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loose power  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Lisa, Grateful that I came across your website. Where can i buy yellow loose powder?

How to make hazel eyes pop  starstarstarstarstar
I have hazel eyes and pale skin. How do I make my eyes pop but still look natural and young.

How do you get rid of flakiness around the nose area?  starstarstarstarstar
I have always taken care of my skin since I started wearing makeup. The last year I started to get dry flakes around my nose area. I use a mask 3 times ...

Help with heavy bagging under the eyes  starstarstarstarstar
How do I hide the heavy bagging under my eyes without surgery?

Do you use the makeup offered on your website  starstarstarstarstar
I was just wondering if you use the cosmetic products, Bren New York and Colos' Switzerland, or if they are just sponsors for your website. Do you work ...

How to help very dry skin under foundation  starstarstarstarstar
My daughter had Atopical Dermatitis as a child and even though most of it has gone away, as she got older, she still has some problem areas. Two of the ...

Should Latin skin use Translucent face powder  starstarstarstarstar
I read that women with latin skin should not use translucent powder. I use mineral powder make up so should I not use the mineral translucent powder over ...

Best foundation for acne & oily Prone Skin  starstarstarstarstar
I have acne prone skin which makes my skin oily and i have marks on my face that i would like to hide. I saw you said mineral powder foundation is best ...

What brand of makeup primer?  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Lisa

I have never used a makeup primer and would very much like to start. Which brands would you suggest? I am in my early 40s with a combination ...

My face can't handle makeup?  starstarstarstarstar
I wish I could wear the make up i dersire the foundation,concealer,mineral,bronzer,eyeshadow..etc. But I have problem skin and I don't know if its the ...

How do I keep my mascara from smudging to the bottom?  starstarstarstarstar
I like to wear mascara thats not waterproof but halfway during the day all of the mascara is smuged on the bottom of my eye under my bottom eyelashes, the ...

Male skin redness problems  starstarstarstarstar
Hi there, ok so got a bit of a dilemma. I'm 19, a guy, and I suffer from (not awful) but pretty annoying red cheeks. They often get worse when I'm going ...

Minimal makeup application  starstarstarstarstar
i AM 49 AND HAVE NEVER REALLY WORN MUCH MAKE UP, OTHER THAN A LITTLE BLUSH AND LIPSTICK. I AM WANTING TO START APPLYING A MORE, BUT STILL WANT A NATURAL,...

Healthy Makeup Primer  starstarstarstarstar
What are your recommendations for a "healthy" primer? I have tried Laura Mercier and Lancome. Both of them caused tiny breakouts. Thanks!

green mattifying powder  starstarstarstarstar
Unable to see or find green mattifying powder in this link. Are they the same as correctors?

I have a combination skin type and lots of pimples  starstarstarstarstar
I have a combination skin type. Maybe more on oily side.Lots of pimple and acne. Frequent breakout happens. few have left marks.
Need your suggestion ...

Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin  starstarstarstarstar
Can you recommend a good makeup remover for sensitive skin? Something thats gentle, thorough, and doesn't leave the skin tingling.

Much Thanks.

Best Eye Shadow Colors For Dark Brown Hair  starstarstarstarstar
I have small close set eyes. They have a downward slant towards the outer edge. I have more room between my lids and brows on the inner part of each eye....

Brow Pencil Help!  starstarstarstarstar
I virtually have no eyebrows. For years I've used an face powder before I apply the brow pencil. The product I was using is discontinued. What powder ...

What are some good yellow-based sheer loose powders available for a moderate price?  starstarstarstarstar
I'm 50 years old with extremely oily skin. I am looking for a decent priced yellow-based sheer formula loose face powder that I can find in my local department ...

How to apply and set under eye concealer and not accent the wrinkles?  starstarstarstarstar
I'm 32 years old and have been using concealers. Recently tried to set my concealer with mineral makeup foundation,but it makes my eye area look very ...

How do I know if makeup foundation is yellow based?  starstarstarstarstar
I get occasional pimples around my eyebrows. I don't use foundation everyday, but during these little breakouts I need a foundation that will cover my ...

Which foundation and type best suits me?   starstarstarstarstar
I have combination skin, part dry, part oily and a touch of Rosacea that gets irritated and appears quite red/pink. What type of foundation works best ...

makeup disappears!  starstarstarstarstar
I have an oily t-zone, combination skin with rosacea. I use an oil free moisturizer and am wondering what type of primer I should use - hydrating or oil ...

What foundation, face powder, concealer and bronzer are best for oily, acne skin?  starstarstarstarstar
I'm 13 and have oily skin . Whenever I use foundation it looks cakey. My skin shows major redness and acne. I need a good face powder , bronzer , foundation ...

When liquid foundation and bronzer stain cheeks at the end of the day  starstarstarstarstar
I have tan, olive toned skin. I use liquid foundation and powder bronzer and by the end of the day, my cheeks looked stained.Can you help me figure out ...

