Problem = Dark
circles
Makeup solution
= Under eye / light reflecting concealer
Unfortunately
for some dark circles are a permanent feature, caused by pigmentation
irregularities and are generally heredity, although sun exposure can also play
a factor. However anyone can suffer from darkness under the eyes from time to
time, whether it's through not enough sleep or a poor diet of too much salt and
lacking in vitamins K & B12.
Once you've had
a good nights sleep and accessed your diet, I would recommend using an eye
cream with brightening properties such as Eysilix, which contains
skin brightening peptides.
Problem =
Foundation not lasting the day
Makeup solution
= Primer
Skincare
solution = Hyaluronic Acid
When our skin
is dehydrated (lacking in water), it becomes thirsty, resulting in our skin
absorbing products more quickly. If you find yourself asking where your
foundation has disappeared to towards midday, chances are your skin has
absorbed it, while it attempts to take in vital moisture.
I recommend
using a Hyaluronic Acid Serum, such as Hydraluron or Bravura London Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Hyaluronic Acid holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water and
helps the skin to retain it where it needs it most.
Problem =
Uneven or rough skin
Makeup solution
= Primer
Skincare
solution = AHA's and / or mechanical exfoliator
If you suffer
from uneven / rough skin and find your foundation doesn't look as smooth as it
could, then you can use a primer to smooth out the appearance of the
skin in the first instance AND also use exfoliators to actually smooth
out the skin.
This could be chemical
exfoliators such as AHA's like Glycolic acid, that work by dissolving the
bonds that hold dead skin cells together. It could also be mechanical
exfoliators such as skin polishes and scrubs. You could use a combination of
the two, although never on the same days, to avoid irritation.
I recommend Bravura
London for Glycolic acid treatment, although start with a low percentage if
you're new to this type of exfoliation and something like Elemis Gentle Rose
Exfoliator if you prefer a scrub type exfoliator.
Problem = Spots
/ Blemishes
Makeup solution
= Concealer
Skincare
solution = BHA's
Almost all
spots are caused when a pore becomes blocked. The best way to prevent the spot
from occurring is by keeping your pores clear in the first place. Thorough
cleansing is always the foundation of clear skin but if that isn't enough, then
Salicylic Acid is a wonderful ingredient when extra help is needed. Similar to
AHA's, it works by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together,
except Salicylic is much more effective at breaking down oil and can penetrate
deeper into the pore, clearing the blockage.
I recommend a 5%
Salicylic Acid Peel from Bravura London OR Super Facialist Pore
Purifying Mask.
Makeup solution
= Powder
Skincare
solution = Mattifying lotion & Oil blotting sheets.
Whether you
have oily / combination skin or suffer from seborrhoea, a condition causing
overactive sebaceous glands, you may suffer from excess shine. Over use of
powders during the day can build up and leave the skin looking dry.
I recommend
applying a mattifying lotion prior to applying your makeup, such as Super
Facialist Mattifying Lotion (which also contains salicylic acid, so also
good for blocked pores) and carry a set of oil absorbing sheets such as Kleenex
Shine Absorbing Sheets. Hyaluronic Acid is also great for excess shine, as the
skin often creates more oil if it's dehydrated.
I hope you
found this useful. If you want to read more from me, visit pamperedprince.co.uk.
Big thank you
to Andrew James for letting me write for him!
Andy
aka Pampered Prince
Very informative and useful post! Made a few notes there. :)
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ReplyDeleteThanks Sarirah, im glad you liked the post i loved it as well
ReplyDeleteI really need to try Hydraluron! I love hyaluronic acid for skin care. You are the firs blogger, that mentioned the fact that dehydrated skin absorbs the water from the foundation and that`s why it doesn`t last. Great blog, you know what you are talking about!
ReplyDeleteMy skin is desiccated too as well as being acne-prone. I have found using a hyaluronic serum is unquestionably helping to alleviate this. The Clarions oil sounds lovely, I moderately the scent of Perfume. hyaluronic acid serum
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