Makeup on active Acne

[hnich]

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Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04 depending on the product, that could ruin it. i've accidentally spilled or sprayed alcohol onto powder products, and they develop a hard film on the top that you end up having to scratch at like hell. I've seen this with Studio Fix so just be careful spraying any kind of liquid onto a powder compact.

True! I forgot that when I used MAC studio fix they developed films quite easily... I've been spraying ours (TBS) with alcohol for months and haven't noticed a textural change, so it does depend on the product

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Originally Posted by lara Then prepare to be put off, because most artists will refuse service to someone with extremely active acne. It's for our safety and yours.

I don't think I quite understand why a SA/MUA wouldn't try makeup on an acne-d customer if they ask...as long as they are using proper sanitary measures I don't see the problem for them, and acne skin has a totally different texture than healthy skin so demos are pretty essential to see if that product would work at all on the skin...

I guess I'm lucky that no one's refused me service then, because I've gone into stores right after a full-on pms break-out!

 

[MisStarrlight]

It really depends on what kind of acne you have. I am not any sort of dermatologist (so I don't know technical terms/info), but I have been working with skin for long enough that I feel that I can make an informed decision on who I will and won't do makeup on.

If you have open sores (pussing acne would count, at least to me), I would refuse to do your makeup as well (and if I did, I would exclusively use disposable applicators). If you get some sort of infection, I don't want to be held responsible & I don't want to chance messing up my brushes....regardless of how anal I am about sanitary practices, you can never be too careful.

However, acne bumps, scarring & just a regular ole' zit or two, that has never been a problem....

 

[gingerbelle]

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Originally Posted by dollbabybex when ive gone into mac and theyve tried cream blushers,foundations,concealers etc.. theyve always double dipped! and ive never noticed them clean up the brushes/product after them! ive never really thought about this til i read this post!ew!

I see it a lot too. That's why I NEVER test anything on my face. The MAs are always trying to attack me with brushes full of blush and eyeshadow but I only swatch on my hand. If I get home and it isn't the same on my face, oh well. I'd rather return it than risk getting the herp from one of those gals who use the testers to re-do their lipstick, licking their lips in between coats, *shudder* when the MAs are too busy to notice and sanitise right away.

 

[j_absinthe]

As far sanitizing things like Studio Fix and creme blush, what about spraying it down with a mist of alcohol to disinfect, or dipping lipstick in alcohol?