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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[ElizaPRO]

@glossfiend  YOU are very beautiful!❣️

[katie2403]

I want to learn how to makeup. I never use makeup before. Where and how do I start? Does Sephora offer makeup classes?

[ProAmy]

Hello Katie2403!

Yes! We offer Virtual Consultations where a Sephora PRO will walk you through anything you want to learn with in an hour. 🙂 Go to the top of the website where you see "Stores and Services". Click on that and scroll down to Virtual Consultations and book what time is best for you!!!

https://www.sephora.com/happening/home

In the meanwhile, what is the one thing you want to learn first? We can do our best to answer your questions here, too!

Hope to see you soon!

~Amy

Sephora PRO Artist

[stephmalletC]

My question is simple. Do I need an other brush to use the Translucent loose setting powder if I have the 196 synthetic slanted flat top foundation brush of MAC? If I can/need an other one what's your suggest?

Thank you!

[ProAmy]

Hi stephmalletC!

I got you 🙂

I recommend the SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Powder Brush #59  for sure. If I want a little more targeted control of my loose powder, I will sometimes use SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Contour Brush #79. It is a bit smaller but the same shape and more dense for more control.

Hope this helped!

~Amy

Sephora PRO Artist

[celinayg]

Hi! I’ve been struggling to get rid of my blackheads and whiteheads on my nose and chin for my entire life. I’ve managed to tame all of my other acne issues except for this one. Do you have any product recommendations for oily skin?

thank you:)

[ElizaPRO]

Hi @celinayg  

Black heads are no fun! I want to suggest a product that you may not have tried yet. Its from Peter Thomas Roth Peter Thomas Roth PRO Strength Microdermabrasion Blackhead Eliminator 2 oz/ 57 mL  This is an intensive triple action rinse off treatment. It's going to help eliminate and treat the look of black heads and even white heads in the skin.

I would recommend using this 1-2x per week with your skin routine! 

[RobotBike]

Does Sephora still do skin consultations? I can't find anything about it at the locations near me. I need some skincare help and would love to go in and see what they can recommend based on my concerns. 

Anyone?? 

[ElizaPRO]

Hi @RobotBike !!

You can double check on what services your local Sephora is offering. Alternatively you can get a paid service from the comfort of your own home with a paid virtual consulation! You can book a service here(scroll down to where it says services): One of our PRO team members will help guide you through a one on one virtual consultation! Check it out! We book in 60min sessions or 90 min sessions!

https://www.sephora.com/happening/home

[Rescuewithme]

Hi,

I need some help with my skin care. To be honest I have always worn makeup ,but I haven't taken care of my skin. I am 62! I have red hair and fair skin. The other day I saw my reflection and I wanted to cry. I realize that at my age I may need more than a new moisturizer. Can anyone give me some honest advice,? I have deep wrinkles between my eyes and deep laugh lines around my mouth. I have saggy skin due to losing 80 pounds. I work at a animal adoption center taking care of orphaned cats/kittens

[Leo26]

@Rescuewithme  HI there, I'm a Mua . I seen that you had concerns with your  skin. 

You can start with products  with Hyaluronic acid  serum that with help with wrinkles and fine lines.   Personally use high end and low end products. 

1. LOREAL Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid

2. Shani Darden Retinol will help with line lines &Brighten follow up with a moisture once you apply Hyaluronic you have to follow with moisture to bring moisture back to you skin.

[beanie2002]

Complete rookie here—I was color matched yesterday at a Sephora store. I bought a foundation and now that I’m home it looks a little dark. Is it supposed to match your chest? This was the match and I purchased Armani 5.1 color. 
thanks! 

 

Spoiler

[beanie2002]

Armani Luminous silk 5.1 color 

[Tajszz]

Hi,

Complete rookie here. Not sure if this is the right forum to ask but I was hoping to get recommendation on hair products that help eliminate dry scalp? I have tried a variety but to no avail.

Any insight would be most appreciated!

[ElizaPRO]

Hi @Tajszz !

Welcome! Here are some of my personal go to products for dry scalp. I find that they work best with consistency. 

1) Pre wash hair treatment oil Fable & Mane HoliRoots™ Pre-Wash Scalp & Hair Treatment Oil 3.4/100 

2) Wash with adwoa beauty Baomint™ Moisturizing Shampoo 

3) Conditon adwoa beauty Baomint™ Deep Conditioning Treatment 16 oz/ 453 g 

4) Use a scalp serum PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Scalp Serum for Dry Hair & Scalp 4 oz/ 118.3 mL 

Hopefully these are some that you havent tried yet<3

[Tajszz]

Thank you so much!! I will definitely keep you posted on my results.

This is wonderful!

[hollymuhl]

Hi! I am looking for a foundation that is full coverage but not a flat matte finish. I would love a recommendation!!! Thank you so much

[ProAmy]

Hello Hollymuhl! I have three great recommendations!

First one to check out is #Too Faced Born This Way Foundation (the original, not the matte). This is a fantastic full-coverage foundation! You only need a little to go a long way. It leaves a natural finish and is easy to blend. Press on with a damp sponge for full coverage or buff in with SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Foundation Brush #56 null for a medium/build-able coverage.

Next one is the MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation This one is super lightweight feeling and provides a medium-full coverage when building in sheer layers. It gives the most natural finish I have found so far and I use it on set often for my shoots. Great longevity too.

The third recommendation is the Fashion Fair SkinFlex Stick Foundation This gives FULL coverage and still provides a natural finish. It has skin care benefits and works best with a primer for ease in slip and blending. it's STUNNING.

I hope one of these options works well for you and let me know how it goes!

~Amy

Sephora PRO Artist

[Oliviawatson1]

I am using dermalmd under eye cream to get rid of my under eye circles and it really have amazing results on my skin and I really love the product

[ProAmy]

Yay!!!! WE are so happy you found a product you love!!! Thanks for letting us know!

~Amy

Sephora PRO Artist

[briannuhh]

Hi there! I received the juice beauty peel spray and am just curious do you use this on an already cleansed face? And do you moisturizer after?

Thanks!