Makeup issues

ZAZU · #1 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 12:22 PM

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!

Jobee · #2 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 01:53 PM

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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?

>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?

Bonkers #361 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 02:49 PM

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

ZAZU · #4 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 03:10 PM

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

ZAZU · #5 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 03:11 PM

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

Nettie Belle · #6 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 05:45 PM

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.

Fitzwilly · #7 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 07:25 PM

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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.

Scruffy · #8 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 07:32 PM

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.

ZAZU · #9 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitzwilly

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!

ZAZU · #10 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Scruffy

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