<p>For those of you who like the powder mineral foundation, I really think the Serious Skin Care line at HSN (Home Shopping Network hsn.com) is very good and cheaper than BE.</p>
<p>I thought of you all today. I put on my Clinique Glosswear for Lips (either 406 or 403) and FOUR hours later I still had some of the shimmer. It is a great product.</p>
<p>Why do women wear make up? Have you look at the picture of Jennifer Lopez before and after?</p>
<p>I just wanted to thank you folks who recommended the zinc oxide for treating acne - after using it for only one night, my D’s complexion is almost 100% clear - AMAZING! D wants to know - is this something you have to do every night, or only when you have a breakout? I had no idea it would work so quickly (or really if it would work at all…lol). </p>
<p>I am so happy for her - she’s so pretty, and I know the complexion issues (which would last for about a week to 10 days each month) have been driving her crazy as she is very concerned about her appearance (as most of us are - but nobody moreso than teenage girls).</p>
<p>LIMomof2: I’m the one who recommended the zinc oxide. I use it a few times a week and have done so for years now (28 of them, to be precise). I have relatively wrinkle-free skin, esp. considering the fact that I can’t use sunscreens (most give me a rash). I got the best results (back in my twenties when I started this) with every other day use and just never quit.</p>
<p>dmd
Where do u get the zinc? I tried the BE once, but not good on my dry skin.</p>
<p>I am another fan of Costco’s gummy bear vitamins; even sent a jar to S. Naturally, he never mentioned if he eats them.</p>
<p>My thanks to you dmd77 - I have to say, the results were amazing after just the one try. I’ll pass on the information to D - I know she will appreciate it.</p>
<p>bookworm - I was told to try Burt’s Bees Diaper Rash ointment - my D used it one night with amazing results.</p>
<p>Limo & dmd–wondered what brand of zinc oxide you used? I know Burt’s Bees was mentioned. I’m going today for my son (putting my own make-up skin care issues on the back burner for now!).</p>
<p>Thank you!! So great to hear good reports!</p>
<p>Ok, cross posted. Will get Burt’s Bees Diaper rash. Thanks!</p>
<p>Got the Burt’s Bees diaper oinment – gave to son…he says, “DIAPER ointment??” I said: “These ladies I know online said it was great…!!!”</p>
<p>So, crossing fingers (although cutting out milk has really improved things a good bit too). Thanks for the recommendation!!!</p>
<p>Good luck to your son Jolynne.</p>
<p>I couldn’t find Burt’s Bees diaper ointment, so S will be trying another. Similar reaction as Jolynne’s son. But he’s being a pretty good sport about it.</p>
<p>Fireflyscout–Burt Bees is at Whole Foods, if you have one near you.</p>
<p>Around here, Burt’s Bees products are at CVS (and other drug stores) and also at Cracker Barrel.</p>
<p>Burts Bees is usually near the registers. Carried by CVS, Bath & Bodyworks, Bed Bath & Beyond. $2.99 each, but if you have the $5 off a $15 coupon at BBB, its a nice deal.</p>
<p>I know. “Diaper ointment?!” But think about the rashes and skin irritations that diaper rash ointment clears overnight. </p>
<p>The catch of course is trying to get it spread thinly enough that you don’t feel like some terrible caricature of a ghost.</p>
<p>I buy my Burt’s Bees at [drugstore.com</a> Online Pharmacy - Prescription Drugs, Health and Beauty, plus more](<a href=“http://www.drugstore.com%5Ddrugstore.com”>http://www.drugstore.com) I like their diaper rash ointment because it has almond oil in it and a little lavender, so it doesn’t smell so chemical. But any zinc oxide cream will work, even the generic ones.</p>
<p>OK…back to Make up. Tonight I went to Sephora and got more of the bare essentials “stuff”. I got a blush and the concealer. I also bought some other brand of lipstick which is a nice color but WAY too expensive!! I just got caught up in the shopping frenzy. Now the test will be if I can put the stuff on by myself tomorrow.</p>
<p>I had my first experience with BE at one of their stores today. I’m afraid it’s not for me. I have some large pores (hereditary) and the powder seems to sit in a way that makes them more noticeable. I’ll stick with a touch of foundation – I use one of the Neutrogena ‘Mineral’ foundations that comes in a tube with a sponge applicator. It ‘fills’ the pores and evens the skin tone without feeling or looking mask-like. I don’t use it all over – just where I’m blotchy. I also like a lot of the Physician’s Formula brand – they have a couple of great concealers that even cover acne without looking like you’re covering acne! </p>
<p>For cleansing/moisturizing, I like the DHC line – available on line or by catalog. It’s from Japan and is olive-oil based. It sounds counter-intuitive to use oil on your face but it is very soothing and excellent for us older women. Their olive-oil soap lasts ages. The line isn’t expensive, compared to a lot of the department store products. They carry lines for every type of skin and nice quality make-up. They also carry a limited line of food products – including packets of green tea that you can add to a water bottle. Very refreshing with a little lime juice. </p>
<p>Take care of your skin! You’ll thank yourself when you’re 40!</p>
<p>I also have been buying the L"il Critters Groovy Calcium with Vit. D for my daughter. I found the Groovy Calcium at Target, but then started to order them online. The only problem with the Groovy Calcium is that each gummy bear is only 100mg of calcium, so you have to take a lot each day, and they get used up very quickly.</p>
<p>Update–no instant results w/the Burt’s Bees for my son. However, during this time he had his braces adjusted & couldn’t chew solid food for a few days. So, all he had were smoothies, yogurt, cereal & milk. Within one day of this diet, his skin was back to ‘very aggravated.’ He stopped milk again (now that he can chew) and it’s improving within a day, already.</p>
<p>Just fyi, in case that might help someone…!(& we will try the Burt’s again, now that it can be isolated as a variable w/out the milk!).</p>