https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 19:28:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-188178 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:13:19 +0000 Scarlet 188178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really happy to hear you figured out the culprit. I always kind of wanted to try that cheek stain.</p> <p>Theresa--what was the preservative in the wine? I am so curious. I don't think of wine as having preservatives, but is that what they always mean by "contains sulfites"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-188156 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:29:07 +0000 tarzy 188156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never had success with any type of mineral makeup. Glad to hear it's not just me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-188088 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:43:50 +0000 Rosie 188088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic!! You are not the only one to break out from BM. Like most skin products, some people love it to death and some people can't get it to work for them. I'm so glad you found a Tarte you like! I, personally, love the cheek stains. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-188085 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:41:54 +0000 Maya 188085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>njw, I'm not sure how much coverage you want but if you like fuller coverage, you probably won't like the Tarte "foundation." It feels more like a tinted moisturizer. I guess if you really did a thick application it could be more foundation-like, but I have never tried it because I don't like the look or feel of heavy makeup. It also has a bit of shimmer to it, which some of the reviews on Sephora complain about, but I like it. It's very subtle and gives an overall illuminating look rather than making your face look sparkly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-188076 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:29:09 +0000 Lisa 188076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*two thumbs up* for clearer skin, yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187954 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:59:48 +0000 njw 187954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you found the culprit. I just discovered/tried Tarte cosmetics. Bought the cheek stain and like it alot; same for the lip stain. Might try the foundation next. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187925 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:25:14 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 187925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you're sorted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187907 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:32:59 +0000 Katiepea 187907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad that your skin has improved so much Maya! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187899 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:19:44 +0000 Louise 187899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya I'm so pleased you found the culprit x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187846 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:32:39 +0000 crazyone 187846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NK: I've been told by my dermatologist that sunscreens in things (like makeup, moisturizers) have little efficacy, and that I should be wearing SPF 30 separately every day... (and I'm brown skinned and have never sunburned in my life even though I never really wore any sunscreen beyond SPF 15 in moisturizer...but sun damage does show up as wrinkles later) she recommended Blue Lizard and I've had a good experience with it over the last several months of using it. It actually does a reasonably good job at moisturizing (at least when it's warm), so I don't need to apply anything else... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187814 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:58:10 +0000 taylor 187814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for happy skin!!:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187811 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:51:58 +0000 Jenava 187811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad that you figured out your skin issue. Skin issues are SUCH a drag!! Also very happy you've got a makeup you're happy with. I do like the Tarte cheek stain, esp. good for summer. Very subtle, too. If it doesn't bother your skin I think you'll like it because it's simple and understated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187808 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:48:43 +0000 NK 187808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes sense. I've heard of others having similar skin issues from Bare Minerals. Hopefully you've found the culprit.</p> <p>I found out last week that part of my own skin problems could be due to wearing makeup with sunscreen in it. For years I've worn a light oil-free moisturizer with sunscreen followed by makeup with sunscreen thinking I was doing my skin a favor. A dermatologist informed me I wasn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187782 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:25:04 +0000 anne 187782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad that you are seeing big improvements Maya! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187756 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:49:50 +0000 MNsara 187756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops - double post because of laggy computer. . . sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187755 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:49:04 +0000 AJ 187755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that's great you figured it out. That's why I don't do the make-up thing on a regular basis...just for special occasions. I suppose others might be offended by my undone face, but I'm fine with it. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187753 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:48:13 +0000 MNsara 187753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Maya - great news I love it when there is a straightforward, logical reason, as opposed to an overkill solution. Good detective work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187746 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:37:49 +0000 Theresa 187746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Maya that is great news!</p> <p>I recently worked out that my evening wine (which was a new one that contained a preservative I don't tolerate well), not only set off my asthma, but also my skin flare ups too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187744 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:36:38 +0000 Maya 187744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never wear oily makeup, Kate, unless I was asking for a breakout and clogged pores! Tarte Smooth Operator is oil free. I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187743 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:33:51 +0000 Kate 187743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, I'm glad the improvement was so easy! It's nice when a skin fix is so simple. I hope that Tarte works well for you. I don't know much about Tarte, do they have oil-free make-up? I've found that make-up with oil is awful for my skin... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187702 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:47:38 +0000 Sveta 187702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to hear that. There is nothing as frustrating as skin issues.<br /> Sometimes cosmetic products behave badly on my skin too. Several times I even had an allergic reaction - got all red and puffy. Awful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-update#post-187701 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:44:34 +0000 Maya 187701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My skin has improved massively and I think I figured out why so I thought I'd post a followup:</p> <p>I realized that my skin issues roughly corresponded with the time that I have been using Bare Minerals. I was liking it less and less by the day. It seemed to emphasize my large pores and looked rather cakey in certain areas (even though I used a miniscule amount and buffed like mad). I stopped using it, and my skin improved within days. It isn't perfect and never will be, but it's back to normal at any rate. I'm not dissing BM. Obviously a lot of women love it and have success with it, but I guess it wasn't meant for my skin type.</p> <p>I have gone back to Tarte, having found my compatible shade. I just took a bunch of samples and matched myself instead of relying on someone else and it seemed to do the trick. Thinking of trying the cheek stain next...but baby steps for now...</p> <p>Anyway, thanks to everyone for putting up with my whining. It was really bad at the time but seems to have improved considerably and I'm relieved. </p>