Make up - hibs - anyone!!!

I would recommend you use a cleanser and toner as well as your moisturiser and one that is designed for dry/sensitive skin. Also are you using a liquid foundation? If not then might be worth trying one again for dry skin. Do you leave your moisturiser for a few minutes before applying foundation? You should leave it at least 5 mins.

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Hi i can suggest a few things.

The first is to invest in a hydrating primer - this will smooth and hydrate your skin and lock your base in place all day.

The best one is by Laura Mercier - Hydrating Primer (Space NK).

Apply this all over your face once your moisturiser has sunk in.

Then apply your eyemakeup so the primer has got time to sink in.

Then once your eyes are done apply your foundation - with a foundation brush if possible. The best foundation by far for very hydrated skin is Chanel Vitalumiere - it give a beautiful dewy glow to dry skin. Set it with a tiny sweep of loose powder just on the tzone.

If you follow these steps then i guarantee your skin will look fantastic!

Juliet x

Thank you very much for your reply. I have tried virginvie eye make up before but never foundation I will have a look.

Thank you soooo much I am just off to invest in the hydarting primer and look into channel foundation, do you know if it is all perfum free?

Just ordered the hydrating primer, will go to house of fraser over weekend to look at foundation, thanks.

I am not sure about the perfume issue.

I use the LM primers on 100's of faces a year and have never had anyone have an allergy to them.

Make sure that you give the primer plenty of time to sink in before you apply the foundation (do your eyes first). If you don't the foundation may just 'slide' about.

Let me know how you get on.

Juliet x

You can get Laura Mercier primers on E of Bay quite cheap....

I wish I had thought to look on flee bay!! Never mind have paid full price £27 I think!

Thanks for all you help.

I quite fancy trying the mineral make up, but it looks as though most of it is powdery so therefore probably to dry for my skin? Don't know if anyone has any experience with it?

hi i have really dry skin and i use bare escentuals id mineral make up and cant praise it enough, ive used many different foundations over the years and this is defo the best. find a salon or counter that sells it and get a trial and see what you think.xx

Thanks Fee will do that x

Hi

If you suffer from Eczema or have really dry skin, avoid powders! As they will only emphasise your dry skin, give you a cakey look. If you want to use Mineral make up, some cosmetic houses do make mineral liquid foundation.

MAC has done so... here is the link: http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT4723&PRODUCT_ID=PROD73779

It is satin finish and suitable for dry skin.

Hope that helps!

Emma x