Pls explain moisturiser and primer and foundation

[Maize]

I am v.confused.

I always just used some primer and then stuck my foundation on.

My skin is getting drier so I am trying to use moisturiser as well but the moisturiser + primer just seems to make my makeup slide off and look greasy. I don't have ages to let it all sink in because i have to go to work.

What am I doing wrong?

using too much maybe? I doubt you need the moisturiser AND primer, just use primer before makeup and moisturise at night when you have taken it all off..

any beauticians online..?

How about trying just the moisturiser and the foundation? Skip the primer, and see if that works. Wait 10 minutes between applying moisturiser and putting the foundation on.

Some moisturisers work well as a primer.

I love my primer though, it makes me gloooooow.

I use night cream but still seem to have flakey dry skin in the morning

I'm a beauty therapist and make up artist :-)

How often are you exfoliating Maize and how long are you leaving between moisturiser and primer for morning make-up?

I think you need to let the moisturiser soak in for a bit first. What primer do you use? It sounds good. My Mac one has just run out and I need some more.

Are you using too much mosituriser? I read somewhere that the amount the size of your smallest finger nail is enough. The allow 10 minutes to sink in, then apply other products.

I don't use a primer as such but use Clinique City Block SPF 40 every single day and have to say that at 50+ I have no wrinkles due mainly to using sun block for 15 years.

The City Block is like a primer- have read beauty eds saying so too- and it gives a good base for foundation- it seeems to stop foundation sinking in, and disappearing too fast.

I think you should try using a smaller amount of the products and waiting between applicaitons.

I alternate between smashbox primer and Olay multip radience daily illuminating UV fluid. I actually prefer the Olay so when my Smashbox runs out I will only buy that I think. More budget friendly as well. The Olay is not advertised as a primer but it really gives me a lovely glow and makes my foundation sit much better on my skin.

I use No.7 Essential night cream and day cream.

I leave about 10-15 minutes to let the moisturiser sink in in the morning.

So is the problem when you use the smashbox as well as the Olay or just with one?

Our skin can only absorb so much at one application. If you're using the right moisturiser for your skin type then you should only need an application the size of a penny. Any extra product is just wasted as it won't be absorbed.

If you're feeling your skin is dry and flaky then I'd say that the products you're using are not doing their job.

Olay has a hell of a lot of useless ingredients in it. Not sure about No 7 as never really looked into it.

How do you know about the Olay, notjust? Do you know anything about useful ingredients in creams? (listens hopefully!)

Just knowledge I've accumulated over the years Fellatio!

I know more about what to avoid than anything but usually if you avoid these ingredients then you won't go far wrong.

I usually bore people with this though

lurking to read later

I'm not bored. Which ingredients do I avoid then? Can't you just tell me how to look 25 again, please?

Lol at looking 25 again - if only, I would be a rich woman

Main ones to avoid are Parafinnum Liquidum - this is mineral oil and the particles are too large for your skin to absorb. It sits on your skin creating a barrier meaning your skin can't breathe and it also can't absorb anything. The reason this is used in a lot (and I mean a lot) of moisturisers is because it makes skin feel silky and soft which cons you into thinking it's doing good.

Also avoid lanolin - this is sheeps sebum, very oily and very very comodogenic.

And the third one I would say to avoid is isopropyl myristate which is a by-product of petroleum and is very irritating and non-beneficial to skin.

People don't usually thank me for this info as you'll now be scouring the backs of every packet in Boots trying to find something that fits the bill

I'm off to rifle through my bathroom cabinet now....

I have no idea what comodogenic means, but I definitely don't like the sound of sheep sebum.

Exactly! Comodogenic means that it blocks your pores.

Disclaimer to everyone - I am well aware that this thread is 14 years old.

notjustapuppymum
Can you tell me more about isopropyl myristate please?
I think it is likely I am allergic to it.

I am not usually allergic to anything. But of the two products that I am,both have this in them.

Or can anyone else help please?