Severe redness. HELP?? (makeup tips?)
I am a 24 year old SWF and have adult acne and am planning on going
to see my dermatologist finally in a couple of weeks. I went once
before and the meds didn’t work.
My problem is that my skin doesn’t seem to heal very well. I am using
Avita cream on some spots and that seems to work a little bit to dry
out certain areas of acne. I will then get extremely dry patches of
skin on my face. When I try covering it with makeup, it just looks
like a hunk of dry skin with makeup-very obvious. So then I end up
peeling the skin off (no lotion or cream helps). It doesn’t bleed,
but then I have the tender skin showing. I put makeup on that and it
doesn’t absorb it at all.
So when I’m done doing my makeup, I look like crap. I have red spots.
Does anyone have any makeup tips to help conceal the redness? I’ve
tried Visine (doesn’t help) and even green makeup (looks gross).
I have a pretty active social life and this really depresses me when
I want to go out and have a good time and just dance and hang out
with friends.
Thanks for any help
Mindy
October 21st, 2004 at 12:09 am
Mindy,
I had the same problem! I know what you’re going through! I found a makeup that
actually sticks to the skin and it’s also used by plastic surgeons. It’s called
bare escentuals. It’s mineral powder that sticks to your skin. There’s no oily
liquid to cause more breakouts and it doesn’t clog your pores if you forget to
wash it off at night. Here’s the info. They also give free samples.
Hope this helps!
Angelica
I am a 24 year old SWF and have adult acne and am planning on going
to see my dermatologist finally in a couple of weeks. I went once
before and the meds didn’t work.
My problem is that my skin doesn’t seem to heal very well. I am using
Avita cream on some spots and that seems to work a little bit to dry
out certain areas of acne. I will then get extremely dry patches of
skin on my face. When I try covering it with makeup, it just looks
like a hunk of dry skin with makeup-very obvious. So then I end up
peeling the skin off (no lotion or cream helps). It doesn’t bleed,
but then I have the tender skin showing. I put makeup on that and it
doesn’t absorb it at all.
So when I’m done doing my makeup, I look like crap. I have red spots.
Does anyone have any makeup tips to help conceal the redness? I’ve
tried Visine (doesn’t help) and even green makeup (looks gross).
I have a pretty active social life and this really depresses me when
I want to go out and have a good time and just dance and hang out
with friends.
Thanks for any help
Mindy
October 22nd, 2004 at 5:47 am
That does look exciting! Totally natural and beautiful. Is it for all skin
types, including dry skin? - Katie
October 23rd, 2004 at 2:01 pm
It seems to be for all skin types. They give free samples when you call their
1-800 number. I purchased the powder on Ebay. I bought a 5 sample package for
$20. It lasts for about two months. If you do purchase them get a warmth or glee
(use it as a blush), two foundation colors and two mineral veils. It’s a great
product! I would use anything else now. It covers everything and you don’t have
to worry about breaking out because it’s mineral powder. Also if your skin is
dry from your acne medication, try Miracell. www.miracell.com I put it on as
soon as I get out of the shower and then I put some aloe vera on top of it. It
helps the skin balance itself out. I have used it on my nails too. It makes them
grow like crazy!
Angelica
That does look exciting! Totally natural and beautiful. Is it for all skin
types, including dry skin? - Katie
October 23rd, 2004 at 11:02 pm
Hey, Angelica … I went to www.miracell.com and they don’t list ingredients.
Would you post what this product’s label says?
Also, I checked out the bareEscentuals … really nice (I’m interested). I
then did a search for other mineral makeup, and found an interesting
reference from makeup artists about this product and a few of the others …
it’s at
- Katie
October 24th, 2004 at 8:57 pm
Katie,
Angelica
Contains only a full concentrated blend of botanical ingredients. We use
no fillers or petrochemical compounds in our all-natural formulation.
The ingredients are as follows:
a.. Apricot kernel oil - tones, softens
b.. Sesame oil - conditions
c.. Caprylic/capric triglyceride - smoothes
d.. Avocado oil - cleans, replenishes
e.. Squalane oil - heals
f.. Jojoba oil - conditions
g.. Camellia kissi oil - soothes
h.. Aloe vera oil - heals, softens
i.. Vitamin E - retards aging
j.. Lecithin - antioxidant emollient
k.. Vitamin A - heals, soothes
l.. Vitamin D3 - heals, sooths, nurtures
m.. Propylparaben - food grade
n.. Natural fragrance - Myrrh
Some of the Benefits of Mineral Makeup
a.. Non-comedogenic, will not block pores
b.. Virtually no allergy risk
c.. Broad-spectrum UVB and UVA protection - SPF 20
d.. Anti-inflammatory, helps to calm and soothe irritated skin
e.. Very water resistant rating by an approved FDA lab in the US
f.. Complete coverage for skin conditions like acne, rosacea and redness
following treatments like chemical peels and laser resurfacing
g.. Contains no fillers
h.. Composed of inert minerals that cannot support bacteria
i.. Environmentally aware and not tested on animals
October 25th, 2004 at 5:58 am
These are wonderful ingredients, but this company has a mislabeled product.
They have not followed the legislation for appropriate product labelling.
Where that leaves us, the consumers / potential consumers is in a state of
distrust. I’d feel more comfortable mixing these ingredients myself - or at
least some of the ingredients - due to the fact that, if I cannot respect
their legal ethics, why should I respect their claims? I know cosmetic
labels, but the healing claims alone throw it over into the OTC-drug category
for which the laws are much stricter.
- Katie
October 25th, 2004 at 6:27 pm
hi guys,
those were great make-up tips. how long have u been using the bare
essentials make-up for? and you find it really covers up any red
marks without looking like ur wearing make up???
tate