Needing 'Base' Makeup Advice

Dec 3, 2010

Samantha V.

First off let me start with a few basics of how my skin is, so that it'll help everyone with helping me lol.
-Dry Skin
-No acne problems (Never had acne in my life)
-Certain makeups/lotions can irritate the skin or 'clog' it (I start getting little bumps as if acne but not severe)
-Redness in the face (the redness becomes more noticeable if laughing or hot weather)
-Dark under eye circles
-Fair skin (I've been told I have peachy undertones)

OK so now that- that's out of the way here is what I need help with...
Firstly-
I have pretty much flawless skin, I don't have much to cover. So I'm not sure if I should go with a tinted moisturizer or an actually foundation. If a foundation, I'm not sure what foundations would be good for my dry skin. I'm only trying to cover redness (mainly in the cheeks) and dark under-eye circles.

Secondly-
Dark circles, I have two deep lines (kinda like wrinkles but just 2 lol) when using a stick concealer it seems to bring more attention to them rather than covering them up. So I was recently going to try NYX concealer jar but I'm not sure if that's the right consistency for it. And the bags are kinda dark so I need a good coverage.

Thirdly-
Whats a good moisturizes for my skin type to get rid of dryness (sensitive skin just for safety)?

Fourthly-
What color corrector do you use under the eye, some say Orange others say salmon colors and some say yellow. So I'm a little confused lol.

I've been doing so much research and some stuff is just confusing me lol As for example foundations I'm not sure how to tell if a shade has more of a peachy undertone or not, because some of the two lightest shades look similar just ones slightly lighter. Lol. Sorry for all the questions, I've never really been into makeup so I'm just starting out. I've been watching youtube gurus for awhile now, but they get busy and can't answer my questions which I understand. Thanks in advanced and sorry for making you read so much! <3

P.S: If you're going to list products please try to list some on the cheaper side. I can't really afford $22 for a concealer etc. Or list products that are cheap and products that are a little more expensive. Or if its a higher end product that lasts a long time (that won't run out in 2 weeks lol) and is a sure thing to work.

Thankies! <3

Dec 5, 2010

Alisa L.

For the color corector it depends on what color your circles are. You should pick a color that is opposite the color wheel to balance it out for example if they are purple use a yellow. If they are blue use a pinky/ lavander color. Same goes for redness you should use green. When it comes to foundation you should pick something light if you pick something too heavy it could look cakey and/or make you break out. and you mentioned that you have really good skin but i would still be careful. just in case lol. And as for moisturizers I personaly use a clean and clear one. it works really well. It was only $4. I dont know exactly what its called but its white and purple lol. Hope i helped!

Dec 5, 2010

Samantha V.

Thanks Alisa and Andrew, that does help a lot. :D I should definitely invest in a color wheel. :) Thanks for the help and suggestions! <3