Theme Makeup with a Purpose

[sagehen]

Sage, I wear the MUFE pro-finish in 174. It looks too yellow ans too light in the pan but applies exactly my skin color, which is darker and more orange. It dows nor oxidize on me although ive heard that's a complaint for orhers. I've read a recommendation to apply the pro-finish and allow it to adjust for 5 minutes. I love that stuff actually. I was going to try the duo mat but like the versatility of the pro-finish. Maybe 173 would work for you? Have you tried that becca mattifying primer? I thought it was too mattifying but my coworker likes it. She has oily skin too. Have you tried KVD with a beauty blender/RT sponge? I was surprised that that combo worked so well for me last summer. I also think the BB sponge would sheer out the KVD foundation to address any concerns about the shade match. Y'all have a good night!

I have not tried the KvD with a beauty blender yet. I will soon, when I can experiment. I have not put the Becca Ever Matte primer into rotation yet. I stupidly am afraid to use it after reading about it pilling up on the face, but I have since discovered it can be used on top of foundation too, to suck up oil. I think I will try it that way. Now you have me lemming Becca Ever Matte Shine Proof (it isn't, but then what is?) foundation - but I have no color match!

 

[Audrey C]

Thanks so much Audrey. Give me drugs & a computer and I get into all kinds of trouble

It sucks that you can't use JT because it is sooooo nice. Gives a silken appearance to the skin. Really lovely.

Yes, I'm really disappointed. I should have known it was alcohol that allowed something with such good coverage to glide on so smoothly. Love and behold, two days of testing leads to a surge of oil and to a breakout trio on my chin that will take ages to fade.

 

[Medgal07]

Yes, I'm really disappointed. I should have known it was alcohol that allowed something with such good coverage to glide on so smoothly. Love and behold, two days of testing leads to a surge of oil and to a breakout trio on my chin that will take ages to fade.

Oh NO! So sorry that happened to you & I hope the breakout clears up soon.

 

[Audrey C]

Oh NO! So sorry that happened to you & I hope the breakout clears up soon.

Thanks, me too. I'm too old to have to deal with this crap. Pimple/age spots combo? Just wrong. LOL

 

[Yazmin]

Oh I see.  So does it work for you over foundation or are you saying the shade is off for you?

I haven't used it yet so I don't know. I didn't want to use it if I was planning to sell it, but I was hoping to find more reviews of it on WOC. There weren't really any that I could find.

 

[Yazmin]

Thanks, me too. I'm too old to have to deal with this crap. Pimple/age spots combo? Just wrong. LOL

Maybe Elegant-One's Dior Totale Serum and Dream Skin combo might work for you. I read it worked wonders on a bad breakout of hives she had yesterday.

 

[Medgal07]

Thanks, me too. I'm too old to have to deal with this crap. Pimple/age spots combo? Just wrong. LOL

Totally, but oddly--or not, when I break out it's the chin & the area just adjacent to it. I don't hold a phone to my face, I clean my cell &
house phones regularly and I try not to touch my face constantly, so I know when a product disagrees with me. That area being the spot
that breaks out is a bit of a mystery to me.

 

[Medgal07]

Maybe Elegant-One's Dior Totale Serum and Dream Skin combo might work for you. I read it worked wonders on a bad breakout of hives she had yesterday.

Oh yes---she reacted to a chemical on her face at the salon. I've not used those products for that particular reason, but I do you use them and I was instantly wowed.
I even thought they made me look younger! There is a component in the DreamSkin that diminishes redness/irritation.


ETA: Correct typo

 

[Audrey C]

Totally, but oddly--or not, when I break out it's the chin & the area just adjacent to it. I don't hold a phone to my face, I clean my cell &
house phones regularly and I try not to touch my face constantly, so I know when a product disagrees with me. That area being the spot
that breaks out is a bit of a mystery to me.

