Primer/ Corrector -Giorgio Armani - Master Corrector
Olive11 1/24/2013 10:25:00 AM
What can I say? The Sephora near me finally started carrying this, and I purchased this in #2 yellowy-apricoty shade yesterday to help neutralize melasma discolouration that nothing under the sun that I have tried, and I've tried a lot like most people with this problem, until now could cover or disguise. When the woman in Sephora applied it and I looked in the mirror, I thought right away it was a trick mirror. The splotches which were painfully obvious every time I looked in the mirror were softened by about 70%, so much so that they were hardly noticeable. I've tried peachy-pinky correctors that did nothing and actually probably made them more noticeable, but this one is genius and the correct colour for greyish-brown discolouration, I suppose a lot like dark undereye circles, which is why so many people find success with it for that reason. If they ever discontinue this product I will have to go on a hunger strike or something.
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BB Cream -Smashbox - Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35
Olive11 11/22/2012 4:53:00 PM
I went to Sephora and, as I have a number of times already, I asked for something to more or less hide all of the problems I have on my face, mostly revolving around hyperpigmentation. One time I was directed to Hourglass Veil foundation, which was OK, but not so great that I ran out and bought it again. After a number of other unsuccessful attempts to find a product that does it all (Armani, Stila, Dermablend, CoverFX, Lucy's Minerals, Laura Mercier ...), most recently this was recommended to me. First, like a lot of people are saying, you need to apply this on top of a moisturizer. It is dry and doesn't spread well without some moisture added to it. But, it definitely does the job of evening out your skintone and providing fair coverage of flaws. It feels good on, not tacky at all. I am unable to wear it on its own (I could if I wanted to, I suppose) as I need full coverage, but what I do now is I mix Lucy's Minerals with Nars Tinted Radiant Moisturizer and wear that on top of this. The only reason I'm doing this is because these are the products I have right now. I am still looking for a dewy, full coverage, breathable, long-lasting foundation that is non-comedogenic and won't break the bank. (If anyone reading this has any suggestions, please share!) This is $50 Can. dollars for a fairly small tube so it ain't cheap. But I will most likely buy again. I like that it has SPF (mineral based) in it, and that will save me from having to buy sunscreen as I buy a mineral-based sunscreen with SPF 35 already. I like the fact that is is a multi-tasker and it does what it says it will do on most, if not all, counts.
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Sunscreen -Unlisted Brand - Goddess Garden Kid's Natural Sunscreen SPF 30
Olive11 10/24/2012 4:25:00 PM
I have melasma, and since developing it a few years ago I have worn mineral-based sunscreen every day, summer and winter. I started with Elta MD, but it was expensive, and had nano particles, which aren't supposed to be good. I switched around, Burt's Bees, some other brands whose names I can't remember, always trying to go as natural as possible, and as zinc-based as possible. I found some Garden Goddess in a health food store. It was for babies. It wasn't meant for your face, but I figure, it was all natural, mostly organic, meant for babies, how bad could it be for your face? I used it and have been very happy. It goes on white, but that's good, because you can see the coverage. Let it dry and it blends in. I have also used the regular Garden Goddess stuff for body. Both equally good on my face with a high percentage of zinc, I think around 20%, which is just perfect. I found the GG at Whole Foods the second time. And, it does not stink, like a previous reviewer says, at all. Also, I have extremely acne prone skin and this does not break me out one iota. It has also received EWG's 2011 highest rating for being most effective and non-toxic. Perfect. I love this stuff. My extremely frustrating and unwelcome melasma is not getting worse, and my face is well protected. Thanks, GG!
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Skincare - Face -Unlisted Brand - Tamanu Oil
Olive11 3/5/2012 12:40:00 PM
I am a person with lots of skin issues. Active acne, scarring, melasma ... yeah, it stucks. I have spent a fortune on all kinds of creams and treatments, from dermatologists, spas, department store counters ... we're talking Fraxel, chemical peel, etc. (probably all made it worse in the end). Almost a year ago, after the derm prescribed antibiotics AGAIN, and I ended up with new melasma due to sun sensitivity, I threw all the Retin-A, antibiotics, and chemical crap in the garbage. I had had it with all of the useless, harmful crap these so-called experts were doling out. I decided to go all natural and holistic. My latest discovery has been tamanu oil. After a week of applying it (after having a horrific breakout) my skin has never looked better. No acne, smoother complexion, and healthier looking. It is definitely healing and regenerating, as I read. It is worth every penny and I will never be without it, unless there is an apocalypse or something, and then I guess at that point I won't care what's going on with my face.
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