12 hr shift makeup routine

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Looking for makeup routine recommendations... I have very oily skin and an uneven skin tone with redness. My everyday makeup routine just does not cut it for me while I'm at work. Less than halfway through my shift I'm oily and red and look way more run down and exhausted than I actually feel which really doesn't help when it's 3am and all you can think about is sleeping. Tips? Brands you'd suggest?

Also, going "all natural" is not an option ������

Thanks!!!

Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I don't really have time in the mornings for a full face so I just put on some liner (top lid), mascara, conceal my undereyes and spot conceal any face demons I have. Then I lightly dust powder on my face.

Does anybody have any recommendations to cover up facial flushing/blushing? That happens to me when I'm nervous/anxious/angry/or just hot and it's really embarrassing!

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Specializes in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgical.

I gave up on makeup about a decade ago because I was tired of it getting into my contacts. I figured I'm going to look half-dead regardless at 3 am, plus the lights are dim and the patients' eyes are usually closed :cheeky:

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Specializes in Med/Surg/ICU/Stepdown.
I don't really have time in the mornings for a full face so I just put on some liner (top lid), mascara, conceal my undereyes and spot conceal any face demons I have. Then I lightly dust powder on my face.

Does anybody have any recommendations to cover up facial flushing/blushing? That happens to me when I'm nervous/anxious/angry/or just hot and it's really embarrassing!

You may just need a red cancelling primer. Clinique makes a great one. And anything blue-based as well.

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I know how you feel. I really have oily skin. I have used a lot of product but they never helped. But when I started using Chambuu blotting sheets, it helped my skin a lot. I liked it because it's organic. You can purchase it here: Amazon.com: BAMBOO Charcoal Oil Blotting Sheets, NATURAL Premium & High Quality Absorbing Tissues. Great For Facial Cleansing, Shine & Oil Control. 200 Sheets Pack! and use the discount code I found WYMBLF6S.

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I have oily eyelids and I use a small amount of the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (a liquid liner) every morning and it looks *almost* the same at the end of a 12-hr shift

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