By Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey for the Daily Mail
Published: 23:04 GMT, 18 October 2014 | Updated: 23:04 GMT, 18 October 2014Our weekly Q&A from the Beauty Bible experts Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley, whose latest book is The Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible. Their series of Beauty Bible books are now bestsellers worldwide – and this column solves your beauty dilemmas. Visit their website, beautybible.com, for lots more information, tips and exclusive offers. If you have any beauty dilemma you would like them to answer, you can e-mail them there too.
Visit their website, beautybible.com, to source any of the products mentioned below online – and for lots more information, tips and exclusive offers.Q I am in my 80s and would like your advice on the best foundation to use on slightly wrinkly skin, sallow and with open pores. I have tried the mineral powders but they settle into the skin and look too made up, and have a leading brand’s liquid foundation, which is lovely but not enough coverage and does not stay.
A Thank you so much for writing to us and we would love to help.
To start with, we just wonder how you prepare your skin for foundation? We do suggest using a good moisturiser, possibly over a serum, and letting it sink in for a few minutes. Then – and we think this could make all the difference – we recommend trying a primer to create a more even canvas for your foundation. This should help it stay and also give even coverage. You may then find that your current foundation gives you enough coverage and lasts better.
There are many great primers available including Clinique’s Colour Corrects Superprimers, in six shades, £20. We do suggest going to your nearest Clinique counter and asking for the consultant’s advice on which is the best to you. There is a Colour Corrects Sallowness, with a hint of mauve to perk up your complexion. On the luxury side, we adore Guerlain Meteorite Perles Base Perfecting Perles, with little pink beads suspended in clear moisturising gel, which not only brighten but also help conceal blemishes and fine lines. We really rate the B. cosmetic range from Superdrug which offers B.Prepared Makeup Primer, £9.99.
If you feel you do need a change, we suggest trying Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, which has fabulous light textures and good shades. But do please try the different types/tones in daylight. Take a good-size pocket mirror with you, ask the consultant to put two or three different shades on your lower cheek above your jawline and then pop outside to inspect. You want the shade that disappears into your skin tone.
We’re also impressed by the new Zelens Active Colour treatment make-up range from aesthetic plastic surgeon Dr Marko Lens, who launched the skincare a decade or so ago. The Age Control Foundation, £65 in five shades, is stuffed with 17 active anti-ageing ingredients. Try it over the dewy finish Satin Primer, or matte Velvet Primer, each £60. Yes they are investment products, but they should last a long time. From uk.spacenk.com, and Space.NK. stores.
Beauty Bible loves ? Aerin Body Creams
The creams themselves are luxuriously nourishing, leaving skin beautifully fragrant but not overpoweringly so - great for the office, as the scents seem to be 'time-released' during the day.
Last but not least, we're loving the packaging - inspired by some of the textiles she has designed for fabric company Lee Jofa. A total treat for several of the senses, then... £40 for 150ml, esteelauder.co.uk
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