Where can I find a good primer that doesn't have silicone in it?  starstarstarstarstar
In you video you said that your primer does not have silicone in it, but you recommend using the primer under your "shop cosmetics" page. I can only find ...

pan cake foundation for dry skin?  starstarstarstarstar
There are so many foundations on the market, liquid, stick, cream, etc. What is the best foundation for dry skin?

Where to shop for best makeup primer  starstarstarstarstar
Wondering where I can find the makeup primer in the SHOP COSMETICS on your website?

What primer do you recommend for really dry skin?  starstarstarstarstar
I am 50 and have extremely dry skin, with some wrinkles, scarring and freckles. What primer and foundation would you recommend?

Dry flaky skin either side of nose  starstarstarstarstar
HI Lisa

I am emailing from Australia. I am 49 years old and have I think good skin. No major problems. I love mineral foundation as before when using ...

What makeup and skincare products do you personally use?  starstarstarstarstar
I just found your site tonight. What I am trying to figure out is if you have a place where to go to find the top products you suggest. For instance,...

Eye liner pencil application  starstarstarstarstar
Hi~

My question is how to apply eye liner pencil for ladies over 50 years old :) Do you suggest applying on the top and bottom of the eyes? I was ...

what foundation can I use for dry and oily skin?  starstarstarstarstar
I can never find the right foundation for my dry and oily face. I always find ones for oily or for dry but never together. Is there a foundation out there ...

i have a thin eye lids on my one eye and i don't have it on other eye  starstarstarstarstar
I have two different eyelids. One has a very thin lid so any makeup in the crease doesn't show up. The other is a traditional Asian mono lid. How can I ...

What product would you suggest to use for contouring?  starstarstarstarstar
I am looking for an organic make up product to use for contouring (not blusher for color), what do you suggest?

Peach or pink brush?  starstarstarstarstar
Im not sure about which brush is the right for me. My skin is neither olive nor light beige. I'm in the middle: beige. I had a bronze-rose one, but i ...

What is the best makeup or concealer to hide redness around the nose  starstarstarstarstar
I'm 18 years old, have oily skin and suffer from redness and black heads in the nose area. What is the best makeup and skin products to use to make this ...

how to apply blush on to balance round face  starstarstarstarstar
I have big almond eyes and a round face. What is the best way to apply bronzer and blush to make my face look more oval?

effect of chemicals used in cosmetics  starstarstarstarstar
i want to know what chemicals are used in popular cosmetics such as lipsticks, mascaras, eyeshadows etc and what effect they have on the body of the person ...

foundation blending  starstarstarstarstar
i have tan skin but have a pale face. i want to match my foundation on my face to my tan skin but im having troubles, it always ends up making me look ...

How To Fill In Pits and Scars On The Face  starstarstarstarstar
I'm from Albania and have been dealing with pits and scars on my face. Is that a cure to remove or fill the pits on my skin with makeup?

Yours Artemisa...

A Minimal Makeup Application  starstarstarstarstar
I have a casual lifestyle so I don't need or want to do a full makeup application everyday. But I don't feel very attractive with no makeup at all. Do ...

How To Hide Fatty Deposits Under The Eyes  starstarstarstarstar
I have inherited my family's under the eye fatty bags. Short of having cosmetic surgery is there anything that I can do to conceal them? I use a concealer ...

The difference between rose face powder and loose face powder  starstarstarstarstar
How does the rose face powder work and what for? Can one use rose powder instead of loose powder?

How to use makeup to make my face look thinner?  starstarstarstarstar
How do I apply makeup to make my face and cheekbones thinner? My skin is currently bronzed since I get a lot of sun in the summer and I'm thin, but how ...

How to apply eye liner without accentuating fine lines  starstarstarstarstar
When applying my eyeliner I pull my eye down and the liner goes into my eye and it looks horrible and makes my eye wrinkles look worse. How do I lesson ...

How to apply under eye concealer  starstarstarstarstar
How do I apply under eye concealer. Where do I apply it and what can I use instead of it.

Can A Bronzer Camouflage Wrinkles  starstarstarstarstar
I understand that you can also use bronzer to camouflage wrinkles. Could you advise how?
Thanks, June

Hide Redness With Makeup  starstarstarstarstar
After laser surgery to remove lines around my mouth I was left with a severe redness around my mouth and entire chin. I have tried green concealer to ...

Under eye bags  starstarstarstarstar
I have awful saggy skin and bags under my eyes. The skin has stretched and wont go back. I also have fluid gathered in that area and it makes me look horrible ...

Best Foundation For Acne Combination Skin   starstarstarstarstar
I have acne combo skin with huge pours on cheeks and nose. I have tried a whole bunch of different foundations; Mac makes my skin look orange, drug store ...

How to cover up xanthomas under eyes  starstarstarstarstar
I have xanthomas under my eyes and they look horrific. I can't seem to find anything to actually cover them up.

best foundation for acne prone skin  starstarstarstarstar
I have oily skin and my current foundation does not look flawless. Which foundation is best for acne prone skin? I

How To Hide Dark Spots And Discoloration On Face  starstarstarstarstar
I have horrible spots that are underneath my eyes and on my cheeks! They look awful and make me feel so old and ugly! Ive tried many products to lighten ...

