Drugstore Foundation Routine: hormonal acne, scarring, melasma

[@kimbasciano_]

I love that you did an updated foundation routine. I struggle with acne & scarring every single day and so I love trying out new complexion products to see what works and what doesn’t work for me. Great video Robin! Hope you’re doing well 😘

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thank you so much, Kim!

[@KBellaBeauty1]

Yay for a drugstore foundation routine!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Drugstore is my fave! 💕💕💕

[@lynnes8047]

That was like watching magic!! Nicely done. ☺️

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Hahaha thanks!

[@JenaFroese]

Ahh this was great :) and it’ll help so many 💕

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thank you Jena!!!

[@jholmie6016]

loved how in depth this was!! hormonal acne has been the bane of my existence for a long time!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thanks! And I feel your pain, the struggle is real!

[@jennas3153]

And LOVE your kitty too. I have 5....one of which is black. I raised him from 2 days old and he’s the most cuddly kitty EVER. Black cats 🐈 aren’t bad luck they are a blessing ❤️

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Aww I love that!!!

[@justrose6978]

Missed you on KZbin so I LITERALLY went through all my subscriptions looking for you. Hope you and the baby are okay. You’re in my thoughts.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

You are so sweet, thank you! I really miss posting and chatting with all of you, but I had to take some time off for health reasons. But baby is good, and I'm hoping to be back really soon! Hopefully before baby decides to make his arrival. 💕💕💕

[@justrose6978]

One's health ALWAYS comes first. Take your time. I'm glad you're still in the game.☺✨💖✨

[@lilmouseygirl79]

I just found a bunch of yarn in my craft room so now that you have a p.o. Box I am going to send you some baby blankets!! And if I can remember how to do booties I'll make some of those also :) I love to crochet!! It's relaxing!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Aww you're so sweet! I love crochet, but haven't had time to do it in a free years. 💕💕💕

[@samsula123]

Love that lipstick!! Looks so good on you!!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thank you! One of my faves 💕💕💕

[@MindBodyMom]

Thanks for this amazing tutorial! I’m glad you found products that work for you! I so need to try that MR concealer 😉

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thanks Karen! It's a great concealer!!!

[@Laurensbookcorner]

I really enjoy your videos! I am really interested in trying the products you used! I’m not a primer girl either I feel like it just adds a heavy feeling to my makeup. Your awesome 😊👍💖!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Aww thank you so much!!!!

[@jennas3153]

I got that Walmart powder brush too. I LOVE it so much. I’ve looked for it again and haven’t seen it since. So glad I grabbed it though.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

I need to try more of their brushes!

[@rebeccaude4412]

LOVE the trick of letting the concealer sit for a few minutes before going in to blend! Sometimes I put on my concealer & go straight into blending, only to wonder...”Where the hell did all of that concealer go”?! ESPECIALLY over the melasma that is on my cheekbones & upper lip from growing up on the water. Mom always put sunscreen on us, but it wasn’t like it is now where we reapply a minimum of every 90min or so! And I’m just not structured enough to remember to apply Vit C or a retinol consistently 🤦🏼‍♀️..so concealer & I are best friends, lol! Hope you are feeling well!! 🤗💜😘

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thanks Rebecca! It's make a huge difference in my makeup routine, and I hope it helps you, too!

[@rachelhas]

I do the same thing with my concealer, even under my eyes. I use a dry Real Techniques sponge to blend it out. The coverage so much better that way!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

it is amazing how much more coverage it provides!

[@KezziesCorner]

thank you so much for sharing !! love how you explain everything ~THANK YOU so much for that 💖💖 miss you and your videos hope all is well xxx 💖💖

[@Shayri01]

Omg yes spot concealing with that tiny brush takes forever when I have spots everywhere 😂. I find that using a concealer shade that's slightly darker than my skin covers up pimples & discolouration better than a highlighting shade of concealer. A lighter concealer just exaggerates everything. I also put on concealer, leave it on for a while then blend around the edges as opposed to on it (like we do for foundation) as it takes away the coverage. Blending around is best suited for active pimples.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Those are great tips, thank you!

[@thenicethingsfairy]

I just had to come by and watch again. KZbin is less bright without you Robin! Hope you and baby bird are doing really well. Lots of love from England xxx

[@squawv90]

I will be trying that! Nice

[@RobinsCupofTea]

I hope it helps!

[@ginnyburley9552]

Hi Robin, I was just missing you and haven’t seen anything by you for a while. I hope everything is all right in your life!! ❤️

[@mermaidtango]

Hey, Lady - thinking of you and yours, and hoping all is well. Sending hello and hugs!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Hey Toni! You're so nice to check on me. I'm doing well but haven't been able to film in a couple of weeks because my doctor wants me off my feet for a while. But hopefully I'll be back soon! How are you? 💕

[@kimbasciano_]

That true match lumi foundation looks really nice on you. I have super oily skin so I’m too scared to try that one lol

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Might not be great if you're super oily...do you have a favorite foundation you recommend?

