Camouflage Makeup for Skin Graft

Hi !

After my surgery was healed enough I found that 

Clinique beyond perfecting which is a foundation & concealer was just right for my forehead flap scar.

If yould get to department store they would happily give you

a sample or a demonstration.

Good luck ?

Ro

I’m in Canada and I have found that Pur Minerals is the best for my skin flap.  It’s a light makeup foundation powder.  I’ve tried several foundations without success.

Thank you Ro for your reply.  I will have a look at your recommendation and ask for samples.  x

Thank you .  It's a nightmare trying to find a foundation - wished there was a list on the internet of suitable foundations for particular skin issues, post surgery e.g. flaps/skin grafts ect.  I'll have a look to see if the UK seels Pur Minerals xxx

Hello, I had a paramedian forehead flap a year ago to rebuild the tip of my nose after BCC. When the surgeon was happy I went and chatted to Clinique in a local store as I have lots of allergies. They colour matched and showed me how to use their camouflage make up and I have been happy with it ever since. Via my local dermatology dept I have also accessed an NHS camouflage nurse who showed me dermablend. There are other types available eg veil but that was the only one that was compatible with my allergies. I also enquired via the organisation Changing Faces who agreed that my allergies precluded all but the two I have found. 

Hope you find this helpful, and I hope you find something you can use. 

Hope you can find it.  It’s perfect coverage and is very light. Plus it has spf but only 15.

Hi all

I've just popped in on this discussion to ask if you are aware of Boots make up advisers.

They have been specially trained by Macmillans and Boots on how to look good after cancer treatment.

Have a look at the link above and read more about it and find out if there is branch near to you that you could visit for advice.

Ian

My fellow males might find it interesting also!

By clicking on the green text above will open up a new page for you

Thank you, I will go on the link and see if our local Boots has a rep.

Hi Jean,

Thank you.  How do you cope recovering wtih suntan lotion during the day?  I checked with Veil and their camouflatge makeup is also SPF 15 and that causes a problem, as they said you have to apply the sunscreen underneath the makeup  - difficult if you have to try and take it off and reapply every 2 hrs during the day when outside :( .

Hi Mooomm, I will pop to a Clinique stand...... I too suffer from skin reactions to everything as I has Roascea.  I've seen Dermablend on the internet and I think Boots sell it.  What do you do about reapplying sunscreen during the day please?  do you wipe off the make upover the area and reapply after putting on the sunscreen?