:waving: Please don't think me too silly if what I'm about to quote you is old news. This is a revelation to me, that I thought I should share with you - just in case you didn't know either.

From Rae Morris in New Idea Apr 5 2008 - Make your make-up last the distance.
"The fact is, if you're using an oil-based moisturiser, it won't mix with a water-based foundation, and vice versa. So check your products, (concealer included) are either all water-based or all oil-based. This is the biggest reason why make-up won't last, yet it's the last thing most women think about."

So how many of you knew this, and why haven't you told me before? :redcheeks:

Alot of us use tinted moisturiser :waving:

I haven't even thought of this, but i don't need to - i don't wear foundation!

I don't use foundation Thelma,I only use mineral powder or megan gale tinted invisible zinc but that is a great hint for those who do! thanks for sharing :hugs:

I have never thought about this, but it makes a lot of sense! I never use oil free products so I am okay!

I don't wear foundation, and I never thought of it.

Same Rosie, but I should watch the concealer now. Do you think stick concealer is better than liquid? As in coverage, blendability and endurance"?

I'm more of a fan of liquid concealer, especially Jane Iredale's disappear because it's so easy to blend, and so industrial that they use it to cover tattoos.

I have never thought about mixing oil-based and water based.

Does that mean if you use an oil-free foundation you should try to use an oil-free primer? Don't most primer's contain silicone?

no i never knew the not to mix thing either :whistle::redcheeks: makes sense though

I use the clinique supercity block, mirenesse primer & revlon oil free colorstay foundation....ekkkkkkk does my moisturiser contain oil??

Does that mean if you use an oil-free foundation you should try to use an oil-free primer? Don't most primer's contain silicone?

:waving:Unfortunately I don't know where the silicone fits in with the water and oil, but the article also suggests to use

"Moisturise or use a primer, but don't use both as too many creamy layers causes make-up to slide."

So yes we should be matching our primer to our foundation, but as to the silicone question - sorry I don't know where it fits in to the mixture.

no i never knew the not to mix thing either :whistle::redcheeks: makes sense though

:waving: phew, I was worried it was common knowlegde and I'd somehow missed it. I feel better now.:glee:

I didn't know either! I definitely avoid oil-based products but good to keep in mind regardless! Thanks for the tip Thelma :hugs:

I also avoid anything with oil in it as my t-zone goes berko with anything with oil in it.

Her book is on sale at Myer. Reduced to $27.95 from $39.95.

I didn't know either but then that's what we are all here for. :hugs: To share our knowledge.

I have an article taken from the Body & Soul section of the weekend paper with some great tips from Rae's book.

* Don't apply foundation to your lips as a base for lipstick. You could end up with a white cakey line around your lips because of the oil vs water based theory.

* Don't test lip colours on the back of your hand. Use your fingertip as it is a similar texture & colour to your lips. The back of your hand is not.

* How to tell if you can pull of a nude lip (best set off with smokey eyes) Without any make up on, tie your hair back off your face then coat your lips in foundation. If you look sick then you can't do nude.

* Never choose a lip colour paler than your skin tone. It should be 1-2 shades darker.

hey M i just tried the nude lip thing and I look healthy and even more tanned! yeey

hey M i just tried the nude lip thing and I look healthy and even more tanned! yeey

:( I tried it to, but it's a no from me. Which only confirms what I knew already, I was just in denial about it because I wanted to wear them. However even though it's classed as nude, I really enjoy wearing Harlotte's Flasher.

I didn't know either but then that's what we are all here for. :hugs: To share our knowledge.

I have an article taken from the Body & Soul section of the weekend paper with some great tips from Rae's book.

* Don't apply foundation to your lips as a base for lipstick. You could end up with a white cakey line around your lips because of the oil vs water based theory.

* Don't test lip colours on the back of your hand. Use your fingertip as it is a similar texture & colour to your lips. The back of your hand is not.

* How to tell if you can pull of a nude lip (best set off with smokey eyes) Without any make up on, tie your hair back off your face then coat your lips in foundation. If you look sick then you can't do nude.

* Never choose a lip colour paler than your skin tone. It should be 1-2 shades darker.

They are great tips! :penguin:

* How to tell if you can pull of a nude lip (best set off with smokey eyes) Without any make up on, tie your hair back off your face then coat your lips in foundation. If you look sick then you can't do nude.

* Never choose a lip colour paler than your skin tone. It should be 1-2 shades darker.

these are great tips

:waving: Please don't think me too silly if what I'm about to quote you is old news. This is a revelation to me, that I thought I should share with you - just in case you didn't know either.

From Rae Morris in New Idea Apr 5 2008 - Make your make-up last the distance.
"The fact is, if you're using an oil-based moisturiser, it won't mix with a water-based foundation, and vice versa. So check your products, (concealer included) are either all water-based or all oil-based. This is the biggest reason why make-up won't last, yet it's the last thing most women think about."

So how many of you knew this, and why haven't you told me before? :redcheeks:

:waving: Thelma, this is awesome stuff. I think I'm going to check out my products now :chuckle:

:waving: Thelma, this is awesome stuff. I think I'm going to check out my products now :chuckle:

:waving: I (and Celeste helped me) checked mine out and I now have it covered. But I have also learnt from her book to moisturise or prime, not both, and that has helped with the greasy coating I use to get.

Interesting tips! :) Thanks for sharing!

I'm gonna see if I can get my hands on a copy of this book tomorrow at Myer if it is still on special.