Porcelain Beauties: New threads just for us!

[BrowneyedBeauty]

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Originally Posted by MrsRjizzle Hi, I am Sara. NW15 which I think is still to dark at times! Here I am living in beautiful sunny california! In the middle of summer and I am complaining that NW15 may still be to dark! Imagine That! I wear studio fix now but i was wanting to try make up forever foundation. Any ideas what shade I would wear in that line? Thanks for all the assistance!!!

I have the exact same problem! Except that I live in Florida...but I'd love to know how MUFE is if you try it!

 

[cherry845]

Hey! I'm Karie and I am from Canada. I have golden brown hair with the slightest hint of red, as well as med-dark green eyes and NW15 skin. I love how often I can go up to a counter and know exactly which shade I am, even before I look - and that's the lightest one.

My beige skinned friend and I love going to the cities best out door pool which can get some pretty strong rays. I'd rather put on spf 50 and slip on goggles to dive in the pool, rather than do what she enjoys, which is lying on a towel sweating in the sun.

As you can tell, I hate tanning, as well as bronzers. I have never bought one for myself, but when I go to my mom's makeup room and try hers I come out looking incredibly fake looking with a hint of orange. The most I would do is get one of those brushes with the bronze sparkles and brush it across my cheekbones during the warm months.

To all the naturally fairs!

 

[JediFarfy]

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Originally Posted by lilrumpkinkb hey, i'm also a fair skinned gal, and since fall is around the corner, I'm gettin interested in the darker, more red/burgundy, possibly plum. blushes (trying to lay off the pinks and plain old contouring). Any reccomendations? (I was thinking of Desert Rose, Ambering Rose, or even Merrily from the Sonic Chic collection. The upcoming Plum-de-Bois from Cult of Cherry doesn't look bad either...) Also, if you dont see my sig, imma NC/NW 15.

Desert Rose is lovely. I use that and Plum Foolery in the fall. They have different finishes, so it's what I feel like that day.

If you're daring, and have a very very light hand or are willing to blend the crap out of your face, I love Fleur Power. It leans a touch towards pink rather than plum and is one of my faves when I have the patience.

Ah! I just realized I've never posted here!

Hi! I'm JediFarfy! I'm an NW15, with a light hand. I have green - green/blue eyes and light brown hair with a touch of red in colder weather and blonder bits in the summer. I turn into a lobster when I wear less than SPF 45. Luckily, Seattle doesn't get as much sun as many of you, so the crustasean look doesn't happen too often.

My main products are: NW15 in all these: Select SPF liquid and Studio Fix powder (switching to another powder though, now that i'm primarily using liquid), Studio Stick concealer (under eye), Select Cover-up (spots and blemishes).

JF

 

[m_floffy_boes]

I really don't get why people say that pale people can't wear strong eyeshadow colours. It really gets on my nerves.

I'm lighter than NC15 (NW5 sheer select powder is pretty much my colour, haha), yet all I wear is bright and strong eyeshadow colours.

Everyone (including magazines as well, which really pisses me off) says 'oooh, pale people should stick to more sheer/lighter colours etc etc', and I'm sat there thinking 'wtf, why?'. Surely having pale skin creates a better canvas for bright make-up anyway?
*shrug*

Btw-I'm Niamh, as everyone is introducing themselves!

 

[Heiaken]

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Originally Posted by m_floffy_boes I really don't get why people say that pale people can't wear strong eyeshadow colours. It really gets on my nerves. I'm lighter than NC15 (NW5 sheer select powder is pretty much my colour, haha), yet all I wear is bright and strong eyeshadow colours. Everyone (including magazines as well, which really pisses me off) says 'oooh, pale people should stick to more sheer/lighter colours etc etc', and I'm sat there thinking 'wtf, why?'. Surely having pale skin creates a better canvas for bright make-up anyway? *shrug*

I also like to wear bright and bold colours, and dark colours too and IMo they suite me pretty well!

 

[Kiss and Makeup]

I completely agree! I wear bright/dark eyeshadows all the time, because I feel like lighter colors tend to wash me out (even more, if that's possible!!) It's so nice to find someone else who is as annoyed by that as I am!

