Best long wearing makeup/foundation for hot weather- revlon?

[Emma09]

I use an illiminnator (think that's what it's called) over my foundation for that dewy look.
I haven't found a foundation that gives that dewy look AND provides a full coverage.
Any ideas Buffy?


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[Cherished]

Thanks Buffy! Satin look could still be good with an illiminnator (ummm what is am illiminnator Emma)? over the top? Can't wait to hear your reply Buffy! I also live in a hot area in QLD so sometimes 'dewy' can end up looking 'sweaty'. Maybe one of the dewy ones would be good for winter and the MAC for summer I also have skin that reacts to everything! A dermatologist has told me its seborrheic dermatitis, would the ones you've suggested be ok? I guess that's a tricky question really and a matter of trial and error... It's just an expensive process! Sorry Netix I feel like I'm hi-jacking your thread!

[buffy1]

I haven't found a foundation that gives that dewy look AND provides a full coverage. Any ideas Buffy?

Oh, you mean the holy grail? LOL. Bourjois Healthy Mix or Jemma Kidd Light As Air would come pretty close I reckon, worth checking out. Otherwise you could try a cream or gel foundation - not cream-to-powder or gel-to-powder, one of the more traditional ones. It's a little on the expensive side, but Laura Mercier Silk Creme is gorgeous, or M.A.C Studio Sculpt. I'm still learning how to work with this one, you only need a really small amount but boy, does it cover. Like Studio Fix Fluid, it's 'satin' or natural matte but creamier.

Thanks Buffy! Satin look could still be good with an illiminnator (ummm what is am illiminnator Emma)? over the top? Can't wait to hear your reply Buffy! I also live in a hot area in QLD so sometimes 'dewy' can end up looking 'sweaty'. Maybe one of the dewy ones would be good for winter and the MAC for summer I also have skin that reacts to everything! A dermatologist has told me its seborrheic dermatitis, would the ones you've suggested be ok? I guess that's a tricky question really and a matter of trial and error... It's just an expensive process!

I know cherished, it's an expensive pain trying lots of things to find the right one! Especially if you have sensitive skin. Do you know if it's a particular ingredient that makes you react or is it a bit random? I suggest getting samples from counters or stores and taking them home to try. Good salespeople will (and should!) do this for you. It also means you can see the foundation in different lights, rather than those hideous fluro ones in stores. Always, always check your foundation in natural light before you buy it. Don't buy on the spot! Boy, have I learnt that the hard way over the years. FYI I've never had any clients that have had issues with M.A.C foundations but you never know, so definitely go the sample route if you can.

Illuminators are lovely - am sure Emma will explain why she likes the one she uses. My only tip there would be to choose something shimmery, not glittery.

Sorry Netix! Let me know if you have any more questions. Am sure others will post some ideas in here too.

[Netix]

okay, so much info! Wow. Okay, do I moisturise, then primer, then foundation? (it is called foundation isn't it? Even though I don't put anything over it). And then illuminator if used. ? So does the primer help the foundation 'stay on'? (just like paint primer, lol) and it's good for the hot weather? With Colourstay (or any other), should I get the one for dry skin since my skin is combination?

Don't worry Cherished, it's for everyone. I'd rather my threads hijacked (and hey, its still on topic, isn't it?) than noone get any info! And I think that would be the description of how I end up looking at work- sweaty! Lastly, I think you just reminded me, I seem to react to a lot of different cleansers and moisturisers (so no doubt make up too, if I used a different one), so I rather like to stick to what my skin hasn't reacted to so far. It usually happens after a couple of weeks of use, if that. That's not normal is it?

[buffy1]

okay, so much info! Wow. Okay, do I moisturise, then primer, then foundation? (it is called foundation isn't it? Even though I don't put anything over it). And then illuminator if used. ? So does the primer help the foundation 'stay on'? (just like paint primer, lol) and it's good for the hot weather? With Colourstay (or any other), should I get the one for dry skin since my skin is combination?

