Introduce Yourself: New Member Monday

[TeamBIC]

Hello BIC! We are starting this thread and updating it the first Monday of every month to welcome all of our new BIC Members and show them some love. If you happen to see anyone who is new to the community feel free to share this thread with them!

Maybe you are new to the Beauty Insider Community and still figuring it out, or maybe you’ve been here for a while but haven’t had the chance to say hello! Either way, we want to welcome you into our beauty-loving family, so don’t be shy- pop in and introduce yourself!  We’re already happy to e-meet you. 🙂

New members! Please reply below to introduce yourself and tell us: If you could splurge on any beauty product for yourself this season, what would it be? Use the "#" symbol to tag it in your response. 😊

[SportyGirly125]

@michellefusion Welcome to BIC!

[KaliGirl79]

Hello I'm Kali! I'm a makeup novice and excited to be here now that I'm ready to try new things.  I'm older and late to the makeup game, but interested in reading your thoughts, advice, recommendations, and tips. This should be fun!

[itsfi]

Hi @KaliGirl79! Welcome to BIC! Are there any particular makeup product(s) (lipstick? Eyeshadow?) you really like? 

[GG84]

Hi @KaliGirl79 it’s certainly never too late to join the make up community! Welcome to the BIC! 

[tsavorite]

Hi, @KaliGirl79 ! Welcome to BIC!  I think that you will like it here!

[quspork]

Trying new things can be exciting and fun! No doubt you'll find lots of great new ideas here on BIC, @KaliGirl79 - welcome!

[WinglessOne]

Welcome to BIC @KaliGirl79 ! Several of us here (including me) are in our late 40s and older, so you’re in great company. 🙂 

[SportyGirly125]

@KaliGirl79 Welcome to BIC!

[KaliGirl79]

Thanks!

[misspeaa]

Welcome, Kali! What do you think of the paid services that Sephora is offering in stores?

[KaliGirl79]

Thanks! I haven't tried any of the in-store paid services.  You?

[Aivacto]

Hey my name is Octavia and I honestly am barely decent at makeup. I mostly have problems with finding a hydrating foundation that matches my skin tone.😔💁🏽‍♀️I splurge on lipstick and lashes.

[itsfi]

Welcome to BIC @Aivacto!

[tsavorite]

Hi, @Aivacto !  Welcome to BIC!

[quspork]

Welcome, @Aivacto! Finding the right foundation definitely involves a lot of trial and error, but it's so great when you find one that works well for your skin!

[WinglessOne]

Welcome aboard @Aivacto ! I always had so much trouble getting a good foundation color match, I finally swore off all liquid and cream foundations. 😄 Now I just use tinted moisturizers instead—and even with those, it’s sometimes hard to find a good match, but they tend to not dry out my skin while giving me the sheer coverage I like. Many folks love NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 St. Moritz but I can’t use that one (my skin reacts badly to it and there’s not a good skin tone match for me; your mileage may vary). Instead I use LAURA MERCIER - Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Oil Free or Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30 3C1 Fawn. Bare Minerals also makes one that has a strong fan base. 

Sometimes I use a powder foundation instead, as long as I’ve moisturized my skin very well. My favorite is kind of a foundation/finishing powder hybrid: By Terry Densiliss Compact. It’s pricey, but it contains hyaluronic acid and never cakes on my skin. Product photos are inaccurate in terms of color, so I tracked down various people’s online swatches and photos before choosing 2 shades. 

[SportyGirly125]

@Aivacto Welcome to BIC!  Sometimes to get the right shade you have to mix 2 or more shades together 

[Anonymous]

Hey @Aivacto walcom

About fondation try the new Anastasia luminous fondation I'm in love with ❤️

[misspeaa]

Have you tried the color IQ? Make sure they match your neck, forehead and bottom of chin. Don’t color IQ your cheeks cause that’s the lightest part of your face.

[Anonymous]

Hey there , my name is hana I have this problem my skin is breaking out for no reason😭 I’m struggling with pimples can anyone help me Tnx 😊

[bakeamuffin]

Hey @Anonymous 👋

When my skin is  breaking out, I like to make sure that I'm supporting my skin barrier by using products with Ceramides. One of my favorites is Cerave Moisturizing cream in a tub. I find that when my skin barrier is weak (caused by dehydrated skin, dry/cold/windy air, excess sweat or water exposure), I break out a lot more.

Good luck!