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[Swatch] IOPE C13: there is hope for pale people (x-post from r/palemua)

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So I've been wanting to try a cushion forever, and I've been stuck on IOPE (because, of course). I didn't want to try some lame cushion and not get the full cushion experience (even though I know there's others that might be a better match for me).

I had trouble determining if any shades would remotely work, because not only am I pale, but have quite pink undertones. After some research, I decided to bite the bullet and try Matte Longwear in C13. From what I've seen, even though there's a shade 13 in other IOPE cushions (like Natural and Cover), the Matte one seems a tad pinker. If anyone could actually confirm this, I'd appreciate it.

I decided to swatch it alongside my pale/pink-friendly foundations. (I've never made a swatch before!) Looking at the swatch photos, it still looks yellow on me. I tried it on my neck a bit, and I think it might work. I'll try it on my full face tomorrow.

Even if it doesn't work for me, I think it would work for other pale folks with neutral undertones (I don't have any on hand, but I'm Mont Blanc in NARS for reference).

Update from original post: I have it on my full face today. It's not a perfect match but I think it's wearable. I think most of the problem is that it doesn't blend out very well. If it did, I think the shade difference would barely be noticeable. Currently, I think I have a bit of a line in some types of light. Also, I can't believe this looks SO pink on every other swatch, but so yellow on me :)

Posted Mar 30, 2017, 12:56 PM UTC

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beware-ofdarknessNC10|Acne/Pores|Combo|PL•

Thanks for swatches. I was thinking about buying this but now I know it won't suit me since Missha PC 13 is already too pink for me.

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hellolovelyghost•

Thanks for the swatches! Now I know I can't be bothered with buying an IOPE cushion sadly. The Missha PC #13 is already a little dark on me, especially in winter so the IOPE cushion seems to be even worse on my skin then.

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Andersoncooperspenis•

I don't had any swatches, but I just wanted to chime in for the other pale skinned girls that I recently bought the A'pieu air fit tension pact in bboyan and I'm in love. Missha's perfect cover bb in 13 was always a little dark and too pink for me. The bboyan cushion is pretty effin white, more yellow than pink, and the coverage is decently light but a little glowy. For the first time I've had friends asking what foundation I'm using! I've already ordered a refill lol

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GreenTeaPopcorn•

I'm very curious about foundation/bb/cc/cushions for pale people. Do you have any other things that suit your skintone other than the bboyan?

If missha in #13 is too dark for you you must be really light skinned.

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MiaMint•

I have tried all of these, and they're all too dark or too "toned" for me. (Like then there's too much yellow or pink showing up, but it kinda matches my skin tone) It seems to me that I'm an extreme case of pale skinned. I literally have to deal with Missha #13 being too dark, and all western BB creams or foundations which remotely matches me, are horribly drying and matte, and look utterly horrible on the skin in my opinion.

Thanks for the nice swathes though! I would like to hear your thoughts on more pale friendly foundations. I'm forever searching!

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Aquamaraqua•

Have you seen the Kate Secret Skin Maker post?

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MiaMint•

Just saw it, and I'm intrigued!

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embeanOP•

It sounds like you need something more neutral. Missha 13 is about a half shade too dark for me- I know you can't tell from the swatch. There are lighter options, just maybe not the drugstore variety. Unfortunately I'm not too familiar with super-pale options. I'm usually the second-palest. Have you tried lightening drops?

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MiaMint•

Sounds like we are pretty similar in skin tone maybe! I have tried lighting drops and white foundations to tone down the colors, but I really just wish to find something that I don't have to blend daily. If I could just be tanned to a normal #13 in most cushions I would be so happy! I feel like I miss out on a lot of great products that would look great on my skin type because of my skin tone.

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