Addicted to liquid foundation (HELP!)
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Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:16 am

hey guys,

I've always used liquid foundation (CoverFx) and its ruining my skin. But without it its hard to go out in public. I use it to hide blemishes and redness on my face. I recieved a kit from Everydayminerals with mineral foundation and a concealer. It was very hard to use. I tried to apply it to my face and it looked very weird. It comes in a small container and instructs me to put a little bit of powder on the lid and then use a brush to apply. I tried that, looked so bad that I had to wash it off again and applied the liquid foundation before I could go on my date. I have the Jane Iredale brush.

Please help!

free skin care · Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:52 am

Hi Angelmissy!

MMU is tricky to use at first, when I started using it I always over did it. You have to remember less is more. EDM is what I use too and Im currently loving it. Here are some tips that may help you adjust.

1. You need to exfoliate really well and use a good moisturizer.

2. Make sure the color is a good match. This can be hard to do with any foundation. I try to match my chest area as my neck and face are lighter than the rest of my body. This will help everything blend and look natural. I also blend down my neck and lightly on my chest.

3. Use a good quality brush. This one I think you have covered.

4. Use a very small amount to start with and work it into the brush, start with light layers all over the face. I dont buff, I more so fluff it on then smooth and blend with a cotton ball. (JI also makes a flocked sponge that looks good for this purpose) When you get the coverage you want then you can conceal any blemishes you may have. Also make sure that you have the right type of foundation, I have to use matte b/c Im oily.

5. Remember that it takes a few minutes for MMU to "melt" into the skin, this will take away that powdery look.

6. A facial spray can help set it too. I use Evian mist but there are all kinds out there to choose from.

7. Practice makes perfect. I play around with it at night or wear it when Im not leaving the house to try out new techniques.

* A good tip to remember is if the color makes you look chalky its too light, if you look muddy its too dark.

I think that about covers it, if you have any more questions feel free to ask, everyone here is very helpful! Very Happy

free skin care · Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:08 am

I had the same experience with mineral makeup and gave up but maybe with vonstella's advice I will try again although I also found MMU messy. I love my liquid foundation right now.

Maybe you could try a different liquid foundation. I like Clinique Repairwear for a fuller coverage that doesn't feel heavy. I also like Prescriptives Custom Blend. Chanel has some good ones too.

free skin care · Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:54 pm

You should really give Dr Hauschka Foundation a try. I have been using it for years and absloutely love it. It's a vey light and gentle foundation that has excellent coverage and never gives you that cakey or heavy feeling a lot of foundations do. It also helps to heal the skin and improve the tone and texture when you have it on which is a great added bonus. I highly recommend it.

free skin care · Thu Oct 05, 2006 4:38 pm

angelmissy, i know what you are going thru, i started using bare mineral about 3 years ago, and love it. it did take practice to be able to use, but worth the time. my skin is much better condition that when using liquid. i have so many compliments on my complexion. i am 61 and try to take care of my skin. keep trying and you will get there. it is best to light handed when applying, and keep blending with brush. using good brush is a must. it have invested some money in good ones and it is worth it.

free skin care · Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:35 am

yes mineral makeup definitely need time and patience.

Things I've learned:

-play with the colors. I thought I looked so chalky and powdery sometimes and realized that the color was too light

-wait for it to 'melt' into the skin. it does take about half an hour. To speed it up, you can mist your face with a spritzer or just plain distilled water after each layer or after the last layer.

-find a good finishing powder. This can make the difference between glowy skin or powdery skin

-start really light and put on it gradually.

I know I'm repeating some of the things that vonstella suggested, but it is true! Don't give up on mineral makeup Very Happy

free skin care · Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:45 am

I agree with Poofy and vonstella...I started using MMU over 4 or so years ago and it took awhile to get the hang of it, but once you do it's easy.

I definately agree to make sure you are well moisturized before application, MMU tends to pick up dry skin and magnify it (though liquid always did this with me too, looked funny when it dried).

As was already stated, LESS is most truly MORE. I loaded this stuff on at first and freaked out and initially hated MMU. Once I actually read directions (I was using BE at the time) and used less, it covered much more naturally.

Some I've run into hate MMU, tried it, gave it a good whirl, and still don't like it. I also know several makeup artists that think MMU is just a fad (the lines they work for do NOT sell MMU!) but I can't imagine going back to liquid foundation. I spent years trying everything from a 10 dollar bottle of Covergirl when I was in Junior High to over 50 for Chanel in college. Nothing worked for me. I also tried the cream to powder compacts, just compacts (Clinique, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Lancome...etc.!), tinted moisturizers (I still like these to some extent, but not as much) and they either covered strangely, disappeared during the day, or slide off my really oily skin.

I really think that once you get the hang of it, you'll like it. It's much gentler on the skin, has a natural SPF, feels like you have nothing on, etc. But if you end up not liking it, to each their own Smile

Then you can try a tinted moisturizer or something lighter yet still in liquid form. There are tons of great reviews on here about that. Laura Mercier and Dermalogica seem to be very popular. Or definately check out wildflower's suggestion. The possibilities are endless!

Let us know!!! Wink

free skin care · Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:38 pm

I was the same way with MMU, at first i didn't like the look, but I liked the feel much better. I kept playing with it and now I can't imagine putting liquid or cream foundation on my face. I do use a tinted radiance type primer from SSC on HSN. I love this stuff and I am afraid they will stop selling it, I don't know if anything quite like it.

I have tried other brands but always go back to BE. However i have never gotten that trick with the warmth to look natural.

Keep trying the minerals I think you will like them better eventually.

free skin care · Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:10 am

Why not just mix it with your moisturizer then it is a tinted moisturizer. Why does someone else have to mix in the moisture and liquid for you? That's how I use it and I like it that way the best. I also like to use a slightly darker shade cause then it is like a bronzer as well and gives me more of a glow and just lightly evens out my skin.

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