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Jan 1, 2014

Kerri-Ann W.

So I've got moisturizer, primer, foundation and powder on, and my nose is... Spotty? It's not oil, my makeup has only been on a few minutes. I'm using Too Faced Primed and Poreless, and applied Estée Lauder Double Wear with a Mac 187 brush, so I don't think it's the products... And tips/ideas?

Jan 1, 2014

Kerri-Ann W.

Oh gosh, my lippy isn't as lopsided as it looks in the photo, I promise!! Hahaha.

Jan 1, 2014

Grace K.

Omg that happens to me too! I have no idea why

Jan 1, 2014

Shelley W.

Possible product separation. The products you have applied may not be interacting well hence the spotty appearance.

Jan 1, 2014

Shelley W.

Ok...skin spots. Are you using the makeup to cover them up or you having spotty after application issue?

Jan 1, 2014

Shelley W.

I can't enlarge the pic but from my end it just looks like you need a vitamin c serum to address the spots and fade them along with a moisturizer containing spf30. Weekly exfoliation should also be included if you aren't already doing so.

Jan 1, 2014

Shelley W.

And see these same spots in your chin area emerging as well. Retinol cream (otc) should be incorporated into nighttime program as well...using at least once a week.

Jan 2, 2014

Kerri-Ann W.

It could well e product separation... I'll try a different primer. Thanks so much Shelley! My skin is hormone crazy at the moment, I do need to sort that - you're the best xx

Jan 2, 2014

Alma M.

Kerri-Ann I also used to faced primed and poreless and the too faced BB cream and had that same issue it was a bummer, plus the primer claims to have retinol in it so I thought it was a plus.

Jan 2, 2014

Shelley W.

You're welcome Kerri-Ann.

Jan 2, 2014

Audra B.

It looks like product separation. You have to be careful when using a primer. if your foundation or lotion is water based then the primer needs to be as well.

Jan 2, 2014

Crystal S.

This may sound weird but when my foundation does that on the tip of my nose I don't use as much pressure with my brush buffing it in...it's weird but it works for me :)

Jan 2, 2014

Allison W.

This happens to me as well and since I got my clarisonic it doesn't happen as frequently. I think Shelley is on to something with suffering a retinol. I have sensitive, roasacea plagued skin so I am nervous to try it, but it makes sense. Trust her, she's a skin care goddess and just look at how gorgeous her photos are as proof that she knows her products!

Jan 2, 2014

Allison W.

Suggesting not suffering, sorry!

Jan 2, 2014

Kerri-Ann W.

Thanks for the ideas, ladies! And Kristen, it's Australis Lip Velour :)

Jan 2, 2014

Lizzy W.

I agree with Shelley! Another thing I suggest is switching to a brush like the MAC 130. It's a dense brush (more so than the 187) and really helps with flawless aplication. Because of the density you also end up losing less product between the bristles.

Jan 2, 2014

Bree B.

I'm on my phone so it's hard to see but I'm guessing it's product separation? I just started using M.A.C Fix+ as my primer and then as a finishing spray and I am LOVING it. It's making a world of difference, and I was using Too Faced Primed and Poreless, hmmm there's a theme here! I also used to do what Crystal says and stipple a lot lighter on my nose.

Jan 2, 2014

Traci L.

This happens a lot when the oils from your nose area mix with your foundation,if you over work the area the oils make your product separate.

Jan 2, 2014

Lolita B.

I have the same problem also. quite annoying lol.

Jan 2, 2014

Alma M.

I understand product seperation and how things can interact with each other but this had only happen to myself after using the too faced prime & poreless with the too faced BB cream.question for Traci, does weather play a part on skin issue like this?

Jan 2, 2014

Traci L.

I can't really tell from that pic Alma but I no from my face and doin some others that the tip of the nose produces a lot of oil so when you put your foundation and powder on and the oil penetrates threw it it makes it look very blotchy,not everyone nose does this but mine does so I just blot before I put powder and I don't buff to much on it or it will be a hot mess lol.

Jan 3, 2014

Alma M.

Thank you Traci, so far I've only had this issue with the BB cream and that primer together.I'm at war with it lol.

Jan 3, 2014

Traci L.

I think some products just act different with out body oil ,maybe that's why some people makeup oxidizes and the the same shade on someone else won't who knows lol