Makeup Q: will a primer/base help with my foundation problems?

So my skin is combination/oily and I have redness.


very embarrassing.


I wear Revlon colorstay foundation which I love, but I notice that in areas where I need more coverage, the foundation turns an orange-y shade.


not cute.





I read online that this is caused by oxidation of the foundation and that a primer can help me with both my skin probs and the foundation problem.


Will a primer be my lifesaver?





I have oily skin and I am very fair. I also have redness.


Can anyone recommend a good primer/base I can use?


or perhaps a better foundation?





I am in college and broke so it can't be more than 10 dollars and must be available at target, walgreens, rite aid, etcMakeup Q: will a primer/base help with my foundation problems?
Try Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation instead. You can buy it at Walgreen's for about $7.99. It's creamy and easy to blend, and it gives full coverage that looks natural. It doesn't rub off on your clothes and it controls shine too. You won't need a primer with it. I own many foundations, some of which are very expensive, and Rimmel Lasting Finish is better than all of them. If your foundation is turning orange on your skin that's because you are wearing the wrong shade. Since your skin is fair, you should wear the lightest Rimmel shade or the next to the lightest shade, even if one of the darker ones seems to match your skin better. The reason for this is that foundation gets darker when it mixes with the air and with your skin's natural oils. If you buy the foundation at Walgreen's and you don't like it, they will let you return it, no questions asked.