x_ladydanger
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I'm pale too! And hardly ever tan! I use NW15 and it's a good match to my skin! I have dark brown hair and green eyes! I like being pale, makes a change from all the orange girls around!
Porcelain Beauties: New threads just for us!
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slowdownbaby
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I like being pale, makes a change from all the orange girls around! |
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girloflowers
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Just out of curiosity- do any of you fellow porcelain beauties ever wish you were -even paler-?
i already have trouble finding foundation, but there's very little i wouldn't give to be a few shades lighter
i already have trouble finding foundation, but there's very little i wouldn't give to be a few shades lighter
Growing Wings
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This is an interesting one. I love being pale. I've recently gotten a tan (only I could go to a festival where we all packed wellies and ponchos, and end up with sunburn!), and I really don't like it. I'm still paler than most, but I can still tell the difference. I prefer the way my makeup looks when I'm pale. So I guess at the moment I wish I was even paler. Don't think I'd ever bleach my skin or anything though.
Oh yeah, and I also hate the way my skin feels when I've got a tan. It just doesn't feel so soft or healthy. Roll on the winter when I can get my nice healthy pale skin back!
| Originally Posted by girloflowers
Just out of curiosity- do any of you fellow porcelain beauties ever wish you were -even paler-? i already have trouble finding foundation, but there's very little i wouldn't give to be a few shades lighter |
This is an interesting one. I love being pale. I've recently gotten a tan (only I could go to a festival where we all packed wellies and ponchos, and end up with sunburn!), and I really don't like it. I'm still paler than most, but I can still tell the difference. I prefer the way my makeup looks when I'm pale. So I guess at the moment I wish I was even paler. Don't think I'd ever bleach my skin or anything though.
Oh yeah, and I also hate the way my skin feels when I've got a tan. It just doesn't feel so soft or healthy. Roll on the winter when I can get my nice healthy pale skin back!
kathyp
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This is why I love dark tights. And boots.
Not exactly practical in the summer, though.
| Originally Posted by slowdownbaby
Yeyyy a Thread for us fair girls
One of the worst things about being so white, it's the veins!!! I refuse to use a skirt, because you can see all my veins in the back of my legs... I'm searching for some product to make them less noticeable, but I can't find one.. if you could give me any suggestions I would be very thankful |
This is why I love dark tights. And boots.
Not exactly practical in the summer, though.
manthanoelle
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I too am a porcelain girl!!!
NC15 year round, the sun and I do not mix. Mother nature and I, not friends. Haha.
I have an odd sort of question, do any of you have trouble getting your undertones matched? I am a freelance artist so I easily can match my own undertones. But when ever I want to take time out and treat myself and pay for someone else to do my makeup I feel like they can never get my undertones correct. Every MAC MUA I've had touch my face has put on an NW not and NC because I have a lot of redness in my cheeks, but it doesn't match the rest of my face and they end up having to buff out a serious line of demarkation, YUCK. Needless to say I don't pay people to do my make up anymore
But I was wondering if anyone else has had that issue or if you have a hard time finding a foundation that matches your undertone?
NC15 year round, the sun and I do not mix. Mother nature and I, not friends. Haha.
I have an odd sort of question, do any of you have trouble getting your undertones matched? I am a freelance artist so I easily can match my own undertones. But when ever I want to take time out and treat myself and pay for someone else to do my makeup I feel like they can never get my undertones correct. Every MAC MUA I've had touch my face has put on an NW not and NC because I have a lot of redness in my cheeks, but it doesn't match the rest of my face and they end up having to buff out a serious line of demarkation, YUCK. Needless to say I don't pay people to do my make up anymore
kathyp
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Yes but for the opposite reason. I have exceedingly pink-toned skin all over, not just my face, but prefer a neutral (not yellow) foundation to even it out. Lately a lot of lines are leaning toward yellow or peachy-toned lighter shades and it's getting harder to find a neutral/cool shade.
