Congratulations, most of you wear SPF! (I’m a major skincare freak, and I have a gripping fear of the sun, so seeing this made me a very happy camper.) The most popular moisturiser in this category was actually an old favourite of mine, Olay Complete! I used the Sensitive Skin version, which many of you do as well. (Those that don’t either use the SPF30 version or the Combination Skin version.) Before realizing I couldn’t use dimethicone, I left my Olay for the super-lightweight Biore SkinPreservation… and I recommend considering that one for the summer if your Olay is making you oily, or feeling heavy.
There was a huge variety of answers for this one, and no clear winner — I have to say, though, I expected to see more of Clinique’s DDML/DDMG on the list! (I don’t love it, but it’s obscenely popular.) Just one little reader-specific thing: we have an oily-skinned gal on olive oil. Honey, if you’re reading this, stop! A number of ladies listed the more popular alternative as their fave, which doesn’t sit on the skin the same way — jojoba oil. It’s like olive oil, but better if you ask me!
I was a little disappointed to see that about 80% of you don’t wear primer at all! Primer is one of my must-haves; I’m hooked on how it makes your skin feel and how much it helps your makeup go on smoothly (and stay on.) Of you who did list a favourite, you mentioned Monistat a lot, something I haven’t tried. (For those of you that haven’t heard of it, it’s an anti-chafing “feminine care” product that, because of it’s high dimethicone content, is being used as primer. But get your mind out of the gutter; it’s technically for your thighs!) Holley, with her combination skin, said that she isn’t using one but wants to try one… I guess the Monistat would be a good starting place, as it’s loved by gals of all skin types, even acne-prone! I’d also recommend Vincent Longo, Tarte, and Fyrinnae’s primers.
Again, you’ve made me proud! A lot of you are loving lighter coverage products, like Chantecaille‘s Just Skin tinted moisturiser, or Covergirl‘s Smoothers. For those of you who wanted heavier coverage, MUFE High Def (a new favourite of mine!) and Revlon Colorstay made appearances as well! There was a great high/low mix here, which says to me that there’s a foundation out there for everyone — no matter their budget.
MAC definitely held a monopoly here, with their MSFN (Mineralized Skinfinish/Natural) and Blot powders taking well over half the votes. However, a couple ladies using Blot mentioned they wanted to try MUFE HD, aka silica spheres. My vote? Do it! I’m in love with the spheres; they absorb oil and give a great photo-ready finish. Not to mention, they set makeup flawlessly and feel like a dream.
