Makeup and dry skin help?

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My main issue with makeup is that I have extremely dry skin. I have tried using a cetaphil moisturizer that moisturizes my face really well but after I put on primer and BB cream, it still shows these dry patches. I tried both drugstore and higher end samples. I also tried it with both primer and bb cream on half of my face and just bb cream on the other half just to see if it was the primer or the bb cream. The non-primer side was much drier than the primer side so the primer actually helps it, but there was still some dry patches. I have also tried switching moisturizers, including a thicker night cream moisturizer but the results are still the same.

1. Do I need a beauty blender or a flattop brush? Does it help at all whatsoever with this issue?

2. Is it just the makeup? I thought BB cream was supposed to moisturize! :( I have extremely clear skin and no acne so I don't need foundation. I just need to even out my skin tone a little and give it a little flawless glow.

3. Should I try mineral makeup? I heard it is the worst kind of makeup for dry skin but I heard from some who had dry skin try bare minerals and it worked for them only with the CORRECT application techniques. Should I go to Sephora and ask to try it?

4. Should I try a dewy finishing spray and see if it helps?

This is frustrating. Help me here! Advice? Tips? Brand recommendations?

Should I just go into Sephora and tell them my issue? Lol I feel like I need professional help. =(

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Any of the things you mentioned could help.  I know it's frustrating, because I have the exact same problem.  I began using moisturizing skin masks every few days, and I finally found a moisturizer that worked for me... It is a new product, Olay Regenerist Luminous tone perfecting cream moisturizer.  It's a little pricey, but a little bit goes a long way.  I make sure and really concentrate on those areas that always seem dry.  The thing I love about this product is that it gives your face that fresh, luminous look and evens out your skin tone.  Since I began using it, I no longer use any makeup on my face at all.  If you still need extra help with dryness, try Eucerin lotion.  It's an intense moisturizer and works great.  Try the masks too... They seem to help a lot and make my skin look and feel great!!

Jenni · Answer

Hello, I have a couple of dry patches and I have finally found something that works for me! I use The body shop exfoliating honey and oat 3 in 1 mask two times a week. This has really helped me. Before applying makeup I don't use a primer, I just wash my face with a gentle deep cleanser from Michael Todd, and then apply a moisturizer for dry skin. I find that most primers dry my skin out even more.The foundation I use is bare minerals original foundation, and this is the first foundation that looks extremely natural and doesn't make my skin look dry and flaky.

Says Vivi! · Answer

I had that problem too! It seems like you need to exfoliate the dead dry skin cells off your face. You can use any exfoliating wash like the St Ives Apricot Scrub or you can go to target and go to the makeup tool section and buy exfoliant pads which are kinda like scrubbing sponges you scrub your face with any face wash. Then mosturize! It will make you skin look smoother.

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Have you tried the clarasonic.. olay has a similar thing but cheaper also try to steam your face before you exfoliate...i recommend using organic products make your own at home OneLove organics has really good facial products they will transform your skin

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