Glow by Lady E

While we’re in the topic of foundations, here’s another foundation that works nicely on my acidic skin: MAC Lightful Ultracharge Foundation SPF 25/PA+++ I got these at Duty Free way back in March 2011. The compact costs USD13 while the foundation itself costs USD45. Although I’ve had it for so long, there’s still some product left that I think will last me for another month. Another thing that I like about this  compact is the sponge has a separate compartment from the foundation. I think that’s the way it is for high end foundations. Hygiene is a top priority. My Paul & Joe foundation is still the best but for some days, I prefer using this MAC foundation. I still get dark with this foundation but not as fast as the others and not as dark. I usually use this to set my makeup before I leave the house. I use either a sponge or a big brush to apply this. The MUA at the MAC counter recommended the Lightful line after hearing that I have terrible acidic skin. I asked if this ...

I finally gave up on my ELF foundation. Sure, it has its benefits but I wanted more out of my foundation. I finally had the guts to shell out more than 500 bucks, one day in October, and never looked back. I’m glad I bought a higher priced foundation. I am now slowly experiencing and learning about the differences in makeup brands and prices. You are really paying for quality. I was a bit apprehensive with this purchase as the SA’s in both SM and Landmark seem to not know what shade to give me. I told them I was acidic so naturally, I needed the lighter shade. The one at SM said that I should use the light beige ochre shade, which is the natural shade, so that I wouldn’t get dark. She said that if I use the lighter shade then I would get dark. This is the first time I’ve heard this. Is is really like that?  I repeated this to the Landmark SA and she agreed but after a few minutes, she asked me again what the other SA said. Then, she said that I should use what the other SA sai...