... and I just realized I've never posted here before, so I'll have to do that, too!

 

[Kiss and Makeup]

Let me introduce myself...

I wanted to do a separate post introducing myself. I'm Rebecca/dark brown eyes/black hair/pigment challenged. I don't know what color I am in MAC, because it's been forever since I was matched. Right now I use Merle Norman tinted moisturizer in 'bare' and it's still too dark for me. When that runs out, I'll be going to MAC Select Tint in NC20, which is the the lightest and probably too dark, or Satinfinish in NC15.

It really makes me sad when people say that I shouldn't wear dark eyeshadow or bright cheek color because I'm so pale. But since my eyes and hair are so dark, if I don't wear bright/deep colors, I seriously look dead! It's aggrevating, but I love hearing compliments on the contrast between my skin and hair

Does anyone else have the problem with certain colors (mainly corals and reds) turning TOO orange on them? I'm looking for a great red color for fall. I'd love something matte, if possible. The only red color I've had that works well for me is BeneFit silky Finish lipstick in Raisin' Cane, which is sheer and has a shimmer to it. I'm looking for a true red color. Thanks!

 

[BloodMittens]

Re: Let me introduce myself...

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Originally Posted by Kiss and Makeup I wanted to do a separate post introducing myself. I'm Rebecca/dark brown eyes/black hair/pigment challenged. I don't know what color I am in MAC, because it's been forever since I was matched. Right now I use Merle Norman tinted moisturizer in 'bare' and it's still too dark for me. When that runs out, I'll be going to MAC Select Tint in NC20, which is the the lightest and probably too dark, or Satinfinish in NC15. It really makes me sad when people say that I shouldn't wear dark eyeshadow or bright cheek color because I'm so pale. But since my eyes and hair are so dark, if I don't wear bright/deep colors, I seriously look dead! It's aggrevating, but I love hearing compliments on the contrast between my skin and hair Does anyone else have the problem with certain colors (mainly corals and reds) turning TOO orange on them? I'm looking for a great red color for fall. I'd love something matte, if possible. The only red color I've had that works well for me is BeneFit silky Finish lipstick in Raisin' Cane, which is sheer and has a shimmer to it. I'm looking for a true red color. Thanks!

I have dark hair and I'm a NC10-NC15. I have Russian Red by MAC and it seems to work great for me

 

[Kiss and Makeup]

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Originally Posted by BloodMittens I have dark hair and I'm a NC10-NC15. I have Russian Red by MAC and it seems to work great for me

I'll have to try that one. Thanks! And btw I'm jealous you're an NC10. If I could pale myself out more I would!

 

[Manda-la]

Hey all! I just found this thread and think it's awesome

My name is Amanda, and I'm about an NW15. I have green eyes and naturally blonde-ish brown-y hair, but I've dyed it to red and I'M NEVER GOING BACK When I was younger I had a severe allergic reaction to the sun, so the majority of the time I wear at LEAST SPF 50 and stay in doors

My friends like to say I'm a vampire... ALSO i'd like to add that I ADORE CoC, and loveeee the drama of a a red lip! Ohhhhh I love being pale

 

[BloodMittens]

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Originally Posted by Kiss and Makeup I'll have to try that one. Thanks! And btw I'm jealous you're an NC10. If I could pale myself out more I would!

Haha, actually I'm very very dedicated to my skin. I know a lot of people think not getting any sun is unhealthy but it seems the way things are going now I don't have a problem. I wear hoodies year round to keep my skin pale and I don't tan at all :O

I was born super pale and I've always had pale skin, but it seems I went to NC10 during this past winter and it's stuck. :3 I have to admit though, looks hot when I'm in formal wear.

