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Hair: Thick, medium texture, and prone to flyaways due to lots of random coarse strands; currently dark golden brown
Eyecolor: Hazel
Age: 31
Skin Tone: Medium fair with yellow undertones
Skin Type: Combination with somewhat oily t-zone and dry areas around the nose and chin which I need to be ever-vigilant about exfoliating (or the blackheads appear). I also have stubborn undereye darkness that definitely requires concealer.
Hair: Medium blonde currently
Eyecolor: Blue
Age: 31
Skin Tone: Very fair with blue undertones
Skin Type: Dry and very sensitive, recently prone to breakouts
Hair: Bright orange/red with natural golden highlights, naturally curly, currently long
Eyecolor: Green
Age: 27
Skin Tone: Very fair with blue undertones, lots of freckles!
Skin Type: Combination - oily spots in the t-zone, redness around the nose and mouth
Hair: Thin, naturally wavy but usually straightened, prone to frizz; dark brownish red with caramel highlights
Eyecolor: Blue-grey
Age: 23
Skin Tone: Fair with pink undertones and freckles
Skin Type: Oily in most places with occasional dry patches
Hair: Medium thickness, very curly and prone to frizziness. Currently, dark sable brown. I also love to have fun with wigs, extensions, hairpieces, etc.
Eyecolor: Hazel
Age: 48
Skin Tone: Medium with yellow undertones
Skin Type: Normal, beginning to change to a slightly drier complexion; it can be extra dry in winter. Hereditary dark circles and sun damage from youth as well.
Expert Q&A: Carmindy Answers a DeLush Reader Question
Carmindy, a nationally-renowned makeup artist, has worked with InStyle, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and beauty icons such as Isabella Rossellini and Cindy Crawford. She's also one of the makeover pros from TLC's What Not To Wear. Today Carmindy answers a DeLush reader question, but also keep a lookout for Fall beauty tips throughout the second annual Fall Is Fabulous Event at DeLush each week during September!
DeLush Reader Dana Writes:
"I cannot wear foundation because I inherited these absolutely awful pores from my father that dwarf the Grand Canyon across my cheeks and nose (Okay, slight exaggeration) and foundation sinks into them and you can literally connect the foundation dots. It makes my pores look worse than before I put the foundation on. I also have extremely oily skin and most foundations I've found make it feel like I'm either wearing a mask that the oil is trying to escape from or the foundation smears off because of the oil. I once tried a tinted moisturizer and that seemed to work but I'm not sure where to get them from."
Carmindy Says:
"Well, handling the problem before trying to cover it up is key. Pore size cannot be changed but what we do with them can be. Keep them clean by using a glycolic lotion at night that will get rid of sebum and dead skin making them look smaller. Applying a matifying lotion before foundation will help control oil slicks during the day.
Try the Era by Classified Cosmetics foundation. This oil-free spray foundation can be applied by spraying a non-latex sponge then sweeping over the face to conceal imperfections and minimize the look of pores. Follow with a light dusting of translucent powder."
Thank you Carmindy!
*If your budget is low, follow Carmindy's advice and try Sally Hansen's Airbrush Foundation (available in drugstores) or if you're ready to splurge try Dior DiorSkin Airflash spray foundation (these are not oil-free and may not be as effective for very oily skin as Era's spray).
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