As someone that is very pale with cool undertones, it’s tricky for me to find a foundation that actually works well. I currently use the Nars Oslo L1. At the same time, I don’t know if I actually need foundation; I’m fortunate to have mostly smooth skin and no blemishes. The only thing I’d say I’d need to cover is my under-eye circles, but that’s what concealer is for. The foundation works fine, but I find that despite it being very close to my skin tone, I still look super white and washed out even after I apply blush. Should I start using a bronzer? And is foundation really necessary in the end if my skin is overall clear?
I don’t use foundation either and get compliments on my skin. Foundation (liquid, cream or powder) always made me look dried out. Look up “clean girl makeup” - the terminology is controversial but the concepts are useful. Just make sure you’re decently moisturizing, maybe a hyaluronic acid serum in the winter under your regular moisturizer, and then the under eye concealer. Sunscreen, and then a glow serum or cream/liquid highlighter (people like the Glossier oil serum, I use one of the Fenty highlighters in a tube). Then a little blush or bronzer, mascara, lip, done.