2 Questions In 1 - Eyebrow Hair & Foundation

[maggiemcgill]

1st Question-They tell you not to pluck above the brow but this is unavoidable, as I have loads of straggly hairs going upwards from the middle of each brow so what is the other option? Also is there a less painful way to remove eyebrow hair? I've tried ice cubes and even cooling gel to numb the area to no avail!

2nd Question-Is there a foundation for combination type skin (I think). When I put (various) foundations on it looks o.k. (ish), but after a while I get patches, especially around the mouth and eyebrow area (see above ;-)). So I avoid all makeup because of this.
I've made myself sound like a shaggy eyed, orange patched weirdo, but it's true! Any help would be appreciated, Thanks!

[chazza]

1. It is ok to pluck one or two stragglers from above your eyebrow if you need to, just dont pluck loads so that you change the shape of your eyebrow! I would suggest going and getting them done in a salon if you find it painful (waxing), it is over much quicker and you get a better result!

[maggiemcgill]

Thanks for the reply, lookslike I'll have to grin and bear it ;-)

[nannon]

1 - as above said - you can pull a few strangley ones but dont try to reshape the top of yoour eyebrow - it will only end in disaster!! LOL!

2 - Have you tried True Match by maybellene? It kind of matches you skin colour but i've noticed with my sister who was combination skind it 'evens' her out!!!They do both liquid and powder.
There are a few especially for combination skn but i'm not sure what makes although i do know they can tend yo be quite thick and heavy.

[maggiemcgill]

Thanxs for the reply nannon, I'll keep my bushy eyes out for the Maybellene ;-)