Whats the difference between Mary Lou &amp; Betty Lou? I have very fair skin with slight pink undertones AND combo-oily skin. Would this be overly shiny?
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I have not tried Betty Lou. I have oily skin as well, but I use a moisturizer and an oil mattifier before applying foundation. My foundation is intended for oil control as well. I do apply some powder after I finish with the contour & highlighting, so it blends in pretty good. Therefore, I don't get the overly shiny bridge. I also use a bronzer or a contour on the sides of my nose (since its big), to make it appear smaller. lol.. I love it, and I would not use it if it made me look oily.
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About a year ago when I started using mineral makeup, I did not buy Bare Minerals because of the bismuth oxychloride. I had a mild reaction to it, and I did not like the shiny, unnatural glow it gave my face. Now I use Afterglow Cosmetics (www.afterglowcosmetics.com) and silk powder makeup from Aubrey Organics (www.aubrey-organics.com, search: silk powder). They are amazing. Try them for yourself, and I think you'll feel better about what you are putting on your skin.
195031
I'm not sure I know the answer. My own skin tone is quite dark (olive with yellow undertones), and I am not sure how the product would look on someone with lighter skin. Wish I could help!
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some years ago i used to classic ivori by l,oreal,but nowadays i like classic beige.p.s. i havn,t veri light skin
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I feel the Ben Nye Topaz is great for medium toned brown skin. Since you stated that you are fair skin, you might do better with the Ben Nye Banana powder. Hope this help with your choice.
376002
I too am very pale. I use medium beige. The lighter shade made me look like a ghost. Then I finish with warmth. It's an all over type blush. I use it on my cheek bones. I have been using Bare Escentuals for over 10 years now. I wouldn't use anything else. The ones you see in stores that have mineral in their names do not compare. I'm always told I have beautiful skin, I'm 61 years old.
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I don't know. There is a sample kit you can order to try the various ones. I have good skin but it's"mature"skin - I am 52. Combo skin all my life but not too oily or too dry...pretty normal. I use the gold and it's the perfect weight.
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I have fair skin and ordered the lightest shade. For summer I think I'd prefer a little darker.... medium/light, or whatever it's called. Also, my skin is 75 yrs old, so I'm diluting with a little plain moisturizer to look more natural.
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Make sure you get a white eye shadow base. They have the regular and the shimmer by the Nyx brand. It shows up even without a black-light. I do make-up for a living and this stuff rocks!
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I think "fair to natural" would be too dark for fair, freckled skin..this product seems to be for only light tan/tan skintones..even the "lightest" one is too dark...
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All of the Nu Derm line is fabulous for mature skin....you will definitely see impressive improvement. The Luxe is a nice addition for added moister at night. I love it!
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Try Designer Skin "Black". I highly recommend it. My daughter suggested it to me a few years ago and it is all I will ever use. I'm sure that you will like it.Cindee P.
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I have dry skin and have no problem with the product. What I like about it is it goes on so very lightly; it doesn't feel heavy at all. My thought would be if it goes on lightly it shouldn't shine ( not on me) but you need to be the final answer to the purchase. It's very nice I think you will be pleased.
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I believe they both tone and moisturize, but the Luminous does not do the other stuff it says it does IMO. I believe the red jar works better in what it says it does. Hope that helps.
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I have been using 46 and love it, but it is expensive so I just bought the 40. So far the 40 feels like a matte lotion. The 46 rubs on smoother, but leaves me shiny and the 40 absorbed in my skin instantly and I don't have one bit of shine. I almost feel like the 46 was more of a moisturizer. They feel equally at light. It's to early for me to tell if my skin changes, but I'll update soon.
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I have fair skin too, I bought c21 but only can use it during winter. I also bought a c23 on a local makeup store, it matches my skin more for summer. However, I don't recommend this product if u have oily skin because it doesn't last whole day unless u put on some primer.
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For me, there is a very light white coating as I'm rubbing it in. It fades quickly once rubbed in and given a minute or two to absorb and dry. I've been very happy with it. I have medium/relatively fair skin. Might be a different experience for those with darker skin tones.