OnlySunshine Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I was wondering what you gals do when liquid foundation makeup becomes too sticky in the summer? I am really tired of it making my face sticky and I had to wash it off today because I think I'm getting contact dermatitis on my eyelid. I used to have a friend at my old job who wouldn't wear foundation during the summer because she said it didn't let your skin breathe. I agree with her. The only problem is, I have early onset rosacea thanks to my dad, and my face appears ruddy and blotchy red. I have a fair complexion, so it really sticks out. Lately, I have been using Revlon's foundation and I used to use L'Oreal. I would use powder, but I have dry skin, too, so that wouldn't work. I've tried mineral makeup, but I'm allergic to it--it made me feel like I had a thousand bugs crawling on my face and was so itchy! I've thought about tinted moisturizer, but I don't know if it would cover the rosacea since I usually use a cream foundation. Help!
Lil Red Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 tinted moisturizer works i have fairly pale skin, and it really does help. Most days I just put it on and don't do anything else.
OnlySunshine Posted May 31, 2011 Author Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1306859945' post='2248188'] tinted moisturizer works i have fairly pale skin, and it really does help. Most days I just put it on and don't do anything else. [/quote] Does it cover redness? What kind do you use? I'm thinking about looking into Eucerin's Redness Relief line and seeing if they have a tinted moisturizer. I really wouldn't mind going without makeup if I could find something that would clear up the rosacea.
Lil Red Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1306860178' post='2248190'] Does it cover redness? What kind do you use? I'm thinking about looking into Eucerin's Redness Relief line and seeing if they have a tinted moisturizer. I really wouldn't mind going without makeup if I could find something that would clear up the rosacea. [/quote] Aveeno positively radiant tinted moisturizer (fair to light) SPF 30. i do get occasional redness around my jaw line, and it does help. it won't eliminate it completely, but like i said, it does even out the splotchiness of my face.
she_who_is_not Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 You can make your own tinted moisturizer by mixing a tidge of your foundation with your moisturizer. Just mix it really well before applying. I used to do this in the summer before I started using mineral makeup.
OnlySunshine Posted May 31, 2011 Author Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1306860300' post='2248191'] Aveeno positively radiant tinted moisturizer (fair to light) SPF 30. i do get occasional redness around my jaw line, and it does help. it won't eliminate it completely, but like i said, it does even out the splotchiness of my face. [/quote] Unfortunately, I tried Aveeno's tinted moisturizer, and I must be sensitive to the fragrance because it made my redness worse. I love Aveeno's hand lotion, but their face stuff is not good for me.
Winchester Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 [img]http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Random/now_get_back_in_the_kitchen.jpg[/img]
Cherie Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I use [url="http://www.covergirl.com/smoothers-alldayhydratingmakeup"]CG Smoothers[/url] foundation, since it's part water and isn't as heavy as other foundations. For me, it's not sticky at all; I hardly notice it's there. I used to use Maybelline Pure Makeup which was even BETTER (50% water!) but they discontinued it! [url="http://www.covergirl.com/natureluxesilkfoundation"]NatureLuxe[/url] is supposedly even better, though. I'm going to try that when my current one runs out - the packaging is similar to what the Maybelline Pure Makeup was, so I'm assuming they're trying to cater to the people who used to use it. Also [url="http://www.covergirl.com/simplypowderfoundation"]Simply Powder[/url] or [url="http://www.covergirl.com/ultimatefinishliquidpowdermakeup"]Ultimate Finish[/url] are kind of like combined foundation/powder/concealers and are particularly good for dry skin. Anyway, my bet is on the NatureLuxe. If it's anything like the Pure Makeup line, you'll hardly even notice it's there - no sticky feeling at all, even in REALLY hot weather. The CG Smoothers is a close second; I really like it, anyway!
The Shover Robot Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='Winchester' timestamp='1306862438' post='2248211'] [img]http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Random/now_get_back_in_the_kitchen.jpg[/img] [/quote] Tina would be proud.
dominicansoul Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 i don't wear foundation in the summer, i wear sunblock
CatherineM Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 I have the same red blotchy skin. Dang Irish father. I use a combination of a stick concealer a shade lighter than my skin, and Maybelline pure makeup foundation that comes in a tube a shade darker than my skin. I've tried every concealer made, and they pretty much all are the same, so I use the cheap one called NYC. I've learned how much of each to mix together on the skin to match my color. The foundation is water based, and it survived summers in Florida without getting sticky.
4588686 Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1306859569' post='2248186'] I've tried mineral makeup, but I'm allergic to it--it made me feel like I had a thousand bugs crawling on my face and was so itchy! [/quote] [size="7"][color="#ff0000"][b][i][u]A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR BEAUTY.[/u][/i][/b][/color][/size]
Ash Wednesday Posted May 31, 2011 Posted May 31, 2011 Have you seen a dermatologist? Is it possible the redness and itchiness is also eczema? I don't wear foundation except sometimes after I moisturize I put on a little powder if I have a little flare up but I have a friend that makes a lot of her own makeup and moisturizing products naturally, maybe you could try that if you don't find a product you like.
