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[Kimmy]

Hi everyone, I'm really hoping I can get some advice and help. I'm a 26 year old mom of two and I suffered with acne for years. I had horrible cystic acne which Diane35 finally cleared up. I'm happy to say that since having my kids I don't breakout much at all.

However, I have a lot of small pitted scars and a lot of redness leftover from everything. I'm getting family photos done this week and I would LOVE to find some nice makeup to help cover things up. In the past I found that my makeup would always look flakey or caked on. I stopped by Shoppers Drug Mart and the cosmetician recommended a new makeup they have called CoverFX. She said it's really good at covering up scars and red marks. The only thing is that it's really expensive. Has anyone used this product? If yes, what do you think of it? Is it worth the money? The application brush alone is $38 but if this stuff is good I'll definitely buy it.

If anyone knows of other good products please let me know!

Thanks so much,

Kim

[Kimmy]

Thanks Tyler

I don't think Dermablend is available on the small island that I live in (Prince Edward Island, Canada). I'll do some searches online though to check out Dermablend for shipping to Canada though.

[BiochemBabe]

Thanks Tyler

I don't think Dermablend is available on the small island that I live in (Prince Edward Island, Canada).  I'll do some searches online though to check out Dermablend for shipping to Canada though.

If you find what color matches your skin, you can buy dermablend products for a fraction of the cost on ebay. I have a demablend cover creme and it doesn't cover the pinhole/large pore scars very well, but it does cover any redness or discoloration EXTREMELY well. It is also smudge proof, somewhat waterproof, and lasts more than 24 hours w/o having to re-apply.

[angie1217]

I had tried dermablend a couple of years ago and it looked horrible. A few days ago I got samples of the mineral makeup from www.seaportbeauty.com and it's made an amazing difference in my skin. It covers better than my foundation used to, there's no lines from the makeup, it has sunscreen in it, and my face for the first time looks absolutely beautiful. You may need to try a couple of different samples to get the color for your skin, but it's a must have for women who suffer from acne and scars. It also helped my inflammation to go way down. I won't live without anymore!

[softouch21]

Angie,
Does it have talc in it? I read the testimonies and I've been on other boards where they are talking about this brand. It seems to be the one of the most popular right now. I have never tried the minerals before, but if they are better than regular makeup, then I am seriously thinking about trying them.

[Kimmy]

Well I had my appointment at Shoppers Drug Mart today to try the CoverFX. It wasn't at all what I expected. It didn't feel like I was wearing makeup which was nice but as far as covering things up, I've been able to accomplish the same results in the past with far cheaper makeup.

Guess I'm still looking *sigh*

Thanks everyone!

Kim

[real maverick]

Hi Kimmy, I would suggest Estee Lauder maximum cover. It's amzing for hiding red marks, scars etc.

It's also smudge proof and waterproof.

It blends amazingly well, you can't tell you're really wearing it.

[angryatacne]

would suggest Estee Lauder maximum cover. It's amzing for hiding red marks, scars etc.
It's also smudge proof and waterproof.
It blends amazingly well, you can't tell you're really wearing it.

Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation also has really good coverage but i wouldn't recommend it if you have dry skin. I used it on accutane and it looked awful.
I think if you can get hold of it Dermablend is the best one available. Also benefit cosmetics Boing 02 concealer and playsticks foundation are great and have excellent coverage. I am using benefit cosmetics at the moment and they are great for covering red marks and scarring the only bad thing is it smudges off really easily. I'm sure that Dermablend do ship from the US so it may be most beneficial if you try this but if there is no clinic/counter near you it may be difficult to find the right colour match for your skin tone. I am in the UK and having similar problems trying to find the right colour as i can't as yet get hold of dermablend products and so finding it hard to find a good shade.

[Makeupwiz]

I've recently found this product called ColorTration. This makeup is by far the best makeup
on the market to cover up just about any skin flaws you have. This Product works on your Face, legs, stomach, feet and arms. If you are interested you should really check out their website it is ColorTration.com. They even have a Customize Trial kit starting at 16.00. I used to use Mac makeup and cover fx for my face for my bad acne scars and it didn't give me nearly as much coverage as ColorTration. Trust me I didn't believe this stuff could work but i was my last resort and now I refuse to use anything else. Try ColorTration.com and you will be satisfied...... Comment me if you have questions.......

[mar23]

hi everyone,
I have acne scars and i use camaflage coverage by estee lauder. It has been wonderful to me..I get compliments on my foundation all the time. Try it..it's a really nice finish and with great coverage.

marcella

I've recently found this product called ColorTration. This makeup is by far the best makeup
on the market to cover up just about any skin flaws you have. This Product works on your Face, legs, stomach, feet and arms. If you are interested you should really check out their website it is ColorTration.com. They even have a Customize Trial kit starting at 16.00. I used to use Mac makeup and cover fx for my face for my bad acne scars and it didn't give me nearly as much coverage as ColorTration. Trust me I didn't believe this stuff could work but i was my last resort and now I refuse to use anything else. Try ColorTration.com and you will be satisfied...... Comment me if you have questions.......

I am going to look that up..always looking for somthing new. I also always go back to camaflage coverage.

[madzippy]

Thanks for all the info here. I tried Estee Double Wear and Revlon Colorstay but both didn't offer enough coverage So, next up is Colortration and maybe Estee Maximum Coverage, although the latter sounds kinda cakey. Both say they are non-acnegic.

I just wanna hide the dark purple marks left by pimples...targeted coverage versus all over foundation.

[ckko25]

Kimmy go and check out: I should be a makeup artist!, Check out my pics
type it into the search boards. This girl swears the pictures there are before and after. She swears by the estee lauder double matte foundation.

Just thought I'd try to help

[classic blast]

Hi Kimmy, I would suggest Estee Lauder maximum cover. It's amzing for hiding red marks, scars etc.

It's also smudge proof and waterproof.

It blends amazingly well, you can't tell you're really wearing it.

Hey would this stuff work for covering up large scars without having to apply it everywhere? Im looking for something that will blend into my skin easily ... cause Im a guy. Any advice??

[Vampireninja09]

This thread was from 2005, classic blast. Odds are you might not get a response.

Estee Lauder double wear is a good foundation to buy if you are looking for a full coverage. If you want even more coverage, then you'd probably want to buy the maximum coverage one. They are both good blenders in my experience. Just be careful if you are only looking to cover certain areas, and blend it in good.

Edit: Have you tried a concealer? A concealer might do the trick just as well as a foundation would.

Edited by Vampireninja09, 20 November 2009 - 03:45 AM.

[Ms.heartlyGirl]

First of all, i use a collagen elastin or non-greasy moisturizer to to tone down peeling, or use less of drying acne product IF IT IS PEELING.
Secondly, definitely splurge when buying concealer - you will be putting this stuff on your face (maybe daily) so make sure its good quality and MATCHES YOUR SKIN TONE! Nothing is worse than orange concealer so make it up to a shade lighter.
Lastly, I find that applying it with q-tips and in good light with a good mirror really helps.

[JAK123]

Thanks Tyler

I don't think Dermablend is available on the small island that I live in (Prince Edward Island, Canada). I'll do some searches online though to check out Dermablend for shipping to Canada though.

HELLO...I too am from Prince Edward Island although I now live in British Columbia. I left the Island in 1981. I buy Dermablend at the Shoppers Drug Mart where I live so you should be able to get it at any shoppers in Canada.