Make–up questions

Hi everyone,
I'm a make–up dummy, but want to start learning. I can also afford more
expensive make–up now. I barrowed some books on make–up from the library but
I don't have time to read them. I was wondering if someone can answer these
questions for me to get me started.
1.. Is using foundation or powder all the time bad for your skin?
2.. I remove black spots off my face. Is it a bad idea to put foundation
or cream after you've removed the black spots?
3.. Is eye liner bad for your eyes? Are there certain kinds that are bad?
4.. Is expensive eye liner better or less harmful than cheap eyeliner?
5.. Why isn't it ok to mix perfumes? Are there any kind of perfumes that
you can mix?
6.. There are perfumes that don't stain on your clothes? What kind are
they?
7.. There are clothes that perfume doesn't stain on. What kind are they?
8.. Is there a kind of lipstick that dyes your lips?
9.. Are there kinds of perfumes that last a long time and those that last
a short time?
10.. Because my face is oily and I sweat from my face a lot, my make–up
goes away quickly. Eye make–up goes away or smears. What should I do?
11.. How long does makeup last before it becomes expired?
12.. I'm 31. What kind of moisturizer and cleanser should I use? Are they
bad for you in any way?
Thanks,
Sarah

On 1/16/05 2:06 PM, in article PPzGd.4796$Wp.4...@lakeread07, "Sarah"
<lina1...@hotmail.com> wrote:
No, but not washing it off thoroughly every day is.
Not sure what you mean by black spots. Blackheads, which are similar to
pimples? Moles?
No, although if you're prone to eye infections, you may want to avoid it.
Make sure to use an eye pencil, not any makeup pencil (e.g. Lip liner
pencil), and change your liquid eye liner out every 6 months to avoid
infection.
Some people may argue this, but I think that you're ok as long as you don't
buy really cheap eyeliner (I wouldn't trust something that cost 25 cents)
and change it out every 6 months (although I've seen recommendations for as
little as 3 months).
It's ok to mix perfumes –– it's a matter of personal preference.
There's no guarantee that any perfume won't stain your clothes. As long as
you spritz at least a foot away, you should be safe for basic materials
(e.g. Cotton), but I wouldn't suggest spritzing on anything delicate (e.g.
Silk).
See above.
Yes, they're called "lip stains". You can do an internet search with
www.google.com for them. Sephora.com is a good place to browse.
Eau de parfum will generally last longer than eau de toilette, but much of
it depends on your skin's reaction with the scent. Everyone's skin
chemistry varies slightly, so something that disappears in 10min on me may
last hours on you.
Use astringents and oil free moisturizers (if needed) before applying
makeup. It sounds like you need face and eye primer, both of which can be
found at sephora.com.
Varies. If it smells, throw it out. I would say that eyeliners and
mascaras should be thrown out every 6 months, and anything else can be until
the texture or scent changes.
What kind to use depends on your skin type. Many skincare products say what
type of skin they're for (e.g. "For oily skin"), so pick appropriately.
Obviously, don't pick the ones that say "for dry skin" or "for mature skin".
Almost everything is bad for you in some way, but if the item is sold at a
reputable store, you're probably ok.
ami

there are many sites on computer that gives instruction
and guide on how to use makeup.
might ask lina to help or find out for you if you are not
that experience with computers