I know I talk up Px too much here (I swear I don't work for them), but theirs is the only foundation I've worn that made me think "Wow, this is what I'm supposed to look like, but with much nicer skin." Unfortunately, they've discontinued my color (Petal) is all but two of their foundations, I think.
| But I was wondering if anyone else has had that issue or if you have a hard time finding a foundation that matches your undertone? |
Yes but for the opposite reason. I have exceedingly pink-toned skin all over, not just my face, but prefer a neutral (not yellow) foundation to even it out. Lately a lot of lines are leaning toward yellow or peachy-toned lighter shades and it's getting harder to find a neutral/cool shade.
I know I talk up Px too much here (I swear I don't work for them), but theirs is the only foundation I've worn that made me think "Wow, this is what I'm supposed to look like, but with much nicer skin." Unfortunately, they've discontinued my color (Petal) is all but two of their foundations, I think.
Tahti
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Yes! I've only seen one or two people in my entire life that are paler than we, but I still want to be as white as snow xD
Most of my body skin (torso and legs) have only seen the sun a few times in my life, I burn far too easily (and I hate showing skin... and swimming ;P) so they're way whiter than my face, and I always get really annoyed when I see the comparision. Sigh!
| Originally Posted by girloflowers
Just out of curiosity- do any of you fellow porcelain beauties ever wish you were -even paler-? i already have trouble finding foundation, but there's very little i wouldn't give to be a few shades lighter |
Yes! I've only seen one or two people in my entire life that are paler than we, but I still want to be as white as snow xD
Most of my body skin (torso and legs) have only seen the sun a few times in my life, I burn far too easily (and I hate showing skin... and swimming ;P) so they're way whiter than my face, and I always get really annoyed when I see the comparision. Sigh!
00alxandra00
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I'm pretty pale too. NW20 I think. I have to say that i quite like my paleness. In fact most of Asia and China strive to be the palest they can be, some going to the lengths of using creams to change their pigmentation. Tbh, i would like to be NW15 if i could, but this is the palest i can go!
So what im trying to say is embrace the porcelin skin you possess! It's beautiful!
So what im trying to say is embrace the porcelin skin you possess! It's beautiful!
kathyp
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There are enough negative connotations that I'm uncomfortable with the thought of skin bleaching, or anything like that. But I would love to be more even-toned. Even with proper sunscreen application, I still end up with a few spots on my arms every summer. (I'm only truly PPP for about two days in February.
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| Originally Posted by girloflowers
Just out of curiosity- do any of you fellow porcelain beauties ever wish you were -even paler-? i already have trouble finding foundation, but there's very little i wouldn't give to be a few shades lighter |
There are enough negative connotations that I'm uncomfortable with the thought of skin bleaching, or anything like that. But I would love to be more even-toned. Even with proper sunscreen application, I still end up with a few spots on my arms every summer. (I'm only truly PPP for about two days in February.
NatalieMT
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I'm super pale too, I used to wear MAC NC15 (but it was much too dark!) until Illamasqua came along and now I use their shade 110 foundation. It's really quite a good match!
Personally I am fond of being pale. I like being one extreme or the other when it comes to skin tone. I'd either like to be really pale or really tanned, given I do not tan the latter is out to be honest unless it's fake.
Personally I am fond of being pale. I like being one extreme or the other when it comes to skin tone. I'd either like to be really pale or really tanned, given I do not tan the latter is out to be honest unless it's fake.
Tat2dbeauty07
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Im an nc/nw 15 combo I like having a tan but I burn to easily in the summer. I use to go tanning but I rather be pale then risk getting cancer from a fake and bake bed.
Dreamingeagle24
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Hi everyone. I'm just finding this thread since I've had the time to look through the forum some more. I am so happy to see these thread devoted to light skin. I tend to feel pressure in the summer months to be darker. i will tan eventually, but i always burn first. Even with sunscreen i get frekles some and some sun discoloration. I used to use the tanning bed back abotu 9 years ago... and i really regret that I did that now. back then I was modeling and I was sucked in by the "standard" in beauty. How refreshing to be so celebrated on here.
