Ask a Beauty Expert

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Ask a Beauty Expert

If you know your way around the Beauty Insider Community, chances are you’ve seen a few of our Sephora Pro Artists sharing their looks on the Gallery and dropping their beauty routines in some of our favorite challenge threads.  @ElizaPRO, @ShawnPRO, and @ProAmy are Makeup Artists with years of industry experience with a bounty of product knowledge to share. These beauty geniuses are subject matter experts and they give life-changing advice on how to build your basket and put your haul to good use!

We've created this thread to allow you all to better connect with our Sephora Pro Artists here in the BIC! This is a place for you to ask them ANYTHING beauty-related. Don't forget to bookmark this thread by clicking the bookmark icon at the top right of this thread. It will come in handy for those moments you wish you had a beauty expert on speed dial for questions like "is it a good idea to layer these skincare products?" or "what's the best brush for my foundation routine?"

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[Anonymous]

Thank you so much you are so sweet! 

[Anonymous]

anytime! i hope you enjoy your foundation! 😊

[huffy098]

Hi!

I'm looking for a daily moisturizer.  I am approaching 40 and have oily skin and fairly large pores in my T-zone.  I'd like something that helps with fine lines and wrinkles that also addresses the oily issue and pores.  (I sometimes have acne, but not too often.)  Something mattifying might be nice; I don't like to be shiny!  I am willing to spend, but probably not La Mer spend, if it's great!

Thanks!

[passeportbeaute]

Tata Harper clarifying moisturizer or the Dr Dennis Gross Alpha beta moisturizer is great

[Raz8823]

Hi,

I’ve been using the Stacked Skincare micro needling tool and want some feedback about what’s best to use before and after it. I’ve been using Estée Lauder advanced night repair serum before the tool and ren skin care overnight recovery balm after. Is that appropriate or are there different ingredients I should be using?

[amfplanet]

I clicked to order an item and it has this warning : This item is considered hazmat. Your order will ship by Ground. -----What is up with this product? Why does it have this disclaimer? 

 

[aviscardi]

Maybe it’s due to the dropper ? Usually that warning is for aerosol products 

[OutrageousJem]

Hi, 

I have combination skin and looking sunscreen to use on my face. My favorite was Shiseido Urban Environment UV protector. 

Thanks

[SportyGirly125]

@OutrageousJem Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 40 PA +++ 1.7 oz/ 50 mL COOLA Sun Silk Drops COOLA Mineral Sun Silk Crème SPF 30 

[SCA15]

Hi! If I use IT cosmetics CC cream in medium, what shade is comparible in Charlotte Tillbury Hollywood Flawless Filter? The shade finder isn't available for this product. Thanks!

[LenElw]

I have a foundation question. I’m using MAC 

Studio fix fluid spf15 in nc44  what shade is comparable in the Fenty line?

[Anonymous]

I am 70 years old. I have worn makeup for a long time. I have frown lines and  wrinkles. What is the best type of foundation to use to cover up and make me look younger. I stopped wearing avon foundation  because it didn't last very long. Cream to powder foundation color is creamy natural. Face powder bare beige.Help please

[collea]

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish Color Corrector Deep  I have dark eye circles really bad, have for as long as I can remember. What shade of color corrector do I need? 

[heartsmyface]

@collea  What’s your skin tone and what color do your undereye circles look?  (Purple, blue or green?) 

[collea]

 there more like a purple color and I'm on the pale side. Not to pale though. 

[heartsmyface]

@collea   I see both purple and blue in your undereye area which requires a peach shade to correct.  I would go with the fair-pink (which is actually peach) Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish Color Corrector Fair 

[creamyskin555]

Hi - I'm 52, fair skinned, not too many wrinkles, combination skin and looking to have coverage to even out my skin tone and blemishes. I used to use heavy compact powder but have been trying a light liquid base (makeup forever ultra HD R210) with laura m translucent powder, nars (radiant creamy concealer light 2) for extra coverup. It seems ok at first, but as the day wears on, it doesn't look as good.  Should I be using a powder set (I think I have an urban decay version)?  Primer always seems too thick or heavy. Or should I be doing something entirely different? Thank you!!!

[Penny011]

Hi! 

I just bought Nars Blush in deep throat. Im a little nervous to try it because I broke out terribly from Mac blushes. I had terrible acne across my cheeks that took literally months to go away. Since then I've been using Milani but thought now I'd try something that would last throughout the day. Im wondering if anybody broke out from this and if Nars is less toxic and harsh than Mac? 

[merry9999]

I have been using Nars blush for years and adore it.  I have sensitive skin and have never broken out from it and it lasts a very long time.  I usually use Deep Throat and Sin.  I think you will love it!

[LunaDeathstryke]

I need help choosing a shade with the Tom Ford - Traceless Soft Matte Foundation. It says 5.6 Ivory Beige and I have neutral or warm undertones. Is this the right shade? I've tried the shade finder but it's broken when you try to see the results based on other foundations you can match up to. I've tried it on the app and on my browser on a computer. 

Thanks!

--Katie

[rschimmel]

help! I have rosacea (self diagnosed). Moisturizer irritates my skin turning it beet red and break outs. Now that I’m getting older (52) I need a little moisture. I’ve tried so many products. Suggestions please