topic Re: I Wonder? in Beauty

I Wonder?

ECBG — Fri, 08 May 2020 02:32:37 GMT

If, you had a full face of makeup, and you constantly wore a mask, would you be likely to get clogged pores?

Re: I Wonder?

patbz — Fri, 08 May 2020 03:12:52 GMT

@ECBG : I'm leaning in the opposite direction: you would use less makeup of most of your face is always covered and there might be some protection from dust etc. I wonder if the skin of women who arbitrarily cover their faces in some countries is generally better than those of us raised in western societies?

Re: I Wonder?

Shanus — Fri, 08 May 2020 09:37:49 GMT

@ECBG @patbz Since DD as a hygienist is in a mask from 7AM to 4PM, she wears only minimal makeup...Bare Minerals Original Foundation. She wears her SPF and a light moisturizer and Vit.C serum first. She said powder foundations don't sweat off or clog pores. She also double cleanses at night, gets deep cleaning facials and uses Retin A and an acid peel when needed. She has beautiful skin.

As far as skin coverings in other countries, the same would be true. Skincare would be crucial even though the mask protects some of the face from the elements, it also keeps sweat and accumulated debris in the pores unable to breathe. This would cause, in some cases, acne and blackheads.

Re: I Wonder?

AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 08 May 2020 12:44:56 GMT

I don't wear any makeup at home and now since we have to wear a mask to go out, I no longer wear makeup then either. I figure -- what's the point? I get very hot after awhile with the mask on and feel like my face is getting kind of greasy (yuck) and irritated, and it's not a good feeling! So, I figure adding makeup to the mix would not be a good thing --- at least for me!

As for having to wear a mask all day long, such as medical personnel --- they have shown on t.v. how the tight fighting masks have really irritated and made sores on some of their faces! Now, when businesses start reopening and people have to wear the masks for long periods of time, I would think some would have skin issues, particularly if you have more sensitive skin.

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CherryHugs — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:01:53 GMT

Thats a good question, I have worn no makeup with my mask. It just gets onto the mask and rubs it off. So no point. I dont wear even any lipcolor with mask. I have been wearing eye liner and sometimes mascara if I feel like using it. Feels good when I take off the mask, it is so hot and not comfy.

Re: I Wonder?

happycat — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:16:08 GMT

When I wear a liquid foundation, I like Tarte, I end up with more blackheads and clogged pores anyway, so I think if I wore that I'd end up with a real mess wearing a mask.

I have been using Bare Minerals when I go out, @Shanus is giving good advice.

I usually don't wear makeup if I am staying home.

Re: I Wonder?

Shanus — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:21:23 GMT

I've been doing my skincare, but changed from my usual moisturizer to a lighter Cetaphil lotion, concealer under eyes and a little brow mascara (Benefit Gimme Brow). Eyes are really all that's showing. I have a pomegranate lip balm in my console to wear until mask up time...I'm absolutely colorless without something somewhere...don't want to freak out drivers I may know.

After all errands done and in for the day, off it comes. Didn't wear much more than that before (add my tinted moisturizer & mascara), so really no big deal to me.

Re: I Wonder?

Shanus — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:23:54 GMT

@happycat wrote:
When I wear a liquid foundation, I like Tarte, I end up with more blackheads and clogged pores anyway, so I think if I wore that I'd end up with a real mess wearing a mask.
I have been using Bare Minerals when I go out, @Shanus is giving good advice.
I usually don't wear makeup if I am staying home.

Well thank you @happycat, but DD gets the credit for Bare Minerals.

Re: I Wonder?

Trinity11 — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:28:16 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
If, you had a full face of makeup, and you constantly wore a mask, would you be likely to get clogged pores?

There is a video from Dr Dray, a dermatologist on YouTube, that talks about this very subject @ECBG .

Re: I Wonder?

Grouchomarx — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:51:05 GMT

I wear a baked powder foundation. I have found setting it with Urban Decay all nighter spray really helps keep it off the mask. There is really only the bridge of the nose area where a tiny bit rubs off. I stopped wearing blush because, what's the point. But I do feel naked without a dusting of powder.

Re: I Wonder?

Shanus — Fri, 08 May 2020 17:09:07 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I don't wear any makeup at home and now since we have to wear a mask to go out, I no longer wear makeup then either. I figure -- what's the point? I get very hot after awhile with the mask on and feel like my face is getting kind of greasy (yuck) and irritated, and it's not a good feeling! So, I figure adding makeup to the mix would not be a good thing --- at least for me!

As for having to wear a mask all day long, such as medical personnel --- they have shown on t.v. how the tight fighting masks have really irritated and made sores on some of their faces! Now, when businesses start reopening and people have to wear the masks for long periods of time, I would think some would have skin issues, particularly if you have more sensitive skin.

@AngelPuppy1 I think medical personal masks may have a metal type suction area to hold it tighter to the face. That's leaving the bruises. They're also working much longer shifts without breaks than usual. The masks we're wearing are definitely not as industrial. Although not comfortable, because we're not used to wearing them, they're so much lighter, easier to wear than the medical ones.

Re: I Wonder?

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 09 May 2020 09:53:31 GMT

@Shanus

Yes, I'm sure that's true. I get hot easily any way and my skin gets irritated over any little thing, so any added thing is an issue for me. But I gladly wear them to help keep safe!

Re: I Wonder?

msgb — Sat, 09 May 2020 14:48:32 GMT

I guess there is not need for some make up either with the mask--lipstick is what first comes to mind.

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Lucky Charm — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:21:52 GMT

I haven't worn makeup with a mask on. Not going to *test* any makeup to see if it transfers, not worth it.

Don't care about how I look if I have to go out to the grocery store or fill up the car. Sunscreen only, non tinted.

I've always worn sunglasses and especially now as I want my eyes protected a little more than they would be without sunglasses. So no need to do my eyes up, either. Am finding that my ridiculously large framed Gucci's come in handy now. I feel like Sophia Loren in them.

Re: I Wonder?

wilma — Sat, 09 May 2020 17:25:44 GMT

I do not go out much because I am at risk due to my existing health issues. When I do I apply SPF on face and neck followed by tinted moisturizer. I may stop applying the tinted moisturizer now that I will be wearing a mask. Since the mask doesn’t cover my eyes I will also apply eyeliner, shadow, mascara, and do my brows. Lip balm yes, but no gloss or lipstick.