I'm Jennifer, and 28 now and am happy with my skin how it is. I have tried MAC NW15 but it is too dark for me, even this past summer. I switched to revlon colorstay in the oil free version and get a good (not perfect) color match right now with Buff and when it gets colder I'll switch to their lightest shade. I'm always on the prowl for that perfect flawless look though. I am going to try the Bobbi Brown foundation and concealers soon. Hope I like them.
It is funny that being 1/4 cherokee, I still have the very light skin. My hair is medium brown and really long (so the sun bleeches it), and I have hazel/dark green eyes. The restof my heritage is at least 1/4 irish, French, Dutch, English, and who knows what else. I hve never been diagnosed with rosacea, but since I have been learning from other beauties on forums, I think I might have it. I always thought it was acne, but acne products tear my skin up.
Now I am in the process of lightening up. I am trying to erase the sun damage i did from tanning, and protect from any more. Does anyone know the best sunscreen for keeping our skin fair that is also easy on sensitive skin?
All the best to my fello Porcelain beauties. Glad to meet you all!
I'm Jennifer, and 28 now and am happy with my skin how it is. I have tried MAC NW15 but it is too dark for me, even this past summer. I switched to revlon colorstay in the oil free version and get a good (not perfect) color match right now with Buff and when it gets colder I'll switch to their lightest shade. I'm always on the prowl for that perfect flawless look though. I am going to try the Bobbi Brown foundation and concealers soon. Hope I like them.
It is funny that being 1/4 cherokee, I still have the very light skin. My hair is medium brown and really long (so the sun bleeches it), and I have hazel/dark green eyes. The restof my heritage is at least 1/4 irish, French, Dutch, English, and who knows what else. I hve never been diagnosed with rosacea, but since I have been learning from other beauties on forums, I think I might have it. I always thought it was acne, but acne products tear my skin up.
Now I am in the process of lightening up. I am trying to erase the sun damage i did from tanning, and protect from any more. Does anyone know the best sunscreen for keeping our skin fair that is also easy on sensitive skin?
All the best to my fello Porcelain beauties. Glad to meet you all!
littlepickle
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I'm Lani, I've never had a MAC foundation to try but I used to have Urban Decay foundation (I forget which type) in 'Apparition' which was ghostly pale, I bought it in conjunction with DiorSnow whitening powder (which I really miss!). They really suited me but it's been hard to find much since (and that was 5 years ago!) I'm currently using Revlon Custom Creations in Fair/Light at the lightest click and that's working pretty well. Unfortunately that line seems to be ending, so I stock up when I see it on the sales racks. It is frustrating only being able to use half the foundation I pay for though, seeing as I rarely need to dial it up any.
I'm naturally a dark golden blonde, but I dye my hair red to make my green eyes pop more. Being a redhead really suits my skintone and makes it seem more translucent and flawless, which I like a lot! However my mother desperately misses my natural hair so I'm trying to get back to an approximation of it by my 21st in May this year.
I love the idea of all you other porcelain girls out there! I've spent most of my life surrounded by tan people and now that I'm at uni, have made my first friend who has similar colouring, which is nice. We get to whinge about foundation shades together
I'm naturally a dark golden blonde, but I dye my hair red to make my green eyes pop more. Being a redhead really suits my skintone and makes it seem more translucent and flawless, which I like a lot! However my mother desperately misses my natural hair so I'm trying to get back to an approximation of it by my 21st in May this year.
