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ALPHA BEAUTY

WE ASKED OUR BEAUTY EXPERT- AUTHOR
AND CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST,
KYM NICOLE OUBRE TO ANSWER YOUR
BEAUTY QUESTIONS.

Q: I have combination skin and my makeup tends to
make me look like a ball of grease by the
end of the day. What is the best foundation for me to
use? -Tiffanee S.
A: Combination skin is skin that has oily and dry areas.
It is usually oily in the “T-zone” and dry
around the eyes and perimeter of the face. The best
foundations to use are those formulated
for combination/oily skin. Look for products that say
longwear, or 16+ hour stay. A lot of drug
store brands like Revlon, will specify skin type on the
packaging. One of my favorite
foundations for combination/ oily skin is MACs Pro
Longwear Nourishing Waterproof
foundation. It helps control the oils in the center of the
face and nourishes enough to keep the
dry areas moisturized.
Q: My dark under eye circles drive me crazy. I find
myself constantly applying concealer
throughout the day to to cover them and it ends up
looking heavy and grey. Help! How can I
cover these dark circles? -Shannon P.

A: Great question! The first step is to hydrate and
moisturize. Make sure your under eye area is

well hydrated. Eye creams should be implemented
into your skincare routine.

Chose a color corrector.
orange depending on your skin tone. Color correctors
assist in hiding discoloration by

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