Best foundstion makeup according to redditors

Here's a white mixer you can use to lighten foundations that are too dark. You said you're on a tight budget so this is the most ideal for you. It's $10.

Another one from Make Up For Ever- $14

White MAC Face and Body foundation

White Illamasqua foundation

Kryolan has a white concealer stick and white foundation

if you're still trying, you should try Holika Holika with tea tree oil! It's my favorite!

Everybody else covered it. I just want you to know you’re a great brother.

Edit— if she’s into face masks, Amazon is selling a BTSxMediheal collab that has photocards. Similarly, VT Cosmetics is selling a collagen pact that comes with hand drawn stickers from Jungook and that order also comes with a poster of the entire group!

Personally, I couldn't think of a good strategy for this, so I bought SPF finishing powder like this.

Hi, I have Misssha's perfect cover bb cream in no. 13 :) Some of my other shade matches are: NW10 & NARS Chantilly.

I buy off Amazon when I need to replace it. I've found it to lean very pink on me (though I am very pink), but I've heard others say it is very neutral on them.

I have normal/oily skin and I find it doesn't dry me out, I actually glow a little as the day wears on (AKA I get a little oily). I feel it's more medium+ coverage when applied with a beauty blender.

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Let me know if you have any other questions.

It's like the modern version of tinted moisturizer, sort of? Very common in Asian beauty—I think that's where they originated. Lighter coverage and more skincare-like than regular foundation, but definitely more makeup than skincare. I use this one as my everyday face product; friggin love it.

RAVE: I just recently switched over to Korean BB creams and have seen a noticeable difference in how good they are for my skin! I bought and am testing three:

• Missha Perfect Cover BB - May be my new HG. My skin feels so nice wearing this, and it stays on perfectly all day. I wore it yesterday and ended up on a spontaneous hike after breakfast and my skin still looked nice!
  
• SKIN79 Super+ Beblesh Balm Pretty much the only thing I am wearing today, and so far... so good!
  
• Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB Cream - Actually still waiting on this one, but am excited to see if it is more bouncy/dewy than the other two.
  
  I am really pumped all three of these (even the one I haven't tried). I have sensitive, fair, combo skin, and have always hated makeup that was too heavy for me. I think I may have solved my problem! AND they are cheap. So awesome.

Loreal:

Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara ($7.25, normally $8.52)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IAINFU/

Infallible Pro Matte Foundation ($9.32, normally $10.97)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PFCTS6U/

True Match Foundation ($6.45, normally $7.59)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001126Y1K/

Pro Last Lipstick ($8.49, normally $9.99 also this stuff is $12.99 at ulta usually I recommend it a lot)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PFCT8HY

Your face is a canvas and the make-up is like paint. Think about painting in layers if that helps.

That being said, here's my recommendation. You skin is your canvas so you gotta take care of it. Pay attention to your body/skin, everyone is different so use what is working for you. Exfoliate regularly, exfoliating helps clear up pores and scrub away dead skin. I do it daily, again do as much as your own skin needs to. My pores tend to clog easily so I try my best to keep it clean. I use something like this, just a slightly rougher bath sponge, squeeze a little face wash on it and lightly scrub - again this is what I do, your mileage may vary.

Regardless of how oily your skin is, moisturize it. If you have naturally oilier skin like me, use a lighter moisturizer (it feels lighter on your skin not as thick or creamy). conversely, use a heavier moisturizer if you tend to have dry skin. It doesn't necessarily have to be a "face moisturizer" product, lotions work also i've noticed. The point of all this is you want a clean and hydrated skin, it looks younger and healthier. I use, Aveeno's Men's After Shave Lotion. It get's two birds with one stone for me, aftershave plus helps keep my skin hydrated and is on the lighter side (won't feel greasy when it dries.)

The next layer in the painting would be concealer and foundation. Concealers are more pigmented "cover up" work. Using me again, i have slight rosatia/pinkness, concealers help neutralize out the redness to a more even skin tone. Foundation is a less pigmented but does the same thing essentially. Go to a Walgreen's or any drugstore and just look at the color samples. You'll want to color match to your neck so that your general face color blends in with your neck. Taking care of you skin takes time to get but when you get there you shouldn't need much concealer or foundation to even out your face. I like BB Cream No. 23, Natural Biege, matches my color fairly well.

You can pick either of those up or an equivalent product at any drugstore. People won't give you any grief, it's not too common but some males do buy coverup/concealers for acne breakouts so it shouldn't cause too much fuss to buy in person.

As far as applying blush, eyeshadow, liner brows ... the works, it's hard to type out and is best if shown to you. Beating a dead horse, watch the you tube videos and practice putting them on. You WILL get better. I did a quick look through amazon, this Shany Set seems like an okay kit. It has a various color pots to play/practice with. (color pot, the little containers that the actual make up sits in.) Your small round pots are your eyeshadows and the large round ones are your blushes. It looks like it comes with the applicators too, the fancy q-tip looking things are for eyeshadows and the bristle brush for blush. It also has the standard black and brown pencil eye liner, a pencil lip liner, lipstick and some nailpolish.

When it's all said and done, you've read all that you can or watched all the videos you've cared to watch. My best advice I can give you is take care of your skin and practice. Keep putting it on, get a feel for it and learn how certain things get applied. Eyeliner for example, you need to get used to the fact that there's something that close to your eye when you're trying to put it on. With time and practice it gets easier, your hand gets steadier and your eyes don't flinch as much.

Not my best nor my worst, but here's where i'm at on a typical day. http://i.imgur.com/C1vPsxg.jpg

Lastly, baby wipes or makeup remover wipes is good for taking it all off and these on a cotton swab is good to remove eyeliner without any trace.

Edit: words and links

roseroseshop, eopenmarket, and Amazon have it :) It was my HG BB cream for a while but I suspected it was breaking me out so I stopped using it (and I think it was the culprit) so make sure you patch test :)

Order This! It makes a HUGE difference. I can't tell what your skin tone is, so you might need it in 21 instead of 13.

Edit: to give you an idea, this is me with 21 on half of my face. It is full coverage without being heavy on your skin, but if you're at all oily, you might not like it as it does not have a matte finish.

Hello! We are happy to have you here! (-:

Personally I like the Holika Holika Petit BB Cream in Clearing. It contains tea tree oil and SPF 30!

I wear it whenever I have redness or pimples and it provides lightweight coverage while neutralizing the redness.

I would suggest getting a setting powder if you decide to wear BB cream, either a translucent or skin tone one. Powder helps the BB cream stay in place and helps with oil control (-:

Here's the Amazon link!
Holika Holika Pore Clearing Petit BB Cream with Tea Tree Oil and Sebum Control Powder 30ML https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0059NL39U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PuH2xbF9QT80V

This is a photo of me wearing it as well as a light/medium powder just so you can see what it looks like on the skin.

https://imgur.com/a/BUEUj

Edit: spelling

I've been using this for 6 months and it's absolutely amazing. I'm fairly pale though so take that into consideration. I'd say it's definitely worth a shot and the price is unbeatable.

