Problem = Dark circles
Makeup solution = Under eye / light reflecting concealer
Skincare solution = Brightening eye cream
Unfortunately for some dark circles are a permanent feature, caused by pigmentation irregularities and are generally heredity, although sun exposure can also play a factor. However anyone can suffer from darkness under the eyes from time to time, whether it's through not enough sleep or a poor diet of too much salt and lacking in vitamins K & B12.
Once you've had a good nights sleep and accessed your diet, I would recommend using an eye cream with brightening properties such as Eysilix, which contains skin brightening peptides.
Problem = Foundation not lasting the day
Makeup solution = Primer
Skincare solution = Hyaluronic Acid
When our skin is dehydrated (lacking in water), it becomes thirsty, resulting in our skin absorbing products more quickly. If you find yourself asking where your foundation has disappeared to towards midday, chances are your skin has absorbed it, while it attempts to take in vital moisture.
I recommend using a Hyaluronic Acid Serum, such as Hydraluron or Bravura London Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Hyaluronic Acid holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water and helps the skin to retain it where it needs it most.
Problem = Uneven or rough skin
Makeup solution = Primer
Skincare solution = AHA's and / or mechanical exfoliator
If you suffer from uneven / rough skin and find your foundation doesn't look as smooth as it could, then you can use a primer to smooth out the appearance of the skin in the first instance AND also use exfoliators to actually smooth out the skin.
This could be chemical exfoliators such as AHA's like Glycolic acid, that work by dissolving the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. It could also be mechanical exfoliators such as skin polishes and scrubs. You could use a combination of the two, although never on the same days, to avoid irritation.
I recommend Bravura London for Glycolic acid treatment, although start with a low percentage if you're new to this type of exfoliation and something like Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator if you prefer a scrub type exfoliator.
Problem = Spots / Blemishes
Makeup solution = Concealer
Skincare solution = BHA's
Almost all spots are caused when a pore becomes blocked. The best way to prevent the spot from occurring is by keeping your pores clear in the first place. Thorough cleansing is always the foundation of clear skin but if that isn't enough, then Salicylic Acid is a wonderful ingredient when extra help is needed. Similar to AHA's, it works by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, except Salicylic is much more effective at breaking down oil and can penetrate deeper into the pore, clearing the blockage.
I recommend a 5% Salicylic Acid Peel from Bravura London OR Super Facialist Pore Purifying Mask.
Problem = Excess shine
Makeup solution = Powder
Skincare solution = Mattifying lotion & Oil blotting sheets.
Whether you have oily / combination skin or suffer from seborrhoea, a condition causing overactive sebaceous glands, you may suffer from excess shine. Over use of powders during the day can build up and leave the skin looking dry.
I recommend applying a mattifying lotion prior to applying your makeup, such as Super Facialist Mattifying Lotion (which also contains salicylic acid, so also good for blocked pores) and carry a set of oil absorbing sheets such as Kleenex Shine Absorbing Sheets. Hyaluronic Acid is also great for excess shine, as the skin often creates more oil if it's dehydrated.
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Andy aka Pampered Prince
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