Make up issues

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Does anyone know why makeup tends to go orange/brownish on me?
I'm talking about some lip colours doing this, but worse than lip is blush.
I put a colour on, it looks nice, but within about 30 minutes it just looks horrid, nothing like it does in the pan, ie muddy on my cheeks or I look very flushed (hello Coco The Clown!).
I've tried using a very light hand, brushing the colour onto the back of my hand before applying etc.
I know that oily skin can make foundation turn orange, but my cheeks aren't at all oily.
Any thoughts or suggestions? I'm quite pale at the mo, so do feel I need some colour on my face.

This sounds like it oxidises on you. I am no expert but I think some makeups are quite pink toned rather than yellow toned. I would suggest getting a really good colour match done in person. I personally am a big Bobbi Brown fan, though I have pale Asian skin; however, an Irish friend of mine found a really good match from them and she has oily skin. I think the key is also not relying on foundation for warmth-you can colour and use other products. But again, I am not a makeup artist.

Some makeup just oxidises on some people, and some people might experience it more than others. I have quite oily skin and only a few foundations oxidise on me.

I would suggest to get samples of foundations before buying to make sure that you get a product that works for you and so you do not waste a small fortune on makeup that doesn't work for you.

I have been told that powders tend to oxidise less than liquids and cream products so you might find that powder products will look more true to pan on your skin.
Also setting your foundation with a powder before applying blusher might help to make the blusher look and stay the colour it has in the pan.

It is difficult getting samples of lipsticks generally and I personally wouldn't be keen on wearing the testers on my lips as loads on people may have tried them on their lips or dirty hands.
Before buying, you could check the return policy for the brand in case the colour of the product changes on your lips.
There are some lip products that will neutralise the lip colour so you can apply the lipstick on a fairly pale/nude/neutral lip which might help you.
I can't remember a brand or product name for this so will come back when I thought of it.

Mac lip erase is one of those lip neutraliser type of products.
Some people use concealer.

There are lip primers as well, Mac has one.

I haven't tried them though.

I've just visited MAC in Selfridges, and the guy I spoke to said that I could be choosing blush and lip colours that are too warm for me. I tried on a very soft pink that looks horrid in the pan. And so far it's looking ok. Will check again in a couple of hours.

This is interesting because I thought I was a warm skinned person (red hair, green eyes, a few freckles) and needed 'warm' products.

I am red hair, green eyes, pale but freckled! Cooler colours look better on me - except for eyes where I can use warmer tones

Trying to think what blush I have!
Bare minerals rose radiance is one I use a lot
Mac in Lillicent but it's discontinued
Tend to go for soft pinks, and I use highlighters a lot