I need help. (newbie)

SweetSweetIrony

SweetSweetIrony

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With all sorts of things I would imagine.

Some starter questions however.

I can't wear blush. Truly, it is physically impossible. I have a stereotypical extreme "English Rose" complexion. I am extrememly pale -I think I would be lighter than NW15- and I have very very rosy cheeks. No amount of powder and foundation can cover them or mute the colour, and what does help feels caked on and looks heavy.

I'd like to possibly invest in one or two nice blushes. As as well as MSFs. But wearing blush on TOP of my natural colour just seems like it would be awful and clown like.


Also, because I'm so pale, I don't know what MSFs to look into.


Anddddd. I need a nice undereye-blemish concealer. I have dark circles (I suffer from chronic Insomnia) and occasional blemishes. Combination skin but not too oily.


This is me. In the first picture I have on NO make-up, you can clearly see how pink my cheeks are. In the second, it was Prom and so I was in full make-up, again you can see the colour.

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I suppose if you'd like to recommend me any products, colours, it would be appreciated.
 
xxsgtigressxx

xxsgtigressxx

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What I think you should do is use a foundation with a yellow undertone to cut the red. So basically in MAC i think you should try something in the NC range. Unfortunately hyperreal discontinued NC 100 which i think would suit you...Try mineralize satin finish in nc 15 from MAC. Also, lightly apply your blush with something like a 187 brush...you might actually want to try a peachy blush as opposed to a very pink or rosey blush...like pinch o peach. Studio finish concealer is nice and opaque if you have very dark undereye circles, and it virtually erases pimples. Also, you could always go to your local mac counter and just ask
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Kuuipo

Kuuipo

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You are the Mont Blanc complexion in NARS, and the skin Nico, Penny Lane and Orgasm blushes were created for. I would soften the eyeliner to brown or slate so you don't look too goth, and I'd go with a peachy nude lipstick (like Barbarella or Belle du Jour) rather than a pink which just emphasizes the pinkness of your cheeks.
 
kathelle

kathelle

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I feel your pain, my red cheeks are often even worse than your's, if that's any consolation. I swear by my Physicians' Formula Green Gentle Cover Concealer.

Firstly I moisturise and then swipe a few dashes over the red areas. I then grab my foundation brush and blend. At this point you will have v. little red left but will be looking a bit pale. Slap on some foundation (I use Studio Fix Fluid in NC15 and Everyday Minerals Intensive Formula in Multitasking, so Im not quite as fair as you) and you will have the cheeks of a normal person.

I never used to buy any blushes because of my cheeks and now a good portion of my MU allowance is going towards MSFs and blushes
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Anyway I hope that helps
 
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iheartangE

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I have a similar problem although I wear foundation that covers my rosy cheeks pretty well.

I would use a highlighter blush instead of something with a lot of color. That way you'll have your natural flush but you can make your cheeks really pretty and shimmery.

I love Nars powder blush in Albatross, it's like a pale white with gold shimmer that if you run along the tops of your cheekbones, it will look really gorgeous!

I'm not very familiar with MSFs but I would say anything that's pale champagne colored would also look great on you.

Hope that helps!
 
elleread

elleread

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Hello!
I have a very similar complexion to you so I sympathise - it can be really hard being pale but with red cheeks! I didn't wear blusher at all until about a year or so ago and I have actually found it helps to disguise the redness- I would agree about going for a peachy colour, and if you could use a green make up base in those areas that might help too. I think Make Up For Ever do one.
 
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