Friday, January 8, 2010

OILY SKIN: a great mattifying primer? or those mattifying powder compacts?

I have extremely oily skin.


I use a great face wash that gets rid of acne and helps a lot with shine, but I am still an oil slick an hour after putting on makeup!


I was looking at primers (Sephora, Smashbox, etc) I am wondering what is a GREAT primer for extremely oily skin?





At Smashbox, I also noticed these little compacts with white powder that are supposed to get rid of shine. Does it work?


I use oil sheets which are a god send, but I would like to not have to use 15 a day!


please help!OILY SKIN: a great mattifying primer? or those mattifying powder compacts?
i use the oil mattifier fromm mary kay, and it definitely works, because i have the same problem. it's around $13 for a small bottle, but i think it is definitely worth it! good luck!OILY SKIN: a great mattifying primer? or those mattifying powder compacts?
Using a moisturizer may help with reducing shine (using one that absorbs properly, and that doesn't feel heavy)


When you wash your face, does it feel tight or dry afterwards? If so, use another cleanser. This is likely causing the shine. A good cleanser should leave your skin feeling.. normal. It should not feel ';squeaky clean'; or tight. Overdrying cleansers can actually be worse for acne as well.





Anyways..


You can try a blotting powder, although it's a lot better to use sheets than reapply powder.


You can check out makeupalley.com or the sephora website for reviews on primers and powders.


Apparently the new Urban Decay primer that is coming out is great (there are already 10 or so 5star reviews for it, based on samples gotten online through other orders). You can check that out on the Sephora website.
Laura Gellar Spackle face primer.





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Makeup powder compacts?

i wear mineral foundation in the morning. but mid day i want a compact cover up!for controling the shine and addin a bit more coverage. can u sugest sumtihng for me please?


wat do u use?


ooo no drug storee i have such hard time findin ma color!=[Makeup powder compacts?
Mary Kay now has mineral foundation in loose powder... the mineral pressed powder comes out next month I believe.Makeup powder compacts?
If you really want to get the best, try artistry's ... Quixtar.com actually holds their whole line of make up.... its like 2nd in the world or something like that. I have a acess key to get the discounts there if you want it..








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If you're near a Nordstrom store, checkout the CoverFX line. They have the mineral powder compact foundation (Powder FX) and a Matte FX powder compact that you can use to touch up to absorb the shine while giving a sheer coverage. Cover FX was developed by dermatologists in a hospital in Toronto and is very skinfriendly. They have a wide range of shades too. Some of their products are similar to MAC. It is also available at some Sephora stores.
Try MAC Studio Fix Foundation.


Its a powder, but it can be applied wet or dry.


It works really well, it looks natural but gives


very good coverage. It's also easy on your skin.

What's da difference between compact and loose powders?

I'm only 20, which one should I use? Do i have to use foundation?What's da difference between compact and loose powders?
loose powder are usually used to set liquid foundation and reduce shine, you would also need a soft powder brush to apply it evenly, since the puff applicator that comes with them don't usually spread it evenly. they are also generally messier so it would be best suited for home use.





compact powder usually comes in different kind of coverage.





light coverage are used for touch ups to prevent shine.





heavier coverage compact needs no liquid foundation, you can apply it straight on moisturized skin.





it really depends on your skin type, if your skin is oily, compact with coverage is better.





however, if it is dry, liquid foundation with loose powder would be a good choice.





if you need minimum coverage, applying loose powder without foundation would be enough.











What's da difference between compact and loose powders?
You can use either, just depends on what you want. You don't have to of course but the loose powder isn't going to be a good idea if you're gonna need it for ';on the run.'; If you want something you can carry with you, get the compact.
you don't have to use foundation. powder is just to absorb oil. compact is for on the go, and loose is more for home use because it's easier to spill and make a mess.
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  • Pretty powder compacts?

    Hi. I'm looking for a new powder. I've seen pretty jeweled compacts that some companies have with the powder already in. I can't recall who made them, but what love to find one.


    Do you know? I have dark tan skin that has a wrm base, should you know of a specific shade that is great, also.


    Thanks for help:)Pretty powder compacts?
    Estee' Lauder makes those beatiful bejeweled powder compacts which are re-fillable. I have a gold heartshaped-pink rhinestone encrusted compact.Pretty powder compacts?
    your best bet is ebay they do loads of jeweled compacts and just buy a fitter press powder from any drug store and put your new powder in the compact. with your skin tone id say true mach would be best ( colour natural) hope this helps
    Estee Lauder has some jeweled compacts. Guerlain has very pretty ones as does some of MAC's collections. As another poster stated, you can get empty ones on Ebay. I found a gorgeous one at a garage sale as well.

