Expert: Ambercinque - 8/24/2009

Question
QUESTION: hello there,
         im 28 married 40lb over wt. fair chubby women asking you ur help in wide question :-)
apart from applying just a bit of lipstick n eye liner i really dnt know how to take care or my sink n also about makeup. I have a mix skin of dry n oily more of dry ....could u please gv me som tips on black n white heads some pimple spot on my skin n also some tips on light make up
which i can wear my self easily
thanks please write me if u have any question regarding
once again thanks in advance
n really appreciate ur help

ANSWER: Zee-
Well I am not sure what your using currently for skincare. You really need to exfoliate your skin if not daily with a gentle cleanser that incorporates microbeads but twice a week on clean skin. There are tons of products out there for this. A good cleanser is also crucial to keeping your skin healthy and great. You can use cetaphil or even dove soap or a more upscale one. It sounds like you have dry skin with oily surface which means you really need a good moisturizer as well.
As far as make up goes I am not quite sure what you mean by light? It sounds like your only wearing lipstick and eyeliner and that to me is light. Do you mean light colors or natural looking?Please clarify so I may better answere for you(:
Thanks so much
amber

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QUESTION: well right now i use a botanics deep cleaning get as a fact wash and to moisturize i use the breathe's smooth vanilla cream that's all i use n yes light makeup natural look i meant
what u mean my cleanser? i some times use nevia  moisturizer toner? isnt tat the same..........
let me know if u wana know more about

ANSWER: Hi again. I mean a good soap to clean your face. That is a cleanser. Toner restores the ph balance in your skin ( the oil to water ratio of your skin).

I would recommend a great natural foundation like Dior Nude liquid foundation. It is a water based mineral make up and is great for the skin. It feels like your not wearing any! I also like Revlon  12 hr eyeshadow quad in coffee bean its a great stay put brown palette that looks great on everyone! I love Dior Addict lipstick in #323 for a great neutral rose tone for everyday. Its soft and natural. For blush I like Lancome blush in miel glace or shimmer mocha havanna.
Good Luck
amber

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QUESTION: thats a little expensive purchase for me
can u gv me some easy n cheap tips on make-up ?


Answer
Well actually dior at $45 is pretty average for foundations in dept store. Clinique is more modestly priced around $20 or so.I would not do a really cheap foundation as this is on your skin all day and it really does make a difference. Splurge on the foundation trust me.

The eyeshadow i recommended was around $7 for a quad. I am not sure how much cheaper I would go. For the lipstick try Revlon lipgloss in nude. It is a great neutral around $7. For a cheaper blush opt for physicians formula multi shade blush or use the bronzer as a blush.
Good Luck
amber