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[mm..Brian..]

Hey, so I'm after a mineral foundation but I'm finding it really hard to find one!

I'm in the UK so need recommendations based here.

 

Currently I am using Estee Lauder Doublewear which I have always loved but they recently changed the formula and now I hate it that and I really want something lighter and nicer for my skin, as Double wear is very thick and can give me blocked pores.

I need a lot of coverage and have a yellowy/olive skin tone so I need a brand that can offer good coverage, a good range of yellow/olive shades, something matte as I have very oily skin and something long-wearing. And obviously something that isn't going to irritate my sensitive skin.

 

Why is it so hard to find a good mineral foundation?

 

 

 

 

[larrissa]

bareminerals is good but its kinda expensive, you can get it in selfridges for 24 pounds... or you could get it on ebay cheaper, but i tend to worry its legitimacy so usually just spend the 24 pounds. 
however, for acne and acne marks/scars its not the best coverage..when i use it i find i have to put more than the usual amount on to build up a suitable coverage, i guess it depends on how self conscious you are of your skin and how much cover you need?
i find it runs out quicker for me as well because i use more - but ive been using it for over a year and dont find it to clog my pores or cause breakouts on my VERY acne-prone skin.
i have recently run out but decided to buy a new liquid foundation as it was only 10 pounds.. i am worried though, i havent used liquid foundation for nearly two years so hopefully it wont make me break out! we'll see.

overall, bareminerals is a good mineral foundation. another available in uk stores is Laura Mercier's mineral powder foundation which ive never tried but ive heard some good reviews.. again kinda pricey.
other than that i guess if you dont mind paying the shipping you could get US good mineral brands online such as everydayminerals(which actually may stock in the uk)
 

one last thing - im constantly seeing online people complaining about mineral foundations that contain the ingredient 'bismuth' are irritating to the skin. so maybe you might want to get a sample and test first, or go for a bismuth free mineral such as cebra mineral powder foundation which is cheaper than the others, though again ive never used it and so cant comment much.

just a few thoughts and ideas