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Post by JenW » Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:48 pm

stalkingcat wrote:Hello, ladies. I could use some advice on where to start. I've used Aromaleigh Y/L (don't remember the level, maybe 2 or 3?), MAC NW 2.5 (turned orange on me) and have BE medium beige (not bad, but I don't much like the bismuth).

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Both taken this morning, in the car, one with flash, one without. Excuse the faces, I was singing along to the radio.
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Post by stalkingcat » Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:12 pm

aarg! And I'm the tech-savy one in the house *facepalm*

lets try this
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Post by JenW » Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:11 pm

stalkingcat wrote:aarg! And I'm the tech-savy one in the house *facepalm*

lets try this
Much better! I would try Warm Gold or Olive. In Warm Gold it will be close to 1 scoop color and about 8 white. In Olive, it will be close to 1 scoop color and 12 white.
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Post by stalkingcat » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:37 pm

Thank you muchly, Jen!
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Post by nyxheleris » Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:02 pm

Hi Jen, I just got my sample pack and would love a professional opinion on which color(s) to start with. Here are some pics, all morning daylight, no makeup. Sorry if they come out huge.


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Thanks for your help Jen :)
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Post by JenW » Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:26 pm

nyxheleris wrote:Hi Jen, I just got my sample pack and would love a professional opinion on which color(s) to start with. Here are some pics, all morning daylight, no makeup.
You look pretty neutral to me. I think Ebony would be a good place to start. Try 1 scoop color to about 8 white, but you might need at least one more scoop of white....
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Post by Dienna » Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:00 pm

Hello, I am waiting for my samples. I ordered them in medium coverage, and was hoping for a good place to start color wise. It is overcast outside so this is the best I can do for now. I usually wear Revlon Colorstay 150 Buff in the winter and Colorstay 200 sand beige right now, which is a perfect match. Thanks!
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Post by JenW » Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:28 pm

Dienna-

I am thinking Olive. I think about a 1 scoop color to 10-12 white will do it. If it is not right, we can go from there.
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Post by cosjunkie » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:24 pm

Hi! I need help. I have heard great things about your foundation but do not know where to start. I have slightly oily skin that has occassional acne. I usually wear a foundation in a neutral tone. I have hyperpigmentation that I need to cover up. I want to order a starter kit but don't know which one to choose. I also don't have a clue on where to start with the mixing. Help :P
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Post by JenW » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:27 pm

cosjunkie-

I think you should start with a sample kit in Medium Coverage. From your photo, you look to be a Buttery Gold, but I can't be certain.

When you get your sample kit, I would get an eyeshadow brush and swipe just a light amount of the base tints full strength on your jawline. Pick the one that seems to blend best with your skin. In Buttery Gold and Warm Gold, I think you will be close to a 1:5-6 (one scoop color to 5 or 6 white scoops). In Ebony probably a 1:5. Measure the scoops flat like you would in the kitchen. Put scoops in the jar and shake it up for a while before trying it on your face. It should go on just a little light.
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