I too would rather have the secret to Jimin's makeup routine than all the secrets of the universe, but alas I don't know.

However, I suspect that it is the combination of Mediheal Face Masks (they are really great), an illuminating primer, a hydrating cushion compact (like the ones by VT), dewy lip gloss, and constant touch-ups.

Have you checked out 'thataylaa' on youtube? She has pale, oily skin and does really thorough, honest foundation reviews weekly. Plus she wears it for full day to show you how it settles and actually gets up close to show the texture of the foundation/her skin. I just bought one of her past raves on amazon here.
This isn't necessarily a matte finish and looks like the lightest shade might still have to be lightened for super fair folks. I only got it because the wear was beautiful and she only had to use the tiniest bit to get good coverage. (Broke college student here trying to stretch how long a tube of foundation lasts) I'm in the same boat as you- no foundation, primer, powder, setting spray, virgin sacrifice combo stops my makeup from slipping off my face 4 hours into the day. The closest I've ever come was using the MUFE Skin Equalizer Mattifying Primer.
Hope this at least sort of helps and good luck on your search!

Best: Healthy Wear SPF 50 powder foundation, which has been dc'd but is still available.

Worst: CC Curl + Care Mascara. It does curl, but it also smudges and flakes after just a few hours.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HYPVM8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FGN7yb9CQ9QM5


This bb cream is a favorite on this sub. There have been a ton of other threads about bb creams if you wanted do a quick search for more info.

Have you tried any of the Korean cushion foundations, like Missha Magic Cushion? They are all crazy pale, which is something I didn't think I could find for myself.

You might want to check out SKIN79's green label BB Cream. I also have combination skin with redness and I'm a big fan of this stuff. Lightweight, natural finish, and actually pale enough to match my skin tone. I usually can't stand the feeling of foundation but often forget I'm wearing anything on the days I apply this product. This review (and its comment section) prompted me to give it a try.

1. Concealer or BB cream
   
2. Brows
   
3. Mascara
   
4. My Lips But Better
   
5. Blush
   
6. Powder
   
   If I HAD to choose only 3 products: Concealer or BB cream, brows, powder.
   
   A 6 product face would add color (blush, MLBB) and thickened/longer lashes (mascara).
   
   *
   Drug store products - Under $20**
   
   

• Concealer:
  
       L'Oreal True Match
  
       NYX
  
       Maybelline Instant Age Rewind
  
  
• BB Cream:
  
       Revlon Photoready (heavy)
  
       L'Oreal Studio Secrets (medium)
  
       Maybelline Dream Fresh (light)
  
  Asian BB Creams
  
       Missha M
  
       Skin 79 Hot Pink
  
       Skin 79 Super Plus
  
       Holika Holika
  
  
• Brows:
  
       NYX Powder
  
       CoverGirl Pencil
  
  
• Mascara:
  
       CoverGirl Clump Crusher
  
       Maybelline Colossal Volume
  
       CoverGirl Lash Blast
  
  
• MLBB:
  
       NYX Pops
  
       Revlon Pink Truffle
  
       CoverGirl Heavenly
  
       Burt's Bees
  
  
  
• Blush
  
       NYX
  
       Milani
  
  
• Powder:
  
       Rimmel Stay Matte
  
       L'Oreal True Match
  
       Neutrogena Mineral Sheer
  *
  Mid-end products $20 - $30**
  
  
• Concealer:
  
       NARS
  
       Benefit Bo-ing
  
       KVD Lock It
  
  
• BB Cream - under $40...these run expensive
  
       IT Cosmetics ($38)
  
       Tarte Amazonian Clay ($34)
  
       Tarte Tinted Treatment ($35)
  
       Shisheido Perfect Hydrating ($33)
  
  
• Brows:
  
       ABH Dip Brow ($18)
  
       ABH Brow Wiz
  
       Sephora Brow Pencil ($13 - Brow Wiz dupe)
  
       MUFE Aqua Brow
  
  
• Mascara:
  
       Clinique Naturally Glossy ($16)
  
       Too Faced Better Than Sex
  
       Lancome Definicils
  
       Tarte Lights Camera Lashes
  
  
• MLBB
  
       MUFE Artist Natural N9
  
       Clinique Almost Lipstick ($16)
  
       Bite in Chablis or Rhubarb
  
       UD Revolution in Native, Naked, Fiend, Rapture, or Rush
  
       Too Faced Melted in Nude or Peony
  
       Tarte LipSurgence
  
  
• Blush
  
       MUFE HD
  
       NARS
  
       KVD
  
       Tarte Amazonian Clay
  
       Clinique Cheek Pop
  
  
• Powder
  
       Laura Mercier
  
       MUFE HD
  
       UD Ultra Definition ($34)
  
       NARS Light Reflecting ($35)
  *
  High-End Products - $30+**
  
  
• Concealer:
  
       Lancome Complete Coverage
  
       YSL Multi-Action
  
       MUFE Full Cover
  
  
• BB Cream - Over $40:
  
       DiorSkin Nude
  
       Guerlain Lingerie De Peau
  
       Estee Lauder Clear Difference
  
  
• Mascara:
  
       D&G Secret Eyes
  
       Guerlain Maxi Lash
  
       YSL Babydoll
  
  
• Blush
  
       Becca
  
       Hourglass
  
       Chanel
  ***
  Anyone can use these products successfully for a quick natural look! They are foolproof :)
  
  Lisa Eldridge is a great source for beginners!

You could try the Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in #13 in the lightest shade-- it's definitely got a pink undertone but it's very pale.

Another option is the Skin 79 Green BB-- I tried this one and found it too pale for me, but pretty neutral in tone!

Can probably find samples of each on eBay so you can try before buying the full size.

Have you considered korean makeup? I am like you, I had really bad acne and makeup just exacerbated the flakiness that my acne produced. Once I got a better skincare routine and my skin started improving, I found I barely needed any makeup at all, so I looked into some k-beauty foundation and found amazing soft dewy results. The only issue is that the range of shades is pretty limited, so if you're decently tanned or darker they wouldn't work.

Two that I have and really like are the MISSHA Perfect Cover BB Cream and the MISSHA Magic Cushion. I purchased both of these on amazon for like 10$ each, and they are amazingly soft and light, and make my skin look very smooth!
The bb cream is SUPER dewy, and I don't need any highlighter with it, because it could easily go disco-ball if you doubled up on that. I like the magic cushion a lot for the portability, you need such a small amount of it and the sponge it comes with actually is perfect for dabbing on a very small amount of color correction. On days I need heavier correction I can just wet my BB and dab it in there, but generally the light sponge has been great for quick on the go. It also is more matte than the bb cream, but I like both for different reasons.

Can we do multiple? :) I've been in a real rut lately so maybe doing all the princess looks will get me back into make up again

Here's Meg from Hercules!!!!! :) Hope you guys like it!!

Here's the wishlist link

A lot of people seem to like this. I've never tried it though so I can't really say if it's good or not.

