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Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:25:15 GMT

When I ski, dig my garden, decorate my house etc I always wear my full make-up cant do without it. I have been reading on a Lapland forum that if you wear moisturiser and foundation that is water based, in Lapland it will freeze.
I asked all the cosmetic consultants at work if there are any oil based moisturisers and foundation and they could,nt find any.
Do you think its possible my normal stuff will freeze and cause me problems. I just can not go without my slap.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:27:23 GMT

Rose. Dont wear make up when you ski. Its very simple.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:32:36 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Rose. Dont wear make up when you ski. Its very simple.

I know thats really the answer, but feel I must have something on my face as it will need some sort of protection because of the cold.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:34:04 GMT

Scarf

Fleecy neck warmer thingy

Big goggles

Snowboard mask

Or alternatively go somewhere thats not so cold )

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:34:22 GMT

I am pretty sure all the guys in Finland don't wear protection.... on their face :wink:

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:35:35 GMT

If it was Rose's husband saying he needed something on his face, I could think of an obvious suggestion

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:37:28 GMT

Tony_H wrote:If it was Rose's husband saying he needed something on his face, I could think of an obvious suggestion

:lol: :lol: :lol:No smilie for smutty grin

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:38:13 GMT

Pardon?
I was going to suggest a Fonejacker style balaclava

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:38:27 GMT

Question for the ladies - and only men have ansered.............

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:39:08 GMT

Yes, but at least we can spell

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:43:04 GMT

Sorry - answered! Must have been the shock of all these male make up tips.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:43:56 GMT

I didnt give any make up advice. I just said dont wear any.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:57:50 GMT

Rose,

How cold is it going to be in Lapland?

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:59:34 GMT

Colder than a cold place in ColdVille, where the President of the Country of Cold has declared a state of emergency because theres going to be an unprecidented spate of cold weather.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:08:53 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:Rose,

How cold is it going to be in Lapland?

-20 at least but very possibly -30. Especially when we have some evening trips on snowmobiles planned.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:15:05 GMT

Rose, for -20 and below, I think you will need a balaclava. Even if you manage to find/make an oil based foundation, and get some high altitude sun cream (which has less water), you risk damage to the minor blood vessels in the face, as the skin contains water.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:17:11 GMT

Maybe some fake tan before you go so you don't need foundation and then whatever cream you use as protection on your face will do the job of a moisturiser.

I, like you, never go anywhere without my make up but I only wear eye makeup and not foundation. I never bother with moisturiser if I'm going to be wearing sun screen. In fact sometimes I wear sunscreen instead of moisturiser...it does the same job in my opinion. :wink: :D

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:19:57 GMT

bandit wrote:Rose, for -20 and below, I think you will need a balaclava. Even if you manage to find/make an oil based foundation, and get some high altitude sun cream (which has less water), you risk damage to the minor blood vessels in the face, as the skin contains water.

Have sorted out balaclava's, ruins my hair but think its neccessary. I will do more research on cosmetics. I pride myself at getting to my age with not a wrinkle or blemish on my skin, but put it all down to constant use of cosmetics meaning that my skin has never been exposed to the elements.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:25:18 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Colder than a cold place in ColdVille, where the President of the Country of Cold has declared a state of emergency because theres going to be an unprecidented spate of cold weather.

:shock:

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:15:01 GMT

Sorry for another male voice. As bandit suggest, -20C is a significant temperature. It's about that temp that I start to notice the cold and cover up exposed skin. The more important factor is the wind. The wind can cause frost bite even at more modest temps. I'm sure you will find once you are over there, that all weather forecast will include effective windchill temps. When skiing in low temps with wind, you have to ere on the side of caution as anyone who has been stuck on a broken down chairlift in those conditions will you tell. You may only be ten minutes from a chalet, but you could be stuck on a lift for an hour.

So regardless of the actual temp, a windchill temp of -20C or below is when to cover up exposed skin and take an extra layer. I have never heard of women here worrying about the type of make up to wear.

The first winter I was in MN, the State Governor did declare a cold emergency. It was the only time schools have been closed because of cold. the actual temp in the Twin Cities was -40C with windchills down to -65C and up north the actual temps were -50Cs.

Lots of fun taking cups of hot water outside and throwing the water into the air. There is a crisp thump noise as the water instantly turns to a cloud of ice crystals.

Trencher

Question for the ladies.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:19:24 GMT

Your current foundation will be fine. I was spent Christmas in Iceland a couple of years back and the only thing that will be freezing will be your eyelashes. Although I do agree with Tony - think of the mess you will make on your jacket/scarf/goggs when your slap rubs off onto it.. ugh! not a pretty site.

Question for the ladies.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:01:33 GMT

RoseR wrote:When I ski, dig my garden, decorate my house etc I always wear my full make-up cant do without it. I have been reading on a Lapland forum that if you wear moisturiser and foundation that is water based, in Lapland it will freeze.
I asked all the cosmetic consultants at work if there are any oil based moisturisers and foundation and they could,nt find any.
Do you think its possible my normal stuff will freeze and cause me problems. I just can not go without my slap.

Hi RoseR

I totaly agree with you here though I tend to tone it down a bit for the slopes.

