Hi everyone,
Here are a couple of my technical issues, which I hope someone can help me resolve :D

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!

Hi everyone,
Here are a couple of my technical issues, which I hope someone can help me resolve :D

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?

>If one color is not interferring with another you could try putting on two or three colors on at a time and then powder. If I saw a photo I could help.

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!

Well, you could about 15-30 minutes before you put on makeup rub some moistureizer on your face to keep the skin from absorbing some of the moisture of the makeup. You live in Arizona or someplace dry?

After you powder use a brush to dust it off and then after you are totally done spritz you face with water it will bring out the color

Yes I live in Las Vegas. Thanks for the tip I will definately try it.

I've tried a brush after and it seems to take the color too! Will keep working at it!

You know, I used to struggle with my lips being flaky. I can't stand that feeling of flaky lips. I bought some bright red lipstick that advertises "all day coverage". Revlon has a good one; I think the color is Poppy. Just get the REDDEST color you can find.

Not only does it stay on but you can carry it in your pocket just IN CASE it decides to take a hike (like after you eat). You have coverage at your fingertips. PLUS ... for pictures, the end has a glosser, which shows up in pictures BEAUTIFULLY. It's shiny instead of flaky.

No more flaky lips ... I'm against them. It was a tough battle, but I think I won this one.

Hi everyone,
Here are a couple of my technical issues, which I hope someone can help me resolve :D

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.

Buy the cheapest Baby powder that you can find. You want powder with only two ingredients: Talc, and fragrance. Nothing else. And nothing with cornstarch in it.
You might also try to use a neutral setting powder such as Ben Nye Neutra set. It will keep you colors bright, and it is a finer... grind (I guess thats the term) than Baby powder. It takes very little. Just don't use it in a powdering sock.

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.
I'm using J & J baby powder. Has talc & Fragrance only. In a powder sock. Maybe I need to try the setting powder instead. Do I use it with a brush? Big, soft face brush?
Thanks for help!

Buy the cheapest Baby powder that you can find. You want powder with only two ingredients: Talc, and fragrance. Nothing else. And nothing with cornstarch in it.
You might also try to use a neutral setting powder such as Ben Nye Neutra set. It will keep you colors bright, and it is a finer... grind (I guess thats the term) than Baby powder. It takes very little. Just don't use it in a powdering sock.
The red fades on mouth and cheeks. I'll try all the suggestions til something works! Thanks

The powdered blush applied at the end works really well, and if you are carefull you can use the red powder to help set your red makeup as well. I wonder if the pigments Jim uses in his reds break down faster on your skin than others. Have you tried a Ben Nye or Mehron red for comparison?

I have used a Ben Nye red pencil (the jumbo one) for lips and you don't have to powder it if your upper lip is red too and it doesn't get cakey feeling. You could stick the pencil in your pocket for quick touchups. I love using a pencil, it's much faster. :D
~Carrie

Just recently I had the same problem.....got some great advice here on this website. I'm now using "setting powder" from Bubba's Website. I use a powder puff to put it on..liberally; then after a few minutes brush it off; then wait about 5 minutes and use a damp paper towel and pat my face with that. It seems to be working just great!!!

You know, I used to struggle with my lips being flaky. I can't stand that feeling of flaky lips. I bought some bright red lipstick that advertises "all day coverage". Revlon has a good one; I think the color is Poppy. Just get the REDDEST color you can find.

Not only does it stay on but you can carry it in your pocket just IN CASE it decides to take a hike (like after you eat). You have coverage at your fingertips. PLUS ... for pictures, the end has a glosser, which shows up in pictures BEAUTIFULLY. It's shiny instead of flaky.

No more flaky lips ... I'm against them. It was a tough battle, but I think I won this one.

Blondie introduced me to Revlon's Colorstay - I love it... stays on all day... and the other end of the tube is a conditioner moisture glaze.. ... I didnt see the poppy when I was in the store.. but mine is REAL Red ... going to go look for Poppy next time.

Blondie and I use the same color. In fact, we use the same tube. In FACT ... we share the same living quarters. She's the wild one; I'm more refined.

The powdered blush applied at the end works really well, and if you are carefull you can use the red powder to help set your red makeup as well. I wonder if the pigments Jim uses in his reds break down faster on your skin than others. Have you tried a Ben Nye or Mehron red for comparison?
No I haven't tried either of those brands, but plan to do so soon.
Thanks!

well to add my two cents, I prefer the setting powder as well, you just need a puff to apply it. I also use a ben nye pencil for my lips, I do set mine with the powder as well, It keeps it on all day.

Hi ,
This is dottie the clown, i just joined the forum today and Fitzwilly has point me in your direction, to answer your queastion on grease paint, I also use Jims paint for 16 yrs and love it, I use only Baby powder and use a powder puff and brush it off with a mans shaving brush, then dampen a napkin to take off the excess, and dab very lightly what i have painted, as for my lips i have just discovered a crayon tube pencel of red that i got from Mama Clown it it great i do two partys and still have it on, which after one it would be wearing off, yes and i'm 63 so i know about the age thing, if you want to email me I am at dottietheclown@tbinet.bm... Marion

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Glad you're here. It's fun.

Hmmm.

I might get a turkey sandwich thrown at me for saying this but....

Forget about powdering between layers.

I can put on my makeup in 6 minutes.

And I do use cornstarch.

If color mixing is a problem, just wipe out the area before applying.

Ok, ......

Great that was a pie in the face. Thanks. pluphhff

When I am in a hurry I can avoid powdering between colors but it seems I make a big mess with too much powder that I have to clean up or I have color transfer. So with powdering in between my makeup takes about 13 minutes.

You don't have any problem with cornstarch? I find that aside from reacting some with the makeup it seems to be much coarser than talc. I know that one of the best attributes of the theatrical powders is that they are ground even finer than baby powder so they do a better job of setting the makeup. But hey, if it works for you (and it looks like a pretty likable face, well done) then good for you.

Glad to see you around the Forum again TTT

Welcome Back, old friend! Glad to see you are well and Hope that you had a very Merry Christmas.
Scruffy

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Not only does it stay on but you can carry it in your pocket just IN CASE it decides to take a hike (like after you eat). You have coverage at your fingertips. PLUS ... for pictures, the end has a glosser, which shows up in pictures BEAUTIFULLY. It's shiny instead of flaky.

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If you have great lip color at your fingertips, maybe you need more makeup tips. (Hint: It's supposed to go on your face!)