Skin79 Super Plus BB Cream Green (in the green packaging) is a famous korean BB cream that is also very, very light and neutral. This is really comparable to Missha BB creams in 13 'milky beige' as far as the shade shade but would be less dewy and more long wearing.

amazon link

I share your woes as a pale girl. I just bought the Manic Panic Foundation/Corrector in Virgin White off of Amazon and am very happy with it:

http://www.amazon.com/Manic-Panic-Virgin-Dreamtone-Foundation/dp/B004SUGXWC/ref=sr_1_14?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1407865966&sr=1-14



I mix it with my liquid foundation through, so if you're looking for something a little more pigmented that would blend better with a mousse, it looks like the Life's Entropy Foundation Elixir in white would do the trick. (Disclaimer: I haven't tried it yet):

http://shop.lifesentropy.com/collections/764502-face/products/8198466-foundation-elixir-white

Hope that helps! :)

Avoid most American BB creams other than the high end, because they keep saying BB cream but I don't think it means what they think it means, if you catch my drift. Korean and Japanese BB creams are really the way to go, though if you really want something now instead of waiting, there is Dr Jart at Sephora that is a Korean brand and pretty nice.

Since you are the one on the left, pale and pink, it's not your fault the lightest shade didn't work for you, that's that particular BB creams fault, and it's one of my biggest pet peeves with those drugstore BBs. Garnier was even worse than the Loreal in this department (can you say ORANGE?!)

N02 is the lightest option for the Bright Fit BB I sent you the link to, but there are other great BB options out there. I oftentimes recommend Missha Perfect Cover in #13 for my pale pink friends as it is neutral (not orange!!) and very flexible moist formula. It has medium to high coverage and is pretty much a jack of all trades BB cream; you can also find sample sizes of it on ebay, too.

Missha US is also having a 40% off sale. Everything is 40% off site wide, and they have a gift with purchase. Spend $100, and you become a VIP member. VIP members get free shipping on orders over $20, 30% off all regular priced items, and a birthday reward. If you don't qualify for free shipping, ground shipping is about $6.
Amazon also carries a lot of Missha items. I feel like they are the cheapest, especially if you figure in shipping. Here is an example:
M Perfect Cover BB Cream #13
Amazon : $10.80 Free Shipping with Prime
Missha US : $13.20 Free shipping with VIP or $5.99 Ground shipping.
Soko Glam : $13.20 Free shipping on orders over $35 or Shipping is $6.95. (Coupon code: MISSHA4U is needed to get 40% off).

Not sure if you have Amazon prime but you can get it there for $13.90 shipped! That's where I got mine (fellow #13 dry skinned girl checking in)! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HYPVM8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_7M.9wb5CB3NW7

I use holika holika BB cream. The one that's called "clearing", in a blue container. It's great at oil blotting and doesn't give me pimples. Only thing I'll ever use. You can get it on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Holika-Clearing-Petit-Cream-Ounce/dp/B0059NL39U

But, just one problem; it only comes in one fair skin shade, because it's from Korea.

Haha, I just commented this on /u/Violincellist's thread, but I use a half and half mix of foundation and BB! It has great coverage, but still has the benefits of the BB in there, which is great for me because my BB helps fight acne and oil! I use a bit of Tarte's Amazonian Clay foundation and Etude House's BB Magic in Refreshing. I freaking love Tarte, and I will allllwaaayysss recommend their foundation. Mixing it with the BB really helps out my skin, and it looks absolutely flawless! If you don't like the idea of mixing both, at least get the Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation, it looks great, lasts long, and they added a wide range of colors to it, so you should be able to find your perfect shade!

As far as primer goes, I use Etude House's Goodbye Pore Ever primer, which I think is great. (Especially for the price!) It's silicone based, which some people might not like, but it really helps minimize and fill in my pores and even out my skin. I've heard great things about Benefit's Porefessional as well! I got a small sample of it today at Sephora, and it has the same consistency as Etude House's primer... I'll report back after I actually use it for a little! ;P

I love the manic panic one! People don't think much of manic panic when it comes to makeup but I found out about it from some pale girl blog and a lot of pale girls swear by it. It allows us to buy the correct undertone and then just lightening it instead of having to wear something yellow to get the Right shade or pink etc. it also make expensive makeup last longer and doesn't really mess with the formula at all. I just mix a little on the back of my hand or on a glass ashtray I bought as a mixing palette. here's the best link to it

You can straighten your hair, try using a product like Frizz-ease, and/or use some gel wax kinda stuff to tame the frizz. One of my female friends has amazing curly jew hair and I know she uses a ton of leave in conditioner. I would also recommend bringing your part back a little more towards the middle to where it's about over your eye. I think that would look more feminine on you. You can also try hair clips and hair bands to add an obvious female cue.

If you aren't that into make up, maybe try just a little eyeliner, not real thick or anything, just enough to brighten your eyes a little bit. A little concealer and foundation to cover up beard shadow and smooth your skin tone out wouldn't hurt either, at least in the short term. Try something like Covergirl Naturluxe. It's cheap, easy and quick to put on, and to me it feels like I'm not even wearing anything. It's specifically made to be lighter and it looks good and doesn't irritate my skin either. Just use concealer over your upper lip and wherever you have beard shadow and it'll help you out a lot. I know you've said you don't like make up, but it seriously will help you pass.

I'm interested in a foundation from amazon, but I'm not sure about the shade.
I'm yellow toned, and currently I'm using laneige pore control bb cushion #21, which is the same shade as other brands #23. Usually for Korean bb creams, #23 fits me perfectly.
If anyone used bb cream and an American foundation, I'd really appreciate advice on choosing the shade! :)

Try Missha's #13. I mix #21 and #13 when I'm slightly more pink in the summer, otherwise just #13 alone is great. The formula is easy to mix, as well as incredibly forgiving to smearing it on your face like a savage when you're in a rush (like me) or using a beauty blender to build coverage (also me).

I used it as a sunscreen stand-in on a vacation once and never went back. There's a great pearly Missha primer too.

YNMV on NYX. People love it, but I use it to wet my brush.

Ben Nye comes in a bunch of different sizes (that get SUPER cheap as the size goes up) but you’ll need your own spritzer bottle for the larger sizes. It also has a scent, so if you are sensitive to that beware. But my friend works at Disney Land and he uses Ben Nye to set his makeup, so if it works for a Disney Prince in the summer I’d say it’s good enough for me.

2 Oz - $16

8 Oz - $40

16 oz - $44

(FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, THESE LINKS ARE THE OLD VERSION) EDIT: The old line is being discontinued.
That's funny - because I looked back at the Amazon Order I made and the IOPE website...they all list it as "XP" and have SPF50 in the description, Amazon doesn't add to the name, IOPE does write "Broad Spectrum" on their website, but I think that Peach and Lily is the only one to throw in the word "sunblock"! I'm pretty sure it's the same item though. It's their only Air Cushion XP.


NEW 2016 4th GENERATION VERSION: The new line is still super new still. Someone told me about it when I was asking about IOPE recently, and when you google "IOPE Cushion 4th generation 2016" blogs come up, but theyre hard to find swatches and reviews of because theyre so new. Here they are on Tester Korea. And omg they are on Amazon !

