Quick couple of questions if you aren't all out doing glamorous things?

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I am starting to look quite knackered and a bit older than I really am - 36 btw. Mainly due to my gorgeous dd2 who is quite lively in the night (she is 5 mths) - don't worry I've not come on to this topic for help with that!

I currently use Boots No7 mousse foundation and matching pressed powder. I am thinking of upgrading my foundation/base, and will check out other more recent threads for advice on this. Will I need to get the matching powder as well, is it a false economy not to?

Also what can I use to make me look marginally more awake and brighter complexioned? Beauty flash balm? I am quite pale skinned so always look a bit flushed with any type of bronzer or blusher.

All ideas most welcome.

Try some Johnsons Holiday skin to give your pasty face a little glow. It works for me!

Thanks MinkVelvet, I checked the Clinique website and found:

Gentle Light Makeup and it has a matching Gentle Light Powder. (wish I knew how to do links!)

"restores a healthy rested appearance to skin" according to the website! Sounds like what I need.

Thanks Maidamess but I did that before and even the one for pale skins made me go a bit orange. You reminded me though I have a more subtle one I think from the Champneys range that I could try.

What happens on the other 2 days - doesn't it wash/clean off after one day?

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a good nights sleep.
you cant beat that.

Cod and/or MinkVelvet - thanks for suggestions.

I typed "luminating" into search on Clinique websit and it came up with the gentle light make up? - sounds like a cross between a light foundation/tinted moisturiser. Is this what you mean?

pukkapatch I will drop dd2 round to you for babysitting as I won't get a good night's sleep while she is in the house!

oo, ilove other peoples babies, precisely because i can hand them right back when they cry.

I use lancome color ideal which is nice and light also matt, no need for powder, but I use benefit dandelion for a bit of a glow (and beauty flash on a bad day )

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I think MinkVelvet means the uplighting stuff (but I might be wrong)

Ah - X-post with iCod.

Thanks Cod that looks just the type of thing I need. Will maybe restrict powder to greasy areas only (can't go without entirely over t zone)

Thanks also JackieNo

nothing you do or buy will make a difference

southeastastra do I look that bad? Did you see me out and about this afternoon?

bobbi brown illuminating foundation is fantastic here you don't need to use powder and you only put it on where you need it
people at school can't believe I am up 3 times a night bf all due to bobbi

i'm 38. i have tried lots of potions, i like lines though, think it makes a face more interesting.

i'm 38. i have tried lots of potions, i like lines though, think it makes a face more interesting.