I'm a lifetime oily skin gal who's now oily + mature (54 years old), so I've got the grease slick, large pores, acne scars AND creases, wrinkles, sags, texture and "how did that just appear overnight?!?" lines... So when I saw the title of this video I couldn't click on it fast enough. I'm watching closely, and I'm not gonna lie, after trying dozens of foundations that past couple years, I am critiquing your choices very closely (but always with lots of love and respect for you). So, like it or not, here's my feedback: Givenchy - Yes, the finish was 'natural' looking on my oily skin, but actually did get shiny after about 3 hours of wear. It held up well on my nose though, and that's a big deal. Pricey, but I've no regrets trying this one. Prada - I haven't tried yet, but maybe one day...after I win the lottery. Urban Decay - Wore really well on me, but it did look 'makeup-y' starting around 3-5 hours of wear during the AZ summer months. Lancome - Spot on. Looked natural and lasted well for about seven hours before breaking down on my nose. I found one layer to be more medium coverage, but a second layer brought it up to full coverage. I actually stipple it with that fabulous Anisa brush and then dab off the excess with a lightly damp sponge. Fenty - Yes! This is for my light coverage days, but my nose gets very oily with powder foundation. That said, it never looked makeup and wore off beautifully as the went on and allowed for quick touch-ups to reinforce coverage. I also like to use it over liquid foundation when I need a little extra coverage. (I need to watch your video on locking this one down. Somehow I missed that video.) Haus Labs - Sadly, no. By the time I finish applying the rest of my makeup my skin is already looking downright shiny. It does, however, mix beautifully with Estee Lauder to create a more natural skin appearance. Milani - Yeah. I like it...quite a lot, actually. It lasted well on me and didn't break up, but it definitely looks like I'm wearing makeup. During the day, all I needed to do was blot my face with a tissue or napkin to make it look good again. Loreal - Yes! This is actually my 'travel foundation', but I had to buy two shades to get a good color match. I wholeheartedly agree with you that they need to expand the shade range. It looks great under the Fenty loose powder. Maybelline - YES, YES, YES! It's my favorite drugstore foundation. (I strongly suggest buying an inexpensive pump off of Amazon.) Estee Lauder - YES, YES, YES! I will never part with this foundation. It mixes with EVERYTHING, and I use it to help me match foundation colors as the seasons change. It's my OG. See....this is why I trust you so much. You simply know what you're talking about! But I do have a couple more suggestions: About-Face The Performer: This is the only foundation I've ever used that actually looks better three hours after application than it does when I first put it on. It also wears off in some magically 'natural' way that never leaves me looking blotchy. I don't know what science or witchcraft is involved, but this has become one of my holy grail foundations. Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation: So expensive! So worth the expense! This is the only foundation I've ever worn that fooled my husband into thinking I wasn't wearing any foundation. It's not the most long-wearing, but it fades in a flattering wasy and I find myself reaching for it on almost a daily basis now and I even wear this one to the gym. This has become my daily go-to for now. Thank you for all you do! Your videos always bring joy to my week!
Some of my favorites! I’m an oily-combo skin; the House labs works really well for me, especially in the cooler months. Double Wear is my all time fav! I wore it on my wedding day! Plus, I love that it’s usually part of the Ulta 21 days of beauty so I usually get a fresh bottle then!
That happens to me with everything. Huda Beauty discontinued a palette I use every day. I've repurchased it at least a dozen times. I seriously feel lost without it. I've tried so many in the last few months, and I can't find anything like it.
I find that Revlon color stay for oily skin works much better than the Fit Me foundation for oily skin. That one melts and the Revlon stays put even in high humidity.
Very helpful video for us oily folks! I really appreciate the application tips, too. I don't think I've heard before about using a sponge vs a brush according to viscosity. Thanks!
I have dry aging skin and love NARS light reflecting foundation the best! Only issue I’ve had is with the pump. No matter how careful I am, it always pumps out and gets everywhere! Never had this problem with a foundation.
I love your videos soooo much, Marlena... ❤ You are amazing! 😊 We can see how much thought you put in them! Every time you post, I know it will be a Master Class!!! ❤ Thank you soooo much for all the information and details!!! 😊
Love this ❤. I use the Maybelline foundation. It is literally the best. I've tried others but they make me look really orange. However now I want to try that Milani one. Looked very promising.
