Makeup without foundation?

Natalia · February 3rd, 2013, 11:40 PM

I feel totally lost on this concept. Since i started wearing makeup for dance performances when i was pretty young ive always done it about the same way. Foundation, concealer, eyes, bronzer, highlighter, and blush now that my skin is feeling more sensitive while adjusting to retinols i dont know how to start!

Right now i cant tolerate foundation, eyeliner, or mascara. Now if i take those out and do all the other steps i look like a half made up clown. Any advice on how to accent a bare face?

Thanks

Aredhel77 · February 4th, 2013, 03:16 AM

Can you use a tinted moisturiser for a bit of light coverage? Perhaps an organic one if your skin is very sensitive. I use one by a company called Madara (the 'moonflower' shade), I don't know if it's available in the US. Perhaps online?

Another option of course is probably to experiment with using a lighter touch with the products you do use so they're not overpowering on your 'barer' face.

Mostly when I wear makeup (which is rarely though), I don't use anything underneath other than my regular moisturiser. I've never personally liked being able to 'feel' my makeup!! (I wonder if it makes me look like a half-made-up clown?? LOL!!)

Good luck, hopefully other people will chime in and help. I go for the 'barely there' look anyway so that might not be much use

ETA: There are some outlets that sell Madara in the US, and probably others online too: http://www.madara-cosmetics.com/intl...her-shops/430/

**Carolyn** · February 5th, 2013, 04:18 PM

BB creams work well for me. They give a little coverage and even out my skin tone. Then I do all the other steps you mentioned.

FrozenBritannia · February 5th, 2013, 04:41 PM

Today I have eyeliner and mascara on and thats it. I do sometimes wear a BB or foundation though. I think it depends on ones colouring and how it shows up though, my eyelids often look like I've got eyeshadow on even when I don't, so does my mouth. My cheeks on the other hand almost never have any colour to them whatsoever (when I had my hair died platinum blonde, I came up the stairs and my FIL nearly jumped out of his skin, he thought I was a ghost LOL). Because my cheeks have no colour, I can't wear blusher or bronzer on them without looking as you said, a clown.

Natalia · February 11th, 2013, 08:30 PM

Well i read through the advice but decided i didnt want to invest in a tinted moisturizer or bb cream just to use it for a few weeks while my skin adjusts so i went out and got a more opaque concealer since my concealer is frighteningly old and its something i will still get use out of later on.

Going to try it out tomorow just concealer/bronzer/eyes and see if thats less overpowering on me. Thanks all

Eta: when the heck did concealer start costing $7!

February 3rd, 2013, 11:40 PM	#1
Natalia Elegant Beauty Join Date: April 2009 Location: Southern California Age: 31 Posts: 577	Makeup without foundation? I feel totally lost on this concept. Since i started wearing makeup for dance performances when i was pretty young ive always done it about the same way. Foundation, concealer, eyes, bronzer, highlighter, and blush now that my skin is feeling more sensitive while adjusting to retinols i dont know how to start! Right now i cant tolerate foundation, eyeliner, or mascara. Now if i take those out and do all the other steps i look like a half made up clown. Any advice on how to accent a bare face? Thanks __________________ Member of LHC since March 30th, 2009 Post count as of 12/31/12 - 3,939 Nail Blog ~[url]http://polishedpisces.blogspot.com/~[/url]

February 4th, 2013, 03:16 AM	#2
Aredhel77 Alluring Beauty Join Date: June 2010 Location: SW England Age: 43 Posts: 198	Can you use a tinted moisturiser for a bit of light coverage? Perhaps an organic one if your skin is very sensitive. I use one by a company called Madara (the 'moonflower' shade), I don't know if it's available in the US. Perhaps online? Another option of course is probably to experiment with using a lighter touch with the products you do use so they're not overpowering on your 'barer' face. Mostly when I wear makeup (which is rarely though), I don't use anything underneath other than my regular moisturiser. I've never personally liked being able to 'feel' my makeup!! (I wonder if it makes me look like a half-made-up clown?? LOL!!) Good luck, hopefully other people will chime in and help. I go for the 'barely there' look anyway so that might not be much use ETA: There are some outlets that sell Madara in the US, and probably others online too: http://www.madara-cosmetics.com/intl...her-shops/430/ __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://images.meez.com/user/7/0/0/4/8/6/5/3/70048653_bodyshot_175x233.gif[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER]LHC join date: 22nd June 2010 Combined TBB + LHC post count 800+[/CENTER] Last edited by Aredhel77 : February 4th, 2013 at 03:21 AM.

February 5th, 2013, 04:18 PM	#3
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February 5th, 2013, 04:41 PM	#4
FrozenBritannia Elegant Beauty Join Date: September 2012 Location: The land of far, far, away Age: 35 Posts: 509	Today I have eyeliner and mascara on and thats it. I do sometimes wear a BB or foundation though. I think it depends on ones colouring and how it shows up though, my eyelids often look like I've got eyeshadow on even when I don't, so does my mouth. My cheeks on the other hand almost never have any colour to them whatsoever (when I had my hair died platinum blonde, I came up the stairs and my FIL nearly jumped out of his skin, he thought I was a ghost LOL). Because my cheeks have no colour, I can't wear blusher or bronzer on them without looking as you said, a clown. __________________ LHC Member since Sep 2011, 2,919 posts and counting!

February 11th, 2013, 08:30 PM	#5
Natalia Elegant Beauty Join Date: April 2009 Location: Southern California Age: 31 Posts: 577	Well i read through the advice but decided i didnt want to invest in a tinted moisturizer or bb cream just to use it for a few weeks while my skin adjusts so i went out and got a more opaque concealer since my concealer is frighteningly old and its something i will still get use out of later on. Going to try it out tomorow just concealer/bronzer/eyes and see if thats less overpowering on me. Thanks all Eta: when the heck did concealer start costing $7! __________________ Member of LHC since March 30th, 2009 Post count as of 12/31/12 - 3,939 Nail Blog ~[url]http://polishedpisces.blogspot.com/~[/url]

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