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Originally Posted by ZAZU
Hi everyone,
Here are a couple of my technical issues, which I hope someone can help me resolve 
1) I know I should powder between colors to set them. I'm using baby powder in a sock. It seems as though I'm getting so much powder that the color isn't as bright and (since I'm old and my skin has MANY FINE LINES)  the powder seems a little cakey. Any suggestions?
2)The red I use on lower lip and on cheeks (a comma shape) keeps fading. I have a base on my face under the cheek color. I am using flesh color for that by Jim Howle and bright red by Jim Howle for the lips and cheeks. It's as though my skin is absorbing it or something. Help!! 
Thanks for any suggestions or tips! |
Lets start with 1) Are you using TALCUM powder and NOT cornstarch? Brush off the excess powder after each application. The colors will appear to be muted by the powder at first but after about 10 minutes your natural perspiration will absorb the remaining powder leaving your colors nice and bright. 2) How long before your red fades? Is it fading just on your lips or only on your cheeks? For your cheeks buy a bright red blush powder and apply a little over your "commas" AFTER all your powdering and brushing is done.