• HERE IS A GOLDMINE OF SWATCHES AND COMMENTS FOR THE NEW CUSHION!
  
  What was handy was clicking on the +1 of the images on this listing - there are super handy swatches.
  
  One of the biggest changes is that they added a "W21" and "W23" which are darker, yellower. I'm yellow-neutral...(olive?!) so I'm always wary of going toooo yellow. But because it's a cushion and sheerer than swatches, maybe the yellow might not be so bad. And it could be that the W21 is a better match for you, depending on how yellow you are!
  
  Just FYI from what I was reading online, you might want to look on youtube and watch people put on the different finishes. I read online that some people complained that the Natural Glow lines were TOO sheer&dewy! But it really depends on your skin needs.
  
  ...I will be shopping with you too! I really want to see if the W23 fits my NC25 skin better. Thanks for asking your question - now I know what cushion I can look forward to trying!

Congrats so much!! <3

Love this foundation - nice coverage, but so lightweight

Egads, so hard to decide! I think Purple Aurora is gorgeous, though!

Goal for the next year is to survive my first year of nursing school. Going back to college after 10 years is scary enough, but on top of being a single mama and continuing to run my business? Yeah, I'm kinda really terrified, but determined as hell to do it!

poppin bottles

I'm nervous about trying MACs Studio Fix foundation in NW15 because I'm really super pale and am always scared to try out any foundation (especially one so pricey) because they almost always are too damn dark! I have pink undertones i think, or at least my face gets red very easily.
(i don't have a link to it, but it is on my wish list. amazon doesn't carry it, but I've linked it on there to the mac website lol)

another one is the bb cream Miisha in shade no 13

I've heard this is perfect for pale gals with pink undertones, but again super scared that it will come off too dark or something won't come out right. Sighhhhh

Other than those two, I've never tried out MAC lipstick before! Have always wanted to, but again with my pale coloring i never know what shade ranges i could pull off!

Not drugstore, but on a drugstore budget: I love Holika Holika's Essential Petit BB cream (That's the one in the orange tube). This is a Korean BB cream, which I like a lot better than any drugstore brand, and find that it actually helps my skin. I apply it with a foundation brush and then make it more matte with a blending sponge, and I find a slightly-larger-than-pea-sized amount is great coverage for me. It also builds nicely if you have an area that needs more coverage. The Essential version is pretty pale, which I like in the winter, and then I usually switch to the Pore Clearing (blue tube) in the summer; I find it matches my skin when I have a tan. Hope it helps!

This is Lady

She's a leopard angelfish that I got as a 'Thank you' for sending some plants that needed thinning out to a friend. Got a tracking number out of the blue and then this beauty showed up on my door step. My friend's wife and I had been discussing angels and I showed her an auction I had been lusting after but was WAY out of my price range. She failed to mention that she had a breeding pair. This is one of the babies. Lady is a massive attention whore, will always come to whatever side of the tank you're on and pose for you. Out of all my fish (and I have about 7 tanks with fish in them now) she's my absolute favorite.

I've been dying to try this

Not a primer, but I've had great success using this Klairs cream for that purpose: https://www.amazon.com/KLAIRS-Illuminating-Supple-BB-Cream/dp/B00PGO5N0M

I use an inexpensive primer I found on Amazon that I like better than Smashbox called Emori, not sure if it's AB or not.

My current routine (this is one week after I got the giant Tarte box with everything) is typically Skinfood Salmon concealer (my favorite concealer so far, creamier but stays, ousted Boiing), Aqua Petit Jelly BB in the lighter version- usually I use my fingers or one of those toothbrush brushes), Peripera or Etude tints as I mentioned with my ulta tinted balm, the TonyMoly powder which as I said blew me away, I have eyelash extensions so nothing there, and I have a cushion blush in a tube that I like a lot but I just got the other powder blush I mentioned. I also have and like the Missha cushion, but I like Aqua Petit Jelly more.

Waiting on this because I love this brand, it's a cotton candy setting spray?

Sorry that wasn't more enlightening but it has links :) I was just surprised to be AS entranced by AB makeup as I am by AB skincare because I was a MUA for a long time and have always been a product junkie and now I use my stupid expensive stuff on days I'm not going anywhere :O

ETA: I really have to check into eyeshadows now. I've kind of hit a wall because my whole face is handled, and I do want one of those TonyMoly bunny glosses!

ETA2, WTT:
Cotton Candy Pore Powder: https://smile.amazon.com/Holika-Sweet-Cotton-Cover-Powder/dp/B00NODDCAU/ref=pd_sim_194_13?ie=UTF8&dpID=41tJAo0UkzL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=KWA1GRGEVE77WQ72X2BA

Champagne eyeliner: https://smile.amazon.com/Lioele-Glittering-Jewel-Liner-Champagne/dp/B007XKXJO4/ref=pd_sim_194_41?ie=UTF8&dpID=41ABG0hw-6L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR121%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=KWA1GRGEVE77WQ72X2BA

Banana concealer: https://smile.amazon.com/SKINFOOD-Banana-Concealer-Korean-Beautyshop/dp/B00PKXD7UC/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1466835302&sr=1-1&keywords=korean+banana+concealer

Manic panic white foundation! I bought mine on Amazon [try this! ](Manic Panic Virgin Dreamtone Gothic Foundation Vampire White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SUGXWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5Vv7xb3CNP9EE) you could mix it with your current foundation to make it a lot paler or just go for the white foundation look to get a more original Harley look! Have fun!!

Manic Panic Dreamtone is a nice white mixer that is affordable. I get it from Amazon. Works great! Link

I've used this in the past to lighten drugstore foundation that was too dark for me, and once I tried it on myself straight-up. It's basically white-out for your face, and it didn't aggravate my acne, so maybe it will work for you?

http://www.amazon.com/Manic-Panic-Virgin-Dreamtone-Foundation/dp/B004SUGXWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412785609&sr=8-1&keywords=manic+panic+dreamtone+white+foundation

I live in Florida with oily, acne-prone skin. I use mostly AB, but there are some western products that I haven't been able to find better replacements for. Here's my oil-conscious morning routine:

• Cleanse with sulfur soap. I'm currently testing this out on my acne and recently switched from Cosrx's Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser.
  
  
• Tone with Cosrx Natural Bha Skin Returning A-sol.
  
  
• Reduce excess sebum with Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid 2-3 times per week. I find that this helps keep my pores clean and reduces oil production.
  
  
• (After waiting 20 minutes) Protect with Biore UV Aqua Rich sunscreen.
  
  
• Moisturize and prime with Nivea Men Sensitive Skin After Shave Balm, which is seriously the best makeup primer I have ever used. Possibly also the cheapest. Feels like nothing on my face, yet allows makeup to stay on all day. Definitely one of my HGs.
  
  
• Color correct with Missha Magic Cushion. It's lightweight, provides good coverage, stays on and doesn't get cakey.
  
