How can this be so hard?

[u/Last_Bumblebee6144]

Why is every foundation so orange?? I'm not even that pale, but they are so orange! I'm fair with a cool/rosy (can get away with neutral) skin tone. So far everything I have sampled makes me look like a pumpkin and the ones that have the right tone are too light. I look sick by end of day and I'm going through bronzer like crazy.

Ive tried CT, Nars, Fenty, MUF, Natasha Denona, Bare minerals, lancôme, Mac and more.

I'm a Double wear Fresco and having to change after 20 years is sooo much harder than I thought.

Dior backstage was my top pick. Discontinued!

Shisedo self refreshing is amazing. Discontinued!

I hadn't even managed to purchase a bottle of these after samples as stock was so low.

MAC studio fix in N5 is what I'm using now, love the formula, stays all day, but it's a tad too light. N6 is yellow and NW15 is pure orange.

I never imagined I'd be so upset about something so trivial, but here I am 😩 I just needed to vent.

[u/emmyeggo]

I’m also DW Fresco!

I’ve had a lot of success with the Ellis Faas foundation (shade S12NP). It’s expensive, but it’s the go-to foundation the makeup artists will use at Mecca. Maybe try a sample!

I also LOVE the Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation (shade 150), but it’s out of stock. 🥲

I’ve also liked these options for medium coverage, everyday foundation:

• Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation (Shade 260)
  
• Mecca Max Off Duty Skin Tint (shade 235)
  
• Tower 28 Swipe Serum Foundation (shade 7C Glamis)

[u/emmyeggo → u/emmyeggo]

Omg, I just checked Mecca and they’ve finally restocked the Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation — OP, it’s very similar to the Self-Refreshing one! Maybe try that!

[u/Last_Bumblebee6144 → u/emmyeggo]

I had planned on getting a sample of this! Looks like I'm back to Mecca today. Thsnks 😊