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by maverickldr
Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:24 pm
Forum: Skin Care
Topic: Micronized Zinc Oxide
Replies: 4
Views: 3120

Micronized Zinc Oxide

Can I add this to my moisturizer and get some sun protection? I found this piece below but I'm not a cosmetic chemist! Zinc Oxides: Which One is Right for You? Regular zinc oxide has a particle size of >200 nm (nanometer), a visible whitening effect on the skin, is water dispersible, gives great cov...
by maverickldr
Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Skin Care
Topic: Ultimate Luxury Powder
Replies: 1
Views: 1771

Ultimate Luxury Powder

Can I add this to my regular moisturizer to make a creamier primer?
by maverickldr
Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: General Makeup Talk
Topic: Pressing SN powders
Replies: 9
Views: 3308

Re: Pressing SN powders

Instead of jojoba oil, can I use baby oil? I picked up pressing tins and pressor at TKB Trading - very reasonable and good size tins. The 52mm will be perfect for foundation.
by maverickldr
Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: General Makeup Talk
Topic: Pressing SN powders
Replies: 9
Views: 3308

Re: Pressing SN powders

ITs the foundation and blushes as I use more of these than the shadows. I have my recipe down (1 Olive: 10 Ivory) but I'm still trying the original and medium coverage to determine which one I like best. I'll try drops of alcohol first and then add a drop or two of jojoba. How long do you think it w...
by maverickldr
Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: General Makeup Talk
Topic: Pressing SN powders
Replies: 9
Views: 3308

Re: Pressing SN powders

We sound similar. Between melanoma and rosacea, its tricky to find something that works. So if I just put in some drops of jojoba, mix well but to what consistency? Jojoba woul dbe great for my dry skin.
by maverickldr
Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: General Makeup Talk
Topic: Pressing SN powders
Replies: 9
Views: 3308

Pressing SN powders

I love playing the role of mad cosmetic chemist in my bathroom! Because I travel so much I really like pressed powders and came across a term I'm lost in: pressing medium. Do you really need one to press SN powders? I don't like adding extra "stuff" to the pure mix.

Any guidance/advice?
by maverickldr
Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:08 pm
Forum: General Makeup Talk
Topic: Foundation Recipes :-)
Replies: 206
Views: 648792

Re: Foundation Recipes :-)

Many thanks Jen for your advice. I added a half scoop of warm gold and it turned a tad dark on me. I added a little Temp Tryst but didn't like the effect so I guess I'll add some ULP to lighten it up a bit. I really love that ULP texture. The 2:10 ratio seemed so perfect! What is the benefit of usin...
by maverickldr
Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: General Makeup Talk
Topic: Foundation Recipes :-)
Replies: 206
Views: 648792

Re: Foundation Recipes :-)

Jen, I just received my Perfect Harmony kit and I feel like the mad scientist mixing my base! I used 10 scoops of white to 2 scoops of Olive. Pretty darn close!! I am truly amazed how near exact the color is to my base skintone (the red from rosacea makes my skin pink and MUA all want to give me pin...
by maverickldr
Mon May 31, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: General Makeup Talk
Topic: Foundation Recipes :-)
Replies: 206
Views: 648792

Re: Foundation Recipes :-)

I'm new to this whole mineral makeup bandwagon. I've tried BE, L'oreal, and a few others with no luck. The color turned orange, or it settled in my lines and pores, or it wore off so I need your help with the transition. :D I currently wear Revlon CS in Buff or BB Oil Free Compact MU in Warm Sand; t...