  
• And, if I know that I'm going to be outside or busy all day, I'll spray on Skindinavia's Makeup Finishing Spray, which works better than powder and doesn't dry out my skin.

I really liked the Miissha BB cream when I had it as well, but I recently bought Lumene Time Freeze CC cream and I actually like it a little better. I think it looks a little more natural on my skin.

I used this one.

HEY! I wear a fuck ton of makeup, but I boycotted coverup because it started breaking me out. I use this and it is AWESOME! I have oily/ dry skin usually in some places and it is incredible at covering up both those things. And i usually just set it with a small bit of powder so it stays in place

Witch costume(hat comes with)-
EraSpooky Women's Renaissance... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FSVTQN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Socks, that you can't see in the pic, but I really recommend because holy shit they are soft and comfy-
Raylarnia Women's Extra Long... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H3MOJBS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Eyeshadow box-
SHANY Glamour Girl Makeup Kit -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034KYDPG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Foundation(although I'd recommend buying this in person not on Amazon)-
L.O.L. Surprise! Fuzzy Pets with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PFCSXIY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The rest of the makeup(lipstick, concealer, eyeliner, and mascara) I got at Walmart, which (in my case atleast) has a self checkout, so it's not bad shopping there

Oh man! That is pretty pale. I'm on the "darker" end of "light" shades, so I don't know much about foundations for the very fair. But my friend who is very pale recommends mixing in a white foundation (she uses this one). Maybe try that? Sorry I can't help very much xD

hello, hello! And welcome, welcome!! (I swear I don't always speak doubly like that haha)
I am agreeing with ilessthanthreepugs when I say it really is the nicest sr I have found. Almost too nice for me probably lol
But I hope you love it as much as we do.
As someone who doesn't have a lot of product yet, I will recommend a bb cream. Since you're starting out, I will give you my first bb cream because though it's not an Asian one which I have now learned I absolutely LOVE, I do love this drugstore one too.
If you do have money to spend, I would recommend this one

BB creams are perfect for beginners, with a great mascara and cream blush.

The cream blushes I use are by L'Oreal I think ? And definitely Urban Decay


My favorite mascaras right now (I am always searching for new ones haha) are

• NYX doll eyes
  
  and
  
  
• Rimmel Lash Accelerator
  
  What do you prefer for lipwear? I am happy to give you my favorites there too.
  
  If there's one thing I would say to you as a beginner, is that you need a good stippling brush
  

1.[grey] (http://www.amazon.com/EH605BC-Womens-Newsboy-Rhinestone-Charcoal/dp/B009SR40LQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I2PD1ICE9YMC6N&psc=1) I love this hat it is so cute.

2.[Not on my wishlist but I have it on my kindle] (http://www.amazon.com/Rain-Therapy-Rest-Relax-Unwind/dp/B008245WE0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376331291&sr=8-1&keywords=rain+clouds+picture)

3.[unusual] (http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-Pickled-Bottle-Stopper/dp/B007I1QOZE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=IXD2REFJ4PY8Z)

4.[For my daughter] (http://www.amazon.com/Aeropostale-Womens-Hoodie-Sweatshirt-484/dp/B00ARLOT5Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3PBZ1VKXZR74O&coliid=IBDGQCQ1N0WVV&psc=1) for school I have a whole list for them.

5.[Book to make you cry] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Pact-ebook/dp/B001KDQ4KQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2504AL2G22KWQ&coliid=I3J5IFCVK3SP5I).

6.[Amazing that I actually remembered this] (http://www.amazon.com/niceEshop-Korean-Fashion-Leather-Bracelet-White/dp/B00DMWQLZG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=QF6DBD4WX57X&coliid=I3DUNHQZGK4YYA).

7.[My cat would love this] (http://www.amazon.com/Catit-Design-Senses-Treat-Maze/dp/B004G9L1H2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I333M0M7LYQKS5) lately I have been having a hard time keeping him out off the neighbors porch. He is actually staring into there window because of her cats I think he might be in love.

8.[I don't know why I want this maybe midlife crisis] (http://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Temporary-Color-Pastels-Powder/dp/B00B7YAR4C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I1IC34BXSZVE37)

9.[Everyone must watch this because it is so funny it's dumb] (http://www.amazon.com/Labyrinth-David-Bowie/dp/B00000K3D4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I1QLUZXCYREJNM)

10.[ this would be useful for zombies because who doesnt love chocolate but if that failed you could use sticks for weapon] (http://www.amazon.com/Oster-FPSTFN7700-022-Fondue-Pot/dp/B002FWTPIO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I2731PARY9A8CL)

11.[So my one of my current goals is to be happier and feel better about myself and feeling pretty helps boost myself esteem] (http://www.amazon.com/Smashbox-Try-It-Kit-Value/dp/B004QS0E0S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3F0OLRWNN54YV&coliid=I9O00C8OMYYWU)

12.[Why do they have to have add ons ?] (http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Mechanical-Pencils-74407/dp/B00006IBO4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3PBZ1VKXZR74O&coliid=IA0R4EZDLBLDN)

13. I really want a purple one of these for so many reasons.

14.[We eat so many chips why not try to make some] (http://www.amazon.com/Mastrad-A64501-Top-Chips-Maker/dp/B004Z762VA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I3LGU5DSXZORPE)

15.[On my etsy wishlist] (http://www.etsy.com/listing/110863596/natural-cream-color-magnasite-10x14mm?registry=MzA1NzAzfDM1MzAyNDk0&ref=registry) these would make awesome bracelet.

16.[ I had never actually tried it but I read it smells so good] (http://www.amazon.com/ETUDE-HOUSE-Magic-Cream-Refreshing/dp/B002NIZRT6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3F0OLRWNN54YV&coliid=I3COT9VGVRFIEK).

17.[Cute toy] (http://www.amazon.com/Warm-Fuzzy-Toys-Dancing-Flower/dp/B007CLOOPC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=QF6DBD4WX57X&coliid=I2EH8TF8KMAQ99).

18.[ Can't do much without these in school] (http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Mechanical-Pencils-74407/dp/B00006IBO4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3PBZ1VKXZR74O&coliid=IA0R4EZDLBLDN).

19.[ My newest obsession is doing my nails :)] (http://www.sephora.com/shades-of-grey-set-P376894?SKUID=1477074&srccode=cii_23393768&cpncode=31-194186943-2&om_mmc=amazon-amazonpads)

20.[ These are so cute so I figured i have to share] (http://www.amazon.com/Journee-Collection-Buckle-Slouchy-Mid-calf/dp/B002KIPDZC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=GEKXSOCWU12Y&coliid=I1XI3IH2CPFTOF&psc=1)

[Bonus] (http://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Bocelli/dp/B00063M112/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376334507&sr=8-2&keywords=andrea) Not sure but took a guess. fear cuts deeper than swords

I can understand that, you don't want to be work inappropriate. If you want a very heavy coverage, Tarte Amazonian Clay is great, though on the pricy side. I rarely wear that though, since it's quite heavy (I usually cut it with some lotion). And it might be a bit of a splurge for a college budget anyway.
I really like Missha Perfect Cover BB, which is cheaper and more of a medium coverage. It makes my skin look nicer, but doesn't give that flat look that a really heavy foundation can bring. I hope one of those BBs works for you! Are they the Skin79 samples?
Blush is a hard line for me to walk, I have to look overly pink when I first apply it, or it seems invisible in an hour. I really like CoverGirl blushes, actually. NYX has some nice ones too.

