Not so long ago, I was hunting for a brand-new foundation that I could use every day and not bust my bank account. To me, it can feel a little tacky, but the overall look – STUNNING! It’s moisturising, makes your skin look radiant and allows the skin to breathe. Another fave is the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer (R540 from Edgars). You’ll always find this one in my makeup bag. It comes in 32 shades, it’s long wearing, blends like a dream and makes skin look flawless. But if you have dry skin, I know a few good ones! First on my list is the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup (R585 from Foschini Beauty). So, if you’re an oily skin kinda gal (or guy), I’m sorry, I have no dupes for you. As the rule goes, “use a mousse for oilier skin, use a foundation for drier skin”. Yes, the high-end brands offer better quality for your money, but there are some amazing finds amongst the more affordable brands too.įoundations are different for everyone. There’s a lot of qualities that we look for in a foundation: coverage, staying power, how blendable it is, the perfect finish and how it feels on our skin. And believe it or not, you can find the perfect foundation without having to spend a bunch of cash on it. Longwear, light on the skin and sticks within budget! Girl Pro Prep HD Clear Face Primer (R79.99 at Dischem). It looks, feels and works just as well as the POREfessional and best of all – it’s a hell of a lot cheaper. For starters, a great dupe for the Benefit POREfessional is definitely the Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser(R99.95 at Clicks). Good news is there are a few what the Americans call “drugstore” versions that are just as good as the high-end primers we lust after. This beaut creates the perfect canvas for foundation, filling in fine lines and pores for a flawless finish. It complements all skin tones and, contains a Vitamin E derivative and helps makeup stay put ALL DAY LONG! I swear by it! Another high-end and highly recommended option is the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer(R470 at Woolworths). This primer is silky and lightweight and can be worn on its own 0r under makeup. Looking to treat yourself to high-end options? The Benefit POREfessional Primer(R475 at Red Square) is definitely one of the most reliable primers out there. Sadly, high-end brands that work wonders can cost an arm and a leg (I’ve spent a pretty penny on primers, I know the pain), but don’t fret, there are alternatives! But if you would like to create a smooth surface for your foundation (think minimal fine lines, less noticeable pores and a baby soft skin) and want to prolong the wear of your makeup, then you best get your paws on a good primer. Let’s start at the very top – primer, AKA the base for the base.
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