Which foundation for combination skin?

Hellooo... How are you doing?

Me - I am on the look out for a tinted moisturizer namely the Laura Mercier because I am currently experiencing clogged pores and breakouts from my regular sunblock and stick foundation.

I am a long-term user of Clinique's 1-2-3 Basic Skin Care range and had been using the Clinique Derma White Bright C Stick Makeup (stick foundation) since it was launched in 2010 (now discontinued) with no issues.



Unfortunately, it's not been doing well in our hot and humid weather. Next, I tried Clinique Super City Block Ultra Protection SPF 40 for Unisex but that's feeling rather heavy too after basic skin care.

As a result, I've got a really oily T-zone by mid-day!

Now, I am quite fascinated by bareMinerals mineral makeup because it's free of parabens, waxes, dyes and binders, which means that it will not clog your pores ^_^

After reading Paula's Choice's tips for choosing the right foundation, I now know that people with combination skin like me should:

a) stay away from stick foundations like the Clinique Derma White Vit C and also a Bobbi Brown one I used for a while and

b) look for tinted moisturizers like the Clinique Super City Block SPF 40.

Reading the collated Amazon reviews on TheVenusFace for the best tinted moisturizers for oily skin, I find out that I should find either: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20, Fawn, 1.7 Ounce

OR Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, Oil Free, Fawn


A word of caution: the oil-free one is best for really oily skins thus if you're checking out Laura Mercier's foundations too, check IF your skin is that oily first.


After a visit to Sephora, one of their wonderful beauty advisors suggested me the Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation for WoMen (in a warm shade) (RM200+) for my dehydrated face.



Product information: An ultra-lightweight fluid foundation. Contains micro-fine Radiant-Pearl Mica to even skin tone. Reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles, pores and other imperfections. Stay-true color blends into skin to flatter your natural complexion. Delivers a refreshing double boost of hydration. Provides sheer to medium, buildable coverage. Gives a soft, luminous and natural looking finish. Fragrance-free, talc-free, non-comedogenic and dermatologist-tested.

Have you tried either the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer or Bare Minerals?