Don't worry Cherished, it's for everyone. I'd rather my threads hijacked (and hey, its still on topic, isn't it?) than noone get any info! And I think that would be the description of how I end up looking at work- sweaty! Lastly, I think you just reminded me, I seem to react to a lot of different cleansers and moisturisers (so no doubt make up too, if I used a different one), so I rather like to stick to what my skin hasn't reacted to so far. It usually happens after a couple of weeks of use, if that. That's not normal is it?

Eep sorry, hope I haven't overwhelmed you with everything!

You don't need to moisturise and use a primer unless your skin is super dry. As a general rule, use one or the other - especially if you react to things, the less product on your face, the better. I only use primer if I want extra staying power on my clients e.g. brides or if it's gonna be stinkin' hot. Yep, it's exactly like primer for paint - I describe mine as 'spackfilla'

RE: Colourstay, try both the Dry and the Oily when you're in the store. You might find you like the texture of one better than the other. If you're combo-dry, go Dry; combo-oily, go oily.

RE: illuminator, there are couple of ways you can use it depending on whether it's a liquid, cream or powder. If it's a liquid or cream, I apply it straight after foundation so it becomes part of the skin. Heaps more natural that way so you don't turn into a disco ball. If it's a powder, apply it after powder products (like blush). Put it wherever you want to draw light - the high points of the face, like cheekbones, bridge of the nose and cupid's bow of your lips. Again though, just like primer, this is one of those things that's pretty to have but not an essential (in my view).

RE: reactions, they can happen immediately or a week or two after. That happens to me with skincare all the time. I get all excited over some new cleanser because my skin looks great for a week and then bam, redness and itching. I think it has something to do with the skin cells turning over. Apparently it takes a full 'cyle' or about 30 days for your skin to get used to a new routine. However I would never suggest you stick it out if something is really irritating you.

[Emma09]

This Laura Mercier brand seems like a go-er.
So far, I've been recommended an eye brow pencil, a tinted moisturizer and a foundation!
Best head off to MYer to try it out
Ps I love you Buffy!

My illuminator is from the body shop- it's def shimmery.
I use it to highlight my cheekbones and eyebrow bones ( what are they called?!?)
It does give me a dewy-celebrity- look.

Cherished- have you tried the Body Shop foundation for sensitivity?
I don't find any of them to be full coverage though

[Erin_25]

ah thank you I was trying to think of the brand that I got talked into buying at Myer and spent heaps of $$$$ and was awful.....Laura Mercier. Sorry just didn't like it and the price, way too much.

[Cherished]

Yep I LOVE ya too Buffy Thanks so much! I hadn't even thought of samples lol Em I'm going to also get me some of that celebrity look shimmery illuminator! Think it'll look even better on me when I have blonde hair too

[Emma09]

Blondes and illuminating shimmer?
We can be twins!

[buffy1]

Any time ladies, do hope you find something you love that works well for you.

ah thank you I was trying to think of the brand that I got talked into buying at Myer and spent heaps of $$$$ and was awful.....Laura Mercier. Sorry just didn't like it and the price, way too much.

Bummer Erin. Pushy counter staff are the worst, and I hate spending a ton of money when it doesn't work out did you take them back??

[Ladylove]

Mineral foundations are great for sensitive skins but they tend not to last quite as long in humid climes or if you have really oily skin. I used to use an Ultraceuticals one that was great though.

PS I also love the MAC Studio Fix Fluid - or I did when my skin was oilier. Now I'm pregnant my skin still gets some shine but it is a lot drier.

[Netix]

okay, so much info! Wow. Okay, do I moisturise, then primer, then foundation? (it is called foundation isn't it? Even though I don't put anything over it). And then illuminator if used. ? So does the primer help the foundation 'stay on'? (just like paint primer, lol) and it's good for the hot weather? With Colourstay (or any other), should I get the one for dry skin since my skin is combination?

Don't worry Cherished, it's for everyone. I'd rather my threads hijacked (and hey, its still on topic, isn't it?) than noone get any info! And I think that would be the description of how I end up looking at work- sweaty! Lastly, I think you just reminded me, I seem to react to a lot of different cleansers and moisturisers (so no doubt make up too, if I used a different one), so I rather like to stick to what my skin hasn't reacted to so far. It usually happens after a couple of weeks of use, if that. That's not normal is it?