I'm 27, never took care of my skin, tomboy, but I bought MAC cosmetics recently and was wondering what?

Question

skincare products should I use that is cheaper than MAC, skincare that I would use everyday like facial wash, sunblock, moisturizer, toner, mask, exfoliator and at night some type of cream to avoid wrinkles, and I am not sure if I need any of these stuff, please help I was just using the shower water to clean my face(no soap) at all, nothing, I'm clueless, but would like to be more girly now

I am combination skin, only dry in the area in between my eyebrows

Answer 1

Hello, i'm 21 and have been using make up and creams since a very early age. i have experimented with alot of products and it is cruical for me to have the basics if i cant afford top dollar items.

MAC is one of the most expensive skin care products and its a wonder you werent turn off buy the price! a face wash that you can use in the shower would be a daily face wash such as Clean and Clear you can purchase a 3 pack which has your cleanse, toner and moisturers - which is done in that order and can be used daily.
You can use an exfoliator such as Nivea Visage exfoliating scrub which kills all the dead skin cells and makes youre face as soft as anything ONCE every 2 weeks.
Priceline is my personal shop for perosnal items from creams to make up to sunblock etc they are really helpful their and some employees actually have qualification standards for helping people like you self find the best skin care for you personal skin type.
i'll give you a quick run down:
- Cleanser, toner and Moisturer - used daily in that order
- anti wrinkle creams - best in morning or night only
- masks - one a month only
- exfoliator - once every 2 weeks
- sunblock- everyday pro long wrinkles and protects your skin, always buy SPF 30 + some cream come with sunscreen already in them
- tinted moisturers is my MUST HAVE ITEM - cheaps light coverage and sunscreen added such as dove comes in beige or honey colour. only $9 Australian.

Hope the above helps.... good luck..... and dont always go for the expensive brand i use a $15 dollar cream and it is a cheaper version of the $30 dollars cream u would use daily. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

You should try at least 3 types of any skin products. You can be allergic to some brands, so it's best to do a trial and error.

For facial wash, try Neutrogena, Clearasil, and Clean & Clear. Right now I use clearasil but all 3 works for me w/o
allergy reactions.

For sunblock, I never used anything than Banana Boat b/c it's available everywhere. make sure you get at Least spf-30 (the higher #, the better).

For moisturizer/lotion, I use Aveeno. It's a daily firming moisturizing lotion, hypoallergenic, and it smells really good too. Since ur only 27, don't use any of that "wrinkle" products etc... You don't need it yet, just eat alot of vegetables and try not to be too stressed in life.

All of them are affordable so you should try them :)

*Clinique, Mac, and Mary Kay products are expensive, but they also work great.

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Answer 3

I can appreciate that sometimes money is a factor in dealing with things like makeup, haircare and skin care...but trust me if there's one area you don't want to skimp in: its skincare. I mean...makeup only does the trick for so long...at the end of the day (or say...when you're 60) you want GOOD skin! I use MAC moisturizer, Studiocream, but for cleanser I use Cetaphil. My dermatologist told me to use it when I was about 8 (I've had a hard time with my skin since I was a little girl) and I've been using it ever since. Try it..I mean you'll be out what..$8...if you hate it?! But if you can, don't go cheap when it comes to skin care...your skin will thank you much later on down the line!

Answer 4

I just want to scream CLINIQUE to you from CT! :) I can't say enough about all there products...there yellow mild soap bar, 7 day scrub and there yellow moistuiser...Go to the mall to Macy's and have them look at your skin and tell you. They have all the products you are looking for!!! Do not just use water, that will never get your face clean. It's ok your learning! :) no sweat!..that's why we're here! :) Also if you have mild acne I would suggest the Proactiv 3 piece set, I do not have any acne but I use it often. Look at Clinique, if that is not in your budget look at your local drug store for the 3 step by ALMAY! I have hear a good word about that also! :) I won't use any MAC skincare except makeup remover. That is just me. It also depends on your skin type, oily, combo...that is why I would go to macy's or a place like that in the mall and have someone show you. :) GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

I actually like the Clean&Clear line of facial cleansers myself, being a young woman of color with combo skin I found that the facial scrub & the cream cleanser makes my face feel soft smooth & non-dry...But, as an added backup esp. if leaving the house right after cleansing/scrubbing I use all natural Shea Butter{farmers market on crenshaw&slauson every saturday L.A. area} it makes my skin feel moisturized & smooth all day long and well into the night sometimes the naxt day also after I cleanse....{Just make sure its really all natural Shea Butter straight from the Shea Nut; the color should be a creamy yellow with a small hint of caramel/otherwise it's natural Shea Butter plus somthing else which doesn't work the same} TRust me if you needed all of those products it wouldn't have taken you 27 years to figure it out, hope I helped a little bit{considering I might still have some work to do I'm only 23}

Answer 6

This is the #1 honey facial mask recipe!! It works amazingly well :p
http://tinyurl.com/mfk9nbm

Raw honey works incredibly well because not only is it natural, but it has anti-bacterial properties that works just as good and probably better than any lab-made cream in the market. I Highly recommend honey facial masks.