    Powder compacts for oil control/shine?

    powder compacts for oil control/shine? i get really shiny thru out da day any powder compacts that will control this?not a drug store brand tho, i never get da color right.


    thankss%26lt;3Powder compacts for oil control/shine?
    Yes, I buy mine at Walmart. and its Revlon.Powder compacts for oil control/shine?
    You could try blotting papers instead..
    I use and love the Arbonne makeup--- its so pure, your skin will love it!





    For shine, I recommend the Personalizer. Its a powder compact that is actually light green (it doesn't show up green!) The green counteracts REDNESS, and it absorbs oil!! Its great! It helps keep your skin nice and CLEAR, too!





    email me if you have questions :)
    laura geller matifing powder.....
    you should try chimare mineral makeup powder foundation. Its awesome for oily skins and you dont get that shine during the day. It looks fresh all day. I have super oily skin and i love it!





    www.chimaremakeup.com

    Recomendations for powder compacts?

    anyone with oily T-ZONE --meaning, forhead and nose-- with a good powder compact? i need recomendations, it's hot and i need something just to get me thru this hot weather.Recomendations for powder compacts?
    I have used Mary Kay's for 4 years now and I love it. It gets me through the hot weather wonderfully, and I also have the T-zone problem. They also offer a foundation that helps absorb additional oils. It doesn't ';melt'; off your face during the summer like many others seem to. Good Luck! Oh yeah and they have a new tinted moisturizer you could use that wouldn't even necessarily require a powder or foundation. You could always locate a local consultant and tell them you are interested in ';trying'; a few products. They come to you at no charge and let you try their products, which you aren't obligated to purchase..however I guarantee you will like them so much that you will end up using Mary Kay forever. Much like myself!!Recomendations for powder compacts?
    where can ifind mary kay? :o) im interested. Report Abuse

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    MAC Studio Fix Powder ($25)





    This offers great coverage (you have control of how much or how little)


    The powder looks great on the skin.





    Overall excellent.
    I reccomend Trublend from Covergirl. It covers nicely, and blends nicely with your skin. It's under $5.00 at a drugstore! I use it, and it stays on nicely. (Usually I touch up once. That's it!)
    Try to use Revlon or Clique
    Covergirl is really good...Get one shade lighter than your regular skin tone(if you're dark) or get one shade darker (if you're light)





    I use it just on my T-zone and it works really good....especially when I have those reddish pimples, it totally makes them just disappear





    Oh, use the powder only, no liquid....that's a mess in this weather
    I don't know about you, but I don't have 25 dollars to spend on POWDER, so I can only recommend some of the more inexpensive products.( I have tried them all) The best compact I have used, as far as coverage, wear time, and natural appearance is Tru Blend powder foundation. I know you want something to give coverage even though you may be sweating like a pig, but if you want to still look natural, this powder may not be for you. I rotate depending on my skin in the morning. If my skin seems dry, I use a creamier base and very little powder. If oily and I am breaking out, I use make-up with an acne treatment and is water based,( Tru Blend makes this also)with the heavy powder. That is in the winter. In the summer, I find it better to use a self-tanner( Neutrogena gradual tanner is good) for minimizing the look of blemishes, and a light powder. I suggest oil-blotting strips, they get rid of the shiny patches without the cakiness.
    Be careful with cover ups in hot weather. Sometimes less is more try something light. Mix some of your foundation with a light moisturizer that has a SPF of 15 or 30 in it. it will help in the sun and wont make you look sweaty and greasy in hot weather an other to try is fresh by Mirabella

    How can i make a powder of coarse graphite into its more compact state of solid shape l?

    I already remachined a cylindrical graphite. the results is a fine powdery graphite.i like to re used the powdery graphite to form a much well compact/ fined new cylindrical graphite.coarse graphite tend to break easily when spinning occurs so i like to make a stronger compact cylindrical graphiteHow can i make a powder of coarse graphite into its more compact state of solid shape l?
    You are better off purchasing a new block of machinable graphite. The manufacturing process involves hot isostatic pressing at very high temperatures, and uses very fine, uniform powder with a pitch of aromatic hydrocarbons to assist in densification and bonding. Check out one reference I found below. If you're really interested, there's plenty of patent literature.How can i make a powder of coarse graphite into its more compact state of solid shape l?
    just purchase some better grades of graphite(poco etc) there are grades that will stand up well to lathe work, grinding etc





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    You need a binder appropriate for your application, or maybe try a shop press and a piece of pipe.