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I'm rather sceptical about this actually, because surely the level of sun protection would be dependent upon how thickly applied the product was...
Smuterella said:I'm rather sceptical about this actually, because surely the level of sun protection would be dependent upon how thickly applied the product was...
Mary said:Got my everyday mineral make-up in the mail today and I the colour are great but I get wrinkly around my nose, not to speak of under my eyes. The powder seems to underline every wrinkle. What should I do? I only use an ordinary moisturizer. Maybe I should have one that's fatter? Or what else? Not a word has been spoken about this, am I the only one?
Laura Chase said:6. Try taking a cotton pad and soak it with icy cold water and dab it on your skin gently to remove excess powder and to set it as well (I think Jitterbugdoll recommended this a while ago).
What formula are you using?
I definately reccomend experimenting with different textures/fomulas. You can also try mixing foundations with powder until you find your perfect one.GreyAndWhiteCat said:Sorry for not responding before Helen Troy
I ordered my samples in semi matte as EM stated that it was best for combination skin. But I’ll order in one of the matte formulas next time. That in combination with powder (if I could just decide one witch one to get…) should be the solution to the shininess for me.
And for the first time in my life I’m thinking that the colour I have is to light, and I should try a shade darker for the summer months. It’s so great to know that when February/March comes, and I’m pasty white after the winter, I can get even lighter shades if I need to.
Mary said:Thanks for your advice again. I used some mineral make-up on sunday and I think the photos turned out better than without foundation. And it didn't itch cause I had a really fat cream (42 % fat) underneath it. So I haven't tried any of your tips. but will do once I get a proper brush!
I looked on the crown bushes but you have to buy brushes for 25 dollar and I only want one but of good quality. Where can I get an okey-quality in Sweden. Or is it like the powder, you have to send for it?
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Laura Chase said:I agree with Darhling and Miss Neceerie:
1. Remember to moisturize with a nice cream. Personally, I really love face oil, but now Jurlique has discontinued the oil I loved. I really, really love the moisturizers Jurlique makes, they have a heavenly calendula cream as well.
2. Use the poweder sparingly, very important.
3. Buff, buff, buff, buff - a lot. Circular motions with the brush, a good big one:
4. Let it set, my mineral powder always looks better after 10-20 minutes.
5. Spray with a rosewater (or whatever else you like) spray afterwards, it feels really nice, you can also use it to freshen up during the day.
6. Try taking a cotton pad and soak it with icy cold water and dab it on your skin gently to remove excess powder and to set it as well (I think Jitterbugdoll recommended this a while ago).
But, with all that said, I also sometimes flake because of my mineral makeup, it seems to be hard to eliminate this totally (even when buffing for 10 minutes and using the powder sparingly), especially around the nose and the outer corners of my eyes. I usually either take the icy wet cotton pad and dab or I take some face oil or other moisturizer and just dab it gently on that area.
Laura Chase said:You can buy a kabuki brush from Lily Lolo, it's a nice brush and very cheap and their mineral makeup is good too.
I don't know any shop in Malmö, but Pureshop in Copenhagen sells mineral makeup and brushes. Also, in Magasin in Copenhagen, the brand Youngblood sells mineral makeup (not very good makeup in my opinion), and they also might have brushes. But expect to pay a minimum of 200 DKK if you buy in a shop in Cph.