Makeup & Skincare/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| antioxidants | 2/7/2012 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I was reading a health and beauty magazine that recommended to use face products with antioxidants ... A: Although I have heard of the line: "Yes to Blueberries" I haven't actually used the products nor ... | ||
| What do you recommend? | 2/1/2012 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: Heey there! I am 13 years old and have pretty bad acne on my back and face. I am Italian and ... A: Neutrogena oil-free acne wash and Neutrogena Acne treatment products are what I strongly recommend ... | ||
| retin a | 1/31/2012 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: just started retin a to improve dull uneven skin tone, now have a huge party in 2 weeks what can I ... A: Have you been using a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 during the day? That is essential no matter ... | ||
| Dry and frizzy hair and skin cleansing | 1/25/2012 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: .. hope youre fine.. Iam really worried for my hair.. My age is 20 years old and my hairs are ... A: Regarding your desire for shinier hair....most any drugstore or salon professional hair care line ... | ||
| Frizzy hair and skin cleansing | 1/25/2012 | Caroline-Morgane Choisy-Rossi |
| Q: .. hope youre fine.. Iam really worried for my hair.. My age is 20 years old and my hairs are ... A: I'm sorry your hair is going through such a dramatic change. There are a few possible causes for ... | ||
| How to disinfect my skin after waxing | 1/25/2012 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: .. hope youre fine.. My skin in very sensitive. please tell me that How to disinfect my skin after ... A: Hibiclens skin wash or Neosporin antiseptic cream are two recommendations. Hair will grow back ... | ||
| Does applying milk, yogurt and milk cream makes body and facial hair to grow? | 12/26/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: Hope you are fine.. I used to massage my face and body with milk,yogurt and milk cream. Now i am ... A: Rose, To my knowledge I can find no research that indicates applying dairy products of any kind to ... | ||
| Chapped lips | 12/22/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I am 18 year old boy from New Delhi, India. My BMI is perfect according to doctors. But I am having ... A: Are you well hydrated? You need to drink 8- 8 oz glasses of water per day. I assume you've used lip ... | ||
| I want to make my whole body's complexion very fairer by home-made remedies. | 12/22/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I live in india.My skin is sensitive and I want to make my whole body's complexion very fairer by ... A: While I don't know from personal experience if any of the following remedies work. Here are several ... | ||
| Question | 12/9/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: My name is Katie. What kind of mascara is the best? What company? Thanks! :) A: Katie~ That's like asking what moisturizing or burger is best. It's all dependent on what you want ... | ||
| looks is older than my age | 11/26/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I am 31 years old, married with 2 kids (6 & 4 y/o). Whenever i go out with my husband, i always hear ... A: There are only three things that can help minimize the appearance of large pores: 1) A pore ... | ||
| Improper Beard | 11/21/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I got improper of beard growth. Actually hair doesn't join on the sides of lips. got hairs above and ... A: Unfortunately, your problem is a genetic one and little can be done. There are products that promise ... | ||
| looks is older than my age | 11/20/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I am 31 years old, married with 2 kids (6 & 4 y/o). Whenever i go out with my husband, i always hear ... A: I hear your pain. It's never too late to turn back the clock on aging. You can reverse the signs of ... | ||
| Skin Routine | 11/13/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: When it comes to looking after your face.What is the right routine to have every day? I'm now 31,and ... A: AM: Apply Daytime moisturizer with at least an SPF of 15 and an under eye cream. PM: Cleanse, ... | ||
| Dark Circles | 11/13/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I am a third year university student writing my dissertation in the form of a magazine. One of my ... A: Maybelline New York Cover Stick, Laura Mercier Secret Camoflage, and Yves St. Laurent's Touche Eclat ... | ||
| Dark Circles | 11/12/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I am a third year university student writing my dissertation in the form of a magazine. One of my ... A: So that I don't miss any of your questions, I've copied them and pasted them into the body of my ... | ||
| sweat-proof foundation | 11/1/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I teach fitness 2 -3 hours a day here in humid florida. What tinted foundation for dry older skin ... A: The best liquid foundations for mature skin, in addition to being lightweight, should have light ... | ||
| Dark Circles | 10/20/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I am 22 male from India, i have dark circles round my eyes. I've consulted my family doctor he has ... A: I would not recommend this product or any skin lightening product which contains hydroquinone. ... | ||
| Achieving sparkling bright eyes | 9/27/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: This is not the type of question you usually answer, but i could not find anyone else on this ... A: While I have no personal or second hand experience as to whether or not this product is effective, I ... | ||
| BEST Hair Removal Method (No Pain) | 9/23/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: Linda, What is the BEST hair removal method that involves no pain? I've heard of hair removal ... A: Laser hair removal is one of the more effective methods, with a good success rate of having most of ... | ||
| laser hair removal burn | 9/14/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: 24 hours ago I went for my 4th treatment of laser hair removal on my underarms, bikini, and legs. ... A: I a appologize for the delayed response. I hope your symptoms have cleared up by now. Otherwise, ... | ||
