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veggie girl

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In Topic: What do you think looks worse?

31 March 2011 - 07:38 PM

QUOTE (Gutterflower @ Mar 30 2011, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my skin is quite awful and sore, I just feel like it needed a break.


Sounds like you know what your skin needs. Be confident & outgoing, smile & laugh alot and no one will notice your skin.

In Topic: How do you apply mineral make up on acne without making it look cakey??

31 March 2011 - 07:31 PM

Mineral make-up is actually better for acne than most liquids, that is if it is zinc based and doesn't contain boron, bismuth oxychloride, and/or mica -you want to avoid those if you have sensitive skin or acne. Most liquid make-ups contain talc, preservatives, and other ingredients which can be irritating and cause breakouts.
For mineral make-up, get a good concealer brush and pick up a tiny bit of powder and with a light hand gently dot/dab on problem area (after cleansing and moisturizing). You can also mix mineral powder with aloe vera or jojoba oil for a lighter, more natural look if you prefer a liquid.

In Topic: Pink Lipstick Search

30 March 2011 - 09:54 AM

If you find a pink mineral powder you like, you can easily mix it with your favorite lip balm to get the perfect color!
I'm not big on commercial make-up, but I did find a pink lipstick I really like; Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in POUT. It is a shimmer, but very subtle. On their website the color leans a bit towards beige/lt. brown, but it is light pink in person. I apply a little jojoba oil to my lips, then lip balm, a light dusting of powder, then apply the lipstick and it lasts all day.

In Topic: Out of time for make up

30 March 2011 - 09:46 AM

When I was in my teens, I used to spend at least an hour washing, scrubbing, exfoliating, putting on liquid make-up, cover stick, powder, blush, etc trying to look perfect and cover up every blemish.
Now I only use natural mineral make-up - a quick flick of the brush and some spot applications and I am out the door in less than 5 minutes. For me I found that applying to much & to heavy make-up, and all those harsh chemicals only made my skin worse.

In Topic: Makeup suggestions for over 40, not mineral

30 March 2011 - 09:35 AM

I'm nearing 40 and still use mineral make-up. To avoid make-up sliding and settling in fine lines & wrinkles, be sure to use one with little to no mica. I also avoid applying make-up to fine lines & wrinkles and apply it just outside those areas. If they need to be touched up due to a blemish or redness I spot apply with the tip of a fine concealer brush.
You can also take your favorite mineral powder and mix it with your favorite moisturizer, jojoba oil, or aloe vera gel if you want to avoid chemicals, preservatives, mica, etc normally found in liquid make-up.