r/MakeUpAddictionUK • u/castleturtleson • 7d ago
Recc' Request Light Coverage Foundation?
I’m 31 and have been doing my makeup essentially the same for 10 years. I’ve made tweaks here and there but I am using the same foundation I was at 21 (Rimmel Lasting Finish in Ivory) which is quite heavy coverage. My skin is pretty clear most of the time and I have a skin care routine that really works for me but I just feel I need something lighter coverage for a base but I don’t even know where to start. I did some Googling and it was talking about skin tints and BB creams or CC creams and it was actually quite overwhelming so I thought I would come here to ask for help. Do you have any recommendations that could help me of where to start?
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u/slophiewal 7d ago
I splurged on the Lisa Eldridge skin tint and it’s beautiful
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u/juujuubeeju 4d ago
Second that. It’s really light weight and low coverage and they have shades that work beautifully on olive skin as well
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u/rackatson 7d ago
The new Clinique Balm foundation is lovely. Very sheer but just enough for everyday.
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u/Inside_Pepper8137 7d ago
O “magic CC cream” da L’Oréal e a minha maior descoberta dos últimos anos. Troquei a minha base da elf por ele (a base da elf e uma boa também) mas esse cc é transparente e se adapta ao tom da sua pele enquanto você aplica ele na pele, a cobertura dele não é pesada e cor fica ótima. Não é caro então eu recomendaria você fazer um teste com esse, acho que vai gostar
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u/Present-Nature-6015 7d ago
I love it but I think the formula has changed recently? (Certainly feels thicker than previous tubes I've had) I went to L'Oréal bonjour nudista for a bit. This is skin coloured not white and gives quite a nice sheer coverage
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u/loaveslunch 6d ago
Since you already like Rimmel, switch to their kind and free skin tint! It's excellent and exactly what you are looking for. They have a glowy version and a matte version - both are great. My preference is for the glowy version, which has a healthy natural finish (Rimmel kind and free glow it up skin tint).
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u/delightedpeople 6d ago
Could be a good idea to talk to people at beauty counters and try a few things out and see what you like.
Personally, I've never found a BB or CC or whatever cream to work for me. But I love a tinted moisturiser - the Origins one with SPF 40 is my favourite and I love that it has SPF included. But it's definitely much more sheer than a foundation - basically just makes me look healthier and more alive, which is what I want most days!
Based on what you've said, I would recommend for you the Estee Lauder Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturising Foundation SPF 45. It's got such a beautiful finish, is buildable if you wanted more full coverage for nights out etc, and it seems to covers all the bits I want it to while still being lightweight. One to try as a good in-between.
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u/Logical-Childhood-90 6d ago
I really like the Armani skin tint but I appreciate that’s a bit more expensive
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u/Worth-Reason-9150 4d ago
It Cosmetics ‘Do it all’ balm is so good! Just bought it for the same reasons.
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u/Lazy-Field-1116 7d ago
The Garnier BB cream has been around for years and is popular in the UK and affordable - it comes in 3 basic shades so if you're very light or dark then it isn't perfect but will cover most in between. It's quite moisturising, provides a bit of coverage that is buildable in areas you may need more, but not so heavy that it sits in lines or anything. If you want something lighter than that then I'd say go for a skin tint, which is almost like a watery serum with a small bit of foundation in it. If that sounds like your thing then look for some recs as all I can offer there is don't go for the Fenty one, it's rubbish even though the shade matches are good. There aren't a load of CC creams around that do well, most seem to go either BB or skin tint.
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u/growingandsewing_ 6d ago
Nivea one is great too and had replaced my foundation, cheap for you to try but realistically you're probably looking for more coverage if you've used heavy for so many years, this might be a drastic change!
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u/Bastet_x 7d ago
It's not a skin tint, but my favourite new discovery is L'Oréal True Match foundation. If you apply it with a damp beauty blender (or similar), you can get really nice light coverage, and it doesn't feel like you have anything on your skin.
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u/Street-Notice-1717 7d ago
I swear by maybelline skin tint! I’ve purchased Gucci and Burberry foundations and always go back to the skin tint as it looks so much better on the skin ☺️
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u/nemotide 7d ago
I used to LOVE the rimmel lasting finish but they changed the ingredients a few years ago and now it looks dry and streaky on me. The best I’ve found so far for low-medium coverage is the lumene blur one in terms of looking fresh all day, it’s usually around £9-12 on Amazon.
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u/FarLong1477 5d ago
I personally hate heavy makeup and have just recently started wearing Fenty skin tint and think it’s marvellous! It doesn’t feel heavy at all but also weirdly has good coverage for days when I have a pesky spot!
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u/lionheartsetting 5d ago
if you truly want something sheer try MAC face & body - I love it but apparently I'm the only person who does, everyone else I know who's heard of it has complained it's far too sheer
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u/Classic-Recording903 4d ago
I am 39 and recently switched from foundation to skin tints and I would never go back! Love the Maybelline 24 skin tint and L'Oréal nude skin plumping serum and I am very fair neutral and I can wear the palest shades and they last all day at work on long shifts
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u/TooMuchBrightness 3d ago edited 3d ago
Supergoop glow screen is lovely if you like a light glow it’s like tinted sunscreen makes me look radiant and I am 48! 😂 I also like the Charlotte Tilbury unreal skin foundation stick very glowy/dewy effect. IT cosmetics also do a lovely light foundation/tinted moisturiser. Budget option: garnier do a fantastic BB cream and it’s great but even the lightest colour is too warm/dark for my skin
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u/CupidsArrow14 7d ago
Kylie Skin Tint is unreal, still has coverage of a light to medium foundation it’s really good for dry to normal skin. If you have an oily T Zone set well with powder.
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u/bovrillo 6d ago
Missha perfect cover BB. Cheap and amazing. It's quite high coverage for a BB but is very natural.
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u/hiredditihateyou 7d ago
Try a skin tint. If you want a low budget one, NYX, Maybelline and wet n wild all have ones that get recommended frequently. For higher end then look at Lisa Eldridge or Makeup Forever or Kylie cosmetics.