Q: I'm new to the whole makeup scene. I need some advice on what to use. I'm 17 years old. I don't want a big routine that's going to take forever. I want it to look natural and be simple. Not cakey! Here are some things to take into consideration: *I have blemishes, red marks from old acne and some new pimples. *I am using tazorac and minocycline for my acne so I don't want to use anything that will dry my skin out more. *Or make it oily. *I have dark circles under my eyes (they are hereditary). *Nothing expensive, I'm only 17. If you could find some products and build a regimen for me that would be great!
A: Hello! I have oily skin like you and like you I don't like to excessive makeup that cakes my face. This is the daily procedure I use. I first cover my spots by using foundation - the best one i found for my oily skin is Maybelline new pure make up and it's not expensive at all. If I have too many red spots, sometimes I need to use a concealer. I use a concealer under my eyes because I have dark cirles too (an inexpensive one i use is rimmel). Then I apply a thin layer of powder (Rimmel) which absorbs the oil on my face and some blusher (Rimmel). Now this is what does the trick - I apply shimmery nude eyeshadow (I use MAC Dazzlelight - which is slightly expenisve but so so good but you can find a cheaper one for sure) on the eyelid till the brow and under the eyes and instead of dark circles, I get a wonderful shimmery light round my eyes!! Then I apply some brown mascara and lip gloss. This takes me around 5-7 minutes. Good luck!!! Love, Zahir