My skin tends to get a bit oily, so the products I use wouldn't be of much help. (Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse or L'oreal True Match) However - most companies make formulations for different skin types. L'oreal now has a line targeted for 40-something, 50-something, and 60-something. I was in the local drug store recently, and the cosmetics manager gave me some samples - of the 60-something moisturizer! I'm 41. Poor dear. She must have been all of 20 so to her, everyone looks older. I tried the moisturizer and it was a bit too heavy for me, so it might work very well for dryer skin. I know you're looking for foundation, and they also make a foundation for the same age-category. And a couple of people mentioned that the really expensive, department store cosmetics are a waste of money. I used to work for Estee Lauder, and know for a fact that many of their products were manufactured by exactly the same factories, using exactly the same ingredients (with the possible exception of some added fragrance) as the drug store brands. You're paying for the fancy glass bottles and extra packaging. (at least this was a number of years ago. I kind of think things are still pretty much the same) I work as an actress, and they really do use Max Factor drug-store makeup on film sets. After all, Max Factor invented makeup for use in the film industry, including the first waterproof mascara. The stuff just works! Good luck to you.

I will call tomorrow and add the mascara. I ordered the cc cream, a lip liner, a cream blush, and the les beiges powder. I wanted to get a new lipstick shade. She recommended the long lasting double ended tube type. There were only two shades I liked. The first looked awful, it was way too light/ bright and the other one was too dark though it looked light in the tube. I ended up with two Nars lipsticks from Sephore along with a Nars concealer, the YSL Touché Eclat, and Nars multiple stick. I should be fairly well stocked for a bit though I can't resist a new lipstick when a shade catches my eye. ETA: the BT is notorious for running out of stock especially in their makeups. I used to purchase almost all my makeup from them but got so frustrated with them being out of what I needed. Now once I find what I like I usually end up ordering it online from Nordstrom or Sephora.

I can recall only ever buying at Nordstrom twice. Once I purchased a Custo Barcelona top that was fun and funky, and I loved the heck out of that shirt. On another occasion I bought some perfume on a whim, and encouraged by a helpful (and slightly pushy) sales associate. I decided I didn't care for it once I got it home and returned it. Everything in the store has always seemed overpriced to me. I remember looking at plain white t-shirts on a rack there that were over $100, and just wondering why in the world. I'm now wondering if perhaps the store has changed a bit with the times? I understand the appeal of upscale and luxury goods, but only when the goods are truly special. ETA: This is not a swipe at what anyone here bought, just my experience with the store and a sort of "wondering out loud" about giving the place another go.

No Perbelle experience. Like Funky, I am a big fan of the Chanel foundation. Due to the recommendations here I tried the Laura Mercier, it just did not do much for my skin at all. When the Chanel was unavailable I tried several other foundations (Mac, YSL...). My second favorite to the Chanel ended up being True Match by L'Oreal. This is an inexpensive drugstore brand that comes in many shades and works much better than most with my skin. It is light weight and blurs my sun spots. This foundation was recommended by a make-up loving friend. The perfect foundation depends so much depends on your specific skin type, and skin condition. I am a former swimmer and sunworshiper so I am dealing with brown spots and some texture issues. My skin is normal dry combination.