I love gel eyeliner, I use it a lot. I have trouble with pencils smudging and liquid coming off where my eye waters.

I use eyeshadow primer, eyeshadow, black gel eyeliner (Maybelline Eye Studio), mascara (benefit Bad Gal Lash), eyebrow stuff (currently a brow pencil), and undereye concealer and blush. If I put a BB or foundation on, I will try to contour too.

Whoo, this is so long, sorry! I have entered a few competitions, but not for awhile (laziness). I actually won one, it's really fun to test your skills!

1. Cleanser -link - Remove dirt, really powerful. It has gotten rid of my blackheads, and I had a lot.

2. Exfoliator -link - Only whenever my skin can handle it. Will get rid of all of that flakey skin you have for a smooth finish. It'll make your skin 100% smooth without flakes after 1 use.

3. Essence -link - Skin treatment after exfoliator, replacement for toner. Repairs damaged skin as well and is good protection.

Finally, any Korean BB Cream that goes well with your skin tone. A good BB cream is protective tinted moisturizer to hide your imperfections. Asian BB Cream products are way superior than the American versions.

I would recommend this for you as good BB Creams if you're ever interested:

Choice One - Link - Whitening, Wrinkle Repair, Moisturizer, Tinted, Sunblock. This one is a bit stronger.

Choice Two - Link - Whitening, Wrinkle Repair, Moisturizer, Tinted, Sunblock. This one is more popular.

And it's on sale at Amazon!

I've seen this talked about a lot on Youtube.

Manic Panic Dreamtone Foudation:
http://www.amazon.com/Manic-Panic-Virgin-Dreamtone-Foundation/dp/B004SUGXWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426269455&sr=8-1&keywords=manic+panic+white+makeup

Missha Perfect Cover gets a lot of kudos but for me it broke me out. Then again, EVERYTHING breaks me out. I ended up really liking Holika

1. I'm obsessed with Geek Chic Cosmetics eyeshadows. I love the intensity of the colors, and it's really easy for me to apply with a wet brush so they can double as eyeliner.
   
   
2. Been wearing lipsticks more lately, as they're faster for me to go from out of bed to having a "look" for the day. For "normal" colors like red and pink, I like the texture of Revlon Ultimate Suede. Lately, though, I've been wearing weird indie colors like this teal lipstick.
   
   
3. Sun protection is important, but my face is red and needs coverage! BB cream comes to my rescue and does both.
   
   
4. I have the oiliest eyelids on the planet, so in order to use my beloved eyeshadows, I need a primer.
   
   
5. Sounds ridiculous, but this little green concealer stick by Maybelline is great for covering my red spots.

I've been using Missha Perfect Cover #13 for over a year now, and I usually buy from Amazon using this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003HYPVM8/

The most recent seller I bought from is Beauty Best LLC.

I just got this Missha one today! It was too cheap to not get. I've never used MAC, but I would guess I'm around NW15? W=cool, right? I'm pink as hell (something I'm trying to fix with AB, haha). Anyway, I like it so far. I got shade 21, and I think it's light enough, though a little more neutral or yellow than I am, but it kind of cancels some of the pink.

Also!! Whenever I use a higher coverage foundation that doesn't quite match, I mix the foundation with manic panic's white foundation. This makes pretty much any foundation workable :)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004SUGXWC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1453692096&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=manic+panic+white+foundation&dpPl=1&dpID=31nTKQJvUtL&ref=plSrch

I've used Manic Panic's white foundation (here on Amazon for $9) to lighten a few different foundations and I really like it. It looks naturally lighter and mixes in well. I didn't notice a change to the consistency or finish.

Have you tried not using the BB cream? I used this one for a bit, but slowly it started breaking me out in cysts. No fun. D:

So purple is definitely my fall color. I can't exactly wear purple lipstick every day though, so what I like to do is wear purple mascara. My current favorite is Rimmel London Extra Lash Pop. If I want it to look extra purple-y, I layer it over some clear mascara, I have an elf one that works well as the base. If I want just a hint of purple, I'll use it by itself or over a black mascara. I can't take any decent pictures right now, but this is a decent approximation of what it looks like on my lashes, color wise.

If I were to win, I'd like to get either this set of face masks since I tend to associate skincare and makeup - when I feel good about my skin, I like to play it up with makeup.

Otherwise, I'd like to try something like this Holika Holika BB cream

I'd like to tag /u/Purpl342 for being awesome, and also because her username is basically my fall color.

Happy Almost Birthday! There's just over a week now, I hope you have a lot of fun :)

The [Klairs Illuminating Supple BB Cream] (https://www.amazon.com/KLAIRS-Illuminating-Supple-BB-Cream/dp/B00PGO5N0M) is apparently a fav of some of the SnailCast crew (AB podcast) but I'm waiting until my current BB cream runs out to try it.

Additionally, it might help if you use a mattifying primer before you put on your BB cream. I'm a huge fan of the [Smashbox Photo Finish Primer] (http://www.sephora.com/photo-finish-foundation-primer-P9889) - not AB though.

Hi there this is the link. I found it on amazon.com, so that's why I wasn't sure if it was OK, but I know we have all been needing swatches! :-)

Click on the '+' sign and you will see the swatches.

https://www.amazon.com/IOPE-CUSHION%C2%AE-Intense-Cover-Refill/dp/B01G44NL1A/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1468410444&sr=1-7&keywords=2016+iope+cushion+intense+cover

Here it is on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Physicians-Formula-Healthy-Foundation-Translucent/dp/B003FXE6VI/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1398714767&sr=1-1&keywords=Physicians+Formula+SPF+50 (sorryIdon'tknowhowtomakealink)

I liked eucerin's spf 30 everyday protection, but ultimately didn't think it was enough spf.

I used shiseido pretty religiously for a while, it's a dream under makeup.

This Ocean Potion Sunblock was given to me and I saved it for when I needed an all over sunblock, but ended up using it on my face in a pinch and surprisingly it works beautifully and is under $10. It hasn't caused any breakouts and claims to have vitamin a, c and e. I think I'm going to stick with it for a while.

For foundation, I like Missha bb cream and Skin79 Orange Label, but the Asian bb creams are tricky for people with anything but fair skin.

I also really love Bare Minerals and I go back and forth between the two depending on my skin texture (more dry and flaky-bb cream, more oily but clear overall-Bare Minerals)

Make-up for my face. =P

10 or under


thanks for the contest!

