Moisturiser & Foundation. Beauty tips?

[~Wingnut~]

Hi All :o)

Kind of a 2 part question :o)

Can anyone recommend a moisturiser that doesn't leave your skin looking greasy? I have tried the no oil ones like Olay and yet 10 mins after applying my face has a greasy sheen. My skin itself isn't a greasy type I don't think as when I wash, cleanse etc. it I need to apply moisturiser almost straight away otherwise my face goes all tight and dry. I am using Simple's range at the moment.
I seem to have blackheads (urgghh... nothing serious tho) as well.

2nd part of question :o)

Anyone reccommend a decent foundation too? I find my face looks a bit greasy (prob cos of moisturiser) even tho I use a powder over the top too. I even use a powder when I have moisturised and yet not long afterwards my face has a greasy sheen to it.

I'm a bit cr@p when it comes to this beauty lark but now I'm reaching 30 (arghhh 15 days and counting!) I'm starting to need to pay a bit more attention to myself. I just want to look nice and feel a bit of confidence about myself for a change and not think people are looking at me cos I have a shiny face.

Basically I can't work out which moisturiser or foundation is best for me and can't afford to keep trying different ones out.

Any advice, beauty tips etc would be great, thank you :o)

[tickledtrout]

Hi have used quite a few moisturisers and found the best ones to be no7 or Liz Earle. I have had the same problem with some being a bit heavy for my skin.
I also give my skin a breather once a week by just using cleanser and no toners or moisturisers for one day a week. I don't know if this does it any good or not but I have done it for years and it has never caused any concerns.
Can't help with foundation don't use make up at all sorry

[~max~]

Hi Wingy!
I have combination skin, and most moisturisers leave me greasy. I now use Clinique Dramatically different GEL and it's great. Goes on really easily and is absorbed instantly, and controls shine really well.
I also use Max Factor Miracle Touch foundation, it is fantastic! It gives a good coverage without looking cakey, doesn't dry out and covers imperfections perfectly. You can order a free sample on the Max factor UK website I think.

[~Wingnut~]

Hi tickledtrout, Hi ~Max~ :o)

Thank you for the suggestions!!!!!! I was at the hairdressers today and hated looking at myself in the mirror for so long (I don't go to the hairdressers often lol).

I am going to buy what you have both suggested and give them ago.

Thank you both for your replies :o)

[Jillius]

I have to agree with tickledtrout about Liz earle cream. It is gorgeous, though a bit pricey !
I find Virgin Vie foundation great. It seems to have a built in powder because it makes the skin look really flawless.

[~max~]

Try to get them to give you samples first, so you can see if it suits you! They generally will, if you go to one of the big stores where they have counters for the brands. If you bought all of this and didn't like it, it'd be a waste as it's quite pricey!

[~Wingnut~]

Hi Jillius, thanx for your reply, so that's 2 for Liz Earle now :o)

I am hopefully off into our nearest big town next weekend ~Max~ (off to look & pick B'day pressies!!) so will see what they have! I will pester for free samples :o)

I'm just so desperate to have nice skin! but I understand what your saying about it all adding up if it doesn't work for me.

Thanx again girls, I probably wouldnt have even thought or tried these products if it wasn't for you lot and certainly wouldn't know where to begin :o)

[Le Chat]

Wingnut - Hope i'm not too late.
I am a Beauty Therapist so know about this stuff!
Dermalogica - Active Moisturizer. Moisturises but leaves not a trace of oil, I kid you not! Costs about �25

Foundation - Estee Lauder Double Wear. Costs �21.50.Fabulous coverage, great stickability, good choice of shades and no oil!! It goes on well too, as a lot of oil free foundations do not spread well. Bottle last ages, especially if you spritz your face with water and then apply with a foundation brush. You can buy in The Body Shop for about �10. The store Ethel Austin (don't know if it's just a Merseyside chain) are selling Revlon Foundation brushes for �1 !