foundation for v pale skin?

jillyb · 13-03-2013 1:51pm #1

hey there,

I feel i'm constantly trying new foundations from boots but they all seem to still be a bit dark on meespecially on the neckline.

I love rimmel foundation & I have lasting finish 25hr & match perfection- both in ivory 100. They are palest i've found so far & perfect in coverage etc but just that tiny bit too dark for me.

I wanted to try their 'wake me up' foundation but the palest is ivory again.I have dark red hair & pretty much porcelain skin.

Anyone recommend a brand or a rimmel foundation they know have a lighter shade?

thanks

PS is anyone watches coronation street i'm looking for a similar shade to what Kylie wears!

Pistachios & cream · 13-03-2013 1:55pm

MAc have new shades out that are supposedly aimd at the irish market because we are so pale!

The new shades are NC & NW 13 and NC & NW 10. Previously NC & NW 15 was the lightest you could get.

there's a review here http://beaut.ie/blog/2013/snow-white-beauties-rejoice-mac-roll-out-new-foundation-shades-for-the-paler-than-pale/

nursemar88 · 13-03-2013 3:48pm

If you are looking for chemist brands the lightest I have found is MaxFactor Experience foundation. It comes in some really light shades. My friend has pure white skin and she uses it. Here's a link to a beaut article on it.

http://beaut.ie/blog/2010/max-factor-xperience-weightless-foundation-review-swatch/

SmokeyEyes · 13-03-2013 8:54pm

Yup that Max Factor one is very very pale I had it! Revlon do decent pale shades but NYC's lightest shade in their All Day Long foundation is a really great pale budget buy!

Here's a review from a lovely blog - http://www.strawberryblondebeauty.com/2013/02/3-foundations-for-pale-skins-pur.html

MaggieNF · 13-03-2013 10:01pm

I was shopping recently and saw Match Perfection in 010 which is Light Ivory I think, It is very pale, I found it was similar to colourstay in Ivory, could be worth having a look!

tan11ie · 13-03-2013 10:04pm

I was going to suggest NYC also ^

jillyb · 13-03-2013 10:22pm

Thanks everyone for the replies! good few options there to try out! wish me luck

Paeru · 13-03-2013 10:41pm

Just one quick vote for GOSH cosmetics! Absolutely saved my life when I thought I was going to permanently have an orange face. They used to have GOSH in A wear, but I order them online now. I use X-Ceptional Wear foundation in Porcelain, it's €14 for a bottle and lasts a good amount of time. I also use the associated pressed powder.

They're doing a 10% off at the moment online! www.gosh.ie

xOxSinéadxOx · 14-03-2013 1:12am

I used to use Loreal true match when I was really pale. They do 3 different types of ivory.
Soap and glory do a shade called fairest of them all, I think :pac:. It seemed nice, but I only tried it in the shop so can't say much about it.
You could also try Dainty Doll, I've been meaning to try it, I know they do really pale shades but don't know much else.
Also Barry M do a white foundation which is good for mixing with other foundations you probably have that are a lil too dark.

Dolbert · 14-03-2013 2:14pm

Makeup Forever in Pink is the closest match I've ever gotten. You're a redhead like me so probably have the pink undertones that it suits

giddybootz · 15-03-2013 1:17pm

MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NW10 is super pale but ALWAYS sold out and I'm dying to try it!!

I must pick up one of the above mentioned foundations to tide me over til it's back in stock.

cookiecakes · 15-03-2013 4:34pm

I've been using Dainty Doll for a while now and I love it. I use Medium which is like number 3 out of 4 shades and I'm pretty pale so that shows how pale they go! I always get compliments on my skin when I wear it. I am a total convert!

Stench Blossoms · 15-03-2013 11:06pm

cookiecakes wrote: »

I've been using Dainty Doll for a while now and I love it. I use Medium which is like number 3 out of 4 shades and I'm pretty pale so that shows how pale they go! I always get compliments on my skin when I wear it. I am a total convert!

Where can you get this?

cookiecakes · 16-03-2013 11:52am

I got it in Boots in Belfast but I just bought a couple more on amazon. I think they were only about 4 euro and they are perfect! Had to get them shipped to Parcel Motel though!

lindtee · 16-03-2013 1:35pm

I bought a load of the Dainty Doll stuff from Amazon too from onlinemakeupstore The liquid foundation in medium is out of stock now (I bought 4, it is pale enough for me and slightly paler than other foundations I use) but they have the powder foundation, liquid foundation in dark and other dainty doll stuff for great prices. Delivery is a flat £3.50 to Ireland. Make sure that you add the product from onlinemakeupstore to your basket and not from any other seller as many won't deliver here and the flat rate of £3.50 is obviously only from stuff from them!

Also a limited range is available from fragrancedirect but postage is very steep to here.

foundation for v pale skin?

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