0X_VIXEN_0X Asks

All good artist have a fresh canvas and that’s the same with us girls.

I have tried the usuall “Brand name” foundations – liquid & creams to no avail.

I highly recommend the use of a “Stick” foundation marketed by the likes of Charles Fox, the theatrical makeup specialists.

Simmilar to “Dermablend” it’s fab for hiding the grey beard line and gives a girl the perfect base for which to apply the rest of her makeup.

 

 

 

 

Vanessa_Davidson Replies

Thanks for the advice Caz,

i use Dermablend, its a wonderfull foundation if applied properly and useing the setting powder as well,

then you can apply your usual make up over it, it covers any blemishes, even that 5 o’clock shadow

 

 

 

 

lucyjinx Replies

I’ve used Dermablend and thought it was rather poor at hiding that ‘grey’ area.

I now use Max Factor’s Pan stick, which covers better without using as much and is cheaper.

 

 

Two tips:

1. DON’T use a foundation colour close to your own skin colour.

The normal rule applies to people without a five o’clock shadow.

Go for something a bit darker, but not too dark.

 

2. After you have applied the foundation and some powder,

apply a bit of blusher around the beard area.

The red will neutralize the blue of the beard.

Make sure you don’t look like you’ve appled blusher to the wrong area though:

take off too much with more powder.

As always, experiment. The best option though is electrolysis.

If anyone wants to sponsor me in this endeavour,

I will provide regular feedback etc.

 

 

 

 

 

0X_VIXEN_0X Replies

I tried going the Dermablende route but the colours confused me.

I called the shop (Chemist) in London that sells it on their web site and found them to be a waste of time.

Didn’t seem to want to give me the time of day & I hadn’t even mentioned I was a T Girl

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annica Replies

There´s a good webshop here in Sweden run by two trannies, they sell cosmetics designed for transvestites.

It will be available in most european languages as the year progresses.

There are three products worth mentioning under this subject:

1) Blue Neutraliser (beardcover) 10 ml SEK 239 (£17.50)

2) Stage Makeup foundation 20 ml SEK 159 (£12)

3) Highlighters 5ml SEK 125 (£9.50)

There’s a range of colours to suit all skin shades.

If you cannot “decode” the swedish in the webshop, send them an email and they will help.

They have a lot of good stuff there, and I find their prices quite reasonable.

 

 

 

 

angie_bi_tv Replies

For years (more than I care to remember…) I’ve used Leichner stage foundation.

Originally available in mega-size sticks, it now only comes in pots, but it’s still excellent stuff. I think their name for the foundation is Kamera Kleer and it comes in loads of different shades.

Once again, used with the approprate powder it’s an excellent base for further enhancement.

The biggest problem is finding it these days.

Time was when you could buy Leichner in every Debenhams but no longer.

Around my area I get it from Dauphine’s in Bristol and there’a a good place that sells it in the Market in Blackpool,

but you have to search for it.

 

 

 

 

 

Maddie Replies

The best option though is electrolysis.

If anyone wants to sponsor me in this endeavour,

Not any more!! Plenty of salons use laser light technology to remove hairs and prohibit growth – permanent and MUCH less painful, also avoids that orange peel face texture that DOES happen with electrolysis.

Avoid! Go for three treatments of Laser Hair removal and it will never come back and your skin will not alter.

 

 

 

Suzy704 Replies

Has anyone tried Dermacolor? Is it similar to Dermablend?

 

 

 

 

0X_VIXEN_0X Replies

It’s a product by Charles Fox.

Though I have never used it myself, it’s simmilar, if not better than dermablend by the look of the web site.

http://www.charlesfox.co.uk/Dermacolor/dermacolor.html

Caz

 

 

Suzy704 Replies

Thanks for the link, Caz. I’ll give it a try as it is cheaper than dermablend.

 

 

 

 

KatieKyoot Replies

I’ve heard (through other TV sites) of a product called Colortration (www.colortration.com).

Apparently it’s cheaper, better and, in all ways, fantasticer than Dermablend! Of course, who knows who’s giving their opinion (Colortration’s owners perhaps).

Anyway, cynic aside, it does sound like it’s worth a try.

 

 

 

fanny_rasche Replies

Subject: foundation
BUY SOME CAMOUFLAGE MAKEUP. GET A SPONGE AND DIP IT IN MOISTURISER BEFORE DIPPING IT INTO THE CAMOUFLAGE THEN RUB IT OVER ANY BLEMISHES AND GREY AREA. IF U HAVE RED BAGS UNDER THE EYE. USE A GREEN TINTED CAMOUFLAGE.

PAT IT WITH TRANSLUCENT FIXING POWDER.

THEN APPLY MAC MAKEUP ALL OVER CONCEALER. THIS WILL COVER THE CAMOUFLAGE COMPLETELY AND WON;T BE NOTICEABLE.

GRIMMAS THE STAGE MAKEUP GUYS DO THE CAMOUFLAGE.

 

 

 

 

Martha_Allan Replies

I used to use cambianti(not sure of the spelling) but very similar to Dermabland.

I have light beard growth so I am lucky and can get away with regular foundation.

Currently using Max Factor

 

 

 

 

LISA_MARIA Replies

HI THERE , I to use max factor being useing pan stick for ages always had good results regards beard coverage lisa maria[code] [/code]

 

 

 

 

KylieMinnow  Replies

Multifix wall plaster blended with a little warm vodka and applied using the back edge of the trowel creates a beautiful firm base which the rest of your make-up will sit quite happily on for upto two years before losing its appeal and …well peels.

For a more expensive route I recommend Laser and Maybeline Wonder finish.

Maybe she was born with it…no she knicked it from Boots ….. xoxo

 

 

 

 

Jenni_TS  Replies

Kryolan TV paint sticks are great if you remember the inverse logic, the darker the beard the lighter the foundation for concealer, always cover with a darker foundation.

Dermablend is less aggressive, very effective and hideously expensive.

Go into boots, buy a stick of their blemish concealer (£2.99) , spatter on the offending (normally beard) areas, then apply normal make up then fixing powder.

 

 

 

 

SofieNykvist Replies

I used cryolan Tv-stick, the stuff Annica above mentioned and some other.

Since I dont need so much besides small parts, I use Max Factor “Creme Puff” on the rest (can be found with different colours)

Creme powder is it!

 

 

 

 

larnatv Replies

Could someone tell me a good make of fixing powder that I can buy generally?

I usually buy my make up in any shop that I fancy(in drab clothes.)

But dont really know what fixing powder is!

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Replies

My make-up skills are poor.

So I went to the local library and borrowed some books inc one by the Body Shop.

They were full of loads of helpful hints and also explained what was what.

It seems an obvious place to go but seems lots of girls never think of it.