Just wonder if anyone has tried the Sheer Cover makeup that Leeza Gibbons represents on the TV infomercial. I read some of the opinions on Bare Essentials and wonder if it's approximately the same thing. I'm especially interested in some of you "more seasoned" members who may have some "character lines" or in my case lots of "character lines", and if you think this type of makeup helps. Most of the other liquid makeup seem to make lines and wrinkles worse IMO. Hope this may be a different story.

Thanks so much for your input.
BarbB

now that I've grown in to my 'mature' face (ie crow's feet, laugh lines, and some scarring from a facefull of radiator fluid a decade ago) I don't think any better of it...

I wear BeautyControl's Wet/Dry pressed powder if I'm getting pictures taken, or I'm going some where I have to socialize with women who DO spend thousands of dollars a year on their makeup and hair...

but most of the time, a little moisturizer's all I use on my face, since everything else I've played with either makes every line stand out... or it makes me feel like I borrowed Tammy Faye's makeup for the evening...

however, my mom makes me look 40 ;) and she still wears the Clinique she started me on- now cut half and half with the clinique moisturizer, and it looks just fine on her.

Thanks for your reply. I'd actually forgotten I'd written this---having far too many "senior moments"! Anyway, I've been using MD tinted moisturizer and seem to like it. I would use Clinque's but unfortunately since we live in a very remote area on the coast of northern California there's no place to buy it. I'd need to try samples of the colors or I'd do it over the Internet.

Reason I like this particular moisturizer is it has a very slight oil base which IMO is better for my "problems" than water based matte finishes which tend to make me look a dried prune. This at least gives me a warm glow. It also has just enough tint where I don't look pasty.

Thanks again for your answer----a fun read!

BarbB

BarbB

Can't believe this inquiry has been 4 years ago, and I'm STILL looking for the holy grail of foundations. I agree with you about Sheer Cover, and, in fact, don't think any of the mineral foundations will work for me.

Thanks so much for your opinion though, and guess I'll keep looking. If you, or anyone else who may be reading this and battling the ravages of "mature skin", have a perfect foundation candidate, please pass it on.

Thanks again,

BarbB

I am contemplating trying a cheaper drugstore Mineral makeup version though so I don't have to order it by mail, etc. If anyone can suggest a mineral makeup that is similar but sold over the counter, please let me know.

Sorry it didn't work for you guys.

That's great it works for you. I don't know, I think when one gets past a certain age some of us need more coverage, and also want something that doesn't settle in the wrinkles which I have.

Not sure what generic brands there are out there, but bet if you go down to your local big box drug store they could recommend something.

Thanks again for your reply,

BarbB

Every make-up marketed for the mature face has always looked or felt mask-like on me and the light reflecting qualities just highlight the lines.

Afraid I have a few years on you---well, maybe more than a few. For me I've always found that the oil-free makes me look dry and what lines I have more noticeable. Might try your suggestion of adding moisturizer to it and that might just make the difference.

Haven't heard of Jane make-up so I'll look it up.

Thanks for the comments and suggestions.

BarbB

I did try one similar to BE in fact was probably Bare Minerals....anyway, it was OK, just think I need more coverage and since I'm over 60 I found it to be more drying. I may try it again with the moisturizer though.

Thanks for your input.

BarbB

Thanks for your reply. I haven't tried hers yet. Most others I've found are so yellow in tint I've almost given up. My skin is a little more neutral being neither warm or cool, so it's difficult to find one that will blend.

I'll look at MN though, and thanks again.

BarbB

Barbb- my skin tone is the same way and I use an ivory or natural ivory. This stuff feels so light and like your skin can actually breathe through it but it provides great coverage without looking like a mask.
I'm not sure if it is the type of product your are looking for but I am really happy with this foundation and highly recommend it.

I haven't tried L'Oreal in a long time, and didn't know about this. Think Revlon has something similar. Sounds like a good solution. Guess our quest really never stops for products that will make us look better----I think the search is part of the fun though.

Thanks for your reply,

BarbB

I'm a big fan of the oil control Artisry liquid foundation. I use their loose powder over that and it stays on all day. Doesn't break me out. If you've never tried it i'd give it a whirl. Good luck on your search!