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Foundation for Ruddy/Red Skin.
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Okay, well I have the usual adolescent skin, except on and around my nose, which tends to get really red and blotchy looking. My nose actually looks sunburnt a lot of the time. So I have to doss on a ton of concealer to even it out. I think it must be hereditary, as my mums got quite a pink face aswell. Plus it doesn't change, no matter how much make-up I wear/which products I use/what I eat.
So I was wondering, are there any creams or face washes to even out complexion? I don't really wanna buy those green cover-sticks, as I kinda wanna cut down on make-up.
I don't really know the first place to look - I guessed that there may be something in an older skin-care range, as a girls complexion tends to get more uneven with age?
Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks x
So I was wondering, are there any creams or face washes to even out complexion? I don't really wanna buy those green cover-sticks, as I kinda wanna cut down on make-up.
I don't really know the first place to look - I guessed that there may be something in an older skin-care range, as a girls complexion tends to get more uneven with age?
Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks x
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i'd go to your doctor first to check you don't have acne rosacea, i think it's most common in older women in their 40's but its worth checking, he might be able to give you something.
in the meantime just be gentle with your skin, use a good moisturiser etc and don't over wash it or use hot water. i'd suggest the green make-up base, i think no7 used to do one? i might be wrong though. put it on then use a good foundation instead of concealer - if you use a decent one with good coverage it will block out the redness and also look less cakey, then put powder on over the top. i've just started using maybelline matt mousse which covers up my rosy winter cheeks and my blushes very well
I must ask, how long does that last for? Mine only last like 3/4 a day so I want an all day one
So I say, invest in a really good yellow toned concealer....
Ilora x
Actually I ment the mabeline mouse, but thanks for that
shame you don't get any converter profits. i'm gonna go out and buy it now. It sounds real good.
:yes: i never wore foundation before because i tried it once and it made my face feel all icky. this stuff is amazing, only need a weeny lil bit, feels so light and soft and well it's just awesome :P
FilthyChav! :wave: I just realised you said you wanted to cut down on make up? Sorry I wasn't more helpful before. Avoiding extremely hot or cold water still applies. I would suggest using a gentle cleanser like dove or something from the simple range to wash your face with as plenty of things, particularily washes for spotty teenage skin are full of really nasty and irritating ingedients and don't work anyway. Pat don't scrub your face dry! And then use a gentle moisturiser like nivea creme or olay fragrance free. I have very sensitive skin and I find it works for me.