new make up wearer needs HELP

I will be the first to admit- I know nothing about make up

I am good with eye make up- as long as it's not eye liner- I avoid that

now- I normally wear tinted moisturizer and blush

I feel like my skin looks dry

I want a more dewy look on my cheeks

any suggestions? I don't need to the exact color- I can go to the mall for that (must be a make up counter- I need that much help lol)

Message edited 4/21/2010 3:27:31 PM.

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If you have dry skin, use a regular moisturizer under your tinted moisturizer.

If you want dewy cheeks, look for a cream blush like NARS cream blush or Stilla convertable color or a cheek stain (Tarte, Benefit) & a highlighter, like Benefit Moon Beam or High Beam ( stole this tip from LipGlossJunky)

Or, you could get a powder blush that has a little sheen to it, like the
Mac Mineralize Duos
or Nars O rgasm

I'm not sure the best place to go
(other than Sephora), if you just want to hit one counter for blush & highlighter.

Message edited 4/21/2010 5:13:36 PM.

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I use moisturizer

I will try a cream blush! thanks!!!!!

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I think you might need to amp up your moisturizer if you feel your skin looks dry.

I just started using Hope in a Jar-- the spf version and I feel like that definitely helps.

I also recently switched to Mac Studio Sculpt foundation and I really like it-- and it gives my face a finish that I wasn't getting with regulatr liquid foundation.

I never have had any luck with tinted moisturizer.

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yes beth...cream blush! makes a big difference and looks really natural

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Also, is your tinted moisturizer oil free? I tried oil free ones & they just sunk into my pores,making my skin look all dry & uneven.

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Message edited 4/21/2010 8:44:26 PM.

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also, check out Benefits High Beam, for that "dewy look". Its really fool proof. You put your regular blush on, and then the high beam. The applicator is like a nail polish brush and you just "paint" a line on your cheekbones and then blend....its impossible to screw up.

To add to the dewy look if you want a more all over.....try Benefits Posie tint. Same applicator as above and I just make an X on the apples of my cheeks and blend it in. Fool proof!

I use both of them, after my blush goes on. They are both sheer enough, so you dont look like a clown from putting it on after your blush.

Also, for a base, if you dont want to do a heavy foundation....try Cliniques "almost makeup" I have sworn by it for years. My face is really dry so most foundation looks like hell on me. This is heavier than a tinted moisturizer, but lighter than foundation and doesnt settle on dry patches and its very creamy so you look fresh faced with it.

Message edited 4/21/2010 8:35:18 PM.

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I just ordered a bunch of stuff...I will update once I get it and experiment

I got the high beam

a Nars Laguna bronzer (wasn't loving mine)

and NARS ****** Illuminator- not really sure what to do with this- but it sounded good....any tips would be great!

I am not sure if I am going to continue with the TM since I am getting more color in my face now that's it's spring

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Bobbi Brown makes a great cheek stain that comes in a tub I love it so much better than my powder blush. If you want a dewy look on your cheeks just try a little highlighter on the top of your cheekbones. They make liquid ones and powder ones. I find the powder ones to be a little more subtle. You have great skin so I don't think you need a heavy foundation the tinted moisturizer is just fine