I'm getting older! I have combo to oily skin and have found that most foundations settle into my pores. Even after I prep with the correct skincare and primer. Meh. So against all of the makeup rules, I use that Charlotte Tilbury stick foundation that it super shiny. But I feel like it doesn't settle in my pores, and it gives me the glow even after I powder it down. Great video as always. And it's ok, you can say "y'all"! I'm from south Texas, and that's one of our favorite words!
Haven't watched the video yet, but I have super oily skin, I am in my late 30s and I just bought the Milani foundation, I hope I made the right choice 🤞🤞🤞
Wonderful information!! I’m one of the very very few who Double Wear doesn’t work for. I wore it to a wedding in very humid Galveston, TX and I got oily, the foundation broke down, and it accentuated texture. I tried it again since then and it performed similarly. Bummer! What are your thoughts on the Dior Forever Matte? I bought it a few months ago and am loving it!
New subscriber here. If you haven’t, would you mind making this video for dry skin? Hopefully you have a few faves that aren’t so dewy (it stinks to be dry and not like the sweaty look). I can still manage Makeup Forever HD Skin and Lancôme Tint Idole foundation stick - gorgeous!
What is your top choice for 47 year old with oily skin needs makeup to last 8-10 hours a day. Have hyperpigmentation and some achne scaring prefer a heavier coverage foundation. Best drug store? Best high end? Love you and your tutorials. You are the best :)
Marlena, the oiliest part of my face are my eyelids. Can we get a top 10 or top 5 eye primer? And what’s your take on Armani Power Fabric and Hourglass Vanish stick foundation for oily skin? Thanks
@ninipookie I use the Ulta brand Matte Eye Primer it’s the best one I’ve tried I set it with a powder or skin tone eyeshadow and last me all day I have oily eyelids too, I tried looking it up on the Ulta app and is no longer showing but I’m thinking the store may have whatever is left of them I’m going to go see if I can still find some because this has been the best one I have ever found. Mac Cosmetics makes a paint pot my skin tone in Soft Ochre or Painterly and I’ve used that before and it works great I tried the Ulta primer then the Mac paint pot on top and then set it with powder and slept through the night🤭 on New Years with eyeshadow and it didn’t budge woke up the next morning eyeshadow was intact. Hope this gives you some options.
I’ve tried so many foundations and the best for my combo normal/oily skin is Armani Luminous Silk & Power Fabric. For drugstore it’s L’Oreal True Match. I do not like the Lancôme at all on my skin too matte and too heavy on my skin. Everyone raves about it but it doesn’t play well with my skin even with moisturizer or primer.
I have extremely oily skin and many of the foundations you recommend do not work for me. Maybelline Fit Me, Loreal Infallible, Milani Conceal and Perfect, Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear all looked very heavy and pasty for the first 2-3 hours and then went streaky and cakey once the oils hit, and disappeared in patches. Lancome was the worst, it barely survived an hour. Givenchy Caring Matte was a bit better, but made my pores look even bigger than they are. Longevity mediocre at best. Fenty - I can make it work, but with special care like double powder, fixing spray, regular blotting. EL DW is the only one on the list that actually is worth the hype for me - although it demands proper prep, exfoliation and good hydration, otherwise it does not look good. I have not tried UD, Prada or Haus Labs from the list, and I won't (don't have my shade or not available in my country). There were only three foundations I ever repurchased regularly, all discontinued: Too Faced Peach Perfect, original Dior Backstage, and Clarins Ever Matte. I still miss all of them. My current best foundations are: the new MAC Studio Fix and the Beauty Blender foundation.
@@berlineczka good recommendations! Ok have you tried setting your skin first with powder before applying foundation? It soaks in the oil and helps the foundations not separate so much. Thanks for recommending your faves also!
@@MarlenaStell Yes, with multiple powders and foundations. It always ends up looking badly on me, unfortunately. I usually do 1. Mattifiyng SPF or base, 2. foundation. 3. Powder with a puff. 4. Fixing spray, 5. Second powder (whatever is left on the puff) in the T-zone.
@@Rachel-mf1tn Tried that too :D I have yet to find a powder foundation that works for me. The only exception is the Fenty powder foundation that is great for touching up and allows me to wear makeup the whole day when I need it to look good after work as well. But it looks bad when put as the main foundation.
