What beauty question do you have that has proved impossible to get an answer to?
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
What beauty question do you have that has proved impossible to get an answer to? Share your impossible questions and just maybe someone in the Temptalia community will have an answer 
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Why must skincare be such a trial!
How can I wear a nude or light color lipstick??? My lips are very pink/red and nudes and sheers just look gross on me because the brightness shows through. Ive tried several concealers underneath the lipstick, but they make the lipstick look caked on (even worse!) and totally fake-looking. Does anyone know of a trick or a product to cancel out naturally red lips?
MAC has a pro product I think its called lip erase, it blocks your lip color. When you do the concealer do u use a thin coat this dust with loose powder?>
No, I think I put too much on. And I never thought to use powder to set it. I'll try that! :)
My MAC MSF looks cakey sometimes. I moisturize, use a primer, Fix + (sometimes) and use the Sigma Kabuki. Whats wrong? I dont think Im applying too much so IDK. I was going to try a flat top kabuki and see how that works. Tips?
How to pick out what color blush and/or lips to wear with different eyeshadow looks. Like if I have a simmer eye then do I need on a shimmer blush or go matter or if I have a purple eye do I need to do a pink or plum or neutral blush. Everyone says its a matter of preference but I know there some quote un quote rule!
How to get rid of large pores and how to prevent them from getting bigger?
I've been trying to find a replacement puff for my Urban Decay De-Slick powder since I take it on the go. The compact isn't holding the drug store one I've bought. Anyone use this and found a brand/size that fits and allows the top to shut? Or do you just take a powder brush or kabuki or some travel brush with you for touchups throughout the day? Thanks.
My question: what can I do to keep my hair clean more than 24 hours??? I'm so angry because I have to wash them each other day!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!!!
Try Johnsons Baby Shampoo. Its very drying and stripping (thats how you keep babies from getting that crusty cradle-cap) I learned this in cosmetology school. Also, FYI: Having to shampoo every day or every other day is perfectly normal. If your hair still feels greasy it may be from heavy conditioners, moisturizing shampoos, and certain products that can leave even clean hair feeling gross and limp. In such cases, a clarifying shampoo will do the trick. :)
My eyelienr NEVER stays on. Not with UD primer potion, not after setting it with powder, not after smudging it, not after creating a barrier with any other product right underneath to stop it from running either. mac fluidlines go everywhere, along with UD liners & everything else. its so irritating
I used to apply eye cream regularly but one brand (clinique, I believe) ended up causing milia (those little white bumps) under my eyes. I read that it was due to applying a too heavy cream directly under the eye rather than along the orbital bone. I tried a lighter cream around the eyes but just sort of... stopped altogether about a year ago. I'm about to turn 30 though and have serious dark circles and the beginnings of fine lines. So my questions are: 1. Eye cream advice? Is it really necessary? Why? What are good brands considering the milia? 2. How are you supposed to apply eye cream? Do you apply to the lid, too? 3. With serums, am I also supposed to avoid the under-eye area? Is it strictly for eye cream?
How To cure Dark Circles! Those scientist's/dermatologists should work harder. It's deeply a tragedy really.Hopefully in the next coming year(s) they'll help us out!
Okay, two questions: 1) I'm extremely fair, NC15 (blonde hair), and I am in a blush rut - Nars Orgasm or Benetint. I'd love some suggestions! 2) I have a few spots (not raised or pitted) on my face where I had pimples MONTHS ago. I use AHA almost every day, and they won't fade and are almost impossible to cover. I've never had this problem before.
If you're pale and cool-toned, try MAC Love Rock mineralised blush if you can find it (Limited edition from... Grand Duos I think?). I'm paler than NC15, but it's the best cool-blue based pink blush I've found. No clue on the second one, sorry.
Hi! I'm pretty much your colouring maybe a little paler, here's some blush suggestions for you!! I too love NARS orgasm. MAC springsheen- kinda like orgasm but different MAC style- more intense peachy colour, lovely lightly applied MAC dollymix - intense pink, lovely with some of the msf or bobbi brown shimmerbricks over the top to highlight MAC peachykeen MAC fleur power Also if I want to change the look of my blush I use different bobbi brown shimmerbricks or mac msf or any highlighters and it totally changes the look. The apricot shimmerbrick looks lovely over the top of NARS orgasm! I also change up my other make up such as nude eye look with nude lips or smokey eyes or red lips. Also totally changes the look Hope thats helped you x
What are the BEST MAC eye shadows for BROWN eyes?
