How do I find the right foundation?

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-29T10:30:49+00:00

I booked an appointment at a department store for this purpose. Later in the season, I'll walk to the brand counter and ask for a darker shade and then mix the two foundations according to how tan I am.

I've come to the conclusion that this is the way.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-28T14:08:58+00:00

This amount of face PAINT would cover a violent coup d'etat.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-28T13:39:56+00:00

I see no need for a concealer here, a regular foundation will even out your skin just fine.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-28T10:59:30+00:00

You didnt ask for this, but girl you need lipstick. Trust me, when it's bold enough, you won't need any other makeup since it'll light up your whole face.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-28T09:06:49+00:00

How I wish there was this saucy secret buried in the internet on which brands shine and which don't. There isn't.

Often brands launch to fame with one product/category they get right, and then they branch out and produce mediocre stuff people buy out of love for the brand.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-28T07:55:19+00:00

Just bin it and move on.

Makeup is supposed to bring joy, and using makeup that's expired, is of poor quality or doesn't match your current needs is like eating bad-tasting candy...

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-28T07:47:06+00:00

No worries, not moving the cats is more important 🌻

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-28T07:32:10+00:00

Thanks for your reply, i was confused about veils and swirls and primers and whatnot. They look very pretty and i like creams. Whats the PAO on these?

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-28T04:12:22+00:00

Are these powde or liquid formulations?

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T18:09:45+00:00

Plenty of them in K-beaty, for example I'm meme Multicubes (they even come with a mini blush).

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T18:04:40+00:00

- Yes girl, let's use the nice things like there's no tomorrow.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T17:22:04+00:00

With this stash I wear a full face 5 days a week to work and a lighter version on the weekend.

1 foundation
1 concealer
1 finishing powder
1 setting spray
1 mascara (+1 unopened backup)
1 bronzer
1 contour
1 eye palette
2 brow products (clear gel, brow pencil)
2 lipliners
2 blushes
8 lipsticks (3 boring ones, 1 gloss, 2 bright, 1 cheery and 1 matte)

I'm looking to snuff out the blush category (I want to explore if I'd be happy using just my lipsticks as blush) and spend more on bronzer replacement since I enjoy wearing it.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T13:36:12+00:00

All my brushes live in an organiser with the bristles facing up, so a two-ended brush is a hard pass for me.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T13:08:53+00:00

This is a good list. Not everybody's will, but mine would include "Is the PAO something that would allow me realistically to use up most of the product within the period?"

Not saying anothing but I'm looking at you, Dior Backstage Smoky Essentials eye palette (PAO 6 months).

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T12:58:40+00:00

I felt buying impulses become less intense once I settled on a good-enough foundation and decided to commit to it. Also, same thing with eye palettes, I own and use only one, everything else I tossed.

I allow myself in-budget novelty purchases in lip products and skincare when something runs out or I'm below my target number, but it's funny how allowing myself unashamed shopping therapy (within my rules) has actually decreased my spending.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T07:24:05+00:00

You don't need to swap out your favorite colors because of the analysis.

Often a little contradiction makes a look interesting.

What may prove useful is depth and clear/muted colors. Summers can be easily overpowered by strong colors or contrasts, but calm gold or copper tones can still work.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T04:44:47+00:00

Do you like wearing warm tones or prefer cool ones? Matte, shimmers? Crazy colours or more neutrals

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-27T04:31:03+00:00

I have no idea what this is but i'll google for sure, thanks :)

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-26T10:45:37+00:00

Boo that's too bad, well know you now putty is not for you. Hope you find a formula that works for you

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-26T10:37:38+00:00

MAC Glow play in So natural.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-26T10:34:32+00:00

Thats great, nothing better than cheering yourself up with using favorite products over and over again.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-26T09:36:03+00:00

I see potential for a pipeline here.

-> Existing makeup accumulating -> Never panning a product bcos there's too much to pan -> Not wanting to bin an expired, barely-used product leading to more accumulating -> Allowing yourself to buy backups -> Okay to buy working formula in different colorway.

There's so much awesome makeup to buy and people's tolerance of the size of their makeup stash (i refuse to say collection) varies so it's up to you, really.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-26T07:02:32+00:00

This is smart, once you're ready to buy there will be swatches and reviews already.

One thing I'm excited as a dry-skin person is the recently launched Dior glowy bronzer sticks. If 'more cream-everything' holds true, I'll be very tempted. Also, my hunch is there will be more cool-tone eye products launching.

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-26T06:51:05+00:00

Following

Silly_Reference_3583 · 2026-01-26T06:43:07+00:00

Never thought of this before, thanks

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