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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[stellaellaolla]

Thank you, that’s so helpful! ❤️

[Meganyuriko]

Hi there! 
Quick Question! Currently, I’m using the Glow Recipe line in which I totally love because it’s light and makes my skin glow. However, I wanted to know if there was a product in this line that specifically targets acne scars? If not, what product would you recommend for dealing with acne scars? My skin type is oily if that helps! 

[JeffreyBD]

@Meganyuriko 

Hope this finds you doing well! This maaay be a bit of a complex answer buuuuut....

There are quite a few options from the Glow Recipe range that might help to lighten hyperpigmentation, but they all help to brighten overall, and don't necessarily feature a target treatment. They offer ingredients that gently exfoliate which in turn, helps to remove pigmented cells from the surface layer of the skin. They're new Watermelon Glow Toner is an easy way to exfoliate daily, because it contains large-molecule, PHA which exfoliates with less chance of irritation. Since it's a Toner, it will also help to minimize the appearance of pores. But If you REALLY want to get in there make some serious change, you might want to introduce a product specifically designed to lighten pin-point concerns. I love recommending treatments like Kate Somerville D-Scar because it's roll-on activator helps to concentrate the product exactly where it needs to be! This dual-sided approach is essential for seeing quick results. I would feel out of pocket if I didn't mention SPF. and what better time to stock up because Supergoop is currently offering a Value Size of their signature Unseen Sunscreen. Definitely one of my top picks to spend during the Promo!

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner 5.07 oz/ 150 mL

KATE SOMERVILLE - D-Scar™ Scar Diminishing Serum

SUPERGOOP! - Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

[amannable]

Would it be bad to use more that one or two hair products? I bought KéRASTASE - Elixir Ultime Oil Serum, Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Hair Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL, and Living Proof No Frizz Instant De-Frizzer 6.2 oz/ 208 mL to try and am wondering if I can use all 3 at once. My hair is damaged, dry, and frizzy, and its quite unruly. Thanks!

[BekRich85]

Hi! I just bought the briogeo and kerastase and have used for a couple of days. Briogeo says to apply on the bottom half of damp hair. I find it absorbs very well and you only need a few drops. Kerastase says to apply to the ends of dry hair. I would say you need even less of the kerastase. I find this combo has been really nice at smoothing my long hair and making the ends very soft. Less tangles. Don’t think I’ll hardly need to use a straightener anymore!

[JeffreyBD]

@amannable 

I agree. I would caution you yo not use the two oil at once, as that might weigh down the hair, or prevent styling products from holding.

[GG84]

 @amannable 

You can mix products. You may not want to mix KéRASTASE - Elixir Ultime Oil Serum and Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Hair Oil 1 oz/ 30 mLtogether. Use them separately. You can alternate. 

[DreDre716]

I recently purchased Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra Clarifying Face Oil and have been using it nightly for about a week now. Am I supposed to put a moisturizer/night cream over the oil before going to bed? I'm new to oils and not sure! 

[JeffreyBD]

@DreDre716 

In this instance in particular you can use the oil before moisture because Sunday uses a blend of essential oils that are design to help with oil-production and you want to make sure that it can touch the skin directly. The potent botanicals are ultra-lightweight and are amazing for help to keep the pores clean. Sunday's team recommends using this as you would a serum, because it's so quick absorbing.

Sunday Riley U.F.O. Salicylic Acid BHA Acne Treatment Face Oil 1.18 oz/ 35 mL

[VelvettTeddyy]

Hi! For skincare you go from lighter to heavier consistency. For example, cleanser, toner/essence, serums, moisturizer and lastly facial oils. So for you, as long as your are applying a moisturizer before your facial oil you don't need one after. I hope that helps.

[Nickelliebear1]

What are your favorite tools for applying cream beauty products?  

[DavidBD]

@Nickelliebear1 im assuming you are asking about application of cream makeup products such as blushes and eyeshadows right? for the types of products you have a few options. if you are using brushes you want to be sure your using a synthetic bristle when applying cream products. so for blush i will use SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Blush Brush #99, i love the shape of this brush for blush application or sculpting with creams as well. you can also use a Beautyblender Beautyblender® pro one pro beautyblenderto apply cream blush if you find blending creams difficult,this can help. for cream eyeshadow i love SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Shadow Brush #15, and also SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Crease Brush #27. but also so you know all the new Sephora Collection Pro brushes are now synthetic so you can technically use any of them for cream products without worry.

[sabmira10]

Hi, I’m currently cleansing and Toning my face day/night but my skin is dehydrated and looking dull cause I’m not using any glow serums or vitamin e. I would love to hear some suggestions that are a glow serum or glow moisturizer in the price range from 35.00-50.00 nothing too expensive.

[CourtneyCIDESCO]

Because you said your skin was dehydrated and dull I would recommend Olehenriksen's Truth Serum. It is collagen boosted and is formulated with Vitamin C. This will help with the dry/dullness of your skin and give you that fantastic glow you are looking for.

Go for a mini and give it a try!
OLEHENRIKSEN - Truth Serum® Mini

[DavidBD]

@sabmira10 you absolutely have to moisturize your skin. especially if your cleansing it and toning it. any moisturizer will help bring your skin back to its healthy glow . OLEHENRIKSEN C-Rush™ Vitamin C Gel Moisturizer 1.7 oz/ 50 mLis a great option , it will hydrate your skin plus infuse it with vitamin c which will help to brighten your skin and bring on that glowing complexion.

[VelvettTeddyy]

I have oily combination skin with acne scars and hyperpigmentation. I heard that Vitamin C is amazing for acne scars and hyperpigmentation. I am looking for Vitamin C serum for my skin concerns. Any recommendations? I am 22 ( I don't know if age matter in what kind of serum you use). Thank you.

[DavidBD]

@VelvettTeddyy you are correct in that vitamin c is a great ingredient for the skin to help eliminate acne scars and any pigmentation issue . here are some great options DR. DENNIS GROSS SKINCARE - C+ Collagen Brighten & Firm Vitamin C Serum , Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C + Niacinamide Serum 1.0 oz/ 30 mL, Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL

[Ravin03]

Hello I have the same issues! I invested in the Summer Friday’s CC Me Serum and I truly stand by this product. I’ve seen so much improvement in my skin, it looks brighter and my hyperpigmentation and acne scars are fading! It truly is an amazing serum.

[isk8717]

Hello! First of all, i hope everyone is safe and sound, and I send my best regards to all to stay well!

I am looking for advice or product recommendations for...

-mature hair that's been over-colored/processed, is thin, dry, and limp? (Part of a multi-step plan I have to help my mother feel and look better post-surgery)

-Recommendations for taming and enhancing overall style of thick curls (I've always opted to straighten my hair, but I'm Italian, I have a lot of it, and now it's getting a little rowdy!)?

-Affordable Vitamin C/Similar Serums

Thank you again very, very much! I appreciate any and all help and expertise!

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[Cyris]

Hi! I wear minimum make up (eyeliner/foundation/blush and white under eye liner), and I've consulted in stores before, they said that my face isn't oily. But, I always have a problem of my eyeliner (Kat Von D/ Ystila both waterproof) that seem to keep smudging under my eyes as the day goes on. Any advice on this? Thank you! 

[Anonymous]

Hi, I am 33 yr, my skin is dry and in winter season redness appears in my cheek area, also dark spot in undereye  , can u suggest daily routine care products for my face and as well as for my body, also my hair is thin and brown in color can u suggest any products for it