Using Concealer as Foundation

Smokey Eye · 06-06-2008, 05:36 PM

I've tried many foundations in my day, but they are just too sheer for me. I need something w/ full/heavy coverage, so I mix liquid foundation w/ a stick foundation. I recently tried MAC's Select Cover-Up (& still mixed it w/ a stick foundation). The coverage seems good, but my skin is ridiculously oily & it just looks like an oilslick after a while. (I use oil blotthing papers too!)

I want to try Prescriptives new stick foundation called AnyWear Multi-Purpose Makeup Stick (NOT together w/ the other stick foundation I use). It sounds like it will be good!

Anyone try this Prescriptives makeup yet or know a good, very matte, heavy coverage foundation or concealer?

***pinksugar*** · 06-06-2008, 05:45 PM

I think the problem with this would be that it would look too heavy and caked on.

I've heard that some brands of stage makeup provide the best coverage, as do brands that are specifically made to cover tattoos and scars. Maybe you could try some of them? I'm sure the girls will know what specific brands might be the best.. maybe Ben Nye?

***andrrea*** · 06-06-2008, 06:34 PM

I agree that concealer as foundation would look to cakey.

I suggest you try Make Up For Ever's Mat Velvet + Matifying foundation. It can be layered for the coverage you're looking for.

***Retro-Violet*** · 06-07-2008, 12:09 AM

i really dont use foundation, i'll use concealer on areas that need it only (so if its some red or a zit or something that needs covering).
but dont use it all over your face, it'll be too heavy.

as for prescriptives, from what ive used of theirs i love it.
i got there custom-made foundation 2 months ago, the best $65 ive ever spent in my life.

***Ashley*** · 06-07-2008, 12:16 AM

If you need something with a lot of coverage, I would suggest a foundation like Cinema Secrets or Dermablend.

missprissy82 · 06-07-2008, 12:31 AM

DERMABLEND is great for full coverage. STUDIO TECH works wonders as well, and i hear FULL COVERAGE (also by MAC) is good. I think the oil is a necessary ingredient to make the foundation thicker (dont quote me), so more than likely youll get oily with opague coverage.... so grab some blotting tissues and ur good to go.

TOOFACED · 06-07-2008, 01:23 AM

just use a medium to full coverage foundation (Dior,Hourglass,Givenchy,etc.) and then dab on a full coverage concealer(Amazing Cosmetics works wonders) on the problem areas and then lightly dust with a setting powder.

***kdmakeuparts*** · 06-07-2008, 08:21 AM

I used to work for prescriptives and I say anything of theirs is worth trying!!!
I also sugggest Dermablend.

***Adrienne*** · 06-07-2008, 08:51 AM

I think using concealer as a foundation would look too cakey. And if you're buying it a shade or two lighter than your foundation, it won't look good either.

Aniger86 · 06-07-2008, 09:08 AM

I think you could try Dermablend and Coverderm. Both are suppose to be quite heavy duty. I haven't checked out Coverderm before, but Dermablend is indeed quite heavy coverage. I think though if you use this brand, you might need to use some sort of special power to set the foundation, from the Dermablend brand itself. Claims it'll make the foundation stay on all day.

Smokey Eye · 06-10-2008, 01:39 PM

Thanks a lot guys! I looked up a couple brands you posted that I hadn't heard about yet. I had known about Colortration for a while & decided to try that. It's $36 a bottle, so I hope I relly like it!

I can't believe I'm now 33 & have yet to find the perfect makeup for me! (Started wearing makeup at about 17) I sure hope I like this!