Makeup by Jessica wrote:

Thanks, I kept looking at it thinking it looked funny, but I just kept on typing. I feel like a BIG  jackass!

I wouldnt if I were you... a model coming into this forum to spell check us is pathetic.

back on topic... I want to try cinema secrets too - if you get some let me know how you like it! I have MUFE and Mac (grumble) but your right the mac is not great... Im using it up and then looking for others... Mufe is pretty good though if you want to try them... they give a discount too if you go direct to them

Jade Eyes wrote:
I know MINERAL FOUNDATION was already discussed a bit, but I wanted to get some more opinions/advice:

I've used Bare Minerals for about 2 years now....main reason because it is the only thing that has not made me break out like other foundations I've used in the past (usually liquid). I have oily skin though and it tends to not look very good as the day progresses.

Someone recently told me that mineral powder wasn't designed for oily skin either so that's why it ends up not staying very well; she told me I just need to buy a good primer.
Don't know if that's the case....

Now I'm beginning to wonder if I should try a different foundation, BUT I'm very hesitant because I have VERY sensitive facial skin and I want good coverage, but not some thick, heavy foundation that's going to look caked on.

I need some suggestions for a different type of foundation (preferrably something that is maybe more affordable, not outrageous)...

Any help would be great!! Thanks!

Hiya, thanks for using the search function - seeing you're new you should check out the 'civillians' thread for simple questions too. https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=417852

The idea of search is to have a look through threads for recommendations. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, then make a new thread with your specific question. Though I think I can safely say there is no thread about foundations that does have every situation answered

If you're after a 'consumer' product, Revlon ColourStay is a great liquid foundation - very sheer and can be built up for when you need more coverage without looking 'thick'. It also photographs quite well surprisingly!!

If you're happy to buy pro, I recommend Cinema Secrets.

With any foundation you should be using a good primer and a finishing powder. Smashbox photofinish is similar to my favourite from Inglot but that's not available in the US just yet.

I recommend www.fyrinnae.com for their oil-controling powder, it's clear and lasts forever.

Makeup by Jessica wrote:
It's the heaviest, ugliest foundation I've ever used. It looks light and airy on the informercial, but in person it's gross. It makes pores look bigger and by the end of the day my face was so greasy you could fry chicken on it. I also couldn't figure out why my face was always itchy and super sensitive. I don't have sensitive skin. In doing research I discovered there was an ingredient in the foundation that alot of people are sensitive to. I can't recall the name of it...sorry...It's not on the jar either. Bismuth something or another.

As far as photography goes, I wasn't brave enough to try it on a shoot. I can't imagine it would be pretty. One of the active ingredients is Titanium Dioxide, which doesn't photograph well.

My advice is try before you buy. Go in with a bare face and apply yourself. Wear it all day and then decide.



Jess

Bingo!! Had the same exact reaction- insanely oily by the end of the day, forget about what it comes out on camera. I'm also allergic to bismuth oxychloride, as many people are, and don't realize it- it's why MAC isn't a great choice for clients - many have allergies and sensitive skin too!

Solvi Strifeldt wrote:
I have a makeup called "Sonya Cosmetics" who is based on natural ingredients and "Cream to powder foundation". I love it!

You can look at my work at http://strifeldt.daportfolio.com/galler … k porfolio.

The price is about 40 EURO. I dont use much because it cover very well, so you don't need Concealer.
I makeup very natural, but you can use more foundation than I do.

We have 12 colours, dark as "African", yellow as "Asian", Olives and Skandinavian skin tones.


(I made this, and the text is in norwegian language).

Let me know if you want to try it.

This makeup products I use, I also can sell to  my models, and I use to my customer and they love it, and want to buy it. So can you, if you want to make some extra money on your work.
You tell me, and I can help.

This is so annoying- They got the answer.
Thread is a year old!

Roshar wrote:
This is so annoying- They got the answer.
Thread is a year old!

Thanks, you are very kind to me..... (not)

Rules here for this;
https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=243587
I CREATED THIS THREAD AS A RESOURCE FOR EVERYBODY. THERE IS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE, READILY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. BEFORE YOU POST, SEE IF IT'S ALREADY BEEN POSTED

***Contributions of links and information are welcome, however, let's keep this thread informative and on track, so we don't have to lock it up to preserve it.***

And the link to this thread is to find under this "rules".

