One that’s really long lasting is Estee Lauder Double Wear but if you aren’t used to wearing foundation then you probably won’t like it as it’s very heavy coverage. It really doesn’t budge though!

For anything to be long lasting you need a good primer. I’ve tried many expensive ones and not been impressed and then I’ve recently started using the Body Shop vitamin C Skin Reviver, it’s fantastic, you only need a teeny bit under your make up and mine lasts all day (whereas before it used to be gone by lunch time).

My favourite foundation ever is Lancome Teint Miracle, it’s good coverage (full but not too heavy) and gives you a really nice glow, it’s definitely worth the money. But if you want something a bit cheaper my friend swears by Revlon Colourstay and Rimmel ‘Wake Me Up’. Sleek luminous powder is another good one to give you a glow and set your foundation. I normally prefer the more expensive brands for foundation and powder but I really like that one. I would go to a couple of make up counters and get them to try some of the products on your face so you can see if you like them, and then try to recreate it yourself x

I use clinique anti blemish which when used with their loose powder gives absolutely flawless coverage. I did night nights last week and one of our student nurses asked me if I'd reapplied it. She saw when I went in to start my shift and then started the next morning shift, and seriously thought I'd reapplied it. So that's a good 14 hours that I had it on for. I am plagued with acne and scarring so usually need a heavy foundation but this one is light and lasts forever :) x

I bought mine from the beauticians it's called @rt dec0. Lasts all day and covers my rosacea.

I wear Clarins everlasting foundation. It costs about £26 for a bottle but it lasts a long time as a little of it goes a long way. I have really oily skin and this gives me great coverage and lasts ages without giving me spotty skin after! I have also tried the double wear one by Estee Lauder which would probably be better if you wanted completely flawless skin for photos but it is really quite heavy and made me feel uncomfortable. Go to somewhere like boots or Debenhams and ask for some testers, you normally get about three days worth and then you will be able to see which ones you prefer and feel most comfortable wearing xxx

Ooh and a tip - go for something that doesn't have SPF in - it doesn't photograph well.

I think i'm going to go to b00ts and d3benhams and harass the makeup counter staff..think i'll get them to make me up to see what foundation feels like when it's done properly, see if i can get a few cheeky sampled going on too hehe!!

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I use a D1or one, it's a bit non the pricy side but you get what you pay for.

Alternatively you could do what I did before I got the Di0r one and goto the E5tee L4uder counter and tell them you're not sure what colour you need. Say you want it for your wedding so needs to photograph well and explain what coverage you want. They'll colour match you and give you a 7 day supply to take away. Enough to give you a couple of practice runs and for the day. And you won't be left with a bottle you'll never use again

I'm going to Debenhams on Saturday so I will be going to get samples. Then if I do like it and you get a far bit in them I won't need to pay for it lol, as I say I never wear it so to use just for one day and not use it again seems silly so will give some testers a go :-) xx

If that's how you look without foundation, I wouldn't bother! Beautiful skin!! Benefit primer is great though. I have terribly sensitive skin, I'm going to pop to debenhams and get some trials done as I don't want to look over done but nor do I want to look greasy!! Xx

I popped into debs on Saturday and got a tester for the double wear lighter as she said the double wear dose not photograph too good as it makes you look white... Going to give it go over the next few weeks so will post some picks then :-) xx

I'm getting my makeup done it's my wedding day so why not :)
I have however heard illa masqua are a fantastic foundation and gives unbelievable coverage even over uneven skin tones
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I'm using a primer, and probably a mineral powder foundation, and then a finishing spray. Might just get a few foundation samples though first to see what looks best. I'm just having trouble choosing a lipstick

I have give the foundation a try tonight (carnet you tell I do nothing on a wednesday day night lol) at first I did not think it made much difference so I got my dslr cam out to see. Quite happy with it tbh :-)