What kind of makeup suits fair, olive toned skin?

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Jaye R.

Feb 13, 2013

Jaye R.

I always have such a difficult time finding products that suit me, especially in terms of concealers, powders and foundations / bb creams. My skin is fair (especially in the winter) with olive undertones (so I tan well). Unfortunately I also have combination skin with deep under eye circles. My hair and eyes are a very dark brown, though I think I might lighten my hair soon. Do yall have any advice on what might work for me? Id very much appreciate it :)

Maria K.

Feb 13, 2013

Maria K.

I have also fair and olivetoned skin, I suggest Rimmel Stay Matte powder, it works great for my skintone, I have to say that I bought the Manhattan BB-cream and I jave to warn you, that product is sooo pink! I made that mistake once and I highly recommend you to steer clear from that product.

Jaye R.

Feb 13, 2013

Jaye R.

Rhiannon, I'm multi racial with my moms irish skin and my dads mexican undertones. Seriously everything looks wrong! I would have never thought to mix like that but now ill really have to try it. Thanks!

Maria, thanks so much I've been really curious about the bb creams lately and I'm always so hesitant to buy anything new and end up wasting money

Jeana V.

Mar 8, 2013

Jeana V.

I have fair olive skin as well. Using a green primer under purminerals light tan, seems to be doing well for me. I got my half-Italian father's olive but my half-Irish mom's fairness.

@Maria: It seems all the BB creams out there are VERY obviously pink. :/

@Rhiannon: I think I might try that with one of the Neutral options for True Match. I think I might go N2 or N3 with the green primer, since I'm on a budget right now. 

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