I'm 27, never took care of my skin, tomboy, but I bought MAC cosmetics recently and was wondering what?

Answer 7

It really depends on your skin type. Do you have combination skin (oily in some parts and dry and flaky in others?) dry all around, or oily all around? How about activities...are you in the sun a lot or do exercises?
The best "basics" at this age ( and I'm around there) are sunblock (a high number, especially if you are in the sun a lot), moisturizer, gentle face wash, and a blemish killer. These are easy to get and usually returnable from the drugstore. Think about it: with makeup, you can spend thousands of dollars to make yourself look different. Your face is priceless... so maintain it.
Sunblock is important if you are in or out of the sun. Yes, we are all supposed to get some rays, but too much can prematurely wrinkle the skin and dry you out. You may never recover the damage that the sun has done (not to sound scary, but hey). If you are prone to blemishes and are using an acne medication, you are more sensitive to the sun. Neutragina is usually what I use since it's ultra sensitive to the skin. Look for one especially for the face or something that says it's oil free so it won't give you breakouts. I also use their face makeup and it's pretty good for me (since my skin is more sensitive). It's all relative to how your skin will react but Neutragina is a good start.
Moisturizer helps hydrate the skin. Basically, the chemicals in the moisturizer "plump up" the skin and so wha-la less wrinkles. So if you apply it daily, you will keep your skin relatively taunt. You might have a question about "day" and "night" creams. Night creams don't usually have SPF and they are heavier (more creamy). Day creams are meant to go under makeup so they are lighter and start at 15 SPF. Eye creams are a different formula, because the skin is thinner under your eyes. Start off with an all over one. Something oil-free from Oil of Olay is good.
"Gentle" face wash is something important. I am suggesting "gentle" ( like something from Biore or Neutragina) simply because I don't know your skin type. Something that has a level of Salicylic Acid (2% is the norm) is better especially if you are prone to breakouts. Your skin is not shedding it's cells like it used to so it's good to look into an exfoliate (or use a warm washcloth when washing your face) I have found that St. Ides has a exfoliating face wash that is really good though it's not great for everyday because it can get rough (crushed apricot pits).
Now and then eruptions occur. Benzoyl Peroxide is the best as far as killing the bacteria. It will dry your skin out with overuse (or at least the area you apply it to) Also, sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen, while you are using it.
Lastly...Bianca Jagger said it best: "Never go to bed with your makeup on!" I might be drunker than a skunk or crazy tired but the only thing that's important (other than my teeth) is my face. It really takes only five minutes to wash and prep your face. Consider this too: if you are "in the moment"...ahem...the next morning, you wouldn't want to wake up looking like you got run over. Exercising with makeup can make breakouts too, so think about just covering your blemishes.
Any other specifics should be handled by an esthetician or a dermatologist. Other fun stuff, like new makeup, techniques and treatments, are found in Allure magazine (The Best Magazine Ever!!!). Enjoy yourself and be girly (as much as you can stand). No one else will treat you as good as yourself. Good Luck

Answer 8

Hi Nina,

Hey! I was a tomboy too! I have recently started to apply make-up (coz I didn't before and I didn't know how!)

I love L'Oreal, and trust me, they have the best of everything that you could possibly need to keep your skin feeling clean, moisturized, and radiant. I have tried most of their day-to-day products, but I haven't tried their wrinkle cream. I don't think you need one now, perhaps you feel so because the fine lines are coming in now. Try Pond's anti-wrinkle eye cream. It does wonders for the delicate skin around your eyes.

Good luck!

Answer 9

It depends on your skin type. There is oily (experiencing shine all over the face), normal/combo (shine on nose, forehead and sometimes chin (t-zone) and skin feels tight after washing), dry (no shine at all, flakiness) or sensitive (stinging and redness on the face sometimes from using products). Let me know which is your skin type and I'll let you know which products to use. and if you are wondering about how to find out which products are best for you, I would recommend buying a makeup book like Instyle Getting Gorgeous and visiting Makeupalley.com

Answer 10

l'oreal works good for me. i have relatively dry skin and i use their products such as the night cream and the sunblock. oh and their facial wash, too. ponds is much cheaper and works for those with oilier skin bec it's stronger than l'oreal. whatever you choose to use, make sure you do a skin test first to see if you're allergic to the product