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Oil as a mixing medium, prepping serum, etc.
Do any of you ever prep a client's or model's face with an oil serum? Or mix an oil with foundation (ex: Fresh seaberry oil, argan oil)? I'm thinking of buying the new Josie Maran Argan infinity cream http://www.sephora.com/argan-infinity-c … Id=1488733 but i'd like to hear your thoughts.. Thanks! Feb 05 13 09:57 pm Link From someone who used to work at a large cosmetic retail and has literally tried most of the big name oils on the market right now, I have to say that the Argan Oil is probably my least favorite. Oil is great to carry around in kit, smooths flyaways, good for chapped knees/elbows/cuticles... I'd suggest Maracuja oil instead - this ones a bit more universal and even works on oily skin, whereas the Argan oil well get shiny really quickly on oily skin, and I found that even though my skin is not acne prone, I developed some pretty bad pimples when I was using argan oil on my face. I continued to use it for body/hair but as a repurchase I would do the Tarte Maracuja instead. Hope this helps! Feb 05 13 10:30 pm Link grape-seed oil, full of anti-oxydants good for skin i discovered now also mustard-oil!...a lot of side benefit's if the model is not allergic to it..if it feels warm it's not a allergic reaction, but increased blood circulation... in any case, great oils to use in photoshoots Herman Feb 06 13 03:06 am Link Yes, i like to mix foundations with oils, i like squalene oil - good for oily and dry skin. Carmen is very right about argan - it is great for my mom but i have been breaking out like crazy using argan. I really want to try maracuja now! I get pure oil from a company called new directions aromatics, and recommend them for pure rare oils. Feb 06 13 09:41 pm Link Thank you for your input! I really appreciate it Feb 08 13 11:32 pm Link Maracuja oil is pretty awesome. Speaking of which, Tarte offers makeup artists a 40% discount. Feb 09 13 02:43 am Link |