Welcome back and congrats on the new job! Graphic design seems like a very fun career. I'm curious as to what part of Maryland you live in as I'm a Marylander myself (although you don't have to say if you're not comfortable doing so!) Thanks for holding this contest :)

RAINFOREST and I am very interested in trying this BB cream as I've heard a lot of good things about Etude House's BB creams!

I don't wear makeup often because I'm honestly lazy, but I try to never ever leave the house without sunscreen! I use a lot of korean products, like my sunscreen and the BB cream I love.

I've been meaning to get a makeup bag so I can fill it with the stuff I own/will own at some point like: Makeup wipes, travel sunscreen, mascara, liquid eyeliner, bb cream, powder for finishing, set of travel brushes *­edit TWEEZERS (I can't tell you how many days have been ruined by a single hair on my neck or some other weird place that I'm sure no one but me has ever noticed).

My favorite product right now is probably this lipstick which I never have the right occasion to wear.

**edit #2 I've also had acne for the last 7 years, which is finally and ever-so-slowly fading away now that I'm in my twenties, so I'm a bit picky when it comes to the makeup I put on my skin. I'm sure if I had flawless skin I'd experiment with makeup way more.

Hello! How do you feel about compact cushions? They don't offer the same amount of coverage as liquid foundations do (if that's what you normally use), but they do have better coverage than a tinted sunscreen.

I personally enjoy the IOPE Air Cushion XP, which is SPF 50+ and has vitamin E.

I hope you feel better soon! I'd like to try this Pore Clearing Petit BB Cream and one of my favorite songs when I need cheering up is this one, (I am) The Love Addict by Lonely Forest. I love how upbeat it is and the lyrics are awesome.

I haven't used it yet but have heard rave reviews about Maybelline Fit Me Matte Plus Poreless: https://www.amazon.com/Maybelline-New-York-Foundation-Ivory/dp/B00PFCSXIY?th=1#customerReviews

I plan to try it as soon as I run out of my current foundation.

If your skin tone is on the lighter side then Asian BB creams are your friend. They come in a limited color selection and mostly in light shades but they are totally awesome!

My HG is the Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream. It’s hella cheap but great coverage and glowy. I do set with powder to make it last though.

I used to use the Skin79 Beblesh Balm but it’s a little grey tinged. But I got compliments on my skin most times I wore this. Very moisturizing and you get a lot of bang for your buck. Took me forever to go through it.

IT Cosmetics CC cream has a better shade selection (not huge but better than Asian BBs) but it’s going to cost more. Same with Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. Both formulas are very silky and easy to blend. The Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer comes in an oil free version as well.

My go-to is this foundation mix-in by Manic Panic:

Manic Panic Virgin Dreamtone Gothic Foundation Vampire White (1 fl oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SUGXWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VEWGDbBFC8388

Unfortunately it doesn't work all on its own and has to be mixed with ordinary foundation, but if used this way, it works wonders. If you can find a good mousse foundation in your skintone (or lighter if preferred), mix an equal amount of the white with that on a beauty blender and then apply to your skin.

Of course, if you want more white, you can use more of the white stuff than normal foundation in your mixture.

Looks divine if topped with a white powder. :)

Are you open to Korean makeup? I use the Skin79 Super+ Beblesh Balm with some setting powder on days I don't feel like doing a full face. :) I like it a lot, it doesn't settle into fine lines or wear off, in my experience, and I'm in Virginia, where the summer has been mega humid!

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00E7IF4NY/

I have combination skin and I like it haha. That one works fine with a beauty blender for me. I'm talking about this one. I find that the consistency is thicker but when I try to put it on with a beauty blender, it just sticks to it and doesn't spread as evenly on my face.

I go back and forth between using a primer and not, but I always use setting powder.

For reference, my skin type is Dehydrated/Combo leaning a little more towards oily. I use Skin79 Green BB Creme, Nivea After Shave Balm For Men (Non-AB) as a Primer, and Coty Air Spun Original (Non-AB) as a setting powder.

I have a desk job where I don't do much and generally wear lighter makeup, so usually I'll skip my primer. However, if I'm going out or planning to wear heavy makeup, I always do a primer, setting spray, and setting spray (just in case because of how oily my skin can get).

I'm planning on ditching my primer eventually and looking into Innisfree No Sebum Powder as my setting powder because of how highly recommended it is for oily people! I'll be eyeing this thread for primer recommendations :)

I suggest at least getting a setting powder and seeing if that does the trick. If not, try finding a primer that works for your skin and see if that help. If that doesn't work, add a setting spray and hopefully that should do the trick!

Sorry, kind of a long winded post based off of inexperience.

Skin Type: I believe I have dry skin, the only issues I have with my skin is flakey patches every once in a while, especially on my forehead and in between my eyebrows. I've also noticed under my eyebrow hairs! Ew! I've never had a problem with oil. Never MAC matched, my current foundation is Naked Skin 1.0 and it's way too dark.

Country/Climate I'm in: Illinois- weather changes all the time. Recently it has been very cool here.

Top Skin Concern: Dry skin. I consistantly have hormonal acne breakouts on my chin which are usually deep and don't have a head. I have a tendency to pick which I know is bad! :( I am currently on birthcontrol. I have redness on the sides of my nose. I also have dark circles under my eyes. The darkness may be caused my having thin skin under my eyes. I can literally see a blood vessel running under my eye!

Current Routine/Products I'm Using:
AM
Cerave knock off moisturizer in the tub

PM
yes to blueberries age refresh smoothing daily cleanser
Cerave knock off moisturizer in the tub
Yes to blueberries age refresh softening facial exfoiliator about once a week
yes to tomatoes clay mask when i remember (once very few weeks usually)

Occassionally I wear a face mask. They're usually cheapies from an asian grocery store. :)

I specifically am interested in incorporating a few more impactful products into my routine. I am almost done with my Cerave knock off moisturizer!
I lurked around and think I am going to get this sunscreen (Biore SARASARA UV Perfect Bright Milk SPF50 + pink bottle). I think I'd like to add 1 or 2 more products and see what I think.
Perhaps this eye cream for my dark under eye circles?

And perhaps this to replace my moisturizer.
I picked these out based off of HG posts, let me know what you guys think! I am interested in masks as well but the prices of the ones I've seen that are recommended kind of scare me off! :(

I have been looking at BB creams and am intersting in MISSHA #13 as was recommended from PaleMUA because I have strong pink undertones! here

It sounds like we're a similar colour. I use this stuff for light-medium coverage http://www.amazon.com/MISSHA-Perfect-Cover-Cream-Milky/dp/B003HYPVM8 It looks dark in the amazon photos but I assure you shade number 13 it's wonderfully pale. have a look at it and see if it sounds good to you np.reddit.com/r/MakeupAddicts/comments/233jnt/review_missha_m_perfect_cover_bb_cream_no_13/? http://skinandtonics.com/missha-perfect-cover-bb-cream-review/

Oh, and I just thought to add that you might get a lot of use out of a white foundation mixer like Manic Panic Dreamtone or the Life's Entropy white foundation elixir. I'm going to order the Life's Entropy drops very soon so I can resurrect a bunch of foundations from my foundation graveyard.