How To Make Eyes Look Big And Active  starstarstarstarstar
I'm new to beauty products and makeup. Never tried using any on my face.I have hollow eyes which seem small and dark circles to make them look worse.I'...

Eye Makeup Application for 45 +  starstarstarstarstar
What is the proper eye makeup application for us "forever young" 45 + yo's ?

Would you recommend using eye liner pencil on the top of the eye as well ...

How to Hide Redness for a GUY  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Lisa, I'm 17 and possibly have rosacea. My skin is always red/pinkish and blotchy. I dropped out of high school in my freshman year because of how depressed ...

Foot Massage   starstarstarstarstar
My feet and toes ache after a days work. Is there any foot or toe massage that might work?

Common Foot Problems  starstarstarstarstar
I have feet issues, what are the common foot problems and solutions.

Coverup Makeup For The Gym  starstarstarstarstar
Here's my dilemma. I have rosacea, and my skin is uneven, red, looks sunburned 24/7. When I go to the gym I dont want to wear any makeup because I just ...

How To Get Under Eye Concealer To Look Smooth On Aging Skin  starstarstarstarstar
When I apply concealer, after about 1 hour it looks flakey and dry and the wrinkly look is accentuated. I have used primers, liquid concealer, solid concealer,...

How do you apply blush when have indentation on the apple?  starstarstarstarstar
How do you apply blush to cheeks that have indentations in the middle of the apples of the cheeks?

Rosacea   starstarstarstarstar
I am 12 years old and I was just dignosed with Rosacea.I have red bumps on my cheeks,nose,chin,and forehead. I have been trying for a long time to get ...

Under eye makeup for camera?  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Lisa,
I do a lot of my work on video and with photos. I am struggling with my makeup. I could go into the city and spend a fortune for a solution but ...

Best Eye Makeup Technique For Asian Monolid Has No Crease?  starstarstarstarstar
I am Asian and have beautiful eyes but no crease. What eye makeup technique works best that I can use to apply my makeup to give me a crease?

An Eye Makeup Technique For Droopy Eyes?  starstarstarstarstar
I have droopy eyes that slant down at the outer corners. How can I apply my eyeshadow to give me an uplift?

Eye Makeup Technique For Close Set Eyes?  starstarstarstarstar
I have close set eyes where the space between my eyes is a smaller width than one of my eyes. How can I apply my eyeshadow to make me look my best?

Eye Makeup Technique For Deep Set Eyes?  starstarstarstarstar
I have deep set eyes that are set far back in the sockets and my browbone protrudes, what is a simple eye makeup technique that will bring them out and ...

What Eye Makeup Technique Is Best For Large Prominent Eyes?  starstarstarstarstar
I have large prominent eyes that protrude out from my face. What eyeshadow technique will give the illusion they are set back and make me look best?

A Simple Eye Makeup Technique For Wide Set Eyes?  starstarstarstarstar
I have wide set eyes. The space between my eyes is a wider width than one of my eyes. What eye makeup technique can I folow that will help me have a more ...

What Is A Simple Hooded Eye Makeup Technique?  starstarstarstarstar
I have hooded eyes, which means the fleshy lid part hangs down or sags a bit. What is a simple eye makeup technique that will be easy for me to apply my ...

What to do if allergic to mineral makeup foundation?  starstarstarstarstar
I love the look of the mineral make-up. However, I have tried a couple of different mineral foundations and they all seem to make me break out. Is there ...

What are the different eye makeup techniques?  starstarstarstarstar
I am an asian girl with big eyes like the Arabian girls and my complexion is white. I really want to experiment with different eye makeup techniques, but ...

What's the best way to hide a blemish?  starstarstarstarstar
I'm 23 and still get pimples all the time. Every time I try to cover them up, it draws more attention because my blemish look white and crusty. What is ...

How To Cover Up Brown Age Spots?  starstarstarstarstar
I'm 55 and have spent my life in the sun. I have ugly brown age spots on my hands and face. What can I use to hide them?

45 With Oily Skin - What makeup should I be using?  starstarstarstarstar
I just turned 45 and I'm still dealing with oily skin. I break out now and then, but I'm really tired of the shinny skin and makeup that slides off my ...

How do I choose the best eyeshadow colors for me?  starstarstarstarstar
I have hazel eyes and want to know which eyeshadow colors I should be wearing so I don't buy something I'm not going to really use?

How to downplay a wide prominent chin?  starstarstarstarstar
I have a prominent chin that I want to make look a bit smaller. What can I do using makeup?

I currently use foundation, concealer, face powder and ...

Makeup Application and skincare to fix large pores, acne and redness on the face  Not rated yet
I'm almost 39 years old and have had redness for years..(probably rosacea, but never was diagnosed), and yet I do tend to blush or have really bad redness ...


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