Quiz: Does Your Foundation Suck?

Find the face makeup formula that will finally give you flawless-looking skin no matter the type whether you have dry, oily or sensitive skin

How many times has your foundation looked great at the beauty counter, then "off" the next day? We talked to celebrity makeup artists Gita Bass and Molly Stern and Procter & Gamble senior scientist Sarah Vickery to help you figure out what went wrong. Take the quiz to find out what kind of makeup your skin really needs and get expert tips on making your skin look its best.

Question 1 of 15

You're bugged most by foundation that:

Offers little to no coverage

Cakes

Feels too heavy

products mentioned

LORAC Breakthrough Performance Foundation

7.5

Clinique Almost Powder Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15

8.9

Clinique City Base Compact Foundation SPF 15

7.2

Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Combination/Oily Skin

8.2

Shiseido The Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation SPF 17...

9.2

Sonia Kashuk Tinted Moisturizer

8.3

L'Oréal Paris Ideal Balance QuickStick...

8.7

Origins Stay Tuned Balancing Face Makeup

8.0

AmorePacific Moisture Bound Tinted Treatment...

7.7

Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Cream Foundation

9.0

MAC Full Coverage

8.9

Colorescience Pro Foundation w/Brush

7.5

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral...

8.1

Neutrogena SkinClearing Liquid Makeup

7.2

CARGO Foundation - Oil Free

7.8

Lancome Color Ideal

8.9

CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Liquid Makeup

7.7

Prescriptives Any Wear Multi-Purpose Makeup Stick

8.3

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by brianna121791 Monday, May 13, 2013 at 01:42PM Report as inappropriate

Maybe this quiz wasn't meant for me? I use POWDER foundation! And I almost always hate liquid foundation. So the questions and results just don't really fit....

by tallredamanda Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!

by 92jess11 Monday, April 22, 2013 at 07:02PM Report as inappropriate

Thanu for these tips! First time taking a survey and very pleased with the results. I am going to print page and take with me to dept. stores. I was right about using liquid foundation.

by geewhiz44 Monday, April 15, 2013 at 05:59PM Report as inappropriate