Post by picksthemusic on Jul 25, 2024 18:13:45 GMT -5
I've been completely turned on to K Beauty. I have a few different brands of stuff, but I absolutely swear by the quality of this stuff as long as you buy from a reputable seller and it's the real stuff. My skin has never looked better or more moisturized.
ETA: I use a hyaluronic acid serum, a green tea serum for redness/irritation, and sunscreen so far. I am dabbling in toners and other stuff as well, but it's not here yet lol.
To answer your question about Il Makiage, yes, I use the foundation and like it. I only use it when I am going out on a date with my H, or if I'm teaching a class in front of people I don't know, that kind of thing. I don't wear it daily since it's a bit heavy. It matches my skin tone almost 100%, though, so to have that in my bag is totally worth it for when I need it. Their other products are good, too. I have the green corrector for redness, and the concealer. Both work well.
Otherwise I use a hodgepodge of products (some Jones Road stuff in the winter since it's greasier/heavier), I also use Ilia tinted SPF sometimes, but it's a bit greasy too. I like Glossier for lighter touches of color. I use the Anastasia brow gel too.
- Foundation: Lisa Eldridge - www.lisaeldridge.com/products/the-foundation-shade-no-1 - best applied with fingers, this stuff is (to me) the perfect consistency and level of coverage and it's self setting - e.g. you don't need any powder over top of it. It is undetectable once it's on your skin and really controls oil through the day. Love love love love love.
My new addition is to add make up to my eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil and stylist wand. I bought some options at Ulta, it was easy. I grew out some over-plucking between my eyebrows a few years ago and maybe 2 years ago I dove into makeup options. These youths today are clever.
A little bit goes a long way. I barely add anything at all. A few strokes to mimicking little hairs goes a long way. Especially annoying missing hair spots.
I bought eye lashes and eye lash glue to use them. Maybe I will someday. Maybe for an upcoming wedding.
I have nearly identical skin. I just recently bought the clean skin essentials kit from Glow Recipe and legit have not had a pimple since. I won’t say it’s done anything as far as fine lines or anything, but just having clear skin and smaller pores is a HUGE accomplishment for me.
The cleanser will last a long time, but I’m going to need to replenish the toner and moisturizer soon. It was delivered on June 3 and I’ve used everything nearly 2x daily since (except when I bought it, the watermelon dew drops weren’t included and instead I got some “blurring” serum/primer that I rarely use). I wish it had the dew drops when I ordered it!
As far as makeup, I rarely wear it, but when I do, I’ve been happy with Bare Minerals original pure serum and some transparent setting powder.
I've been completely turned on to K Beauty. I have a few different brands of stuff, but I absolutely swear by the quality of this stuff as long as you buy from a reputable seller and it's the real stuff.
I've been completely turned on to K Beauty. I have a few different brands of stuff, but I absolutely swear by the quality of this stuff as long as you buy from a reputable seller and it's the real stuff.
Is there a retailer you recommend?
and picksthemusic can you recommend your favorite products? I'm sold after the snail secretion (sorry).
My skin is getting more dry as I age. My t zone is still oily sometimes. I’m 43.
I did not like Il Makiage. I have found full Coverage ages me. It sticks in my fine lines around my eyes and looks cakey.
I mix my own tinted moisturizer and find I like it much more.
I use 1/3 of each of these Foundation- I rotate from Clinique Even Better, Wet N Wild Tinted Hydrator and PUR L’Oréal glow lotion My facial moisturizer (generic Cetaphil)
My chin needs a little concealer, but I skip it elsewhere. I use cream blush and a brow pencil. I use ELF or NYX setting spray.
I got all my K Beauty products from the Korean skincare store in Chicago in Chinatown. They don’t have a website but you can call them and they’ll ship you what you want if they have it in stock. They get all their stuff directly from Korea.
I’ll see if I can find his card. 😁
ETA: Here is the Yelp for them and it includes their phone number.
Post by trytobearunner34 on Jul 26, 2024 6:48:09 GMT -5
litasail This is awesome! Thank you for taking he time to list everything out. I used to use things like primer back in the day but pretty much forgot about it over time. Will definitely will give some of these a go.
IL Makiage is my daily wear foundation and I love it. I will say that I found it to be lighter coverage than what is shown in the ads.
I think a good primer also goes a long way. I have been using Purlisse that I really like. I bought some IL Makiage primer with my last foundation refill but I have I haven’t tried it yet as I want to finish my current one first.
Post by mrsukyankee on Jul 26, 2024 7:06:30 GMT -5
I've decided that trying to cover my red actually makes me look worse. So, I go lighter now. And, yes, there's a tinge of red in my face with the light coverage but it definitely looks more natural and better on me. At 55, a full face of heavy makeup tends to not work. And the positive of this is that I never need blush! I use light coverage foundation or the like (switch around), bronzer, eyebrow stuff and that's it.
I also have oily skin and I was just thinking the other day how it doesn't seem as oily anymore? It could be partly hormonal but I think it also might be that I moved away from foundations/CC cream/etc and just stick with this moisturizer now. I do follow up with a loose powder (usually I just buy something cheap like Ulta brand or right now I have something called Morphe from Target). Between those I think my skin looks more even toned and less oily, which is really all I am going for at this point.
