Foundation application for dry skin ... and when does make-up go bad??
scatterman
I have a couple questions. While trying to replace my now empty Laura
Mercier foundation the past couple weeks I have been investigating
different brands and also trying to use some of the products I've
purchased over the years (I'm a complete products junkie). I have 2
questions:
1. How do you know when make-up goes bad? I know it's probably not
best to keep things over a year, but I have many items that I've
purchased and never used or used once and am wondering if they're
still good. I have a MAC studio finish matte foundation, never really
used, still in the tube as well as an Interface foundation stick (used
once or 2x), both of which I bought about 1.5 yrs back. I am also
still using the Bobbi Brown loose powder I bought 2-3 yrs back (I've
just never finished the darn thing). How do I know if they're bad?
Also...
2. I have normal-dry skin. The MA at the MAC counter told me that
studio fix is not best for my skin. I already own 2 studio fix
compacts (NC 40 and NC 42) that I've purchased at other times. I had
been wearing the studio fix a lot over the last couple weeks, but had
noticed that it makes my skin look a tad cakey at first (btw.. I apply
with a brush after moisturizing with Kiehls). Now I am wondering if I
should switch to just foundation - no studio fix and no powder over it
b/c of the winter and my dry skin. I know the powder will help set
the foundation, etc., but I want to look as 'natural' as possible.
Should I drop the powder and ban studio fix?
TIA!
nana
miispiggie @(*.*)@
: Hey everyone:
:
: I have a couple questions. While trying to replace my now empty Laura
: Mercier foundation the past couple weeks I have been investigating
: different brands and also trying to use some of the products I've
: purchased over the years (I'm a complete products junkie). I have 2
: questions:
:
: 1. How do you know when make-up goes bad? I know it's probably not
: best to keep things over a year, but I have many items that I've
: purchased and never used or used once and am wondering if they're
: still good. I have a MAC studio finish matte foundation, never really
: used, still in the tube as well as an Interface foundation stick (used
: once or 2x), both of which I bought about 1.5 yrs back. I am also
: still using the Bobbi Brown loose powder I bought 2-3 yrs back (I've
: just never finished the darn thing). How do I know if they're bad?
I think foundations and powders have a shelf life of 3 years, if not
mistaken. It's best not to use anything that starts to smell funny, becomes
grainy or separate (unless of course if it's meant to separate).
Alternative, you can do a test patch. Apply the product to a tiny area of
skin, probably somewhere on your jawline and see if you break out or develop
any allergies to it. Personally, I throw out any used item that's more than
2 years old. If the product is unopened and unused, then you can preserve it
in your fridge. But not too long! I know my mum has a tendency to stick
stuff in her minibar, forget about their existence, and suddenly discovers
them after a while.
: Also...
:
: 2. I have normal-dry skin. The MA at the MAC counter told me that
: studio fix is not best for my skin. I already own 2 studio fix
: compacts (NC 40 and NC 42) that I've purchased at other times. I had
: been wearing the studio fix a lot over the last couple weeks, but had
: noticed that it makes my skin look a tad cakey at first (btw.. I apply
: with a brush after moisturizing with Kiehls). Now I am wondering if I
: should switch to just foundation - no studio fix and no powder over it
: b/c of the winter and my dry skin. I know the powder will help set
: the foundation, etc., but I want to look as 'natural' as possible.
: Should I drop the powder and ban studio fix?
Oh, hogwash to the MA! If you are comfortable with the product and it works,
I don't see why you shouldn't repurchase if you like it. But if you are
looking for a more moisturising alternative, you can try tinted
lotions/moisturisers. This will provide a sheer coverage and at the same
time keep your skin hydrated.
I have combi-dehydrated skin and I'm currently using MAC's Satin Finish fdn
(which is really nice IMO) and MAC's Loose Powder. If you can get a suitable
shade, it will look 'natural'. And eventhough I live in the tropics, I still
apply a moisturiser beneath the fdn as I find makeup goes on smoother after.
HTHS.
miisp.
Summer Cat
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>
> I have combi-dehydrated skin and I'm currently using MAC's Satin Finish fdn
> (which is really nice IMO) and MAC's Loose Powder. If you can get a suitable
> shade, it will look 'natural'. And eventhough I live in the tropics, I still
> apply a moisturiser beneath the fdn as I find makeup goes on smoother after.
> HTHS.
What do you mean by "combi-dehydrated" and what moisturisers work for
you? TIA
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miispiggie @(*.*)@
: "miispiggie @(*.*)@" <miisp...@yahoo.com> wrote:
: ... snip ...
: >
: > I have combi-dehydrated skin and I'm currently using MAC's Satin Finish
fdn
: > (which is really nice IMO) and MAC's Loose Powder. If you can get a
suitable
: > shade, it will look 'natural'. And eventhough I live in the tropics, I
still
: > apply a moisturiser beneath the fdn as I find makeup goes on smoother
after.
: > HTHS.
:
: What do you mean by "combi-dehydrated" and what moisturisers work for
: you? TIA
Combination, yet dehydrated. It's slightly oily in some parts (t-zone) and
have drier areas elsewhere. I had always thought my skin was just plain ol'
combination, but a facialist told me I have dehydrated skin. So, um...
that's how I came up with the term. I'm currently using Aesop's Mandarin
Facial Hydrating Cream meant for combination skin and it works well on me.
miisp.
scatterman
I have tried using Nuetrogena's tinted moisturizer but I think it has
a pink tint to it as opposed to a yellow. It's a slight tinting, but
I can tell a difference. Do you know of any moisturizers that are
yellow tinted?
TIA!
nana
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scatterman
to replace my LM foundation, but I might break down soon.
Are there an drugstore or less expensive yellow-based moisturizers?
Would mixing a dab of foundation with a drug store moisturizer do the
same thing?
nana
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