I have got bright red lipstick on. Whu do I feel (and probably look) like a complete dickhead?

[GetOrf]

I never normally wear lipstick (gloss or balm) but in a moment of madness bought a bright red lipstick and put in on.

I keep catching sight of myself in the window and think I look very strange.

My daughter is going to laugh at me, I know.

I have a greasy nose rather than a sweaty one, and I touch up a couple of times during the day. I don't like shine. I either use Kleenex blotting powders or latterly Dr Feelgood by Benefit to blot then sometimes powder over. Have a cold right now so very big red nose!

Some foundations will transfer, some won't. I don't generally have a problem unless I am touching my face all the time - like now when I blow my nose!

Oh dear. The DC are all over my face all the time.

My skin is dry so I flake rather than shine, if anything. The sweating is not a little ladylike dampness.

Oooh, powder alone you say. I Had No Idea that was possible. Interesting. DM never wore foundation, my grandma did and shes my only real reference.

I have similar - very dry skin with uneven redness. My skin is otherwise fine - I long for perfect even skin but I've never tried foundation because I'm afraid of turning orange

Urgh, yes orange. Apparently some foundations go on matching then oxidize to orange throughout the day. Terrifyign.

HOW does that happen? Dones anyone know?

And why has GetOrf deserted us?

dh says i look like a clown with red lips

i agree i havent found the right shade

dont have so much money i can afford to buy loads though

IMO, you are unlikely to turn orange unless 1) you have the wrong colour; 2) you have a very very cheap foundation.

If you want to try foundation, the best place to go is a dept store like Debenhams where you can get samples of the foundations you like the look of.

Sorry, I posted too soon!

I have never had a significant problem with oxidising make up, apart from a Collection 2000 one I bought off the market about 17 years ago . I haven't seen a 'tide mark' foundation face since high school.

Really I think if you don't try, you'll never know. At the very most, you have foundation on your face in the wrong colour for a couple of hours while you test it out.

Thank you both for the advice, I shall give it a cracK!

well i bought some ruby woo and OMG its amazing

i actually can't stop looking in the mirror

it makes my lips look a lovely shape and still look full (have full-ish lips but thought it would make them look smaller) and it makes my teeth look whiter!! the lady at the counter was really lovely and helpful

was 14 quid, tbh i would have paid double! am going out tonight for a mates birthday and i can't wait to wear it out!

Lovely stuff hey!

I bought Dior Bellisima - had some Boots points.
It's lovely, deep fuchsia.

So I'm olive toned. I have Russian Red and I don't love it... should I try Ruby Woo or will it look much the same?

DH thinks I look better in deeper tones. I bought MAC Dark Side but find it a bit too dark. Can anyone suggest something inbetween please?

I have £50 of MAC voucher loveliness to spend