I love the idea of all you other porcelain girls out there! I've spent most of my life surrounded by tan people and now that I'm at uni, have made my first friend who has similar colouring, which is nice. We get to whinge about foundation shades together
sparklemint
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Hi there! It's good to see a thread for pale people. My skin tone is NW20 and I've always worried about makeup looking too dark/harsh aginst my skin. In a way I'm still coming to terms with my paleness, especially when I feel like such an oddball. But in the end it's true that people should embrace the skin they're in and be happy with what they've got.
ktbeta
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Hello!! I'm Katie, and although actual MAC NW15 foundations look orange on me, I am a match for all the foundations listed under the NW15 column of the gigantor foundation chart. I normally use NARS Sheer Glow in Mont Blanc.
Thanks for the thread! Foundation used to be such a pain for me, and even now that I've found that, it's always a huge challenge to find neutrals that aren't orange on my skin. My suggestion to the pale ladies is to embrace Bobbi Brown foundation if nothing else!
Thanks for the thread! Foundation used to be such a pain for me, and even now that I've found that, it's always a huge challenge to find neutrals that aren't orange on my skin. My suggestion to the pale ladies is to embrace Bobbi Brown foundation if nothing else!
lilibat
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I have been using NW15 or NC15 studio fix compact for years, but I recently got a N3 studio fix compact in an attempt to lighten up the new mineral foundation which I love except it is WAY too dark for me and... whoa... it looks better all on it's own than anything else. I am so neutral the C is a little too yellow and and W just seems to magnify my pink nose, (getting early stages of rosacia... thanks dad). Thing is I didn't realize I was THAT pale!
Ever see Billy Connely's stand up about how Scottish people are pale blue? Well, I am mostly Scottish and Welsh and I swear I have lavender undertones so yeah... my undertones suck to match and with MAC the N is really best for me I guess. I have sort of gotten that effect by using one foundation and the other temp. powder but I really do need N. *sigh*
They need to make an N3 of that new foundation so I can wear it, I adore that stuff other than the colour mismatch.
Ever see Billy Connely's stand up about how Scottish people are pale blue? Well, I am mostly Scottish and Welsh and I swear I have lavender undertones so yeah... my undertones suck to match and with MAC the N is really best for me I guess. I have sort of gotten that effect by using one foundation and the other temp. powder but I really do need N. *sigh*
They need to make an N3 of that new foundation so I can wear it, I adore that stuff other than the colour mismatch.
Steel Magnolia
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I just read through this entire thread! Love it! The majority of Irish gals are NC15 or lighter, yet they still insist on wearing foundations like NC35 as if they are in denial lol! We irish are notorious for slapping on the orange makeup unfortunately. I love to see people embracing the pale and I usually reccommend an orange faced gal to check out Illamasqua foundation.
Although, a lot of people cannot afford high end brands and it disappoints me to see that drugstore brands dont cater for light skin tones. Ive tried the lightest shade of many a brand including Max factor, rimmel, maybelline etc. and theyre totally orange on me. Such a pity!
Although, a lot of people cannot afford high end brands and it disappoints me to see that drugstore brands dont cater for light skin tones. Ive tried the lightest shade of many a brand including Max factor, rimmel, maybelline etc. and theyre totally orange on me. Such a pity!
theblondiegirl
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its funny because i dont even consider myself THAT pale... (maybe its my whitish blonde hair against my NC15-sometimes lighter than NC15 skin) but i used to tan a bit when i was younger... around the time when i started wearing foundation - well once i came to my senses and realized tanning isnt good and i should love my pale(ish?) skin THEN i realized that wow.. its hard to find foundation! everything is either TOO PINK or too orange! i was surprised because well.. i was tanning before or using bronzers and stuff like that!! so its only been in the past year or so that ive realized wow... they dont have anything for the REAL me! i was shocked to see that the new maybelline mouse concealer was MUCH MUCH too dark for me in the lightest shade!!! shocking considering i feel like other people are paler than i am ? so strange... haha sorry for sharing this with you! but although i am pale, i never realized it before... and because i can tan (if i want to - i dont anymore!.... too many freckles haha and bad for the skin!) i never realized that i am pale!
