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Make-Up at Faire

Started by Dracconia, October 04, 2009, 09:36:15 PM

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irishgirl

sorry! meant to type that I would NOT recommend mixing sunscreen and foundation. <groan>

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I apply sunscreen after moisturizer and before makeup. The trick is to let it really dry before applying anything else. I would recommend mixing sunscreen and makeup b/c that's going to dilute it. Also, I'm a fan of face-specific sunscreen. DHC makes a great one that goes on as a liquid but the neutrogena one is good too. Both are lighter than the stuff you put on the rest of the body so much easier to apply and feel better on the skin.

Becky10

Admittedly I dont wear sunscreen on my face as often as I should as I tend to break out from it. I never even thought of getting face specific sunscreen. Major duh on my part lol.
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LadyFae

Most makeup has SPF protection now but it is only the first layer, closest to your skin that does the protecting.  (Or so I've heard, anyway) so you should DEFINATELY wear a facial layer of sunscreen before you apply your makeup.  =)
Amanda  =D

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Tygrkat

Neutrogena makes an SPF100 specifically for facial use that is very lightweight, and has never caused me to break out (I have fairly sensitive skin) even with make-up over it. I wear it pretty much every day starting in late spring until late fall (or whenever I'm going to be exposed to lots of sunlight  :) )
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Adriana Rose

 I have been using the Garnier moisturizer with sunscreen but I am always looking for something that works a tad better.

Dont forget your chest and arms ladies they still get sun too.

Oh and

Has anyone figured out how not to get eyeliner to run like crazy? I would love to find one that doesnt make me look like a racoon any type that you love for its stay power?

Becky10

http://www.almay.com/Pg/Main/CatProdDet.aspx?catid=32&catnm=Eyes&subid=231&subnm=Eyeliner&prd=28568&osubnm=Liner

This is the one that I usually use and I've had very few times where it has smudged or run on me. Its about $6 so it's a tad bit expensive but works really well.
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arbcoind

I use this Almay eyeliner daily.  It stays in place very well.

Gina

LadyFae

I like to use Maybeline Waterproof Ultra Liner (liquid) at Faire.  It never runs- but it CAN flake off if you end up rubbing it.  If I opt for a pencil liner I try to remember to use a primer first and sometimes shadow over the liner but definately powder.  I don't have runny liner issues.
I LOVE to use a spray on sunscreen for reapplying to the exposed back, chest and throat but definately use a rub on sunscreen as the very first layer.  I'll apply it right out of the shower like lotion.  =)
Amanda  =D

"Do not call for your mother.  Who is it that you think let the demons in to eat you up?"

lys1022

I like Stila Smudge Pots for my eyeliner.  Once it is on and sets, it is THERE and doesn't move.  I've never had it run or smudge once it has dried.  A decent selection of colors, too.  It seems expensive at $20 per .14 oz, but a little goes a really, really long way on these.

Also, remember that sunscreen takes a bit of time to become effective, so it is important to apply it at least 20 minutes before you go out into the sun.  I usually put my first coat on post-shower / before I dress so that I'm sure I get everything (thin linen can let the sun through!), and then I do a second layer of spray-type once I get out to site.
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Rowan MacD

  I'm writing down all the brands to try for smudge proof eyemakeup. 
  The one thing I know is that Colorstay products by Revlon do not live up to their name. The liner smudges and the lipsticks wear off in the same amount of time regular brands do.
  I use Visible lift products form L'Oreal with SPF 17, and never get face burns at faire. My bosom is another story, since I usually forget to sunscreen them till it's too late. :(
 

  Another makeup subject:
   What style of makeup do you think is appropriate for different characters? 
   Natural looking or whiteface? Liners, shadows and lipstick colors? What do think goes with what?





   
   
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Lady Rebecca

I know it may be H/A, but I've never been a fan of whiteface. I just use my normal day-to-day makeup when I go to faire, except I put on my Oil of Olay facial sunscreen first.

And as far as eyeliner goes, I use the Covergirl one that is a soft pencil that you twist up as you go. I like it a lot and have never had problems with smearing. I usually use the CG lashblast mascara, too, though I bought Maybelline the last time, since it was cheaper - never again! Maybelline flakes smudges all over the place.

LadyFae

I like a simple, pale and natural look for the most part.  I am VERY pale skinned and won't tan so I play that up with powder.  I keep the eyeliner black and thin, a rosy blush on the apples of my cheeks only, but RED lipstick!  =)  But I usually portray a noble...  I'd probably keep everything very light and neutral if I were peasant or even pirate.  For a harlot or wench I would probably play around a lot more with color and heaviness.  As a fairy I feel that pretty much anything goes.  I like to be light and sparkly for sure, though!  =D
Amanda  =D

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McGuinness

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I play nobility or royalty so I tend to wear more makeup in those roles than I did when I was a peasant and went with a more natural look. I've always been REALLY happy with the Colorstay Liquid Lipstick. Its almost too difficult to get off some days, IMO. I've found the Maybelline Falsies waterproof mascara to stay on really well too....it takes me longer to get off than put on most days.

Our faire starts in the summer (August) and ends in the fall (October) so we go through weather extremes. In the hot weather, I usually dont do much foundation other than sunscreen since it gets sweated off quickly, but I usually go more dramatic eyes and lips -  kind of a more modern interpretation of the whiteface since that tends to just look comical at our event. I'll go for more foundation and a bit darker makeup when the temps cool though. Never any blush though, in faire shows or even day-to-day. I just dont prefer it.

I got a tip from the Tyra Banks show once that has worked well for me. Apply sunscreen and give it about 5-10 minutes or so to soak in. Then, use a cotton ball and apply a thin layer of Milk of Magnesia and let that dry for a few minutes as well before going on to the rest of the makeup. Really has helped me keep things in place (although you can get white streaks if its too thick). Its even lasted up to some warmer days last season.

(EDIT: Sorry, didn't mean to repeat what some others have said, now that I went back and re-read the entire thread! Consider this just a +1 to their tips then)

irishgirl

For eyeliner, I love to use the powdered variety. This is what I used for my wedding and it held up so beautifully that I started using it all the time. Someone mentioned the Stila pots and I think this is what it is, but I used a Bobbi Brown black eyeshadow. You just need a small eyeliner brush, wet it slightly, run it through the powder and then apply. Once it dries, it doesn't run!

Cofeeguru

My makeup is The All Natural Face (www.theallnaturalface.com) that I absolutely ADORE!  I break out from absolutely everything, including Bare Minerals, and this stuff is like gold. The gal who makes it has tons of shades and encourages sampling things before buying the full product.  It's a little pricey, but honestly, it lasts for six months or more for the main foundation, and longer for the other powders.  I'm so pale, it's a miracle I found something that didn't turn me yellow or orange. . .I hate being pumpkin colored.  For a full day, I wear a minimal amount of makeup, usually just my foundation and veil, but if it's a cooler day (as I sweat in a gross and disgusting way when it's hot) I use eyeshadow primer before applying a shimmer shadow. . .I find that it creases less than matte, and I use a lighter color as opposed to a darker, so any streaking is difficult to notice at the end of the day.  She also has a sealant spray that will hold your makeup steady and is also a hydration mist that you can use throughout the day.  Whatever you use, I'd say powder over cream, and avoid products with an abundance of wax, as it will melt as the day goes on.  Paper blotters are a saving grace, too, that you can use subtly and will reduce the oil on your skin without wiping off all of your makeup.

Phew, that was a lot of makeup talk! :)
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