Red cheeks: I suffer from very high colour in my... - LUPUS UK

LUPUS UK

31,744 members28,102 posts

Red cheeks

heatherose profile image
15 Replies

I suffer from very high colour in my cheeks. The skin is fairly smooth, but the colour makes me look hot and bothered all of the time. Can anyone recommend a cream / cover up which will help reduce the colour (or the appearance of the colour) please. My bare minerals foundation has gone before I get to work !! 😊

Thank you

Written by
heatherose profile image
heatherose
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
15 Replies
Villagelife profile image
Villagelife

I have that problem &never found a way of covering it. However years ago I remember reading about a green based foundation to reduce redness , Im talking about 25 years ago though, but it might be worth googling.

heatherose profile image
heatherose in reply to Villagelife

Thank you...I have tried the green cream...no good either. 😁 suppose I will have to learn to love my ruddy look !! xx

Villagelife profile image
Villagelife in reply to heatherose

I suffered a bright red face for about a year in 2020 but recently its all settled down. I've started using factor 50 suncream, not particularly because I'm oversensitive to the sun but to prevent any colour from the sun increasing redness/tanning.

Lizard28 profile image
Lizard28

I use Mac foundation, they have a concealer to match the foundation, I use a brush to put it on, it hides the redness on my skin, freckles as well. They do a virtual test to see what one suits your skin.

heatherose profile image
heatherose in reply to Lizard28

great, I'll give it a go. Thank you for taking the time to reply. 😊

sarahalice profile image
sarahalice

Hi.

I suffer the same as you, and I have spent a fortune on so many different makeups.

Keromask is good as it's very longlasting and completely covers the red. It is a camouflage makeup. If you Google keromask the website will pop up.

It's so important to spf50 3 x a day .

As the rash is inflammation so it tends to burn through normal makeup. I find having a shower makes this worse. So I will have my shower the night before or hrs before applying makeup. Hope this helps.

X

heatherose profile image
heatherose in reply to sarahalice

I haven't heard of that make up I will give it a go. Yes, my cheeks are worse after a shower too. So have to try to keep the water cool, and factor 50 every day. What with insect repellent on top of all this...I sometimes think roll on winter ☃️ I really appreciate you taking the time to pass on your top tips. Thank you so much .

sarahalice profile image
sarahalice in reply to heatherose

No worries. I'm sure they use to sell a sample pack so you can try it out 1st and pick the correct shade.

Good luck x

heatherevans28 profile image
heatherevans28

I would actually recommend seeing a dermatologist as you may have rosacea (very common with lupus). If you do they can prescribe a cream to ease it, and it really does help. Think it's called soolantra (sp?) from memory. Good skincare and sun protection is also key.

It's quite hard to cover without wearing really thick make up but layering a green or yellow tinted primer under your make up can help. All the best x

heatherose profile image
heatherose in reply to heatherevans28

Thank you. I did think the lupus consultant would have some ideas, but have so much else to talk about in my appointments the red cheek issue often gets forgotten. I like the idea of a dermatologist having a look, as you are right, ordinary make up just slides off. Great advice. Thank you for your time.

Tiggywoos profile image
Tiggywoos

I’ve tried loads of different foundations and I have to say IT CC cream is incredible . Honestly I look like the woman on the box who shows the before pic 🤦‍♀️Then after it’s flawless . Doesn’t irritate either . I ordered the travel size in light even though I’m medium tone ( the reviews said it comes up darker ) . I think I ordered it from lookfantastic. Stays on too and has factor 50 in it xx

Tiggywoos profile image
Tiggywoos

Sorry it was from cult beauty . Looks like boots do a trial size too

heatherose profile image
heatherose in reply to Tiggywoos

oh great thank you. I love a trail size...can eeek them out for weeks 😃

Tiggywoos profile image
Tiggywoos in reply to heatherose

Me too 😂x

heatherose profile image
heatherose

Hello, I just wanted to thank those of you who advised me on sprays for insect repellent. I have just returned from a week in the lakes, I used Skin so Soft spray...and not a single bite !! 😁that is totally unheard of. So thank you very much for your advice. 👍♥️

You may also like...

Red Cheeks

has been suffering from flaming red cheeks and sensitivity to temperature-almost like a hot flush!...

Sore on my rite cheek

away,i got ppl tellin me it could be skin cancer i need answers please here's a picture of the sore...

red rash spots anyone

hand, stinging nettle type. I was given cream and steroid cream over the phone appointment....

Tiny red dots on skin

have some tiny red dots on my skin. They are not raised, don't itch and look like pinpricks. They...

Red painful sores on fingers

fingers started to develop raised red bumps which are sore and very itchy. I have attached photos....