"Sarah" lina1...@hotmail.com wrote:
Not necessarily, but it can be. The product formulas need to be right for your
skin type and not contain any ingredients to which you are sensitve or
allergic. If you have oily skin don't use formulas for dry skin and vice versa.
As far as particular sensitivities or allergies you can only answer that for
yourself. You might try starting with fragrance–free or sensitive–skin
formulas first though, so sensitivity or allergy quetions don't have to be
answered by trial–and–error. Also, with foundation and/or powder it's best to
always apply LESS than you think you need and be sure to completely remove all
of it before bedtime each night.
Not sure what you mean by "black spots" but if you mean blackheads then it's
possible the wrong foundation or cream might make them worse. Avoid greasy or
oil–containing formulas. Also, if blackheads are a continual problem you might
consider seeing a dermatologist or esthetician. Continually removing them
yourself can cause scarring.
No, as long as what you are using for eyeliner is a product specifically meant
to be used around the eyes. Eye pencils, powder or cream cake liners with a
brush, or eyeshadows can all be used as eyeliner. But never use a lip pencil
as an eyeliner, the ingredients in those are not meant for use around the eyes.
Price doesn't really matter, it all depends on what works for you personally.
Drug store eyeliners don't harm any more than department store liners.
Products advertised specifically for use around the eyes (liner, shadow,
mascara) are all subject to the same controls on what ingredients they can or
cannot contain. Whatever price range you choose, beginners usually find
eyeliner pencils to be the easiest to use. Later you might want to try cake
liner with a liner brush or eyeshadow with a liner brush.
Because they can have conflicting fragrance notes. You can experiment with
mixing if you like, but successful mixing only comes with experience. It's best
not to try mixing as you're running out the door since fragrances change as
they are worn and top notes (the part you smell at first) may not blend well
with base notes (the part you smell after wearing for a while) and you won't
know that until later in the day.
Staining depends on so many factors it's hard to say. Staining increases in
direct sunlight, in hot weather, the length of time the fragrance remains on
the fabric and depending on the formula strength of the fragrance used. For
example parfum is stronger and more concentrated than cologne or body spray so
parfum has a tendency to stain more.
Again, it depends on too many factors such as those mentioned in question 6,
and also what kind of fabric, whether the fabric is a blend, what kind of
weave, etc. If you have had problems with fragrances staining clothing then
it's probably best to err on the side of caution and NOT apply fragrance
directly to clothing.
Yes, lip ink formulas. They are very long–lasting but can also be very drying.
More concentrated formulas such as parfums or perfumes last longest, less
concentrated formulas such as cologne or body sprays last less time. Lasting
time also depends on the particular notes in the fragrance, the weather, body
chemistry of the wearer, skin type, etc.
Try powder formulas rather than cream formulas. If that still doesn't last then
try a small amount of an eyeshadow base under the powder to give the powder
something to 'grip'. To avoid smears don't touch or rub your eyes while
wearing eye makeup. That may sound obvious, but many people touch or rub their
eyes out of habit without seeming to realize they do it frequently.
Many formulas today have expiration dates on the products. In general though,
powders last the longest and the more "liquid" a formula is the less time it
will last and still be usable. A good rule of thumb is toss anything that
changes color, texture, separates, or develops a different smell than when the
product was new.
Age doesn't matter, your skin type matters in what kind of products you should
use. You mentioned that you have oily skin. What might work well for you is a
gentle basic gel cleanser (like Johnson & Johnson's Purpose), an alcohol–free
toner (like one of the Neutrogena alcohol–free formulas), and a light
moisturizer that contains sunscreen (like Oil of Olay Complete UV
Fragrance–Free).
With oily skin you probably don't need much as far as moisturizing, but using a
sunscreen everyday is important. Moisturizers don't prevent lines and
wrinkles, protection from the sun is what prevents lines and wrinkles. The best
way to protect your skin is to use a broad–spectrum sunscreen that is at least
SPF 15 and use it everyday, not just in the summer. Also don't try to get a
tan, not from the sun and not from indoor tanning beds either. Tanning is
damaging and over time will cause permanent lines, wrinkles, sagging, dark
spots on the skin, and may cause or contribute to skin cancer. Some indoor
tanning salons advertise that they are "safer than the sun" but this is NOT
true. Tanning from any kind of ultraviolet light damages skin over time and
the damage is cumulative, yesterday's damage is added to today's and so on.
Hope this helps,
Kerri

"Sarah" <lina1...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Nope. just you have to remember to blend out the foundation well enough,
dust a small amt of powder onto your face and remember to blend that out
with a brush too to remove excess powder.
get the right foundation for your skin type too!
black spots? you mean blackheads? you should wash face and maybe apply
something that will help reduce black heads (try a bha wipe like those
round pads. look for something with 2% salicylic or bha)
bad?
depends on how you are applying it and what brand but most are ok for the
eyes. I would recommend a great sharpener and a soft pencil. keep point
sharp to keep the line small and thin
more $ isn't always more but the more expensive ones might be less smudgey..
and last longer. (try mac powerpoint)
you can layer fragrances but do it in small doses.. you won't know if you
messed up till AFTER you layered them
good luck. you should let perfume dry first
sort of.. try a lip pen stain.. a la stila, ud and also sephora
last
oils last longer than edt. edps last longer than edt.. depends entirely on
the brand and fragrance
you need to use a non oily foundation and powder. you need to try using a
mattifying primer on your skin and skincare that neutralizes the oil. (note
I said neutralize, not overly dry out) also get those blotting papers. those
will help.
depends on the product
they
depends on the skintype... you should go see clinique, prescriptives,
shiseido, and some other brands for what you should use. your face should
NOT be overly dry..
Stevie