@@hiddenpearl22 they might be too matte but I have dry/combo skin and use the Maybelline, estee lauder and Milani ones personally. Just over a super hydrating primer
I am a guy and I want to try dating men and see what it’s like. I saw this beautiful Italian man at the beach in a Versace speedo but I can’t seem to work up the courage to ask him out. I also like how my face looks with makeup, lip gloss, foundation and mascara.
I'm a lifetime oily skin gal who's now oily + mature (54 years old), so I've got the grease slick, large pores, acne scars AND creases, wrinkles, sags, texture and "how did that just appear overnight?!?" lines... So when I saw the title of this video I couldn't click on it fast enough. I'm watching closely, and I'm not gonna lie, after trying dozens of foundations that past couple years, I am critiquing your choices very closely (but always with lots of love and respect for you). So, like it or not, here's my feedback:
Givenchy - Yes, the finish was 'natural' looking on my oily skin, but actually did get shiny after about 3 hours of wear. It held up well on my nose though, and that's a big deal. Pricey, but I've no regrets trying this one.
Prada - I haven't tried yet, but maybe one day...after I win the lottery.
Urban Decay - Wore really well on me, but it did look 'makeup-y' starting around 3-5 hours of wear during the AZ summer months.
Lancome - Spot on. Looked natural and lasted well for about seven hours before breaking down on my nose. I found one layer to be more medium coverage, but a second layer brought it up to full coverage. I actually stipple it with that fabulous Anisa brush and then dab off the excess with a lightly damp sponge.
Fenty - Yes! This is for my light coverage days, but my nose gets very oily with powder foundation. That said, it never looked makeup and wore off beautifully as the went on and allowed for quick touch-ups to reinforce coverage. I also like to use it over liquid foundation when I need a little extra coverage. (I need to watch your video on locking this one down. Somehow I missed that video.)
Haus Labs - Sadly, no. By the time I finish applying the rest of my makeup my skin is already looking downright shiny. It does, however, mix beautifully with Estee Lauder to create a more natural skin appearance.
Milani - Yeah. I like it...quite a lot, actually. It lasted well on me and didn't break up, but it definitely looks like I'm wearing makeup. During the day, all I needed to do was blot my face with a tissue or napkin to make it look good again.
Loreal - Yes! This is actually my 'travel foundation', but I had to buy two shades to get a good color match. I wholeheartedly agree with you that they need to expand the shade range. It looks great under the Fenty loose powder.
Maybelline - YES, YES, YES! It's my favorite drugstore foundation. (I strongly suggest buying an inexpensive pump off of Amazon.)
Estee Lauder - YES, YES, YES! I will never part with this foundation. It mixes with EVERYTHING, and I use it to help me match foundation colors as the seasons change. It's my OG.
See....this is why I trust you so much. You simply know what you're talking about! But I do have a couple more suggestions:
About-Face The Performer: This is the only foundation I've ever used that actually looks better three hours after application than it does when I first put it on. It also wears off in some magically 'natural' way that never leaves me looking blotchy. I don't know what science or witchcraft is involved, but this has become one of my holy grail foundations.
Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation: So expensive! So worth the expense! This is the only foundation I've ever worn that fooled my husband into thinking I wasn't wearing any foundation. It's not the most long-wearing, but it fades in a flattering wasy and I find myself reaching for it on almost a daily basis now and I even wear this one to the gym. This has become my daily go-to for now.
Thank you for all you do! Your videos always bring joy to my week!
Try the new One Size liquid foundation. I love ELDW and I love this one too. Doesn't smell like paint, either.
Marlena...love ya! How abt top 5 foundation for high humidity weather.
Some of my favorites! I’m an oily-combo skin; the House labs works really well for me, especially in the cooler months. Double Wear is my all time fav! I wore it on my wedding day! Plus, I love that it’s usually part of the Ulta 21 days of beauty so I usually get a fresh bottle then!
I find one that works then it gets discontinued ❤
Always miss Dior airflash
That happens to me with everything. Huda Beauty discontinued a palette I use every day. I've repurchased it at least a dozen times. I seriously feel lost without it. I've tried so many in the last few months, and I can't find anything like it.
@@LeahCary78 same! All my faves get discontinued 😩
Same here 🤦🏻♀️🥴
I hate when that happens 😢
Can you please do top 10 foundations for dry mature skin. I would be very grateful. Thanks.