I wear Clarins 40+ moisturising sunscreen (made to go under makeup) with Estee Lauder tinted moisturiser over the top. Dust on a bit of bronzer on the cheeks, waterproof mascara and a nice SPF lipgloss (am at work, cant remember the name of it but will post details later) and off I go. Lipgloss is applied every hour or so to keep the sun off my lips (so I say :wink:)

This gives me a healthy,sporty unmadeup look but still defines the face.

Nice to have some girly chat for a change :-)

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:28:31 GMT

I did buy yesterday Boots Soltan extreme face and lip protector. Tube of cream and in the lid a lip protector stick. And it was BOGOF. Gave OH a tube, the look on his face said it all. He's adamant he wont need anything.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:34:25 GMT

If you haven't used Boots Soltan before, try it before you go. I used the sun cream once and had an allergic reaction to it. White lumps all over my body for two/three days.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:41:20 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:If you haven't used Boots Soltan before, try it before you go. I used the sun cream once and had an allergic reaction to it. White lumps all over my body for two/three days.

No I am sure I will be fine I get loads of freebies throughout the year, from that range. I hope you took it back they do readily exchange and give vouchers if any of their products cause probs.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:49:58 GMT

No I didn't take it back just harped on about how I have sensitive skin and use it as an excuse to buy Clarins spray lotion which is GBP15 a bottle but great stuff. The OH is not allowed to use it because he can do the cheap stuff!!! hahaha :lol:

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:19:19 GMT

have you tried mineral makeup?

"mineral foundation is a loose powder foundation that covers blotches, blemishes and flaws and looks and feels barely there. "

L'Oreal and barefaced beauty does them, no water, no oil

: -)

although sounds a bit cold for my liking!

x

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:07:23 GMT

queen_sheba wrote:have you tried mineral makeup?

"mineral foundation is a loose powder foundation that covers blotches, blemishes and flaws and looks and feels barely there. "

L'Oreal and barefaced beauty does them, no water, no oil

: -)

although sounds a bit cold for my liking!

x

Thanks for that I will check that out to-morrow

Re:Question for the ladies.

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 14:13:07 GMT

Rose if this is of any help.......we've been to Lapland 9 times (sad I know!) and I always wear make up and have never frozen up so to speak even when inside your nose freezes!

I wear Clinique and Clarins make up and always found it fine.

Hope that helps a bit :)

Re:Question for the ladies.

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 14:16:39 GMT

Daisy wrote:I always wear make up and have never frozen up

I bet thats what you tell all the men :wink: :shock: :oops:

Re:Question for the ladies.

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 14:18:36 GMT

HHhmmm I have been called an ice queen before now............but hey, I'll be in Kaprun in 26 days!!

Re:Question for the ladies.

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 14:19:33 GMT

Daisy wrote:HHhmmm I have been called an ice queen before now............

Picture required, methinks

Re:Question for the ladies.

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:42:54 GMT

Daisy wrote:HHhmmm I have been called an ice queen before now.........quote]

Have we met? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Re:Question for the ladies.

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 22:38:09 GMT

I hear a "submarine surfacing" kind of alarm going off Dave......

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:09:38 GMT

I also have had bad experience with Soltan when I used it on my daughter. She was allergic as well and got burn on her face. Was told afterward that it effects a lot of people because of something they put in it, but can't remember what!

Look on the bright side if your face freezes it could be just like a face lift and you could look ten years younger and never need makeup again. In fact I might go there and try that could do with a little work!

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:13:40 GMT

Queen of the Snowplough wrote:
Look on the bright side if your face freezes it could be just like a face lift and you could look ten years younger and never need makeup again. In fact I might go there and try that could do with a little work!

On the contrary, if your face freezes, you will rupture tiny blood capilliaries near to the surface of the skin. Your face will permanently look red and blotchy and you will then need either, laser resurfacing, or to wear a lot of concealer to even up the skin tone.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:21:59 GMT

bandit wrote:

Queen of the Snowplough wrote:
Look on the bright side if your face freezes it could be just like a face lift and you could look ten years younger and never need makeup again. In fact I might go there and try that could do with a little work!

On the contrary, if your face freezes, you will rupture tiny blood capilliaries near to the surface of the skin. Your face will permanently look red and blotchy and you will then need either, laser resurfacing, or to wear a lot of concealer to even up the skin tone.

I don't like the sound of that.

I have absolutley no advice to give you Rose, I never wear foundation. In fact I rarely wear make-up, only to go to work and NEVER when I ski. :-)

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:23:35 GMT

Well the thread I started a year ago has re-surfaced so having had said holiday I can now answer it. I did still wear my normal make-up, it did'nt freeze up and temps were -20.
My nostrils and eye lashes froze, but once I put neck warmer over chin and nose no probs.
The only freezing prob was my butt. Took about an hour to warm up every time we got back to cabin.

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:24:44 GMT

Rose doesn't need advice now, she's been there, done that, liked it and is going again! :lol:

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:32:33 GMT

I didn't even notice it had started a year ago!

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:50:51 GMT

:lol: It was only a JOKE!

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:57:50 GMT

Queen of the Snowplough wrote: :lol: It was only a JOKE!

I thought it was funny! :D

Re:Question for the ladies.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:04:32 GMT

Queen of the Snowplough wrote: :lol: It was only a JOKE!

Fair enough :D

It might be useful for that to be easily understood by those not in on the joke (ie: the public).