Asian skin?

[blueangel1023]

I'm asian and most of the women in my family have oily/combination skin which is more prone to break out on acne/pimples. Of course, the cleansers we would use also has to be for sensitive skin. I think it's heredity in terms of the pores and your skin sensitivity. My pores are pretty huge when i look close in the mirror, but I have other asian friends who have smaller pores and they never broke out in their life. Also, I'm darker skinned than most asian ppl. perhaps that plays a role as well? *shrugs* Ah well, as long as my face doesn't break out I'm good /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[_Dreamer_]

wow this is so interesting,im azn heh i wouldnt say i have "perfect" skin or "small pores", but then again im darker, i totally agree w/ everyone talkin about whitenning skin in china. i only experienced that when i saw some products in china that were like body washes that whitened you at the same time OOH I WANTED TO TRY THAT but never got to =[

lol that's all i needed to get that out

PS right now im tryin to find foundation and IT'S DRIVING ME INSANE, dam u undertones XD

 

[LVA]

Welcome to MuT!

I`m asain too and I have yellow undertones ... I`m pretty sure all asians have yellow undertone .. but i might be wrong. my HG (Holy Grail) foundation is Everyday Minerals ... It gives a realli nice coverage and the colors are realli forgiving so it`s easy to match it up with different skins

 

[_Dreamer_]

hmm maybe i will try it, but do u think maybelline pure make up/revlon colorstay w/ softflex would work? revlon has more colours than maybelline though =

heh im just so cheap XD

 

[LVA]

O, I forgot, yah, revon colorstay is a really good d/s foundation ... but ... it's kinds too much coverage for the summer IMO (In My Opinion) i think the best d/s foundation that work for me was one of the Loreal one .. .think it starts w/an F ... can't remember the name ....

 

[_Dreamer_]

I looked around l'oreal paris (not sure if that's the one u mean, cuz there's also l'oreal professional etc) aaaaand foundations that started w/ f were the feel naturale ones, liquid and compact

u can c them here

is that wut u meant?

also, how much was it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> cuzthey dont list prices XD

 

[LVA]

okie .... it doesnt start w/F ... don't know why i thought that ...

It was infallible :laughing: ... $12. The onli bad thing about it was i had to mix 2 colors to get my match. (they always had the buy one get one free @ my Walgreens) I dun remember which colors i mixed though. I threw away all my Liquid foundation, (w/the exception of my Lancome one ) when i bought MMu

btw - EDM has foundation on their site for free. everdayminerals.com

all u have to do is pay for shipping. I wear the Light shade. Maybe u should order samples.

U get to pick 3 foundation shade samples. Depending on if u have combo, normal or oily skin,

u get to pick the finish u want: matte, semi-matte and orig glow.

and U get to pick a concealer

and blush.

They shipped my samples in 2 days and i pay minimum shipping

Their foundation arent' expensive @ all. Check out the website

 

[_Dreamer_]

thnks definitely will do :icon_chee

:worship:

 

[vickievixie]

I'm Asian, (Taiwanese) and here the weather is particularly humid and warm, and it's extremely hot in the summers. I, personally, have very oily skin, so does my family, but I have friend who have poreless-appearing skin, but it's rare. With all the pollution and humidity, it's hard to prevent clogged pores and oilies. In fact, I was surprise no one in the States (back in 03-04 when I was there as an exchange student) used blotting papers, because every single girl in Taiwan has them!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[fickledpink]

LVA, you sold me on EDM! Hehe, I just ordered the samples... Can't wait to try them out. I've been using Philosophy but it's summer and my skin color has changed so I thought I'd try something new.

Anyway, I'll let you know how I like it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[missymaricel]

Asian skin, like any other skin of another ethnicity, has its own specialized needs. I personally think foundations should be created based on ethnicity since it seems so limiting to simply have one shade of light, medium or dark. There's different types of lights, mediums, and darks. Asian light and Caucasian light are completely different. Most Asians have yellow undertones whereas Caucasians have more of subtle pink undertones. There should be an overhaul of makeup colors that cater to the many variety of skintones out there whether you're Asian, Caucasian, Black, Hispanic, and a mix of everything.

 

[almondeyez]

I have the same issue too! I have yet to find a custom mix that I absolutely love.

 

[magosienne]

i don't think there is a difference, apart from foundation. i guess asian girls in general have more yellow undertones. i heard japanese products are good, so i'm dying to try some, but apart from that, oily skin is oily skin, it doesn't matter if you're asian or caucasian.

 

[wendy29]

I am korean.. i am from korea about 6 years ago.. so I am sooo korean..

anyway.. My huge skin care problem is enlarged pore..

and i agree about the foundation problem. I've been looking for the right one, counldn't find anything at a drug store. That's why i changed to Sheisido.

And Lots of skin care products for asian, like korean and japanese, are whiting lines.

those ppl love to have white, pale facial.

I am sure alot of skin care companies produce the products to meet our needs.

and jess, your korean friends are rite. I know lots of hair dresser in states are going to korea or japan to learn the newest tech. and hair cut skills.

And after i found one korean hair salon, i never go back to my old one. Then dont know my hair and they dont know how to cut, how to style the hair.

I had to tell my old hair dresser how to cut.. and i never cut any hair in my life, but i knew more about it

Like if i want to have alot of layers, and less weight on my hair, they dont understand, all i need was cut layers all over my hair but they only cut around my face, still heavy hair.

so i wont go back to white hair dresser.

 

[SimplyElegant]

I think that it depends on the person, but through genes and such, some traits are going to be more likely found in a certain race's skin but it only can go so far.

 

[yourleoqueen]

Who is Kim? LOL

 

[wendy29]

r u talking about the last name kim? than I am!!:moa:

 

[yourleoqueen]

I don't think so, but on the first page a couple of ladies thanked a Kim for some detailed info, I saw neither the info, or anyone named Kim. At first I thought maybe they were using someones given name, but I guess she deleted her posts or something. Sorry for the mix up. LOL

 

[sushi-gal]

If I may specify, having Korean friends and lived with them (those were born and raised there), I think most of their skin is REALLY great. I even touched, Lol.

Most of the case they have less pore and less hair on their body.

Korean people = Great skin, is well known in Japan.

 

[wendy29]

that's awesome!!! Saddly i am not one of them.. :scared:

I like japanese girs MU Style, and long lashes.. we think of you guys as having longer lashes then us.. Hahaha