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Tue, 13 July 2010 1:53PM

I’ve got very pale sensitive skin (think Cullen vampire pale) and always struggle to find a foundation that is light enough and doesn’t irritate my skin. Can you suggest anything?

Fair skin is in and I’m glad you’re embracing it Gemma! Finding the perfect shade of foundation can be tricky for pale Primpers but it’s not impossible, so think of your next trip to the makeup counter as an adventure. And while not everyone is an ivory or a sand beige, there is a shade out there to suit you. Promise.

Tip #1 – Do your research

Pop in to DJ’s or Myer and peruse the cosmetics floor. Don’t be afraid to approach the experts for a little colour-matching demo and application advice, it’s what they’re there for. You should always test shades in natural light, on your jaw line, not your hand. (Fact: The skin tone on your hand is completely different to your face and you’ll be kicking yourself for making such a rookie mistake.) Make sure you target brands that offer hypoallergenic or mineral makeup that won’t anger your skin like Almay, Revlon, Maybelline and MAC.

Tip #2 – Mix different shades

If your peaches and cream complexion doesn’t match a stock-standard shade, why not make your own? Experiment by mixing two foundations together to tailor your colour. For flawless coverage, go that extra mile by mixing your base with moisturiser to even out skin tone.

Tip #3 – Customize your colour

If all else fails or you want a quick fix, make a beeline for your closest Mecca Cosmetica. Prescriptives offer a custom blend service that’s couture for your face. Awesome, huh? A colour consultant will hand-blend a shade to match your skin tone perfectly and you can even get a customized powder to match if matte is your thing. At $100 a bottle it’s a little on the exxy side, but foundation that’s made-to-order doesn’t get much better than that.

Try: Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation, $100.00.

Time to get testing Gemma! I have no doubt you’ll find a foundation that will show-off your English rose complexion to perfection.

Words: Aimee Leabon. Pic: Getty.

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  • Posted by: Dempeaux // Tue, 13 July 2010 02:00pm

    This would be good advice if Prescriptives hadn’t been closed by it’s parent company Estee Lauder in January. Store have been told to sell remaining stock, but no more will be made.

    For ultra pale skin, try Kryolan TV Painstick, Shiseido, and L’Oreal True Match. I notice that Chanel has also added ultra-light colours to its website.

  • Posted by: lwz // Wed, 14 July 2010 11:59am

    I too have sensitive skin but tone is more on the side of light-medium. Youngblood foundation is brilliant for sensitive skin, comes in mineral powder or a liquid and many light tones. Something a more affordable I have found bourjois healthy mix foundation to be just as good but I don’t know how light it goes. Good luck!

  • Posted by: lwz // Wed, 14 July 2010 12:06pm

    The Youngblood foundations are $50-$60, google to find a salon near you they can sample some to find out what colour best suits. The Bourjois is about $30 or $32 from target/priceline (check primped product finder to read more about it)….

  • Posted by: lovefashionangel Master Fan // Wed, 25 April 2012 02:40pm

    The easiest and fastiest way is to just visit a counter :)

  • Posted by: Erin-1312272625 Master Fan // Sun, 16 June 2013 04:05pm

    I’ve managed with mac

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