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Hey!

I'm pale too but lately I've found a solution that works for me. I'm assuming you live in the UK? If so, you may want to try this. Even the standard lightest colour in most foundations is too dark for me. I use Maybelline New York's Dream Satin liquid foundation in porcelain (should be available at your local Boots). As an extra, I then use the lightest bronzer and blusher from the Boots "Naturals" range. This range is super cheap and the quality isn't fantastic, but if you are genuinely pale then it works well. After applying these, I use a light brushing of Rimmel's stay matte powder foundation (in the lightest colour - I think it's ivory?). My skin looks perfect after and the materials last all day even in the height of summer!

[NatalieMT]

Another vote for Bobbi Brown Alabaster here, perfect shade for me! Nars Siberia was too dark and MAC NC15 actually makes me look tanned now, oh dear.

I did also have an Illamasqua foundation at one stage but I was blending the two lightest shades because one of them was literally white. Might be worth investigating if you have a counter near you though.

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I use 30 spf suntan lotion, as a moisturizer and because your supposed too, and then I dab a bit of concealer (ivory 2000 collection, google it, it's inexpensive but good) onto whatever acne scars I have (mainly on the chin), and then I put a bit of the 2000 collection ivory powder on my nose and cheeks while the sun tan lotion isn't completely absorbed- it seems to adhere better to the skin.

I might not be doing it very well though. I've got to say my skin without make-up has improved vastly for the use of suntan lotion, it's in much better condition and it seems to make applying make up much easier to do without over doing it.

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(Original post by Cati.LaLa)
I've had this problem recently but I bought a BB Cream from South Korea (there's tons on ebay and they're so cheap) and in the palest shade it is extremely pale and almost white so I mix it with my foundation and I get the perfect shade with great coverage.

This is the one I use: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Missha-M-P...item4aa9c454d4

Honestly this method has worked like a dream for me and I've been advising it to anyone who struggles to match foundation.

I've run out of ratings- but if I could I would. Thanks for sharing

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Bobbi Brown Alabastar