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Tue May 06, 2008 8:04 am  |
Hello Aussielady  , and welcome to the forum!
I'm a make-up artist, and from OZ too! 
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I have to say that I dont wear sunscreen  , as I dont really stay out much and I always wear MMU.
I'm going to find a foundation that matches my face, then as you've all suggested, apply it to my neck as well.
Thanks for your help! |
I used to worry about this a few years ago when MMU became really popular. Does the natural sunscreen (zinc oxide) contained in MMU mean that you don't have to incorporate a sunscreen in your usual skincare routine? 
Adding another sunscreen may not make sense when you're already protected, and on top of your moisturiser would turn most people off, not to mention the stickiness and balling effect when applying the mineral.
I think you have pretty much narrowed down why you have different skintone from your face and your neck Yeahyeah.  As Nimue mentioned, it's better to look at fixing the cause then finding a quick 'n easy solution. Maybe you could try to start using a sunscreen on your face, and neck and gradually even out the skintone in these areas. I really reckon the benefits of a sunscreen will far outweigh the reasons why you don't use one now.  Everyone on here seems to list this as something they wish they had gotten into earlier..... 
Wear it on your face, your neck and extend the coverage down to your decolletage (to help keep the cleavage area youthful too!). I have always been generous with my sunscreen in the mornings. The trick is to find an excellent SPF30 formulated for the face and isn't too oily. Apply the SPF mixed in with your moisturiser if you want to save time. If you're devoted to your MMU, maybe leave enough time for the moisturiser and sunscreen to sink right in, a couple of minutes... before you start the application and buffing.
I've never applied foundation on my neck, or forehead. (Not to mention the ugly stains on your clothes, and a complete waste of product, it's not actually a good look). Unless you're using a tonne of body foundation for editorials and contouring of muscles, I've never understood why people use it on their necks...  .sorry!) Foundation helps you even out your skintone and it's meant to look like your skin when it is on. Perhaps that's why people often say 'mask-like' because they make the mistake of choosing the wrong shade and wearing it like a mask, rather than using it sparingly and blending from the centre of the face outwards.
The way to choose a skin-tone correct shade is to ask a make-up artist to colour swatch you using (3)three different shades of foundation....the one that disappears into your skin should be the 'one'. But be discerning. If you're not happy, then be on your way in search of the 'right one'. I always know I have found the one when I take a step back and examine the colour of my neck/ chest. It has to look right as a whole, and not just on my face. In your case where your neck is a little deeper in colour on your neck/chest, you could use a bronzer to add warmth on your face (upper cheeks, temples, bridge of nose and little on your chin). On the other hand, if you had a lighter neck/ chest, bronzers work awesomely there to even it upwards to your face. A good bronzer will add warmth, and not make you look ruddy or dirty.
I hope you find a way to help yourself get even soon!
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