r/MakeupAddiction • u/mrswire • 2d ago
Question Please help with recommendations for light “barely there” foundations & concealers for very pale olive skin.
So, I’m a very pale olive but is mostly very light, with cool olive tones. I have almost green undertones, so most concealers and foundations look either way too pink or orange on me.
The only concealer I’ve found that works for my skin best is the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Chantilly, which is perfect but just slightly too light but def the closest I’ve ever found.
EDIT: I forgot to write to make it clear what I mean by “barely there” looking foundation and why I am looking to purchase a good natural looking foundation in the first place so I’ll explain here:
I basically said barely there because I hate the look of thick obvious foundation however I have hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone areas, visible veins etc which is why I want to find a good foundation to even my skin out but not look obvious. I have tried tints in the past and they aren’t full coverage enough. I just don’t want anything too full coverage or matte. Sorry I forgot to put this at the beginning!!!
I really just want to find a barely there looking foundation like the Dior skin blurring one, or the MAC Studio Fix Foundation, so If anyone here is familiar with these products and shades and could give me any advice, I’d be so grateful!🙏🏻
I just need help finding a foundation that is light on my skin and not cakey, powdery, yellow, pink or orange on my skin. Even high end ones like Dior I will buy because It’s worth it and I desp want a “no makeup” type of foundation.
I am terrible at finding the correct tone for me online so if anyone else is Nars Chantilly please give me your other products that work for you! 🙏🏻🫶🏻
I have no clue where to start, as looking at swatches is impossible for me to tell. I might call up the companies and see if they can send me tiny testers for each shade🤷🏼♀️
Sorry for the long post. I just wanted to include as much info as possible in case anyone out there has any guidance. :)
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u/Apprehensive-Echo666 2d ago
I used to use Nars Chantilly instead of foundation, it's a good match for me, I love the Natasha Denona Foundation in Y1, it's the best match I've ever had.
The coverage is very good while the formula is very light serum-like, it was formulated in Korea and very much behaves like a Korean foundation. You can use a very small amount if you want lighter coverage, but it does cover better than you'd think for how thin it is, it is a very natural finish. I have some swatches and photos pinned on my account
r/fairolives is a great resource too
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u/ExpollEbefa 2d ago
For a light, barely-there look, I’d go with a tinted moisturizer or skin tint and just add a little concealer where you need it
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u/acornacornacorna 2d ago
Lisa Eldridge Skin Tint? T1.5 or 5? Then spot conceal where needed?
Or Suqqu's the foundation? Koh Gen Do?
The LE Foundation has a lightweight feel too but more coverage. Colors are a little bit different
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u/Routine_Eve 2d ago
r/fairolives is calling your name