Makeup for Fair Skin
What are the new makeup colors for fair complexion and which makeup finds are best for sensitive skin?
—carrollinda, a consultant business analyst who's currently teaching creative art to people with disabilities
I myself have very fair skin—porcelain-colored—that happens to be super sensitive, so I know exactly where you are coming from!
For sensitive skin, I am a very big fan of tinted moisturizer—they are light and hydrating, and offer coverage without irritating your flesh. Tinted moisturizers come in shades for fair skin. My current tint of choice is MAC Select Tint (with SPF 15—also very important for your fair skin), which retails for around $26 at department stores.
Once you have that base, your color choices are really up to you. This spring, we're going to see a lot of pinks on the palette. Choose a great frosty pink shade (Michael Malone makes some shades that totally pop), a touch of mascara (we are wild for the super-affordable Maybelline Stiletto), and add a touch of sun with your favorite shimmery bronzer (like Global Goddess Glow Bronzer).
Hope this helps!
—Aly Walansky, beauty blogger for iVillage's Steals & Deals and eBeautyDaily.com
