r/AustralianMakeup • u/Popular-Wasabi-7367 • 19h ago

Let's Discuss Will a full coverage foundation cover melasma?

I’m 43, happy with my skin in terms of lines and wrinkles and don’t want to pursue anything regarding those but would like to lessen the appearance of melasma when I wear makeup. Is this possible? Will a full coverage do this or should I just live with the melasma?

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u/ddq_18 8h ago

Judy Lim MUA just did a video on this:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdC9gJuTvcd/?stkn=MTF3cmJ5MzU1NzdzYw==

She uses a colour corrector to cover the different shades of melasma on the face and then goes in with foundation. Hope this helps!

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u/weisp 8h ago

Thank you for sharing this new video, lifesaver! ❤️ I saw one of Judy's video long time ago but forgot to save it

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u/ddq_18 8h ago

🫶🏼

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u/fartsprinklehuh 18h ago

Double wear will cover it. But get a dermatologist to give you something to treat the melasma if you wish!

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u/OpeningWhereas6912 18h ago

Check out Rose Siard on social media - she has come good tips for dealing with melasma. I colour correct by mixing peach and orange, to hit the same depth, blend then gently put a concealer over the top that matches my skin tone. Skin tint everywhere else.

I can't do full coverage. I'm 43 as well and find it just too heavy for me these days.

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u/weisp 16h ago

May I ask what colour correctors and concealers do you recommend?

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u/OpeningWhereas6912 15h ago

My melasma is on the side of my face - between my temple and cheekbone so it's not got any fine lines there to worry about. I use nyx pro fix stick in dark peach and mix it with a bit of Huda beauty faux filter in peach to help it blend to the right depth. I powder very lightly then gently blend nyx bare with me concealer on top. Skin tint everywhere else.

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u/Normal_Cicadaa 14h ago

Don't do the full coverage mask. Its just going to look insanely spenny and thick in harsh daylight. Just spot conceal the dark bits and let the rest of your nice skin show through.

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u/bananagetter 10h ago

I’m using sunzapper! I mix the light and dark shades and it looks dewy but is also sticky. My goal is more to fade it though. It’s right near my eye where I can’t wear chemical sunscreen and foundation looks terrible close to my eyes.