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Best powder/REALLY light coverage foundation? drugstore preferred!

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    Mandyrosy    September 19, 2009   Montana

    Hey ladies,

    It's me again asking about my DIY makeup! I have good skin and typically wear NO makeup, so I'm looking for really light coverage, and it seems like a powder foundation is the way to go. Do you agree/disagree? Anyone have a favorite drugstore brand?

     
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    ribbons    June 12, 2010  

    Boots No. 7 mineral powder is what I use. It's very very light.

    linky: http://www.target.com/Boots-No7-Mineral-Perfection-Foundation/dp/B0020BWSGQ/ref=br_1_20?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=13827141&node=13827141&searchRank=pmrank&searchPage=2&searchSize=30&id=Boots%20No7%20Mineral%20Perfection%20Foundation

     

    I've also heard good things about Sonia Kashuk translucent powder (also at target), but I've never tried it.

     
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    lolabear       Denver

    Loreal true match super blendable powder is amazing!  It comes in so many shades (warm, cool and neutral tones) and you truly cannot even feel it.  Plus it only costs 10 dollars.  Good luck!

     
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    creme_de_violet    9/12/2010   San Francisco

    I like Almay's Smart Shade Makeup.  It's more of a tinted coverage than foundation and blends well into my skin despite coming out of the bottle in a grayish color.

     
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    bananafishfever      

    Are you asking for every day wear or for your wedding day? I normally use Bare Minerals powder but I heard that because it's so reflective, that it photographs poorly due to the flash and makes your face look whiter.  On the recommendation of my makeup artist, I bought some liquid foundation when I did my own makeup for our engagement photo shoot.

     
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    Noelle-a-Belle    October 16 2009   Southern CA

    Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse powder foundation is nice too.  You can put it on with a brush for lighter coverage, or a sponge for more coverage.  Has a great range of shades too.

     
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    KMSull    August 7, 2010   Lexington, KY (via Atlanta, GA)

    I was going to suggest the mousse too! I use it every day, but I use my fingers for a little bit heavier coverage. It photographs really well!

     
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    Jessie516    May 16, 2009   Ann Arbor, MI

    For powders, I like this one from Neutrogena.

    You might also like a tinted moisturizer.  I know these give pretty light coverage and won't feel heavy if you're not used to wearing lots of makeup daily.  I've liked this one from Cover Girl.

     

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