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Best Sheer/Medium Coverage Radiant Foundation?

So I’m a guy and really like to wear foundation to even out my skin tone. However, I definitely don’t want anyone to be able to tell I’m wearing makeup. What are the top 2 or 3 sheer To medium coverage and radiant foundations/bb cream/cc cream/tinted moisturizers? I currently have the Urban Decay One and Done but don’t really care for it because it seems to oxidize and turn a bit orange on me and it also barely provides any coverage at all- I have some redness in my cheeks that needs covered. I use a beauty blender to apply. I’m leaning towards YSL All In One Glow, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizers, and Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk. Thanks for your advice and recommendations!

Re: Best Sheer/Medium Coverage Radiant Foundation?

Try ESTéE LAUDER - Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Foundation SPF 30 it's my everyday no-makeup look foundation.  I apply it with a brush, beautyblend it out to sheer it even more and set it with powder and spray.  It looks pretty natural and skin-like.  You can't forgo setting it or it'll slide/break up.  I love the SEPHORA COLLECTION - Beauty Amplifier Pressed Setting Powder for setting.  And I use Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray Standard Size - 4 oz/ 118 mL to lock it all down.  For more coverage, I like the new Clinique Refresh line or LANCôME - Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear Foundation

Re: Best Sheer/Medium Coverage Radiant Foundation?

If you want to take a more affordable route you can go with Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation 445 . It is also medium coverage just like Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk. To further sheer it out you can mix the foundation with  Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer 1.08 oz/ 32 mL That is, you use the primer twice. Once to prime your face and then to sheer out the foundation. I feel that using a primer rather than a moisturizer locks-in the foundation.

 

Men usually have larger pores in comparison to women, so using the primer to sheer out the foundation helps with makeup staying put on your face for at least 11-12 hours. I feel uncomfortable touching-up or blotting in public restrooms as I have had men look at me weirdly, so I prefer something that lasts me at least 10 hours so that I don't have to do it in front men that may not be comfortable with men using makeup. 

 

To complete the look, I would suggest misting the face with a hydrating setting spray like TARTE - 4-in-1 Setting Mist - Rainforest of the Sea™ Collection to make it look luminous and radiant. 

 

My skin fluctuates between oily and combination, so I use Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray Standard Size - 4 oz/ 118 mL I spray a little more than I need so it takes away the matte, powdery look of the foundation and makes it look more natural and radiant. Fenty Beauty foundation is soft-matte anyway and it is more "natural looking" than any other foundation. 

 

Initially when I started seeing my boyfriend, he thought that I had flawless skin. He was quite impressed with my makeup skills when I told him that I use makeup. 

 

Re: Best Sheer/Medium Coverage Radiant Foundation?

Two of the best Ive been using are. Giorgio Armani !uminous Silk.  I have dry skin but, moisturuze, use nyaluronic Acid serum, essense, toners, facial mists to combat the dry skin syndrome effectively. This foubdation is beautiful. Not full coverage, not sheer. I apply one layer to my face and I'm satisfied to see a tiny bit of MY skin, underneith. By the time I bronze, blush, highlight and lightly powder, my skin is luminous.  Im so happy Zephora offered a sample. Two sizes to choose from too. You can find the mini, which is $45.00 in the mini sizes.  Or the full size $65.00.  Another, which will still be medium coverage is Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua...it coverage in medium, not matte formula and give your skin a soft dewy look. Not greasy or anything unfavorable.  I really love these two, best.  Im 58. So, after wearing foundation my whole adult life, over the last 3 months, I'm finally happy with my foundation.  I use to use, Loreal BB cream from the drug store.  Its A++++ if youre on a stricter budget.  Hope I have been of some help to you Chanel #30 beige,  g.a-5.5,  loreal fairChanel #30 beige, g.a-5.5, loreal fair##

 

Best Sheer/Medium Coverage Radiant Foundation?

I recently have been a fan of Benifit flawless now because of how light and natural it was but I just upgraded too Bobbi brown. they have a light water based line that's even more natural and more my actual skin color. no makeup look every day
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RE: Best Sheer/Medium Coverage Radiant Foundation?

I’m relatively new to make up, but I’ve read and seen great things about Marc Jacobs Shameless foundation. I’m going to try it when I run out of my current product. Will report back.

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