Full Coverage Foundation

ChrsLvsBks wrote:I think the key to applying the powder foundation for coverage is to ensure the color matches your skin nicely. I know there are a couple of mineral powder lines that are geared toward women of color. I would Google to look them up. You can also check out Arbonne, tarte, Korres, Kiehls and Bare Essentials to see what they suggest when using powder foundation for full coverage.

I not only have current raised acne bumps I have hyperpigmentation. I apply my prescribed treatment, moisturizer then a foundation primer and cream foundation. I typically do not get the results I like with mineral powder foundation alone because it tends to one, not be an exact or very close match to my skin's complexion, and two, powder seems to cake up on the skin.

CiaE wrote:Yea i have a black opal concelear that i use sometimes just with a setting powder if i feel lazy.

But yea i could try wetting the brush. Would they ultimately not hav the color blend though if its darker? sorry im still a newbie lol

thanks for the help

Not quite sure of the question .

bkd2j wrote:Hi ladies! I just want to say to you both that I don't wear makeup often, but when I do I feel like it contributes to my skin going in the wrong direction. What I have done to reduce the amount of dark spots and acne on my skin (Face, neck, chest, and back) is use simply black soap and small amounts of shea butter to keep from feeling oily.It usually doesnt look oily but if I use too much I can feel it more than I can see it. Try taking a break from makeup and your prescribed medications and use something more natural. I was prescribed medications too but all of them would become uneffective after a certain amount of time. If you're interested I order from butters-n-bars.com. Great site for natural hair and skin care!

ChrsLvsBks wrote:

bkd2j wrote:Hi ladies! I just want to say to you both that I don't wear makeup often, but when I do I feel like it contributes to my skin going in the wrong direction. What I have done to reduce the amount of dark spots and acne on my skin (Face, neck, chest, and back) is use simply black soap and small amounts of shea butter to keep from feeling oily.It usually doesnt look oily but if I use too much I can feel it more than I can see it. Try taking a break from makeup and your prescribed medications and use something more natural. I was prescribed medications too but all of them would become uneffective after a certain amount of time. If you're interested I order from butters-n-bars.com. Great site for natural hair and skin care!

I definitely agree with you about natural products. I love the OCM and using either grapeseed oil or jojoba oil to moisturize. Unfortunately, those stopped working. I had cystic acne. It is thought to be caused by bacteria. Without prescription medication, it may never heal. I used the OCM and many over the counter products for a few weeks before resorting to a dermatologist. I plan to go back to the OCM once my acne clears. Should the acne get severe again, I will use my prescribed medications.

Love, love butters-n-bars.com. The owner, ButterQueen, is on this site. She is very active in the Ayurvedic Thread under Challenges.