Why is it so difficult to find really light/dark foundations which aren't extremly pink/yellow toned but truly neutral?
My skin is both oily and extremely sensitive. My pores are big and get clogged easily, but I also have capillary issues. A thorough cleanser or a scrub is too rough for my skin, but a gentle cleanser doesn't get my skin clean enough.... I've tried many cleansers (with the risk of damaging my skin even more). Does anyone have a simular problem and/or a solution?
Have you tried mud masks? They can be used weekly or bi-weekly and will absorb a lot of oil while tightening pores. Also, they are non abrasive. Queen Helene Mud Mask is great :)
Thanks so much for your reply! :) Im def. gonna check out the Queen Helene Mud Mask...
Is there a really good mascara that actually holds a curl and thickens? My eyelashes are long but thin. I've tried so many mascaras, but everything weighs my lashes down. I also use shu uemura's curler. The only mascara that kind of worked for me was muf's aqua smokey lash. Any suggestions?
Have you tried L'oreal Collagen Mascara? I dont know if you use drugstore brands but thats a good one for thicken(on me that is). It definitely builds! My lashes had the look of fake lashes. Like you describe I also have long and a thinner lashes. hth
Some Korean mascaras are fantastic at really holding a curl. Jen over at ABeautyfulSentiment.com did a huge mascara series (she's obsessed!) in particular, one called Fairy Drops really held a curl well. I'm wary of L'Oreal Extra Collagen, my friend used it and it made her lashes fall out =S
Fairydrops brush is just like Rimmels Sexy Curves. PinkieCharm on youtube did a review on the Rimmel London Sexy curves then compared it to the fairy drops.
How to get rid of under chin acne? I've had this problem for a few years now, don't have too oily skin and other than the occasional small spots around my nose or forehead, it's fine. But I do get spots just under my chin, both sides (not in the middle though) and cannot make them go away. Even if they do for a while, I still have some noticable lumps under my skin and given a few days, one of them will turn into a zit. I read somewhere that using whitening toothpaste can cause this, or putting your hands by your face when asleep if you use hand cream at night. I have been using whitening toothpaste for years (have just used up the last one, so gonna see if that helps) and use hand cream at night, however, I switched from the dark blue Nivea (the creamy one) to the white one (lighter one) and it didn't make any difference. Of course I don't know if I put my hands under my chin when asleep (I sleep on my side). Or does anyone know another reason why I'm getting them? And how to get rid of them? Thanks.
try cutting out dairy
How does that help? I hardly have any other than a few splashes of milk in my tea/coffee most days anyway, plus cheese about once or twice a week.
I'm an NW45, I purchased warm blend msf because I thought it would be a great color on me. However, the only use I have found for it is as an eyeshadow. I have looked all over the web for tips, asked and asked....NOTHING! Can someone tell me how to use this product and what brush(es) to use etc? I will be forever grateful.
I have found that if I use a dense small brush like maybe the 129 or even the 109(I would go with that) more product is concentrated and builds anything fluffier or bigger will not give you the pay off. Have you considered using a lighter cream blush(Icant as a base then warm blend? I've noticed that it gives more of a glow on darker skin (like myself)
How to permanently get rid of Keratosis pilaris on my upper arms (+scars)! I've had them since I was around 13-14 (I'm 23 now)? Some days it flares up and some days it's a lot smoother. It really makes wearing dresses/short-sleeves/sleeveless clothing difficult :( Anyone?
I used to have this problem but I stopped taking showers that are too hot. I would also suggest using a scrub weekly to exfoliate the area. This has helped tremendously and I barely see these anymore. I use the La Mer Body Refiner which is costly but I'm sure you can use any other scrub to exfoliate. Good luck!
