All Purpose with Ebony- so red on me?

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pipari
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All Purpose with Ebony- so red on me?

Post by pipari » Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:01 am

I'm not so sure anymore of my undertone. Ashy blonde hair, don't really tan but get red and burn in the sun. I got a sample of HD cream foundation in N20, though it is bit pale on me C30 doesn't suit any better. Earlier I had a a sample of All Purpose and scooped it with Ebony perhaps 1:10-12 ratio, didn't keep a track really, but it looks so reddish on my face compared to neck. As if I had been training or having an allergic reaction. Totally not good. I don't recall this with Medium or Heavy sets that had Ebony-bag along them. What's wrong, what am I missing now? I like the All Purpose as well as cream foundation.
What to add with Ebony+All Purpose to cut the redness?
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Re: All Purpose with Ebony- so red on me?

Post by JenW » Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:46 am

pipari wrote:I'm not so sure anymore of my undertone. Ashy blonde hair, don't really tan but get red and burn in the sun. I got a sample of HD cream foundation in N20, though it is bit pale on me C30 doesn't suit any better. Earlier I had a a sample of All Purpose and scooped it with Ebony perhaps 1:10-12 ratio, didn't keep a track really, but it looks so reddish on my face compared to neck. As if I had been training or having an allergic reaction. Totally not good. I don't recall this with Medium or Heavy sets that had Ebony-bag along them. What's wrong, what am I missing now? I like the All Purpose as well as cream foundation.
What to add with Ebony+All Purpose to cut the redness?
Yellow or Green. Or it may be that you just need some more white. It almost sounds like the color is just too intense.
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Re: All Purpose with Ebony- so red on me?

Post by pipari » Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:57 pm

Thank you for help, I have the green one somewhere, I'll try that. Any idea how much should be added say 1:11 ratio?
I never really have kept a track of final ratio because I try, mix some more, add white or little ebony, but I think it the white is 11-12 parts.
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Re: All Purpose with Ebony- so red on me?

Post by pipari » Sun Dec 21, 2014 5:10 am

JES! The green did the trick☺ I guess the ratio is now 1:11 plus quarter or less scoop of green. It's just needs very deep shaking or otherwise I'll end up with greenish blotches on my face. This All Purpose is really different and creamier than other formulas and doesn't look like dry flakes on dry 40+ skin.
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