And this makeup is not known, therefor the makeup is like a "news".
It is a vitamin makeup, and don't tell me you wouldn't be that person who tell about mineral makeup when it starts.

Makeup by Jessica wrote:
I agree with Ashley Elizabeth. They don't look good on film. I've used them for so long only because I get an industry discount. Also, their powder and blush brushes shed worse than my Chocolate Lab. Any suggestions on better brushes would be great.

I love love love my dior brushes, I had them for years, and they are still soft and never shed a single hair. they look cool to with the stainless handle. I also use alot of inglot brushes.

Keshia Dolce wrote:
Honestly, for me, I like to use L'oreal's True Match foundation on my clients/models. It might be a "cheap" drugstore product, even though here in Australia they each range for $39.95, but they work great on my models/clients!

Ouch! I could not imagine spending $40 for L'Oreal Foundation. I'd much rather use the RCMA palette. But then again, I guess I do pay $40 (prior to discount) for Face Atelier and would pay full price for it.

JENN LEE wrote:

yeh-- not good. if you are interested in a powder foundation id go with jane iredale.

also re a PALETTE---three custom color palette of concealers works amazingly.  Many many ppl using them here in nyc...you can sheer them out and have a huge range of colors.

Love Jane Iredale, I use the powder on myself.  I've never used it for a shoot tho, I'd be worried about the shine.  One of the selling points for mineral makeup is that it gives you a natural glow, so I would think that it's good for everyday use, but not for shoots or film.

makeupbyDhani wrote:
Keshia  -  www.camerareadycosmetics.com

$60 for the RCMA pallette with 30 shades I think?   

The shipping is reasonable to Australia, and the dollar is high  

Just looked, doesn't look like the RCMA sampler kit is in stock.

You could go for Graftobian.  http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com/pro … te&cat=173

That is, if you're looking

RCMA samplers just came in.  Mary

Kisa - Makeup Artist wrote:
Honestly, for me, I like to use L'oreal's True Match foundation on my clients/models. It might be a "cheap" drugstore product, even though here in Australia they each range for $39.95, but they work great on my models/clients!

$39.95?! How is that even possible? What does Mac cost in Aus?

Makeup By Jackie P wrote:
Oh wow cinema secrets looks awesome. Great price too, I may have to invest in them!!!

It has definitely become my go to foundation! I love it! Pickin' up some more palettes next month :3 Buying makeup makes me all giddy!

Mary wrote:
the RCMA sampler pallets are finally in!  I love a few brands but I keep opening the RCMA on jobs because the ease of the sampler pallets (so many colors without digging) and the color is always right on the money

Is RCMA better on dry skin? I just bought 5 or 6 of the CS palettes from you and am loving the coverage, but I keep reading that it's not good on dry/mature skin.  What do you think?  Don't want things turning out bad on a mother of a bride! Yikes!
Thanks!!!

Avital  wrote:
Oh really? I have read about so many people having a difficult time working with graftobian. I believe I saw words like "nightmare to work with'" that scares me!

I never had an issue with Graftobian

Lauren Reynolds MUA wrote:
Agreed, Graftobian is really easy cos its so creamy, it just glides over the skin. I've only played with it before, not owned any palettes, but I think the struggle tends to be with dry skin (its not great for oily skin either...). Personally I prefer Cinema Secrets and RCMA because there's more flexibility with coverage and finish (Graftobian likes to be a bit dewy, RCMA and CS are more matte but I find it easier to build in shine where I want it than control shine where I don't), but every artist is different. I'd recommend getting some samples from CRC so you can try all the creams there. When/where is your nearest IMATS? Its great to have a play with things there. I'm personally not buying anything till the London IMATS in June, holding out for the discounts

You know, I do think I read that the trouble with Graftobian was in relation to dry skin. I have Cinema Secrets and love it. I'm just trying to decide if I should get RCMA or OCC and just use it with a brush for people with dry skin. (I don't airbrush.)

