Who uses foundation and why or why not?

[xMichellex]

I do not wear foundation I am actually probably older than most of you which is apparently when people start 'needing' it but before then should not use it as it ruins your skin. My skin is good for my age so guess laying off the foundation was a good thing and also means I do not exactly 'need' it now. I wear other types of makeup but not foundation I cannot imagine wearing it all day every day anyway I used to sometimes wear it when I was younger and it just felt icky and I could not wait to get it off. I am not saying I am right with everything I have said I am just giving my opinion and want to hear everyone elses thoughts on foundation too, there is no right or wrong I am just interested!

[TarinJade]

I do not use foundation on a regular basis either. I only put it on when I am going to be photographed. When I do use it, I use powder, not liquid.

[8701girl]

I only use foundation if my skin looks really bad on that day and i use the powered one

[LoveYouMoreMJ]

I use foundation just about every day. I just think I look better with it than without. Makes my skintone look more even. Currently using Revlon ColorStay.

[Roosje]

I'm using it when I go out, not to go to work or to run errands or something. I do however always wear concealer to hide tired skin around my eyes en red spots (like around the nose when cold). If I use foundation it's Chanel's liquid Teint Innocence (sadly discontinued ) or Vitalumiere which are both really light and I actually think they do my skin favours. If I'm on a budget I use Rimmel foundation. I feel prettier with foundation, but I have to put it on with care, because if I don't it actually looks 10 times worse than without (mismatch of colour, uneveness of texture). Not wearing foundation does feel a tad healthier and more natural though and I don't have to watch not touching my face to ruin any make-up.

[claudiadoina]

I do not wear foundation I am actually probably older than most of you which is apparently when people start 'needing' it but before[b] then should not use it as it ruins your skin[/]. My skin is good for my age so guess laying off the foundation was a good thing and also means I do not exactly 'need' it now. I wear other types of makeup but not foundation I cannot imagine wearing it all day every day anyway I used to sometimes wear it when I was younger and it just felt icky and I could not wait to get it off. I am not saying I am right with everything I have said I am just giving my opinion and want to hear everyone elses thoughts on foundation too, there is no right or wrong I am just interested!

No, the foundation does not ruin your skin.The foundation is a must, it protects your skin.You only must find the right one for your type of skin and it must be a good quality brand.

I'm 40 now, I have always had a good skin, nothing needed to cover up, but still I can't remember a time when I didn't wear foundation every day.

[xMichellex]

No, the foundation does not ruin your skin.The foundation is a must, it protects your skin.You only must find the right one for your type of skin and it must be a good quality brand.

I'm 40 now, I have always had a good skin, nothing needed to cover up, but still I can't remember a time when I didn't wear foundation every day.

interesting reply thanks. In what way does it protect your skin? In the same way as a moisturizer or sunscreen? I was always under the impression foundation ruined the skin both by clogging the pores of someone acne prone and by causing ageing in the long run.

[claudiadoina]

^^^^They have come up now with special formulation containing moisturizer, firming benefits and of course sunscreen.And depending on your skin type (oily, dry etc) you may choose liquid, powder, cream.


And these are the best, check this out :


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[TarinJade]

In regards to foundation being bad for your skin, putting moisturizer on before applying makeup should prevent problems from happening.

[CinnamonGirl]

I think it's a good thing to wear because foundation worn correctly evens out your skin tone and in general makes your skin look clearer and nicer. When I wear it I forget that I actually have it on...I think it depends on the foundation.

[DirtyDiana2000]

I use mineral foundation by Bare Escentuals. I have some scarring from acne over time and new breakouts so I use it to cover that up. It looks like a powder but it feels like velvet and weightless.

[Alyssa]

I use many different foundations on my face at the one time.
...its not exactly good for my skin im sure...but hey it works like...it gives it a nice even full coverage....which is what i want in a foundation.
I use Revlon, Bourjois and MAC. I dont normally powder all the time...just sometimes when it looks shiny.
I also use concealer over the foundation under my eyes and on any spots/blemishes.

Honestly i couldnt imagine NOT wearing foundation. But im jealous of anyone who doesnt wear it!

[xMichellex]

Interesting answers everyone! Keep em coming

[suzynyc]

I wear foundation almost everyday. Especially when I go to work. There is no way I would ever go to the office without my face on, lol. I have always fought acne and have uneven skin tone so foundation evens it out. I feel naked and not right without it. If my skin is behaving and I don't have a lot of breakouts I will run errands on the weekends without it but that's very rare. I just feel better with foundation/makeup on!

I have several types of foundation that I use alternately depending on how my skin is that day. I have tried Bare Minerals but they are a little expensive for me so I switched to the drugstore brand Prestige which I think works even better (and it's cheaper!). What I've been using mostly these days is Era Everyday airbrush foundation which you are supposed to spray on but I just apply it with a makeup sponge most days. I also sometimes use Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless cream foundation. Every foundation I choose MUST have good, full coverage because there's always something on my skin I need to cover. It's sad that at the age of 47 and I am still fighting acne!

[LoveYouMoreMJ]

I wear foundation almost everyday. Especially when I go to work. There is no way I would ever go to the office without my face on, lol. I have always fought acne and have uneven skin tone so foundation evens it out. I feel naked and not right without it. If my skin is behaving and I don't have a lot of breakouts I will run errands on the weekends without it but that's very rare. I just feel better with foundation/makeup on!

I have several types of foundation that I use alternately depending on how my skin is that day. I have tried Bare Minerals but they are a little expensive for me so I switched to the drugstore brand Prestige which I think works even better (and it's cheaper!). What I've been using mostly these days is Era Everyday airbrush foundation which you are supposed to spray on but I just apply it with a makeup sponge most days. I also sometimes use Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless cream foundation. Every foundation I choose MUST have good, full coverage because there's always something on my skin I need to cover. It's sad that at the age of 47 and I am still fighting acne!

The Simply Ageless would have been a holy grail for me if it didn't make me look ghostly. It's so hard for me to find the perfect foundation, and finding one that matches makes the search even more difficult.