Love my ELDW. Have used it for years, always lasts. Good to hear about some other brands.
Very helpful video ❤. Oily girl here. Thanks for the reminder on which tool to use.
I find that Revlon color stay for oily skin works much better than the Fit Me foundation for oily skin. That one melts and the Revlon stays put even in high humidity.
To all my oily skin girlies out there, the one size oil sucker primer is ELITE
3000 percent elite!!!
The new One Size Turn Up the Base Full Beat Liquid foundation is great for oily skin too!
Your eye look in this video is stunning
Love the video! I am a true fan of Estée Lauder DW as well!! Going on 18 years now!
Very helpful video for us oily folks! I really appreciate the application tips, too. I don't think I've heard before about using a sponge vs a brush according to viscosity. Thanks!
I have dry aging skin and love NARS light reflecting foundation the best! Only issue I’ve had is with the pump. No matter how careful I am, it always pumps out and gets everywhere! Never had this problem with a foundation.
Adding that Urban Decay to my wishlist! I never hear anyone talk about it, so thank you for sharing!
I love your videos soooo much, Marlena... ❤ You are amazing! 😊 We can see how much thought you put in them! Every time you post, I know it will be a Master Class!!! ❤ Thank you soooo much for all the information and details!!! 😊
I love the fitme by maybeline!
Love the Lancome Teint Idole foundation … stick too!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Love it! As always, the best information!! I'm 48 and oily! Thank you ❤️❤️
Love this ❤. I use the Maybelline foundation. It is literally the best. I've tried others but they make me look really orange. However now I want to try that Milani one. Looked very promising.
I'm getting older! I have combo to oily skin and have found that most foundations settle into my pores. Even after I prep with the correct skincare and primer. Meh. So against all of the makeup rules, I use that Charlotte Tilbury stick foundation that it super shiny. But I feel like it doesn't settle in my pores, and it gives me the glow even after I powder it down. Great video as always. And it's ok, you can say "y'all"! I'm from south Texas, and that's one of our favorite words!
Thanks for doing this.
I appreciate you so, so much !
Loved this video!! Can you do foundations for mature skin video?
Haven't watched the video yet, but I have super oily skin, I am in my late 30s and I just bought the Milani foundation, I hope I made the right choice 🤞🤞🤞
Great video 👍🏼 BTW you look gorgeous. 😍
Thanks for the information. Definitely going to check some of your recommendations.
Double wear is the best foundation on the market! Its the only one I own ❤
Finally a video for me ❤ thank you ❤❤❤
@@jessikagraley1362 yay!! I hope these work!
le "Estée Lauder" tient toute la journée, très bon fond de teint. Merci Marléna pour cette vidéo🏵🏵🏵
Double Wear is the unicorn for oily skin. I don't have a perfect match in it, though. 😢 If I add blue drops to Cashew, it's perfect.
Wonderful information!! I’m one of the very very few who Double Wear doesn’t work for. I wore it to a wedding in very humid Galveston, TX and I got oily, the foundation broke down, and it accentuated texture. I tried it again since then and it performed similarly. Bummer! What are your thoughts on the Dior Forever Matte? I bought it a few months ago and am loving it!
New subscriber here. If you haven’t, would you mind making this video for dry skin? Hopefully you have a few faves that aren’t so dewy (it stinks to be dry and not like the sweaty look). I can still manage Makeup Forever HD Skin and Lancôme Tint Idole foundation stick - gorgeous!
Thank you!!
What highlight are you wearing on your cheeks? So pretty!! ✨
Such a detailed video
Where can we get the brushes you use to put in the foundation? Thank you for this video. I’m excited for a new foundation. I’m 43 with oily skin
Thank you!
I love your lipstick shade. What are you wearing?
I have terrible rosacea please can you do a video on how to cover it but not look heavy. ❤
Could you do a video like this for Dry skin?
Maybe you've done it but I'd love a video on products for oily lids.
I personally love the Lancome! And have the Dior, Armani, Nars, hit this one stands out for me tho not always popular. Am over 50
I live in a humid and hot climate (tropical island) and my baby is Dior Backstage!