No IMATS for me in the near future *sigh* I wish!!!!

Avital  wrote:
You know, I do think I read that the trouble with Graftobian was in relation to dry skin. I have Cinema Secrets and love it. I'm just trying to decide if I should get RCMA or OCC and just use it with a brush for people with dry skin. (I don't airbrush.)

No IMATS for me in the near future *sigh* I wish!!!!

I don't know about OCC, I've never tried it, but I wouldnt buy RCMA specifically for dry skin, using it without diluting it's better for oily skin. If you're going to use it with dry skin you have to prepare skin quite carefully and I would mix in moisturiser or RCMA thinner too because RCMA is quite dry for a cream. Its a great flexible product but it certainly won't be better than CS for dryness. Unless I need heavier coverage, I like Makeup Forever Face & Body for dry and/or mature skin (waterbased liquid)

David C Wigley wrote:
I like Make Up For Ever's Face and Body, it's all that I use, with powder, makes the skin look like Velvet!
~dc.

Does it look great in camera AND real life? I heard it's great for brides. But does it give good enough coverage for fashion photography? And what powder do you use with it?

SarahZ Artistry wrote:
Does it look great in camera AND real life? I heard it's great for brides. But does it give good enough coverage for fashion photography? And what powder do you use with it?

It looks lovely in real life and on camera. Coverage is sheer to medium, works fine for those without major skin issues. Young beautiful skin (ie most models!) doesn't necessarily need heavy coverage for photography. The beauty of this foundation is in its dewy glow so I dont necessarily powder it unless the glow is too much, but its worked with Ben Nye, Maqpro and Illamasqua powders for me. Also, by powdering it you take away another of its advantages, which is that it dries to a non-transfer finish but can still be layered up.

edit: If you're curious, all these were done with MUFE Face & Body and there was very little retouching to the face in all of them (I saw the originals):


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Avital  wrote:
Wish I would have seen this 5 min ago! just bought RCMA, oh well! At least I'll know how to doctor it up for dry skin til my next big purchase. Thanks!

What is a good way to doctor these up for dry skin?

House of Westenra wrote:

Avital  wrote:
Wish I would have seen this 5 min ago! just bought RCMA, oh well! At least I'll know how to doctor it up for dry skin til my next big purchase. Thanks!

What is a good way to doctor these up for dry skin?

House of Westenra wrote:

What is a good way to doctor these up for dry skin?

Lauren Reynolds wrote this a few posts above yours:

"I don't know about OCC, I've never tried it, but I wouldnt buy RCMA specifically for dry skin, using it without diluting it's better for oily skin. If you're going to use it with dry skin you have to prepare skin quite carefully and I would mix in moisturiser or RCMA thinner too because RCMA is quite dry for a cream. Its a great flexible product but it certainly won't be better than CS for dryness. Unless I need heavier coverage, I like Makeup Forever Face & Body for dry and/or mature skin (waterbased liquid)"

Lauren Reynolds MUA wrote:

It looks lovely in real life and on camera. Coverage is sheer to medium, works fine for those without major skin issues. Young beautiful skin (ie most models!) doesn't necessarily need heavy coverage for photography. The beauty of this foundation is in its dewy glow so I dont necessarily powder it unless the glow is too much, but its worked with Ben Nye, Maqpro and Illamasqua powders for me. Also, by powdering it you take away another of its advantages, which is that it dries to a non-transfer finish but can still be layered up.

edit: If you're curious, all these were done with MUFE Face & Body and there was very little retouching to the face in all of them (I saw the originals):


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Beautiful! I mostly need a foundation for mature skin (mother of the bride), so I'm not sure that would work for me. I would rather have to thin it then keep layering. I have heard Joe Blasco of Face Atelier is what I'm looking for, but I know nothing about either. Anyone else have experience with those?

MVR Makeup wrote:
I can not stop raving about the Kehoe and the Shinto palette from RCMA.
Its smooth, blendable, insane pigment, can be sheered down and you use the TINIEST bit to get  full coverage look. Matches anyones skin.  I am forever in love!!

LOVE IT!  I have always been a fan.

Mary

www.CameraReadyCosmetics.com