I can't seem to get nail polish to stay on my nails. I have been trying to wear OPI and China Glaze glitter nail polishes. I use OPI start to finish as a base coat apply two coats of the desired nail polish and then Seche Vite top coat. And the next day the polish is coming off in chunks. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening?
Have you got soft, bendy nails? Apparently that causes it. Mine are terrible, nail polish chips off within 24 hours. :( That's why I don't bother most times.
I use to have gel nails and I got them taken off in August so my nails are not as strong as they used to be. So yeah they are kind of soft and bendy.
Do you buff your nails when you do home manicures? That can make them too smooth for the polish to stick to. I've discovered this with my own nails! Skip the buffing (if you do buff). Or.. you might be applying TOO many coats of polish, so the layer of polish becomes too thick and peels right off. Try two coats of your color, and one final coat of the OPI start to finish. This is what I do and my polish will last several days without chipping- and when it does start showing wear, it's only on the edges of my nail, the polish isn't actually chipping off.
I haven't had this problem, but a friend has suggested a combo that's worked well for me: Coat of OPI Nail Envy Two coats of polish (three if needed but it tends to chip sooner) Another coat of Nail Envy Topped with Essie Good to Go. (I loooove good to go) Nail Envy's a hardener/strengthener, which could help if the problem is bendy/weak nails.)
Thank you Kate Rose and DJ! :)
Why don't they make a product that really does banish dark undereye cirlces? You guys know of any miracle workers?????
it helps when i drink a lot of green tea (and water) but it did take almost 3 months before i saw any obvious results
There isn't any, just concealer. you might want to try wearing a colour correcting concealer shade underneath one that matches your skin tone. yellow and orange erase brown/purple green erase red purple erase yellow/sallowness
dry itchy scalp. the dermatologist said it was dermititis, but no known cure. So far sulfate free shampoos, a water filter on my shower seems to be helping - but I know lots of people have this..
have you tried washing with conditioner only and at least 20 seconds of icecold water? i also have dry scalp, not as bad as yours but annoyingly dry with a lot of dandruff. i tried it today and it was nice, but you have to massage the conditioner onto your scalp for at least 2 minutes or so...and later rinse and massage with really cold water :) my hair felt clean even without shampoo and my scalp looks also nice...but i have to test it for a while to see if it really is that helpful :) and did you try not to wash your hair daily? its always better not to wash daily and trying to extend the washing rythm :) oh and i had a teacher a few years ago and both her sons had dermititis, and she religiously washed her (and their) hair with rainwater only...she said it was because it is softer than normal water..but i guess with your filter on your shower you could have the same effect :)
I have dry itchy scalp too. A hairstylist recommended to me Nioxin Scalp Therapy (available at salons) and it worked miracles! It says it's for thinning hair, but I've found it to be amazing for my flaky scalp. Don't bother putting it in your hair, just rub it with your fingertips directly into your scalp and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse, every other day after your regular shampoo. Also, don't take super hot showers, or long hot showers. The colder and shorter you can stand it, the better it is for your scalp. Long and hot leeches all the moisture and causes flakes.
I always have problems wit going out with foundation because of the fear of rubbing off on my (cherished) clothes and other people so I only use concealor in certain places and stick to a skincare regimen. What is some product in foundation, any steps u take,etc. or Model in a bottle (any reviews) that may get me over the fear of seeing my foundation anywhere other than where i put it..lol. Hope someone can help.
Two things: best use of MSFs and proper way to contour, thanks ladies!!!
I don't know about the MSF but for contouring apply powder in the formation of the number "3". The first curve from your forehead, near the temple, to the curve under your cheekbone, then the last curve from under the cheekbone to under the jaw line. Then reverse for the other side.
Is there going to be a MAC friends & family sale anytime soon? There has been right arond this time for the past few years, so.....anybody know anything?
Why do products ball up on my skin?!?!?!?!??! And I am with you Christine - I have yet to find a decent skincare regimen with products I can be confident in. And I have spent soooo much money!
You may be applying too much product. i think with skincare, women tend to apply more than their skin will sufficiently absorb, hence, the balling of product.
That makes sense - I have such dry skin that sometimes I overdo it. thank you!
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