Wednesday, April 21, 2010Y
Current Base MU Routine
I frequently change my base makeup routine as I try to mix and match and come up with the best combination to suit my (very troublesome) skin.
I say that my skin type is troublesome because I have sensitive, acne-prone, dehydrated, combination skin. I cannot use formulas that are too rich or too hydrating as it will cause my skin become an oil mine and I will also breakout. But I also cannot use oil-control products as it will further dehydrate my skin and my U-zone (the cheeks and chin area) to look dry and flaky. Sometimes but quite rarely, certain ingredients also cause my skin to itch and/or become red and flaky.
I have sort of found the best concoction that suits my current skin condition/needs.
- IPKN Fresh Apple Sunblock SPF 50 PA+++
- Laneige Makeup Primer Sebum Control
- Too Zone Brightener
- RMK Liquid Foundation in shade #102
- RMK Super Basic Concealer Pact in shade #01
- MAC Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
The above is the sequence I use the products.
Technically, sunblock is a skin care item not base makeup, but for this post, I just want to write about the stuffs I use after my moisturiser, so I label them as "Base Makeup".
I do feel that the IPKN sunblock does provide some form of oil-control but doesn't dry my skin out and best of all, it does not feel greasy or heavy! Its a cream sunblock but the formula is not thick, and it turns sort of watery when massaged into the skin. I really like this sunblock a lot! Thinking of repurchasing it once I finish this tube.
Together with the other base products used , I get a dewy, bright but not greasy finish. I get some oil-control and yet my face does not get very dehydrated, but of course, the skin care products used before application of makeup also plays an important part in holding the makeup up. With this combination, I only need to blot about 4 hours later and my foundation can last more than 8 hours on a good day.
Not sure if I mentioned this in my other post, but I really really like the Too Zone Brightener a lot! It is a liquid highlighter and it really helps to brighten up my face! I use it after primer but before my liquid foundation on my T-zone, under eye area, top of my cheekbones and on my temples.
I do realise that when I remember to use this liquid highlighter, my skin looks so much fresher and less haggard. I am sure other liquid highlighters will have the same effect, but I like this better because it in in a pen form and comes with a brush attached.
Labels: Base Make Up, IPKN, MAC, Makeup Routine, RMK
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