 

[Poison_Ivy]

Hey Hey i am Nikki!!I am pale as we all are here welli am very very pale! People have told me i look sickly i have tanned in the past and gotten very dark but i have only been tan for 3 months of my life...it just wasnt me i am milky or thats what my hubby says i embrace my whiteness and i love it both of my parents are very very white with black hair and blue eyes..same here black hair blue eyes and pale skin

I am NC15 or NW15 depends on the day but these shades are still a lil dark :S

 

[Poison_Ivy]

Hey Hey i am Nikki!!I am pale as we all are here welli am very very pale! People have told me i look sickly i have tanned in the past and gotten very dark but i have only been tan for 3 months of my life...it just wasnt me i am milky or thats what my hubby says i embrace my whiteness and i love it both of my parents are very very white with black hair and blue eyes..same here black hair blue eyes and pale skin

I am NC15 or NW15 depends on the day but these shades are still a lil dark :S

 

[-moonflower-]

Haha, I was wearing a skirt with bare legs the other day, and my friends mum asked me if I was wearing white tights.

 

[AmandDUR]

another pale girl here! im brown haired and green eyed. im a tag lighter than NC15. at the moment im mixing my mac with a loreal true match shade (w1) to get my correct match.

i agree with what someone else already said, russian red is a beautiful color on pale skin

i too wear tons of color and dont really care what anyone else thinks. i like color!

i get a lot of the "you need a tan" from people. im ok with my pasteyness nowadays!

 

[candycane80]

Hello, I'm Alisha and I am probably more pale than everyone here, close to albino no tan only burn

I am so glad to find a forum like this where others can relate to know what it is like being sooo pale. I have a love/hate relationship with my skintone. I love that since I don't tan or sunbathe I will not have to deal with aging (YUCK) leathery skin not attractive and also don't have to worry about skin cancer I wear like SPF 200! Porcelain skin does have a purity about it that I think is pretty. Why does the rest of the world think everyone should be tan? You do not know how many people come up to me and say you need some color on you! I hate that, I don't ask for their opinions why give it to me. I have 9 tattoos on my arms and I like to keep the colors vibrant by staying out of the sun that's my response to them. I have some summers done the Mystic Tan thing just too keep the stares and comments away, but that process is not fun especially the freaky way it fades. Then there's the whole foundation problem I've hard such a hard time as I'm sure many of you have finding a shade light enough. No MAC for all way too darks, don't want to try the drugstores brands as I don't like the texture. No Smashbox no NARS then along comes the one I'm in love with- Shiseido The Makup Dual Balancing Foundation in I00. It goes on smooth and is very light lasts all day too. Needless to say I have stocked up just in case it is discontinued or sold out at Sephora. I urge anyone super pale with skin that doesn't tan to try it. Again I am just glad to find there are other pale beauties I always feel like everyone around me is tanned year 'round I hate feeling like I'm the only one. Anyway I'm done just had to say all of that!

 

[sharkbytes]

I will definitely try that Shiseido foundation! I've been looking for something like that for a long time. And yes, I HATE the "ohhhh you should get some color~" comments...uh, no. my skin *is* a color, and roasting it in the sun is only going to yield dry, nasty, wrinkly skin

 

[Growing Wings]

I'll have to check the Shiseido foundation out! My tan (or the hint of colour I get over the summer) has faded and now MAC foundations are too dark for me.

 

[sarahbrooke]

Hey everyone! Im new here and my name is Sarah. I am pale, have dirty blonde with natural redish highlights, and blue eyes.

I hated by pale skin up until last year (my freshman year of college) when a good friend of mine complemented my skin and said that she wished her skin was pale too.

I usually wear NW20 in MAC hyper real and it seems to be good only it doesn't have great staying power for me.. Im thinking of switching and Im just not sure what to switch to. I tried everyday minerals which I wanted to like but I could never find a color that worked.. everything made my face too pink in comparison to my neck and chest (which then look yellow) so Im not sure what to try next. I feel like my face has pink undertones (def. not ivory).. should I try something with yellow undertones? I wanted to try MUFE HD. Im lost lol.. any suggestions?

 

[Blueeyesangel18]

hey sarahbrooke not sure where u live ( I live in Ireland) but if you have access to esscense makeup which is really cheap there liquid foundations have a yellowish tone to them i find it counteracts the pink tone its €2.99 a bottle

hey everyone im blueeyesangel18 better known as Amanda. I have pale skin too have only went tan twice and hated it nothing I had worked with my skintone so I guess I have learned by now what suits me. I have dark brown hair and blue eyes. Im really loving bright eyeshadows at the moment I think us porcelin beauties can definatly pull it off