Makeup Help for Daughter

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

My daughter doesn't makeup. She does have acne problems & has been going to a dermatologist for over a year. Note: her acne is mostly hormonal,, which on know is difficult. Looking for recommendations for something light, that she can apply every morning (quickly) that will tone down the overall redness in her face and help cover the breakouts where possible. I was thinking something tinted? I know green helps with redness?

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

Acne can be hard on a youngster and sometimes even a derm can't completely eradicate it.

Can you take her down to Ulta so her color is matched? GD found some nice things there. And of course a gloss for a treat 😍

Effie54 · ‎09-08-2010

It Cosmetics has a line sold at Ulta that is for skin redness.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

@Still Raining wrote:
Acne can be hard on a youngster and sometimes even a derm can't completely eradicate it.

Can you take her down to Ulta so her color is matched? GD found some nice things there. And of course a gloss for a treat 😍

It has been hard. It gets somewhat better, never completely gone, but that doesn't last long. She'll be going off to college this fall and I'm hoping to find something that will make it less noticable for her. Without making it worse. I will eventually take her to Sephora or some place else, but would like to do some research first.

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@ScrapHappy You're a lovely Mom to be so helpful with your daughter's skin in securing dermatologist appointments and trying to get products that she would enjoy! I'm 35 and still work to manage some breakouts that pop up once in a while. Has your daughter tried Light Therapy Masks? I've used the QURE light mask everyday for over a year and it has completely transformed my skin. I think that a color correcting primer could be great to wear under some pressed tinted powder or foundation- Maybelline makes a great Master Prime Redness Control Primer. If she wants a tinted moisturizer that's light on the skin, BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 is really great . Also, I want to let you know that when I went to college, I had hormonal acne and a lot of my classmates did too- so its totally normal to have it, and I bet your daughter is an absolutely beautiful and lovely girl .

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

@ScrapHappy wrote:
@Still Raining wrote:
Acne can be hard on a youngster and sometimes even a derm can't completely eradicate it.

Can you take her down to Ulta so her color is matched? GD found some nice things there. And of course a gloss for a treat 😍
It has been hard. It gets somewhat better, never completely gone, but that doesn't last long. She'll be going off to college this fall and I'm hoping to find something that will make it less noticable for her. Without making it worse. I will eventually take her to Sephora or some place else, but would like to do some research first.

If you don't mind....since she is old enough for college, empower her and validate her choices. Or whatever the current buzz words are 🤣 Been thru it with my kids and now the grands and they will smile when they pick a winner, which is priceless.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@ScrapHappy You're a lovely Mom to be so helpful with your daughter's skin in securing dermatologist appointments and trying to get products that she would enjoy! I'm 35 and still work to manage some breakouts that pop up once in a while. Has your daughter tried Light Therapy Masks? I've used the QURE light mask everyday for over a year and it has completely transformed my skin. I think that a color correcting primer could be great to wear under some pressed tinted powder or foundation- Maybelline makes a great Master Prime Redness Control Primer. If she wants a tinted moisturizer that's light on the skin, BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 is really great . The

The dermatologist has never mentioned light therapy masks. To be honest, both myself and my daughter are feeling a big discouraged with the dermatologist for a while now. She just went to office this week. Changing medications again and this time comes from out of state pharmacy due to special compounding. Thank you for the recommendations.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@ScrapHappy wrote:
My daughter doesn't makeup. She does have acne problems & has been going to a dermatologist for over a year. Note: her acne is mostly hormonal,, which on know is difficult. Looking for recommendations for something light, that she can apply every morning (quickly) that will tone down the overall redness in her face and help cover the breakouts where possible. I was thinking something tinted? I know green helps with redness?

@ScrapHappy Has she asked you for help? Is she looking for makeup? If not, let her be. Nothing is a confidence killer like your mom sending the message you you don't look good. I'm just saying this because I've been there--and I don't know you, but thought I'd toss this out.

I had a terrible self image in high school (and all my life) and when I see photos, that doesn't fit. So just saying--be careful because this is tricky territory! Best wishes and success to you and your daughter!

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

@Sooner wrote:
@ScrapHappy wrote:
My daughter doesn't makeup. She does have acne problems & has been going to a dermatologist for over a year. Note: her acne is mostly hormonal,, which on know is difficult. Looking for recommendations for something light, that she can apply every morning (quickly) that will tone down the overall redness in her face and help cover the breakouts where possible. I was thinking something tinted? I know green helps with redness?
@ScrapHappy Has she asked you for help? Is she looking for makeup? If not, let her be. Nothing is a confidence killer like your mom sending the message you you don't look good. I'm just saying this because I've been there--and I don't know you, but thought I'd toss this out.

I had a terrible self image in high school (and all my life) and when I see photos, that doesn't fit. So just saying--be careful because this is tricky territory! Best wishes and success to you and your daughter!

Yes. She always comes to me. With the last visit to the dermatologist this week, we've been discussing to switch to products from the store, like PanOxyl and Differin Gel. I too will have a pimple here and there and Differin and PanOxyl helped me. We're going to try this last medication prescribed and see how that goes.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

My son had acne when he was a teen. At first I took him to the derm who prescribed an oral antibiotic. It cleared up his skin beautifully but I realized that this was not a good option for going forward.

I searched online and found a video of a guy who started this company & product called "The Regime". It's a cleanser, treatment & moisturizer. DS just used the treatment (benzoyl peroxide gel) & cleanser. This was over 20 years ago and the product was very inexpensive at the time.

So I decided to give it a try and he used it religiously. His skin cleared up beautifully!! I was amazed. I hate to sound like a commercial but this product really worked for him. Even going into his 20s he's continued to use it and has very nice skin.

I just took a look and it's still being made. I'm not sure if new people own it today. The site is Acne dot org or you can find it on Amazon.

Today DS is 36, has great skin and I believe he uses a mild cleanser like Nutrogena but he still uses a benzoyl peroxide gel too. I just asked him and he's using a product called "Dr. Song" which is cheaper than The Regime.

I hope this helps....not sure about makeup but you've gotten some good tips on that here.