I also use the tinted moisturizer in Sand, and I purchased the Silk Creme in Medium Ivory. While it's a touch lighter than I thought from the online photo, it blends very well and I simply use a bronzer (Bare Minerals Warmth is my fav) for blush and to deepen the color if necessary (I live in FL). The result is very natural - the foundation really gives a healthy, luminous glow, without looking like you have "make-up" on. I have had several people comment on how great my skin looks, and they are surprised to find out that I actually do use foundation.

I have sun damage brown patches on my skin, and this foundation evens things out! Plus, I can build a little more coverage on those problem areas. I have light/fair skin...the Soft Ivory is only for those with extremely pale skin...I usually end up with the lightest shade in any brand, but not this one! Rose Ivory turned out to be just about perfect...the other light shades had more yellow in them, which I did not like. I have normal skin...this product would be good for normal or dry skin...I'm not sure about the oily areas. Perhaps you can pretreat the oily areas with a shine minimizer product before foundation. This foundation is pretty thick....at first I thought it would not like it, but here's the key....you must use a sponge to apply it, not your fingertips!!! But you can use it sparingly, and just add more to the "problem spots." I truly love this foundation, and it's the only one I found that covers my problem brown spots, and makes my skin look luminous and not look or feel too artificial or "too make-upy." Hope this helps!

The soft ivory is VERY light. I have light/fair skin, and usually end up with the lightest color offered from any brand, but not this one! I looked like a Geisha girl! It's only for those with very, very light skin. I found the Rose Ivory to be a good match for me, the other pale shades had more yellow in them, which I did not like.

Try Laura Mercier Silk Creme foundation in sand beige.

I'm sorry I can't be of much help as the color I have is the soft ivory too. I would probably use a more hydrating formula such as Stila in the stick (I wear shade b) or in the illuminating square glass bottle (I wear shade 10. I suggested a more hydrating formula because skin can change dramatically for up to 6 months after surgery. The day before surgery I'd have the typical oily t-zone. After surgery I needed to exfoliate and use a more moisturizing regime otherwise I looked like on extra large flake sitting atop my shoulders.

Would not use for more mature skin that needs more moisturizing - again, it gets in those wrinkles and makes you look worse! Try Stilla liquid foundation.

Hi! I did some research on laura mercier's website. Your color in Lancome is in the medium family in a cool shade I believe.

Many of the silk cream shades are golden yellow so I think the shade Sand Beige would be best for you and the closest match to your Lancome foundation. It is a described as warm beige/medium to golden skin tones but it has some pink in it so it is not so yellow. It is more of a neutral shade and I think it would be a great match for you. However to get a perfect match go in the store and get color matched.

I am fair and wear the lightest shade. This foundation is amazing and I hope you still are interested in it! I like it a lot better than lancome. Laura's foundations are more natural looking because they are made with the latest technology in them to diffuse lines and wrinkles and look natural even with more coverage.

Hope this helped!

Hello! I totally hear you! I have tried every line you have mentioned and more searching for full coverage that is natural to cover my hyperpigmentaion.

This foundation is amazing and I hope you still are interested in it! I honestly LOVE this foundation. I cannot stand liquids with foundation brushes. I feel like I am painting myself and I never feel flawless. I always feel like it cakes with powder and is streaks. The way you are supposed to use this foundation is to shake the tube, then squirt a dime size amount on the back of your hand and then take Laura's sponge (Which is awesome! oh and by the way non other will do, i swear!) and work the foundation into the sponge and then apply it to your face in a wiping, stippling motion. Where you need more coverage just stipple the foundation. It wont cake. It is so soft, hydrating, and smooth. Then set it with her powder and you need to do it the way she recommends by using the puff, working the powder in the puff and then rolling it on to the skin. You can put a light to full coverage and it is buildable.

I did some research on the shades and I really think Bamboo Beige would be a great choice for you. It looks to me from your picture that you are a medium skin tone with golden undertones and this color should match you well. It is a blend of true neutral beige and warm yellow beige to make a golden beige.

I hope you find this helpful and give this foundation a try. You will LOVE it!! You can always call sephora for application tips or techniques. Also you can call sephoras customer service line and they will help you will color selection if this doesnt work.
Take care!
Sommer

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I am red hair (dark red) light with blue eyes and freckles. I just rose ivory and it is beautiful . I use translucent power to set and it stays flawless and perfect all day. It blends like second skin in this color and enhances our coloring.

I would be cautious about buying this product. I too have acne prone skin and found this foundation to cover up my exsiting breakouts and acne scars well, BUT I think it did make me break out.

Try Dior's foundation (the Forever one) - I've been using that for a few weeks and not only is the coverage better than this product, but I've been breaking out less since using it, so I think it really is a great foundation for acne prone skin.