does mineral makeup cover blackheads properly?

[CurlyhairedAssassin]

I am dithering over whether to try out some mineral makeup. But I have terrible skin, all hormonal with PCOS but also dehydrated and flaky. Yucky blackheads too. Does mineral makeup give enough coverage or would it just look cakey if I put loads on?

I wouldn't think it would cover blackheads. You need to get rid - you need watts - she's a MNer who has brilliant beauty advice.

Does she have special powers? Only magic would work on my skin. but also

She has special knowledge! Start a thread tomorrow asking for her - she'll sort you out!

Mine too. Magic, or a face transplant

(I meant for me, of course)

Wats is a Make Up Artist,CHA

She was around earlier

CS is right - start a thread asking for her by name and she can advise you

I love this but have to admit it's not good if I get a dry patch of skin. Discovered this when had a strange effect around nose after 6 week cold over christmas!

Am off to bed now, but will ask for guru Wats tomorrow!! Not entirely convinced she could help me actually. Have battled for years with my skin.

Jux, a face transplant sounds good! Only mine would need to have a neck attachment too - a couple of weeks ago in bright sunshine I was HORRIFIED to notice the first signs of blackheads on my neck!!! This is despite me showering every day..... I think I might just have to go straight to the well-known paper bag method.

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I have blackheads and bad skin in general and I've found mineral make up to be brilliant. I used Lilylolo and Bare Escentuals and both are great. Skin has been loads better since I started using it a year or two ago. In fact, when I occasionally use a normal foundation I really notice that my skin is loads worse the next day.
Get a good brush (kabuki). Keep it clean. Build up coverage. Make sure you cleanse and exfoliate your skin with something gentle like Liz Earle and use a good, simple moisturiser.

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Thanks Christiana. I'll look into it. I'm quite a big fan of oil in general (face oils instead of moisturising creams). Never tried an oil cleanser though.