Foundation for pale skin?

Question

i've used max factor long lasting performance in fair, plenty of the no.7 range in boots and other foundations from there. But i can never find the right colour for my skin - it usually tends to look cakey, orange or just too dark. Can anyone recommend a foundation for pale skin? Also preferably from the UK, thanks.

Answer 1

same problem!

try using revlon colorstay, they have very light colors.

Answer 2

I have pretty fair skin, and I use MAC foundation, which I would really recommend. If you go to a MAC shop (you can locate them on the website), they'll colour-match you, so you get the right shade.

If you want something cheaper, maybelline matte mousse has quite a few pale shades, as do many of the Rimmel foundations.

Answer 3

It depends how pale you are, the 'Dainty Doll' range from jelly pong pong has a ''white foundation'' for really pale people, although i'm pale myself and have tried looooads of different foundations, but went to a MAC counter in Debenhams and asked them to help me find the right colour, they instantly new which one would be best for my skintone (NC15 - the palest one lol) and it matches perfectly (and is a brilliant foundation too in my opinion) so I suggest you ask people in department stores to help, thats their job....good luck :)

Answer 4

Tru Blend from covergirl is the best! i have pale skin too, so i like embracing it, not getting a tan, the tru blend is the best!!!!!

Answer 5

true blends works the best for paleish skin.

Answer 6

the only reason it may look orange is because you might be getting too much of a bronzer color when you got look for you make-up try getting the lightes one not one that looks darker then your skin.... and you may b putting on too much thats why it looks cakey....try using the moose type of foundation its a much smoother foundation..

hope i helped

Answer 7

i have very pale skin and i have loved max factors miricle touch in creamy ivory. it took me a long time to find a foundation that was pale enough. clinique superbalanced is a great foundation. i used it in alabaster the palest shade but it was a bit too dark and therefore orange looking for me. if u have a bit more colour in the skin than i do then id reccommend that.

also top off foundation with loose powder in transparent colour just to set it.

by the way the miracle touch is quie often part of the 3 for 2 promo that happens in boots and superdrug.  

Answer 8

Contact a local Mary Kay consultant.  She will help you find the shade that works perfectly with your skin.