I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Idea

I have naturally ivory skin with a yellow tint. (My ancenstry is Sicilian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Danish and English.) My hair is naturally darkest brown, but I colour it a dark burgundy. I had previously been using Loreal True Match (W2) and Coty Loose Power-translucent extra coverage.

Today I purchased Almay's smart shade light, colorless makeup and almay nearly nude loose powder light.

I think I made a mistake though.

What would be an ideal makeup combo for a 31-year-old woman who wants a smooth complexion without looking ghastly in photos?

I can't find the ideal makeup shade. I always notice the contrast between naked skin and makeup, whether it be noticing that my face and neck are paler than the rest of my body, or slightly more yellow or pinkish!

Is there a chance that the makeup combination that I bought today isn't a completely horrible idea?

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

Hi there,

The problem is twofold on this. In photographs, the flash from the camera actually creates the ghostly look to your skin- the light reflects off the powder. The solution is to actually use less product. Many women are afraid that they'll look pimply or shiny without extra powder, but the flash actually helps disguise bumps and wrinkles. Just put concealer where you need it, then use a light dusting of loose powder.

To have the skin on your face match the skin on your body, you need to match your foundation to your neck, not to your cheek or wrist as you may have been taught. This creates a unifying effect and a natural look. Your best bet is to go to a professional makeup counter for your foundation, concealer, and powder (I love Lancome). BUT don't just buy it the instant they put it on you. Leave the store, go into natural light, and take a picture with a digital camera. Walk around with it in the mall for 30 minutes and look at it in lots of different light. Then, if you adore it, go back and buy it.

Good luck!

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

Just go tanning about 3 times every week for a while, if you just change your powder or foundation, you'll see lines because your natural skin isn't the same as your foundation/powder. Its not good for your skin to use powder or foundation because it drys out your skin A LOT! Trust me I've learned the hard way. Good Luck 閳?br>I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

Get an all-over bronzer for your face and body or, if you just want to color your face, which is kinda stupid, get a powder bronzer. Victoria's Secret has a great bronzer but you could just go to a drugstore (Banana Boat Spray-On works great).

Hope I helped.

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

Covergirl has some of the best products

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

there are tan sometimes sparkly blushers, /blush and you have to dust it on your cheeks and a little on your nose chin and forehead but not too much

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

In some stores they have the little clinique stations and other brands of make-up have those as well where you can schedule an appointment with an expert if you have time, I'm sure they could help you. It's also a lot of fun and free!! :) What could be better? Good luck.

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

Impossible to say for sure without seeing the makeup and you next to it. However, I would like to recommend a line of makeup that you may find more satisfactory: Dermacia (www.dermaciatv.com)

It sounds like you would need the light kit. It's nice because they provide two shades - one with pink undertones and the other with yellow undertones. You can experiment mixing your own unique color, or just use one or the other. This is professional makeup with professional results.....so whichever color you prefer (or a mixture of the two), it should complement your skin tones nicely.

OR, you could go to a makeup counter at the mall and have someone "type" your skin there. Knowing your undertones is everything...sometimes it takes a professional to tell us what that is...and how to best work with it.

It isn't enough to find a shade "light" or "dark" enough for your skin. The coverage, texture, and undertones can make or break a foundation on your skin. I think that's why I like the Dermacia so much.....it's extremely forgiving, the coverage is beautiful, and you can experiment to your heart's content.

May I make one suggestion? It sounds like your hair color could be part of the problem. The skin tones as you describe them don't "click" in my head with the dark burgundy hair. It may be that you should confirm this with a professional hairstylist. Even having the perfect foundation will not produce the results you want, if it's paired with a hair color that washes you out.....and it sounds like this hair color may be doing just that.

Wishing you all the best -

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

I think the best thing to do is go to a cosmetic counter in a department store or Merle Norman where they can point you in the right direction as to the color you need to use. Ask them to do a color test on you. You shouldn't go lighter or darker than your skin tone. It is sometimes hard to figure out what your skin tone is in some stores.

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

I recently started using that Almay foundation. I think maybe you need to use the light/medium shade instead of the light shade. That foundation has a SPF of 15. While using moisturizer or foundation with SPF is best....you need to protect your skin...it has its cons though. The active ingredient in the SPF...usually Zinc Oxide...can make your skin appear whiter than normal in photos from the flash's reflection. If you know you're going to be photographed...like a wedding or party...I wouldnt use any SPF. I definately think if you're that pale you should at least use a powder bronzer to warm up your skin. Apply where the sun naturally hits up face...bridge of nose, apples of cheeks, chin.

If you're still having a problem I would go get colormatched at a upscale makeup counter like Prescriptives....if you cant afford their foundation ask for a sample...take to the drug store and match that to what foundation suits your skin(for oily, dry, etc.)

Good Luck!

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

Chanel...or Dior....both excellent

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

go to beeroyalproducts.com and look under bee-luscious cosmetics , it is the mineral liquid powder foundation it is amazing light and fresh lots of coverage yet light on your face. I have tried every brand but this one is the best

I noticed that I come across as very pale in photos. I want to change my foundation and powder. Ideas? Advice?

u need blush woman!!=]...n since u have pale skin, blush will just make u look gorgeous!!ah i love it!!