OnlySunshine Posted May 31, 2011 Author Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Hasan' timestamp='1306876674' post='2248340'] [size="7"][color="#ff0000"][b][i][u]A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR BEAUTY.[/u][/i][/b][/color][/size] [/quote] [color="#FF0000"][font="Impact"][size="7"]WHATEVER!!![/size][/font][/color] [quote name='Ash Wednesday' timestamp='1306879799' post='2248377'] Have you seen a dermatologist? Is it possible the redness and itchiness is also eczema? I don't wear foundation except sometimes after I moisturize I put on a little powder if I have a little flare up but I have a friend that makes a lot of her own makeup and moisturizing products naturally, maybe you could try that if you don't find a product you like. [/quote] I haven't seen a derm. doctor because I can't afford it. I know it's rosacea because it doesn't normally itch unless I put something on it that I'm sensitive, too. I have very sensitive skin to begin with. I've thought about making my own cosmetics, too. I was doing some research online and saw that you can use olive oil for moisturizer. I may give it a try. I started using Dove Sensitive Skin Bar Soap for my face today. It works pretty well and already decreased the redness. Edited May 31, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
AudreyGrace Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Hey! I have a similar problem: pale skin, VERY sensitive, and I used to have bad acne so I can feel your pain. I have a few suggestions. One, there is a lotion you can get by prescription, called Desonide Lotion. It's very inexpensive (a couple dollars a bottle without insurance). It's a great moisturizer and helps the redness over time. I still use mine every day. If you can't get that, it's okay. Second, use covergirl clean make-up, or anything hypoallergenic. (fragrance free, etc, but i'm sure you know all about that stuff lol). Finally, there's a ton of natural wear pressed powders from drug stores like rite aid. Surprisingly, wet n wild has a nice one that's completely hypoallergenic and not "mineral" like you said you were allergic to. Does have vitamins, though. Works wonders. Other than that, I'm not sure what else. Also, when you're home, wash everything off and let your skin breathe! Edited June 1, 2011 by AudreyGrace
IcePrincessKRS Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='she_who_is_not' timestamp='1306860433' post='2248193'] You can make your own tinted moisturizer by mixing a tidge of your foundation with your moisturizer. Just mix it really well before applying. I used to do this in the summer before I started using mineral makeup. [/quote] I was going to suggest that. I did that for quite awhile before I switched to mineral makeup. I also go on stints where I don't wear foundation at all unless I'm having a breakout and feel self-conscious about redness and bumps. (although to be quite honest I only apply foundation, usually, if I am leaving my house.) [quote name='AudreyGrace' timestamp='1306892117' post='2248463'] Hey! I have a similar problem: pale skin, VERY sensitive, and I used to have bad acne so I can feel your pain. I have a few suggestions. One, there is a lotion you can get by prescription, called Desonide Lotion. It's very inexpensive (a couple dollars a bottle without insurance). It's a great moisturizer and helps the redness over time. I still use mine every day. If you can't get that, it's okay. Second, use covergirl clean make-up, or anything hypoallergenic. (fragrance free, etc, but i'm sure you know all about that stuff lol). Finally, there's a ton of natural wear pressed powders from drug stores like rite aid. Surprisingly, wet n wild has a nice one that's completely hypoallergenic and not "mineral" like you said you were allergic to. Does have vitamins, though. Works wonders. Other than that, I'm not sure what else. Also, when you're home, wash everything off and let your skin breathe! [/quote] Desonide/Desowen (one is name brand, the other is generic) is actually a very mild steroid. My daughter has eczema and that's one of three steroids prescribed to her, along with a prescription lotion called Mimyx (we went to a dermatologist because her skin was so bad, but any doctor could prescribe it if they decided it would benefit your condition). It's gentle enough for daily use on your face---that was a big concern of mine since she used to get eczema up her neck and occasionally have dry areas around her mouth and chin. The other two were so strong I couldn't put them on her face at all, and could only use the first for 2 weeks, and the other for a max of 3 days. Those two freaked me out so I only used them when absolutely necessary. (I don't think I ever went beyond a day with the super strong one.) In any event, I just wanted to make a note of what category Desonide falls under since it's not just a lotion. Before I switched to mineral makeup I used Almay Smart Shade makeup (it's one of the ones that starts out whiteish and blends to your skin tone, it's really cool). I really liked it and would still use it on occasion except my darling son climbed up on my dresser and squeezed it out all over my bedroom so I don't have any left right now. That was my "quick application" makeup since the mineral makeup has a couple more steps that I follow. I was afraid I was allergic to the minerals at first, but then I decided it was the pollen in the air because it was also messing with my eyes (my eyes are really sensitive to allergens), and ever since the high pollen season has pretty much passed my skin hasn't itched at all. I don't think I have especially sensitive skin (except my lips, for some weird reason) so I was really concerned about the bizarre itching I had this spring--which coincided with my switch to mineral make up and high pollen. Mineral make up isn't particularly cheap and I'd have hated to just throw that money away. I am glad it was just the pollen! lol
