Best foundation for very light skin? - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Melissa, Oregon · 08-06-2005, 10:07 PM

I'm 40+, and have very white, oily skin with acne and dry patches. Can never find a shade of foundation light enough in the drug stores, and am currently using the lightest shade MAC has. Would like to try one of those mineral powders, but don't like the idea of spending lots of money for a kit that has two shades, one or both of which will be too dark. Anyone else with very fair skin that's had good results?

tUrRrRa · 08-09-2005, 02:11 PM

All I can say is that I do NOT recommend Ideal Balance by Almay.. my skin was just a little bit oily and it was made for combination skin. I know the lightest color by Cover Girl was even a little dark for me.. but Almay's colors are lighter.. but it made me break out HORRIBLY! I don't know why... I stopped using it and my face cleared up! I have a tan now so I wear a lot darker of a color than I used to.. but let me know if you find something good just in case for the winter time if I need something!

mary777 · 08-09-2005, 09:12 PM

Neutrogena foundation is great for combination oily skin, it covers the skin very well, as it heals the skin from blemishes. Great foundation. $10-11 at Walgreens.

Melissa, Oregon · 08-09-2005, 10:00 PM

Neutrogena looks good, but the lightest is still way too dark for my pasty white countenance. I just broke down and ordered some mineral powders from Everyday Minerals--will let you know how it works out.

tUrRrRa · 08-09-2005, 11:55 PM

good luck

sounds like lots of people on here love the mineral makeup!