The only place I ever break out is my chin. The Clarisonic helps a lot, but it's hormonal. I know that some of this is where I am in my cycle, but I could tell by my skin's reaction that the foundation didn't agree with me. It's really too bad; it's the first Guerlain product that wasn't too pink for me. I love Lingerie de Peau (made without alcohol) but there just isn't a good colour match.

I think I might just buy the next colour up in Bobbi Brown BB Cream for the summer.

 

[meka72]

Medgal, have you noticed a theme when I post what I'm wearing? I usually have a sample of something thrown in there somewhere. Lol. I have lots of samples and that has definitely helped me narrow down what works for my skin. I hope you're feeling well.

[COLOR=800080]   Meka you have been amazing in finding the products that work for your skin type!   Good for you!!![/COLOR] [COLOR=800080]   Glad BN is working for you.  I agree that it's easy to waste the powder.  I taped over a few holes to limit the amount that comes out.[/COLOR]

 

[meka72]

You MUST try the 8% glycolic or the 10% weekly (glycolic) retexturizer! By using these products, I discovered the glycolic acid is the best thing for my skin. When I started using them, everyone commented that my skin was so radiant and glowy. I am not a fan of Paula's but will continue to buy at least one of these products.

I've just started using Paula's Choice; in fact, I have a massive order arriving today. I bought three products to try (2% BHA Gel, 15% Vitamin C booster and a retinol moisturizer for nighttime) and liked them so much I ordered a whack more. I'll have to try to be patient and rotate them in slowly, but since that's really not my style I bet that I'm using them all by Sunday. LOL The only place I ever break out is my chin. The Clarisonic helps a lot, but it's hormonal. I know that some of this is where I am in my cycle, but I could tell by my skin's reaction that the foundation didn't agree with me. It's really too bad; it's the first Guerlain product that wasn't too pink for me. I love Lingerie de Peau (made without alcohol) but there just isn't a good colour match. I think I might just buy the next colour up in Bobbi Brown BB Cream for the summer. 

 

[Audrey C]

You MUST try the 8% glycolic or the 10% weekly (glycolic) retexturizer! By using these products, I discovered the glycolic acid is the best thing for my skin. When I started using them, everyone commented that my skin was so radiant and glowy. I am not a fan of Paula's but will continue to buy at least one of these products.

I just got the 4% BHA weekly treatment yesterday; I used it last night. Because I still have an oily t-zone and get breakouts (chin usually, very occasionally nose) then I do better with BHA. I'm waiting for the AHA body version though.

I'm also testing out the mattifier today; I'm pretty impressed so far.

 

[Medgal07]

I've just started using Paula's Choice; in fact, I have a massive order arriving today. I bought three products to try (2% BHA Gel, 15% Vitamin C booster and a retinol moisturizer for nighttime) and liked them so much I ordered a whack more. I'll have to try to be patient and rotate them in slowly, but since that's really not my style I bet that I'm using them all by Sunday. LOL
The only place I ever break out is my chin. The Clarisonic helps a lot, but it's hormonal. I know that some of this is where I am in my cycle, but I could tell by my skin's reaction that the foundation didn't agree with me. It's really too bad; it's the first Guerlain product that wasn't too pink for me. I love Lingerie de Peau (made without alcohol) but there just isn't a good colour match.

I think I might just buy the next colour up in Bobbi Brown BB Cream for the summer.

I certainly can relate to your frustration in finding a foundation color match that doesn't cause breakouts---that's all we want. You would think we were asking for the impossible!

 

[Audrey C]

I certainly can relate to your frustration in finding a foundation color match that doesn't cause breakouts---that's all we want. You would think we were asking for the impossible!

Tell me about it! Although everyone tells me it's not noticeable, I'm very conscious of my hyper pigmentation and sun spots. I spent entire summers at my grandparents' cottage in the 70s (an idyllic time for me, but none of us wore sunscreen and I was DARK by late August) and then tanned in the 80s in my teens. I'm careful now but I can't undo what time and the sun has done.

