Best foundation for super-light skin with neutral undertone? Thx!

Been having a lot of trouble finding one light enough. Most ‘light’ foundations look like a bad fake tan on me, I’ve found.

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This stuff is amazing!!! Free trial before you are ever charged even.

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Melissa • Jan 31, 2024
I also use this foundation. It’s the best.

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Dawn • Aug 9, 2021
I am very fair/light and had the hardest time finding the right shade that wasn’t too porcelain like and wasn’t too dark. This brand was perfect for me, first try after their quiz.

KD

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Estee Lauder has some really fair colors in their extended wear. More affordable options are the Maybelline fit me has some really pale options as well. I struggled with this for a long time until companies realized that there were more than seven skin tones out there. Good luck!

ke

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palest shade they have is the palest foundation i have ever been able to get my hands on!

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Madeline • Jun 25, 2023
agree. palest ive found that's easily available (i can just grab it at ulta)

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Kate • Jun 15, 2022
But check a few brightest shades, because the higher-numbered one looks brighter on me just because the undertone matches better :)

KC

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Also, this has AMAZING coverage and tons of shades. They actually have shades for different undertones. Like this one says neutral warm undertone. It’s $20

La

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L’Oréal true matte foundation is an oldie but goodie, great shade range and affordable. Im also very pale almost blue in colouring and I normally go between N.05 and C.05 but anyone looking for affordable shades for deep skin also worth checking out! Stocked in most drugstores so should be able to swatch before you buy!

Ma

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My fave

Da

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Try Estée Lauder or Fenty beauty!

Au

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I recommend this light to medium coverage tinted serum especially if you have dry skin. It lays onto the skin very nicely, I am incredibly fair myself, I use the lightest shade with pink undertones, their neutrals seem great too. (Keep in mind I have warm lighting, so I am usually much more paler and cool toned, I am using the shade (Very Light 0.5 - 2 ))

Ka

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The Body Shop has their own foundation and it also has ingredients that help the skin that's prone to spots too. They have multiple shades. I'm very light skinned and find this shade great but they have even lighter. It has a natural finish to it with medium coverage. Next best thing to Estée Lauder Double Wear but only £16!

Je

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Estee Lauder double wear foundation!!!!