I use dermacol foundation (Dermacol Make-up Cover - Water-Proof Hypoallergenic for all Skin Types, nr 208 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018UT5XRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.J3SBb5ZY0D5C) only on breakouts and it's fantastic. It's INCREDIBLY high coverage, which is great for people who don't want to look like they're wearing makeup-you use such a small amount that it's not very visible sitting on your skin. I'm pale as well, so underneath, I use jergens face tanner every morning to give a more uniform skin tone. It has never ever turned me orange or streaky- it's not even obvious, it matches my body tan perfectly. Good luck!

I can get this: http://www.amazon.com/Ben-Nye-Final-Fl-oz-236ml/dp/B00AYOP76O/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1458866977&sr=8-2&keywords=ben+nye+final+seal&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011

The normal size is 2 oz so I'm assuming this is fairly large (if we went larger we'd save more money but I wasn't sure how much you'd want). We could split it even and then I could try to ship it as cheap as possible so it'd cost the same price as you plus shipping as getting the 2 oz, except you'll get 4 oz.

This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/Holika-Clearing-Petit-Control-Powder/dp/B0059NL39U

For me and for oily skin I think this is the best one. The other ones I tried were nice but probably better for normal or drier skin.

You are so amazingly generous for doing this! I honestly have never owned anything YSL so I don't know about the quality but I've heard so many great things about it! This is my favourite lipstick of theirs I believe, I've been dying for a deep winter red! Best of luck to all you awesome ladies and thanks again to you and YSL Mystery Glammer! :)

Yay YSL Mystery Glammer! Thanks for being so kind and passing on the extra monies to us folks :)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U159XU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=BU96Q0FGL0T5&coliid=I3UCTSA8M10CUW

OMG you are so generous! Thank you so much for hosting. I've always wanted a YSL lipstick with that gorgeous packaging. Here is the one Ive been drooling over.

Thanks to the YSL Mystery Glammer as well! You rule! :D

Curiously, what kind of foundation are you looking for (matte, full coverage, etc.?) I trend towards BB Creams myself and I have this (which is lighter) and this (which is heavier), but both work pretty well. :)

Disclaimer: I'm a newbie, so they may not be the best options.

I just add a tiny bit of this to whatever foundation I am using and it lightens it up nicely. I'm very pale, and the undertones in most foundations never match my skin quite right.

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https://www.amazon.com/Virgin-Dreamtone-Gothic-Foundation-Vampire/dp/B004SUGXWC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=manic+panic+dreamtone&qid=1571775776&sr=8-4

I have combination skin that's pale with pink undertones too. I switched from using a heavy foundation to a high coverage BB cream with amazing results. I just make sure to moisturize the dry areas before putting it on. Right now I'm using Missha BB cream in shade #13. It's really cheap and has lasted a long time- so cheap that even if it doesn't work for you, you're not out that much. Good luck!

Misha is a Korean brand and it’s pretty dewy and has SPF 40 PA +++ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027A7CLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c4P1DbPVV0JWX

Hi Patti! Wow, okay, I definitely felt the excitement from reading this post... I think I read it a little bit faster in my head due to the word EMERGENCY! :)

Edit: So I went with option #2 and shopped off Amazon because I <3 Amazon :P

• L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Natural Beige - $8.97
  
• Revlon Custom Eyes Shadow and Liner, Beach Beauty - $5.33 + free shipping through seller NIRAD71065
  
• Blistex moisturizer, Simple and Sensitive - $1.99
  
• Maybelline New York Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm, Peach Kiss - $2.97
  
  Total: $19.26
  
  Example makeup routine:
  
  
• Use the moisturizer I had as part of my skincare routine as a primer.
  
• Apply L'Oreal foundation with my fingers.
  
• Mix the Revlon eyeshadow/eyeliner with the Blistex moisturizer to create a tinted brow gel and then use to fill in my brows.
  
• Apply eyeshadow with the little foam brush that comes with the Revlon palette.
  
• Mix water with the Revlon eyeshadow/eyeliner palette to create liquid eyeliner. Apply with the little foam brush.
  
• Coat index finger in a little bit of Blistex moisturizer and take eyelashes between thumb and index finger to make them shiny. Press upwards to curl.
  
• Use a tiny amount of the Maybelline Baby Lips as blush.
  
• Apply Maybelline Baby Lips to lips. If desired, add Blistex moisturizer over it for a lip gloss effect.
  
  Okay, so lots of improvising in my routine, but I covered it all! If I'm lucky enough to win (crosses fingers), I'd love prize option #2 for the gift card and I'm in the US.
  
  I think I included everything! This was super fun and now I have a drugstore makeup survival plan! Thanks for hosting :)

IDk how pale you are, but there is this, a foundation I discovered after my similarly pale-skinned friend recommended it to me.

here is a good before and after pic that echoes my experience (not my pic obvs)

Not a BB, but I am OBSESSED with Lumene Time Freeze CC Cream. I have similar skin concerns (fair skin w/pink undertones), and this cream is the best I've found. It's super matte, good SPF, minimal to moderate coverage, blends well, not sticky or greasy at all, and actually kinda smells good.

Also I truly do not know the difference between a BB and a CC cream.

I agree. I've used Garnier's BB Cream and it's really no different from liquid foundation- it really dries my skin out defeating its whole purpose. I purchased a Korean BB cream from Amazon, Holika Holika brand, and I'm really impressed by it- anything I could say about it is covered in the great reviews its received.

Ladies, for the same price you're better off ordering something from Korea. They take their BB creams seriously.

Missha BB cream is my personal favorite. It's got really nice medium dewey coverage, a squeezy tube, is relatively inexpensive, and has a nice SPF. My only complaint is that its fragranced.

Is it ok to use a silicone based primer with a water based bb cream? I'm looking for a primer that goes well with [Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream.] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PGO5N0M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2ITVQXVLEC8P&psc=1). So in the end can a primer make your makeup look worse because I've heard that if you use a silicone based primer and a water based bb cream or foundation it'll look strange. Do you guys notice a difference? By the way I'm a makeup noob lol.

This one on Amazon is form a US-seller, this one is fulfilled by Amazon for $0.46 more if you're more comfortable with that.

Other than that, I went through all the US-based sellers in the list from the sidebar, and none seem to carry refills, though Soko Glam sells the cushion with case.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7IF4NY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So far, I've purchased from this seller two times, it arrived quickly (and seemingly for a cheaper price than a lot of the amazon sellers are asking) and it's been legit both times. (Idk about the green one in particular, but I know that Skin79 has a real problem with fakes, so even though I trust this seller now, I'm still a little wary. Check the packaging before slathering, just in case!) Good luck! I hope it's a match for you!

Absolutely! Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027A7CLG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't know how other user's do the clicky thing and make the link all pretty through one word, but this is how I did it

I'm pale too, and these are what I'd recommend:

For dry/normal/combination skin

If you have super oily skin like me

Or you can try both since each are only ~$12!

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Link: Love this foundation

• UK: amazon.co.uk
  
  
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