OnlySunshine Posted June 1, 2011 Author Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) [quote name='AudreyGrace' timestamp='1306892117' post='2248463'] Hey! I have a similar problem: pale skin, VERY sensitive, and I used to have bad acne so I can feel your pain. I have a few suggestions. One, there is a lotion you can get by prescription, called Desonide Lotion. It's very inexpensive (a couple dollars a bottle without insurance). It's a great moisturizer and helps the redness over time. I still use mine every day. If you can't get that, it's okay. Second, use covergirl clean make-up, or anything hypoallergenic. (fragrance free, etc, but i'm sure you know all about that stuff lol). Finally, there's a ton of natural wear pressed powders from drug stores like rite aid. Surprisingly, wet n wild has a nice one that's completely hypoallergenic and not "mineral" like you said you were allergic to. Does have vitamins, though. Works wonders. Other than that, I'm not sure what else. Also, when you're home, wash everything off and let your skin breathe! [/quote] I must have the most sensitive skin in the world, then, because I cannot use any face makeup by CoverGirl. I can only use their mascara, otherwise I break out in zits all over my face. It is the same with Neutrogena. I think it is because of the salicylic acid in some of them which I cannot use since it causes rashes. But even the ones without do the same thing. I found out today that Dove Sensitive Skin Bar Soap makes my face really smooth and soothes the redness. I used it to wash the sticky makeup off my skin and it works WAY better than anything that is expensive like the Oil of Olay Warming Cleanser I bought when I was employed last year. That stuff is terrible for my skin because it makes it even more red. I'll try to look for the powder you mentioned. We don't have a Rite Aid here, but I think either CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart might have it. Edited June 1, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
AudreyGrace Posted June 1, 2011 Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1306893854' post='2248481'] I must have the most sensitive skin in the world, then, because I cannot use any face makeup by CoverGirl. I can only use their mascara, otherwise I break out in zits all over my face. It is the same with Neutrogena. I think it is because of the salicylic acid which I cannot use since it causes rashes. I found out today that Dove Sensitive Skin Bar Soap makes my face really smooth and soothes the redness. I used it to wash the sticky makeup off my skin and it works WAY better than anything that is expensive like the Oil of Olay Warming Cleanser I bought when I was employed last year. That stuff is terrible for my skin because it makes it even more red. I'll try to look for the powder you mentioned. We don't have a Rite Aid here, but I think either CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart might have it. [/quote] Ahh. Yeah, salicylic acid is horrible. The Dove Bar Soap for sensitive skin is amazing. That's the only soap I use, body and face. Yep, those stores should have it
OnlySunshine Posted June 1, 2011 Author Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) [quote name='AudreyGrace' timestamp='1306892117' post='2248463'] Hey! I have a similar problem: pale skin, VERY sensitive, and I used to have bad acne so I can feel your pain. I have a few suggestions. One, there is a lotion you can get by prescription, called Desonide Lotion. It's very inexpensive (a couple dollars a bottle without insurance). It's a great moisturizer and helps the redness over time. I still use mine every day. If you can't get that, it's okay. Second, use covergirl clean make-up, or anything hypoallergenic.[b] (fragrance free, etc, but i'm sure you know all about that stuff lol)[/b]. Finally, there's a ton of natural wear pressed powders from drug stores like rite aid. Surprisingly, wet n wild has a nice one that's completely hypoallergenic and not "mineral" like you said you were allergic to. Does have vitamins, though. Works wonders. Other than that, I'm not sure what else. Also, when you're home, wash everything off and let your skin breathe! [/quote] Actually, I think that might have caused my contact dermatitis. I have never used the Revlon foundation that I'm currently using before and it has a scent to it. I bet it caused my face to break out. Now that I think about it, I think I should probably stay away from anything that has talc or mica in it. I read that those can worsen the redness and cause breakouts for people who have sensitive skin. I was doing some searching on drugstore.com and they have a natural foundation by Lavera that looks good. I may have to save some money and try it--the only thing is, I wish it didn't have fragrance as an ingredient but it is the very last on the list: http://www.drugstore.com/lavera-natural-cosmetics-natural-liquid-foundation-ivory-02/qxp346379 Edited June 1, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
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