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[heliotropicwind]

and outside, with ivory, my skin is a bit darker then foundation now

this winter me no foundation or corrector on face


so what do you think warm or cool, is it warm because of ruddy skin? When I get tan I think I get yellowish under tone, but recently I avoid sun because it worsens rosacea, I have to cover papules on cheeks they are not clear seen on photos I cover them whit hair...

[JenW]

heliotropicwind-

I think you will fall in Olive or Warm Gold. In Olive probably 1 Olive : 11-14 white.... in Warm Gold close to 1 Warm Gold : 8 or 9 white.

I think you are neutral, but on the warm side. Pictures will show different colors and undertones based on lighting. Having a group of pictures to look at does help.

[a_m_n]

Hi! I just tried to post this but it didn't seem to work. I'm sorry if I made this post twice somehow!

Anyway, I could use some help choosing the right starter kit.

Here's me without makeup. I'm a light strawberry blonde, sort of, and my veins look more blue than green. However, I don't want my foundation to be too pink, but rather balance out my skin's redness. These pics are taken right after washing my face, so my skin might be slightly irritated.

As for coverage, I prefer a matte finish that doesn't look dry or flakey. A natural look, rather than heavy coverage. Is the Original formula the way to go?

[aperkins1]

Hi! I just received my starter kit and have mixed foundation using the suggested ratio with the ebony tint. I think its a pretty good match, although I do have some red spots. I played around and used the green tint as a light concealer, but have not mixed it in with the foundation at this point. I wondering if 1) you think the ebony is the right shade for me-I have NO idea what my coloring is. Right now I have dark roots, but my hair stays highlighted (just being lazy over the summer!). I have greenish eyes. 2) I am looking at ordering some oil control products like primer or blur, but also didnt know if I should change the type of base I use. I am fairly oily and I def need something, as the foundation did not last long at all...just not sure what products to try. Thanks for your help! Here are two photos-one without makeup and two that shows more of my hair color.--correction, it would only let me add one of the pics...

[JenW]

Hi! I just tried to post this but it didn't seem to work. I'm sorry if I made this post twice somehow!

Anyway, I could use some help choosing the right starter kit.

Here's me without makeup. I'm a light strawberry blonde, sort of, and my veins look more blue than green. However, I don't want my foundation to be too pink, but rather balance out my skin's redness. These pics are taken right after washing my face, so my skin might be slightly irritated.

As for coverage, I prefer a matte finish that doesn't look dry or flakey. A natural look, rather than heavy coverage. Is the Original formula the way to go?

First of all, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you on this.

For your base color, I am thinking you need to sample Ebony and Warm Gold. It is probably a good idea to try out the sample kit. If I had to pick, I would probably go Peach, but since you are trying to not go pink, one of the other colors will probably work better. For approximate mixes by the level scoop: Warm Gold 1 : 9 or 10 white, Buttery Gold 1 : 8 or 9 white, Ebony 1: 7 white. Original is a good place to start. It is the easiest to match, and gives the finish you are looking for....natural looking, and not shimmery or sheeny.

[JenW]

Hi! I just received my starter kit and have mixed foundation using the suggested ratio with the ebony tint. I think its a pretty good match, although I do have some red spots. I played around and used the green tint as a light concealer, but have not mixed it in with the foundation at this point. I wondering if 1) you think the ebony is the right shade for me-I have NO idea what my coloring is. Right now I have dark roots, but my hair stays highlighted (just being lazy over the summer!). I have greenish eyes. 2) I am looking at ordering some oil control products like primer or blur, but also didnt know if I should change the type of base I use. I am fairly oily and I def need something, as the foundation did not last long at all...just not sure what products to try. Thanks for your help! Here are two photos-one without makeup and two that shows more of my hair color.--correction, it would only let me add one of the pics...

If you find you need to adjust the color green, you might want to consider Olive as your base instead of Ebony. The ratios won't be the same, but if you know where you are with Ebony, you will need at least 50% more white with Olive. From the pic and your mention of redness, I definitely think Olive or Ebony. For oil control, maybe try Oil Control Blur as your primer. The nice thing about it, is it can double as a finisher. Another primer that might help is Ultra Sheer Zinc.

[aperkins1]

Thank you so much! What would be the main difference between the blur and the zinc? Thanks again!

[JenW]

Thank you so much! What would be the main difference between the blur and the zinc? Thanks again!

The Blur tends to be more smoothing and controls oil, but the Zinc is more soothing. It might work out that one works in the summer while the other works in the winter.

[isaas]

Hi i am new and quite cunfused about the whole mixing thing so i only bought blushes and finishing powders last time, if anyone might help me out on colors and mixing by looking at my pic (hope i managed to download it) i woul be very thankfull
Yours sincerely

Ida Synnev

[JenW]

Hi i am new and quite cunfused about the whole mixing thing so i only bought blushes and finishing powders last time, if anyone might help me out on colors and mixing by looking at my pic (hope i managed to download it) i woul be very thankfull
Yours sincerely

Ida Synnev

I am not seeing the pic..... If adding it to an email is easier, I can pm you an email address.