Make-up

[JillAnne]

OK girls need advice on what make-up to wear.
What are your secrets to applying?
I want to look as fem as I can without looking over made up.

[DonnaT]

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From an old post of mine: I first wipe off any oil residue with alcohol, then apply a moisturizer as a base. This must be allowed to dry completely before proceeding to applying the foundation.

For the foundation, I'll use a concealer (Cover Girl) where their are blemishes and darker groupings of hairs (under nose, etc.)

Next I apply a L'Oreal foundation (Visible Lift, I think), go lightly, more can always be added if needed.

I then apply my blush and top that with a translucent (Prescriptive's Magic) powder.

Foundation can be tricky, but isn't real hard. Go lightly.

And it depends on your skin type. If you have oily skin, which can cause flaking, you'll want one that's best for oily skin. Laura Mercier's liquid foundation gets high praise from beauty editors.

MAC Studio Fix powder foundation is perfect for women with oily skin who want to minimize the appearance of large pores.

Revlon Colorstay is considered best for women with dry skin.

You can also combine the moisturizing with the coloring, using Clairon's tinted moisturizer. You'll get the moisturizer and the tan without the need for a heavy foundation.

Cover Girl Aquasmooth is a cream foundation considered the best of both worlds to women with dry, flaky skin: Total coverage and rich moisturizers.

[JillAnne]

Thanx for the great tips Donna!