#1 or #2 shade if I normally use light for most foundation? Also, is the coverage light/med/full?
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#1 is lighter than #2. If you use light for most #1is the right one. The coverage is med.
1968860
If you have really pale or fair skin get the lightest shade because it's really pigmented and dark so you don't want to look like you have mud all over your face LOL
770280
That's the shade I used to wear. I ordered "Nouveau Beige" and it's a pretty near match, but be aware that the container is smaller by about a third. But here's the good news - for a very good substitute now that Max Factor very stupidly discontinued their FABULOUS Pan Stik foundation, try Kryolan TV Paint Stick foundation - this is a very, very good product and much cheaper than Max Factor because you get more and it lasts forever. I sent a color sample of Max Factor Medium Beige 129 to a vendor (either Stage Tones or Camera-Ready - I forget which one) and they color-matched it for me. The closest match was their Kryolan color OB1. This makeup is used for high definition TV but you can wear it everyday. It's not QUITE as good as Max Factor, but it's very, VERY good. I LOVE it, and will continue with it even if Max Factor resurrects Pan Stik. Check it out! You can find it on Amazon, or just google it. Another good substitute is made by theatrical cosmetics compay, Mehron, but I prefer Kryolan - FABULOUS !!! Check it out! Good luck!
2005932
it just natural shade, not useful for cover. It makes your face just like you didn't put any foundation or powder compact, but gives luminosity.
292830
The shades available in this foundation tend to be lighter than what you would think and they are better used as a concealer. I bought what I thought would be my perfect shade but I should have went with a shade darker, however it works very well as a concealer. Most of the shades are for yellow undertones and cancel out redness very well. I would not recommend buying this as a foundation but if you are looking for a concealer this is the best I've found. I would go with a shade darker than what you think is your shade.
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I am very pale with pinkish undertones, and I use the N02 because it is the palest shade they have. It is slightly darker than my skin, but not really noticeable because it blends well and looks very nice after it sets.
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Hi, I looked at the colors and read the reviews on janeiredale.com, then came back to amazon to purchase. I'm quite fair and I bought the BB#3--the numbers are kind of confusing. There is no BB #2--it goes from #1 to #3 and #1 is very, very light. For reference, I'm a "NW20" in Mac Cosmetics foundations. If you go to www.beautipedia.com, click on Brand Reviews and find the Jane Iredale reviews, there's a nice breakdown of this product and the colors. She describes BB 1 as good for fair skin, BB 3 for light to medium. Hope this helps!
1940127
For me I find going one shade darker for summer works. Sticking with the same light shade used in winter makes me look sickly in summer.
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Well..both. Its depends on the type of foundation you are using...when I use a BB cream..it's more sheer. When I am using a fuller coverage foundation..I get more coverage. You can probably build layers I suppose...although I personally just use a concealer, foundation, then set with a powder..and done! Hope that helps!
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I have a lighter complexion(mixed race)and can be called olive or sand in some brands.#2 looks slightly dark on here but it's not in person.It blends perfectly for dark undereye issues.It's actually a shade lighter than my skintone when applied.This is a great buy.The jar will last for a long time if used as an undereye concealer only.You only need a tiny amount and build from there if needed.Hope this helps someone.
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I used this product because of a YouTube makeup tutorial and chose lightest shade. It is the only experience I had with it. I would think the lightest or medium would work well for you. Hula by Benefit has a nice one, too. Sleek wasn't very expensive so not a huge investment if it doesn't work. Good luck. Isn't it fun being a girl :-)
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I am very fair and I buy the ivory shade. This is the same color I would buy in any other base make-up. I would think medium beige would be too dark if you usually wear a medium tone. The coverage is very good and lasts all day.
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I have tried both versions and like them equally. Both versions are light and non greasy. I use the sheer when I'm working around the house and, I use the non sheer at most other times for that slight "tint" of make up coverage.
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They're both pretty light but shade 1 is ALOT lighter. Shade 1 is more pink and shade 2 is yellow :)
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Yes - #2 works better for darker skin tones. It has more of a tan/peach color rather than the #1, which is a salmon tone.
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I bought mines in a drugstore, I got the light bb cream. To me its accurate. Light is more for fair skin and medium is for a bit darker tone. If you gave fair skin maybe medium will be too dark. Or unless u get medium and after blend qith your face powder to balance it out...
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I use the light. It all depends on your skin color. Go with your base color. As close as u can get it.