier. Thanks again !  |
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Tue May 22, 2012 4:38 pm |
| omg $85 for smashbox! yikes! I hope you like it. I believe here in canada you can get smashbox products at stores like Shoppers drug mart |
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Late 20's, clarisonic, Vit C serum, hormonal acne, congested pores, combination skin, living in Vancouver Canada |
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Tue May 22, 2012 4:51 pm |
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| omg $85 for smashbox! yikes! I hope you like it. I believe here in canada you can get smashbox products at stores like Shoppers drug mart |
It is $59 on the Smashbox US site, but you can find deals sometimes on various sites, but never have I seen it in any of our discount stores here!  |
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Wed May 23, 2012 5:12 am |
Smashbox gets good reviews for the Halo. It used to be available here on the shopping network but they stopped it a few years ago and now its practically impossible to get. Especially the Light or Fair, Medium and Dark are easier to get on Ebay and much cheaper too?
@Majorie, Laura Mercier was one of my top choices too, so do let us know how it goes. I love the LM Creame Silk Foundation. |
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I'm 49, fair skin, green eyes, blonde hair, dry slightly sensitive skin, I have very few wrinkles, slight pigmentation, main worry is sagging..yuck!! Currently using CP |
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