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]

I'm naturally tanned and decided to have lasers hair removal on my legs. I didn't realize that it was too high,this resulted in burns all over my legs. After exfoliating, it left me with burn scars that are lighter than my skin... im so devastated

[DeRoubaix]

Bobbi Brown Vitamin enriched - what id like to know is whether or not this product can be used as just a form of moisturiser and not necessarily a primer. I’m just looking for a product to help with dryness under my eyes bc of the season changes. Thanks 

[SportyGirly125]

@DeRoubaix @I use it as a moisturizer but sometimes add another moisturizer on top if I need more hydration. They have the one for the eyes that just came out recently Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Eye Base Primer & Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid 

[DeRoubaix]

Thnx. That’s the product I was asking about. Is that sufficient as an under eye Moisturizer or is it meant as a primer. I need Moisturizer not primer. I don’t use make up really. My skin is just a little dry due to weather change. 

[SportyGirly125]

@DeRoubaix @I use it every night as a eye cream and it worked well for my skin 

[FoxyBatDog]

I am looking to purchase hourglass vanish concealer and I am the shade 'Nude' in the hourglass stick foundation. I prefer neutral undertones. Could you help me pick a shade?

[Kaeopono]

Any suggestions on a clean moisturizer for dry, mature skin? I’m moving away from oils and would like a cream

[noladawling]

I'm just getting into make up and I got eyeshadow down but have no idea how to figure out if and which color concealer/foundation I need? 

[Anonymous]

BareMinerals

What's the best color match if you were using BareMinerals pressed powder shade Nutmeg 24?  Every time I find the perfect shade, the names change.

Also, if I've lost access to my original online account, is there any way that I can view my purchase history?  I'd like to know what color MakeUp Forever concealer I've been purchasing?  Can this be looked up, in stores?

[btspiel]

Are questions answered immediately

[ChrissyKlassy]

Hello. I'm looking for a Sephora Collection brush that would be ideal for applying cream eyeshadow, or a gel eyeliner all over the lid to serve as a base. (before applying powder on top) A brush with somewhat stiff/firm bristles but still gives way and flexibility to blending and smoothing product evenly. I guess smallish-medium length bristles would be best for the eyelid area. I've got my eye on (haha, get the pun?) the #14, #15 and #18. Which of these do you think would be best? Thank you kindly for your time and attention!

[lolly123456789]

HelloLooking for a face wash, toner and moisturizer for my 12 year old daughter.  She has normal to sensitive skin and gets the odd blemish. Her 15 year old sister uses The Ordinary so I would like to try this for my 12 year old. What can you recommend?

[natk]

Hello! I am looking for an under eye corrector as my Nars concealer is great for brightening but I am looking for a corrector that helps with my pigmentation. I have light/medium olive skin tone and don't know how to choose my shade? Any recommendations?

[JustMeC2]

I am seeking a vegan & cruelty free moisturizer that is geared towards very dry skin and aging.  

[Anonymous]

I am looking at Supergoop Zincscreen to use as a sunscreen, however, it sounds like it is targeted toward people with oily skin.  I have very dry and sensitive skin, I am 64, and I still need the zinc additive.    I currently use Cera Ve with zinc which i like but it is white on my skin and takes about half the day for the white to go away.

Do you have any recommendations.

Thank you,

LisaM27

[judles]

i have been using NARs concealor in custard color. I have heard Lancomes maquicomplet is even better for my 64 year old eye area? Thoughts? color match for NARS custard? Thanks!

[passeportbeaute]

Yes it is better 

[BethS123]

Ive been using Cover FX matte setting powder in medium.  It’s out of stock.   Any good alternatives?

[JBost]

I used Kate Sommerville Daily Detox cleaner for the past 11 years - but now it seems to be discontinued!  What would you recommend as a good alternative.  I don't have a lot of acne but struggle with the occasional breakout - which have been more frequent since I ran out of my last bottle of Kate Sommerville.  I have combo/slightly dry skin, now that the cooler weather is coming in. 

thanks for any help!

[Anonymous]

Hi, I live in a country where we don't carry the HudaBeauty #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick and I wanted to order it from the US. I just wanted to be careful about the correct shade since I can't go to the store to test it. I tried the Shade Finder but it didn't work for some reason. 

My question is, I'm wondering what shade in the HudaBeauty #FauxFilter Skin Finish Buildable Coverage Foundation Stick I would be if I am shade 230 in the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. Thank you for your time and help! 

[Anonymous]

i'll do the shade finder for you! 

your shade is 250G!