you're probably using the wrong kind of foundation.

clinique does some really good skin-correcting formulations, and if you like their powder, then you'll like their liquids. if you find foundation makes you look drier, try something really moisturizing like 'dewy smooth' or 'superbalanced' makeup.

also, is your moisturizer an expensive one? it does make a difference.

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Swirling black lilys, totally ripe...

use revlon colorstay foundation. will get rid of all your mentioned problems

read this: make up for large pores

it might help.

i agree with parisian - clarins primers are really good.



(i use the palest foundations too, but every single brand i've used ALWAYS looks too dark. i've even thought about trying the Nicola Roberts Dainty Doll foundation, but i notice her skin is quite bad, so i'm a bit put off using her foundations if it gives her acne).

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i want to try Dainty Doll so bad

you could try a dif moisturizer

you should use lily lolo, its palest shade is practically white, and my skin seemed to get better after i started using it cause you dont have to use a whole lot and it's minerals blah blah blah

i feel like i should get paid for the amount of pimping i do for that brand here hah

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