What is your top choice for 47 year old with oily skin needs makeup to last 8-10 hours a day. Have hyperpigmentation and some achne scaring prefer a heavier coverage foundation. Best drug store? Best high end? Love you and your tutorials. You are the best :)
Estee Lauder it’s the bomb also not sure if you are able to get Sculpted by Aimee Connolly her full coverage foundation is fabulous 🫶🏻
Can we do a dry skin version???
Marlena, the oiliest part of my face are my eyelids. Can we get a top 10 or top 5 eye primer? And what’s your take on Armani Power Fabric and Hourglass Vanish stick foundation for oily skin? Thanks
That's a great idea. I also have oily skin and even more oily eyelids.
@ninipookie I use the Ulta brand Matte Eye Primer it’s the best one I’ve tried I set it with a powder or skin tone eyeshadow and last me all day I have oily eyelids too, I tried looking it up on the Ulta app and is no longer showing but I’m thinking the store may have whatever is left of them I’m going to go see if I can still find some because this has been the best one I have ever found. Mac Cosmetics makes a paint pot my skin tone in Soft Ochre or Painterly and I’ve used that before and it works great I tried the Ulta primer then the Mac paint pot on top and then set it with powder and slept through the night🤭 on New Years with eyeshadow and it didn’t budge woke up the next morning eyeshadow was intact. Hope this gives you some options.
Over 60 here. Need foundation for dry skin and lives dry climate. And primer to use have pore like the gran canyon too lol
Hello beautiful Marlena 😍
I’ve tried so many foundations and the best for my combo normal/oily skin is Armani Luminous Silk & Power Fabric. For drugstore it’s L’Oreal True Match. I do not like the Lancôme at all on my skin too matte and too heavy on my skin. Everyone raves about it but it doesn’t play well with my skin even with moisturizer or primer.
Which one would you recommend more though, Power Fabric or Luminous silk. Can’t buy both 🤗
What shade are you in the Lancôme
I have extremely oily skin and many of the foundations you recommend do not work for me. Maybelline Fit Me, Loreal Infallible, Milani Conceal and Perfect, Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Long Wear all looked very heavy and pasty for the first 2-3 hours and then went streaky and cakey once the oils hit, and disappeared in patches. Lancome was the worst, it barely survived an hour. Givenchy Caring Matte was a bit better, but made my pores look even bigger than they are. Longevity mediocre at best.
Fenty - I can make it work, but with special care like double powder, fixing spray, regular blotting. EL DW is the only one on the list that actually is worth the hype for me - although it demands proper prep, exfoliation and good hydration, otherwise it does not look good. I have not tried UD, Prada or Haus Labs from the list, and I won't (don't have my shade or not available in my country).
There were only three foundations I ever repurchased regularly, all discontinued: Too Faced Peach Perfect, original Dior Backstage, and Clarins Ever Matte. I still miss all of them.
My current best foundations are: the new MAC Studio Fix and the Beauty Blender foundation.
@@berlineczka good recommendations! Ok have you tried setting your skin first with powder before applying foundation? It soaks in the oil and helps the foundations not separate so much.
Thanks for recommending your faves also!
@@MarlenaStell Yes, with multiple powders and foundations. It always ends up looking badly on me, unfortunately.
I usually do 1. Mattifiyng SPF or base, 2. foundation. 3. Powder with a puff. 4. Fixing spray, 5. Second powder (whatever is left on the puff) in the T-zone.
Switch to powder foundation. All liquids look horrific on my oily textured 40 yr old skin. I like Sephora and Inika ones.
@@Rachel-mf1tn Tried that too :D I have yet to find a powder foundation that works for me.
The only exception is the Fenty powder foundation that is great for touching up and allows me to wear makeup the whole day when I need it to look good after work as well. But it looks bad when put as the main foundation.
Is it ok to think that these will not work for dry skin?
@@hiddenpearl22 they might be too matte but I have dry/combo skin and use the Maybelline, estee lauder and Milani ones personally. Just over a super hydrating primer
@@MarlenaStell thank you ❤️
Lancome was my favorite until formula change. I'm surprised to hear you say it's still a cult favorite. 😢
❤
How about for dry skin???
No Dior
I am a guy and I want to try dating men and see what it’s like. I saw this beautiful Italian man at the beach in a Versace speedo but I can’t seem to work up the courage to ask him out. I also like how my face looks with makeup, lip gloss, foundation and mascara.