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Hello Jen!

Post by joliefemme » Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:45 am

I'm new and I'd never mixed foundation. What do you think I have to try?
Thank you! :P
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Re: Hello Jen!

Post by JenW » Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:18 pm

I think you will be similar to me. Olive at 1 scoop color to about 12-15 white. I still recommend a sample kit so you can test the formula as well as the color.
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Re: Hello Jen!

Post by joliefemme » Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:03 am

Thank you for your answer! About formulas, I'm vegan, so I think I can buy only the vegan. Isn't it? I would like a more covering one, anyway.
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Re: Hello Jen!

Post by JenW » Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:55 am

Our All Purpose has a little more coverage than the Vegan formula. It might also be worth a try. It is silk free.
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Re: Hello Jen!

Post by joliefemme » Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:24 am

Today I tried a new mix. What do you think about?
Thanks for your advice!
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Re: Hello Jen!

Post by JenW » Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:51 pm

It looks good in the pic. How do you feel it looks? Is there anything you wish was just a little different, or is it good?
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Post by joliefemme » Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:12 am

I don't know. This is the most similar to my skin - until now - but I need feedback. I mixed ebony and olive. I can't say the precise ratio because I broke the little spoon...but ebony and olive are pretty the same amount.
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Re: Hello Jen!

Post by JenW » Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:41 am

Pictures can only tell me so much; they just can't represent real life colors perfectly as it only shows one limited aspect of light. The pics look great to me.

I recommend looking in a mirror in all kinds of light, including outside (car mirrors are so convenient....if it looks good in a car mirror, it is a good bet that it is a great match.)

Also, if you need fine tuning feedback, you could try to find a friend who can see the color in person.
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