I used to have a lot of acne - like until a couple of years ago - and going to a dermatologist and getting prescription products really helped. I've since dropped off from using them much because it seems like once my skin got into the habit of not breaking out, it didn't want to anymore. I do occasionally get a small pimple or two, usually around my period, but it clears up quickly and I do have a prescription cream that I use for a few days if needed.
Post by cheeseplease on Jul 26, 2024 8:45:35 GMT -5
I get tretinoin through the Nurx site. I started the lightest strength and have gone up three steps. Not sure on price comparison of getting it elsewhere but it has made the biggest difference. I have been using the Fresh exfoliating pads in the morning but will switch to glycolic acid when I run out. Vitamin C and a non heavy moisturizer after. Skincare influences makeup for sure.
I use EL Double Wear as foundation for regular everyday wear because it stays on with the high heat of Florida. I use Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer when I just want very light coverage. I set both with a light dusting of Laura Mercier powder. I do my eyebrows, a light color sweep on eyes, upper liner and mascara. I use a cream based bronzer from Real Beauty most days and switch up blushes between cream and powder depending on my mood. Lips I use lip gloss. My favorite of all time is Buxom products.
litasail This is awesome! Thank you for taking he time to list everything out. I used to use things like primer back in the day but pretty much forgot about it over time. Will definitely will give some of these a go.
Honestly if you're only going to try one thing, I'd recommend the foundation. It is truly perfect.
I would go see a derm and get a prescription for retin-a/trentinoin. It can both help with the hormonal acne (or they can give you a prescription for that too) and the fine lines/wrinkles.
This. Bonus is that with insurance, I only pay $10 for a 3 month supply of trentinoin, which is by far cheaper than anything I'd get OTC. I had some VERY flaky dry days when I first started, but then found the sandwich method (moisturizer, trentinoin, occlusive) and I am in love with my skin texture, which I never thought I'd say in my 40's considering I never loved my skin in my 20's or 30's.
Watch AngieHotandFlashy on YouTube. Her skincare advice is awesome and she does great makeup reviews for mature skin (she's 60 but you wouldn't guess it)
I’ve done il makiage and do like it enough to continue using it but I also don’t have a ton to compare it to.
When I tried it, they told me to keep it when the shade wasn’t perfect and sent a new one. I did the auto replenishment to get the free brush and really do like it.
I am in my late 30s but find the coverage is light enough that it doesn’t settle in my wrinkles and typically stays for most of the day. It goes on liquid but dries like powder so it doesn’t feel heavy on my skin.
I like Fiera's cream concealer. I've seen some Insta Reels with women using it all over their face but it's so thick that I don't get how they are treating it as foundation.
I have tried so many concealers and the Fiera is the first one I've loved!
Post by Jalapeñomel on Jul 28, 2024 19:57:09 GMT -5
I use Azelaic acid which works better for my redness and acne than retinol A. It’s an RX though. I’m surprised more of you who have redness don’t use this?
I also use Neutrogena Hydroboost, as it is a light moisturizer and Vitamin C at night.
Eyeshadow will date you, or so say the teenagers (lol), so I’d skip that all together. I just use a bit of mascara and a lite Clinique cream foundation with a foundation brush.
I use Azelaic acid which works better for my redness and acne than retinol A. It’s an RX though. I’m surprised more of you who have redness don’t use this?
Because you have to treat what's causing the redness. Different things irritate the skin. My skin became very sensitive to certain products with age so I had to find the right products that work for me. Azeliac acid treats acne and rosacea, which I don't have.
I use Azelaic acid which works better for my redness and acne than retinol A. It’s an RX though. I’m surprised more of you who have redness don’t use this?
Because you have to treat what's causing the redness. Different things irritate the skin. My skin became very sensitive to certain products with age so I had to find the right products that work for me. Azeliac acid treats acne and rosacea, which I don't have.
I just have red undertones, nothing to even treat. When I’m ‘tan’ people think I’m burned. Fortunately I can get a pretty even tone from minimal coverage.
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
Because you have to treat what's causing the redness. Different things irritate the skin. My skin became very sensitive to certain products with age so I had to find the right products that work for me. Azeliac acid treats acne and rosacea, which I don't have.
I just have red undertones, nothing to even treat. When I’m ‘tan’ people think I’m burned. Fortunately I can get a pretty even tone from minimal coverage.
I'm not just saying this because I like you, but your skin is gorgeous!!! You look like a baby. So, keep doing what you're doing, lol.
I just have red undertones, nothing to even treat. When I’m ‘tan’ people think I’m burned. Fortunately I can get a pretty even tone from minimal coverage.
I'm not just saying this because I like you, but your skin is gorgeous!!! You look like a baby. So, keep doing what you're doing, lol.
Ok douche, go ahead and call it mud. My husband DID have halitosis. We addressed it after I talked to you girls on here and guess what? Years later, no problem. Mofongo, you're a cunt. Eat shit. ~anonnamus
I have an oily t-zone and my teen son has oily skin. We both use the pink Neutrogena acne wash. It’s in a squeeze tube. He used to use the whole proactive set but this does just as well for him and is cheaper.
As for makeup I only wear foundation and mascara most days. For foundation I use the Clinique CC cream. It’s a bit expensive but a tube lasts me a few months. My only wrinkles at this point are on my forehead but those are pretty deep and I like that it doesn’t settle in them making them look worse.