I don't want a mask, but I appreciate being evened out somewhat. I'm looking forward to giving the Paula's Choice products a try (including the Hydroquinine BHA lightener), but I suspect that I'll need to visit a dermatologist to get the kind of results I'd really like.

 

[Medgal07]

i use a mac 167 or 168 depending how i'm wearing it...but that sephora brush you posted looks good too.

Aradhana. How are you? I'd forgotten about those 2 amazing brushes.

 

[meka72]

I used to alternate the BHA in the morning and the AHA at night. The BHA liquid is too sticky so I rarely use it. For me though, that AHA was life changing. Lol. Yes, life changing. I also have he AHA and BHA lotions. I recently repurchased these because I didn't know of any alternatives and I wanted to get my body ready for summer. I probably won't repurchase now that I have learned of other options. Our skin sounds very similar. If I don't take BCP then I get the hormonal breakouts along my chin and jaw line.

I just got the 4% BHA weekly treatment yesterday; I used it last night. Because I still have an oily t-zone and get breakouts (chin usually, very occasionally nose) then I do better with BHA. I'm waiting for the AHA body version though. I'm also testing out the mattifier today; I'm pretty impressed so far.

 

[Audrey C]

Our skin sounds very similar. If I don't take BCP then I get the hormonal breakouts along my chin and jaw line.

I'm using the BHA gel, and will use the BHA gel with hydroquinone at night. Since I've ordered the body AHA, I'll probably try that on my face as well. Have I mentioned that I'm way too old for this crap???

 

[meka72]

I also have the 4% BHA but haven't used it enough to have an opinion. I'm active on another forum and the 9% BHA did not get good reviews there. People said that it was essentially the same as the 4%. Oops. I replies to the wrong post, Audrey. Lol.

Tell me about it! Although everyone tells me it's not noticeable, I'm very conscious of my hyper pigmentation and sun spots. I spent entire summers at my grandparents' cottage in the 70s (an idyllic time for me, but none of us wore sunscreen and I was DARK by late August) and then tanned in the 80s in my teens. I'm careful now but I can't undo what time and the sun has done. I don't want a mask, but I appreciate being evened out somewhat. I'm looking forward to giving the Paula's Choice products a try (including the Hydroquinine BHA lightener), but I suspect that I'll need to visit a dermatologist to get the kind of results I'd really like.

 

[meka72]

I feel you! I'm mad that I'm fighting wrinkles AND breakouts at the same time. I told my mother that I would be 85 years old taking BCP just to keep my skin clear. But I'm like you in that when I find something that works, I go all out! I just discovered Guerlain and I'm trying to stop myself from going all the way in with the brand. But that price point certainly has slowed me down. Lol.

Have I mentioned that I'm way too old for this crap???

 

[Medgal07]

Tell me about it! Although everyone tells me it's not noticeable, I'm very conscious of my hyper pigmentation and sun spots. I spent entire summers at my grandparents' cottage in the 70s (an idyllic time for me, but none of us wore sunscreen and I was DARK by late August) and then tanned in the 80s in my teens. I'm careful now but I can't undo what time and the sun has done.

I don't want a mask, but I appreciate being evened out somewhat. I'm looking forward to giving the Paula's Choice products a try (including the Hydroquinine BHA lightener), but I suspect that I'll need to visit a dermatologist to get the kind of results I'd really like.

I've used Eminence & Naturopathica for months now, alternating brands by month but they're pretty pricey. Now I'm easing into Dior skincare and so far, loving it.
I'm a sponge when it comes to the sun, so I try to use SPF 50, but for now I'm using Eminence Sun Defense Mineral Powder w/SPF 30 sun protection. It's anti-inflammatory
and doesn't clog the pores. You can use it as your foundation or set your foundation with it.

Eager to hear what you think of the PC products.