[@kimbasciano_]

Robin's Cup of Tea I have a lot of Favorites! Estée Lauder double wear is a great one. For drugstore I like the covergirl outlast, revlon colorstay. I just picked up a new foundation from cvs today from a new brand named Joah or something like that. Lol

[@jcjccmz]

Did you keep the lighting constant throughout the entire video, or did you bring the lighting back "up" for intro & outro? Totally agree with Lynne S on feeling like I'm watching magic!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Kept the lighting the same! And thanks!

[@JulieAronson]

You're covering the areas you're uncomfortable showing, but you still look healthy and natural!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Yes! Thanks Julie! 💕

[@Shayri01]

Robin you should try homeopathic calendula ointment if you get dents or scars from acne. It's antiseptic as well as healing, it has helped me a lot.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

I'll look into that, thank you!

[@ivoryandgold88]

I love Loreal True match foundation so much! I use the original not the Lumi bc I have combo/oily skin and the original is so natural and skin like. I use N2 with a Daisy Fuentes "stippling" brush I found at Ross (it's not a stippling duo fiber brush so idk why it's called that but its great for liquidy foundations.) I'm so glad I found your channel, I'm not big on primer either, the only "primer" I own is the Nivea men sensitive post shave balm. Tut is the cutest and makes me miss my black cat, my baby girl Nyx (she stayed with my bf)

[@samsula123]

The makeup revolution is my fav concealer now. I did like shapetape because it would stay put but it was so drying. I feel like the MR concealer still has that same full coverage. I find the colourpop is a good face concealer but not under the eyes so I agree. Do you find when you do the upper lip using that concealer method that it gets cakey? I can’t seem to get it to look good.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

The MR concealer doesn't get cakey on my upper lip, but I make sure there's not too much hair there, lol

[@jcjccmz]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm currently stuck on the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer but happy to find out about your current faves. How do these compare with the Fit Me concealer?

[@RobinsCupofTea]

I haven't used the Maybelline concealer much, but if I remember correctly it's lighter in texture and coverage

[@jcjccmz]

Hmm, that's good to know

[@karenn993]

Hey, Robin! Have you considered rosehip oil for your hyperpigmentation and scarring? It's reported to help.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

I love rosehip seed oil!!! I'm not using it at the moment, because I'm trying to follow a regimen from my dermatologist, but I hope you add it back in soon. Great recommendation!

[@jcjccmz]

Has your dermatologist prescribed Finacea for you? Its main active is azelaic acid, which helps lighten hyperpigmentation while it also helps with acne and skin texture. I think it's safe for pregnancy. You might just ask about it to see what your doctor says. Generally it's a 2x a day application. I found it worked really well for me when I used it in once a day and a different, Benz Perox-based treatment once a day (since I wasn't pregnant), one in the AM and the other in the PM. Whatever way you can best get it to work for you.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Yes! I was using finacea for a few months and the rx I had for it was 15% azelaic acid. Then I switched to melazepam, which is otc and has 20% azelaic acid. My dermatologist was fine with that, it's way cheaper, and I've found it to be even more effective!

[@jcjccmz]

@@RobinsCupofTea What? There is an OTC azelaic acid product in the U.S.? I need to go find that melazepam! Thank you for this tip!

[@lilmouseygirl79]

robin how ya doing girl!!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Hey Macki! I'm doing okay. My doctor had me staying off my feet for a while so I haven't been able to film. But I'm hoping to be able to record very soon. Thanks for checking on me! 😊

[@mermaidtango]

Hey, Lady -- just checking in and sending love and mojo. Hope you're well, all of you!

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thank you so much Toni!! All is well. Fingers crossed for an update video Saturday!

[@clcoley7]

Wow good job looks beautiful

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thank you, Crystal! 💕

[@karenn993]

Hey, Robin. Haven't seen you post in awhile and am wondering if you're ok.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thank you, Karen! I've had to take a little time off for the pregnancy, but I'm hoping to be back soon. 💕

[@squirrel_of_mistri8565]

Hi Robin!! I hope you are doing well. Best wishes to you. Sending you hugs.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Thank you so much!! 💕💕💕

[@SaucerJess]

Happy Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month 💙

[@RobinsCupofTea]

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[@SaucerJess]

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[@allisonwallach2091]

Late to the party here, but now I am slightly less concerned about my expected 2nd trimester skin...slightly 😂.

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Hold the phone...is this a theoretical second trimester or IS THIS AN ANNOUNCEMENT

[@samsula123]

I always felt that way about that contour brush too... who the hell is using that for contour lol

[@RobinsCupofTea]

Right?! I'm not a huge contour person anyway, but it seems like overkill to me!