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Melissa, Co-Founder

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.

Jen, Co-Founder

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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

Jamie, Reviewer

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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

Alissa, Reviewer

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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

Lisa, Reviewer

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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 Advice: Trouble Finding Makeup That Works for PCOS Sufferer? Carmindy Gives Suggestions

A reader recently sent us the following question:

"I was wondering if you might suggest a foundation/powder that would be good for me. I'm a fuzzy girl due to PCOS. I find that a lot of foundations and/or powders highlight the blonde or dark blonde hairs on my lip and cheeks, but I would love to have that "polished" look. Right now I only use blush on my face and occasional dabs of concealer for blotches. I'm not sure if there's anything out there that would help me, but I figured you'd be the girls with the details I need. I know I'm not the only woman out there with this issue, but I may be the only one willing to ask about this because it is a very embarrassing situation for most of us. Any help from you would be greatly appreciated."

We went to our friend, renowned makeup artist and TLC's What Not To Wear makeover specialist Carmindy, to see if she could give us some expert insight. Here's what she said:

"The reason why foundations and powders are highlighting the "fuzzies" is because the formulas are too dry or chalky and the skin is not hydrated enough. Try this- First, apply moisturizer to the face. Second, when the skin is still damp blend on a liquid foundation like Makeup Forever Face and Body Foundation; this foundation mimics the skins natural texture. Third, swirl on cream blush like Revlon Skinlights. Last, dust on a sheer translucent powder like Mac Blot to the T-zone area only. This will give you a fuzz free-flawless finish."

You can find out more about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) here and here.

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Comments

Susie said:

Yay! Thank you for this tip. I also have PCOS and have to deal with a bit of the "fuzzies" too. It is embarrassing, but I've found that by bleaching and trimming the hairs, the problem can be minimized.

There are a lot of women out there with PCOS; some don't even know it. I really appreciate that you've brought up this issue, it helps raise awareness of an uncomfortable but fairly manageable health problem.

October 19, 2006 7:05 PM

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