Pale / Fair Skin - What are your fave products?

[99 Apples]

I haven't tried infallible but True Match C1 cool has been really good to me. I use the powder all over and the cream foundation just as a concealer. I think it has spf 17 too!

 

[Girl About Town]

I decided to buy the Double Wear concealer in the lightest shade, and I am pleased with it so far
I am thinking of making a foray into the world of eyeshadow, have any pale ladies used Benefit Bg Beautiful Eyes palette? I realise that the concealer will be too dark.

 

[melfreya]

^the eyeshadows in the BBE palette are great for pale skin, but the boing concealer included is in shade no.2 which is kinda dark for pale complexions.

 

[etceteraism]

Any opinions on smashbox sheer focus tinted moisturizer?

I used to use this in the fairest shade (Luminous, I believe) and it was quite good-just enough coverage when I combined it with the Smashbox Halo powder. The only reason I switched away was because of some of the research about certain vitamins in sunscreen products actually increasing your risk of skin cancer, so I switched.

I'm looking for a powder- I usually buy loose, but if pressed works better...- that doesn't kind of darken on your face after awhile. Do you know what I mean?

I use the Smashbox Halo powder and it's fantastic. It seems expensive (around $70 I believe) but it lasts FOREVER. The SA told me it's about double the size of a normal powder-it lasted me 2 or 3 years (you twist to "shave" off some powder, so it doesn't get clumpy or dirty after awhile) with regular daily use.

I suppose, I'm so pale Bobbi Brown is one of the only brands I can use.

I use Bobbi Brown now as well, the one with SPF20. I had really wanted to try Chanel, but the colours were so yellow on my skin. BB is perfect-and I'm not even the lightest shade which is a first!

For sunscreen, I use La Roche Posay Anthelios in SPF 60. Best sunscreen ever. I do have to reapply, but with any other sunscreen I burn.

 

[Platinum Blonde]

When I was in Gothenburg last week I tried on Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation in Shell and Lush foundation Jackie Oates. I have very fair skin with pink undertones and they looked really good and natural on me.

 

[cup-of-tea]

If anyone is looking for a good everday lipstick I highly recommend Estee Lauder's Crystal Baby..its beautiful!!!

 

[melfreya]

^I love it too but I blot it out a bit because it has a high shine effect and I prefer more of a matte finish.

 

[kissablekae]

Have you ever used Revlon's Colorstay? I wonder if the texture is similar.

i used to use Revlon Colorstay, the lightest shade has a subtle pink undertones. it has a nice matte finish (i had the Normal to Dry skin one) and pretty good for pictures. stays on really well and a good cleanser is necessary to remove it. it's not as liquidy as say L'Oreal's True Match foundations, it has a bit more tackiness before it's completely dry but it has a powder finish (i didn't need powder on top)

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i haven't really been using this lately but i do like it so far. i'll probably like it more when it's warmer out, it's been chilly and windy here lately. it has subtle shimmer, nice golden undertones, and a little pink heart if you don't want too much bronze

Physicians Forumla Happy Booster in Light Bronzer
and it's really cute!

musingsofamuse

 

[CherryLicorice]

I'm currently loving Pixi's tinted moisturizer. I like how it matches my paleness, and the slight shimmer.

 

[The_Ida]

I do like the Soleil Tan de Chanel, formerly known as Chanel Bronze Universel...since it's a creme formula it's really easy to blend out, and it looks really natural on. I don't even like bronzer, but now I'm obsessed

 

[melfreya]

^I've bought this since Pixiwoo use it a lot, but even though I'm NC15-20 in MAC it doesn't show up at all on my skin. I kinda regret buying it, way too expensive for something that subtle..

 

[The_Ida]

^Really?! I have to watch out not to go overboard I blend like crazy with a MAC 109 brush.

 

[melfreya]

maybe it comes in different shades? I have a very light brown one.

 

[FleurDeLys]

I saw it in my store today and it looked really dark! I swatched it on my hand and it did show up quite dark on my NC15-20 skin.
I'm hesitating to buy the Pro Lumière. It's too dark for me in winter but now I already have some colour in my face and shade 20 is perfect. But I already have too many foundations .

 

[Voltaire 6]

I found that creme bronzer to be INCREDIBLY orange on my pale skin.
all chanel foundations are too dark without exception.

 

[kissablekae]

^ same for me, i think Chanel foundations are super dark & golden

 

[The_Ida]

I'm very yellow, maybe that's why it works on me? And it only comes in one shade BTW

 

[oiselet]

FINALLY found a decent foundation and concealer that's light enough for my skin.

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

barneys.com

and Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit

sephora.com

 

[The_Ida]

Bobbi brown makes shades so pale that it makes me feel tanned

 

[oiselet]

^Yeah, and I use the lightest of the shades.