| freezy hair | 9/10/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I have fine straight hair, however, after I shower my hair tends to get frizzy. I've tried applying ... A: First of all do you use a lightweight daily conditioner each time you shampoo? That's my first ... | ||
| Allergies | 9/10/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I have used Clinique products for about 40 years. I have always had a problem with it to close to my ... A: Are you sure it's the makeup causing the problem or did you recently switch to a different eye or ... | ||
| Best method for hair-removal | 9/7/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I have tried depilatories, but some books say that using harsh chemicals in depilatories 2/3 a week ... A: Laser hair removal is one of the more effective methods, with a good success rate of having most of ... | ||
| How Can I get this smokey look? | 9/1/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I want to try a smokey eye of the picture below and need advice on how to get it. What eye shadows ... A: A trio of grey/black or taupe/tan eye shadows will help you create a smokey look as follows: Apply ... | ||
| tightening loose skin folds (best products) | 9/1/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: This is probably not the type of question you usually answer, but the other lady is currently away. ... A: Collagen synthesis is the key to maintaining smooth, youthful skin. Many skin care products help to ... | ||
| homemade body scrubs | 8/24/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: Can I replace beauty oil like olive or almond oil with other canola or vegetable oil? What's the ... A: Sure you can. There benefits of each oil are somewhat different but each oil offers benefits to the ... | ||
| make-up | 8/20/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: ma'am! I,m a young girl of 18. I'm Asian. I've quite fair skin , light brown hair(due to use of ... A: The colors you are wearing are warm, so you would want your make-up colors warm as well. I would ... | ||
| Bumpy skin? | 8/15/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I have combination skin towards the dry side. I used to not put moisturizer because I was ignorant ... A: I am not a dermatologist, therefore it's difficult for me to determine what is causing your ... | ||
| skincare | 7/29/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: re Cheryl's question on humectants used in a dry climate draw moisture FROM the skin instead of to ... A: A hot climate isn't the issue. A hot, or cold) dry climate is where to avoid the use of humectants ... | ||
| Tanning | 7/25/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: how are you? I wanted to ask whats is the best thing for sunless tanning? Cream, towelets, or ... A: It really just depends on the user and your most comfortable way of applying products. I personally ... | ||
| Hair drier | 7/14/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: Are there any damage to hair if hairdrier is used frequently? ANSWER: Dear Srikanth~ The question ... A: Srikanth~ Apparently ions help the hair dry faster with less heat, which can damage hair. I'm not ... | ||
| Hair drier | 7/7/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: Are there any damage to hair if hairdrier is used frequently? A: The question is what is your definition of 'frequently'? Using them too frequently might damage ... | ||
| What is the cure for my skin of my hands and feet (Photos included)? | 6/12/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: Im a tan 20 yo girl, and im not satisfied with my hands they look like a hands of a 50 yo woman :S ... A: Because your skin condition could be related to several things that need medical treatment (such as ... | ||
| male body hair | 6/8/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I want to remove it becaues 1.I have pale skin and black hair and it doesnt look very well 2.My body ... A: Traditional hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking and waxing, provide only temporary ... | ||
| sunscreen help | 5/30/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: .I am 16years old,and have an oily(not severely) skin.I am from a very hot climate country so my ... A: Since Parasol (Dimethico-diethylbenzalmalonate, Polysilicone-15) is not an approved sunscreen in the ... | ||
| Spray tanning and sun tanning | 5/25/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I have some sort of skin condition where certain spots on my stomach don't tan (I have an ... A: Congrats on the opportunity to take a trip to this most beautiful part of the world! It's high on ... | ||
| Sunblock | 5/7/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: How long is a tube or aerosal can of sunblock effective? How many months/years after it is ... A: Typically 2-3 years after the manufacture date. Often this date is listed on the bottom of or side ... | ||
| Fair complexion | 5/4/2011 | Linda Gearke |
| Q: I have Wheatish complexion but my hand and feet get darker in winter. I want a full fair complexion ... A: There are several products available to lighten your skin. Just stay away from anything with ... | ||
| Skin care | 4/9/2011 | Casey Durrett, LEI |
| Q: hope u doing gud.iam 31ys old female unmarried n fr the past 3 ys iam suffering frm acne on face n ... A: If you've been suffering with this trouble for several years now and have had no success in ... | ||
Makeup & Skincare
Answers by Expert:
Linda Gearke
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding how to develop and market your own line of personal care products---skin care, bath and body, hair care, etc., I have experience in all phases of the product development process from concept to distribution.
Experience
15 years experience in marketing and developing over 350 beauty products and 6 years in business for myself helping entrepreneurs bring their personal care product idea to market.
Organizations
National Cosmetology Association
Sales & Marketing Executives
Business Women's Network
National Association of Women Business Owners
Education/Credentials
University of Minnesota, School of Mass Communications & Journalism
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