QUESTION: What is a good moisturizer for my face? I have oily and irritated skin and have never used a moisturizer before. Do you have any suggestions on what product I can use that prevents breakouts and clear up redness, oil and irritated skin?

Tara Daniele

Oily and irritated skin...this is tough because you want to get the oil under control and most products that control excess sebum (oil) are harsh and irritating...exactly what you don't want. I suggest trying a Alpha-Beta cleanser, this will contain Glycolic and Salicylic acid and will help control the oil and breakouts. Then you can follow up with a lightweight oil-free moisturizer. www.SkinRxClinic.com carries a product called Glyco-latic Cleanser. It is an Alpha-Beta Gel Cleaner that works wonders for this skin type. They also carry a Glyco-lactic Toner that is a favorite of mine and it works great with the Gel Cleanser. I would check out the Skin Recovery Creme if you are looking for a good moisturizer, it would be the ideal product to follow up with.


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QUESTION: What is the best thing to do/use to help get rid of spots?

Tara Daniele
You were a little vague so I am going to assume you mean brown or sun spots. There are products out there specifically designed to correct this problem SkinRxClinic carry's a product called Skin Lightener. It is a light liquid gel that contains 2% Hydroquinone a proven skin lightener, and is inexpensive. It's worth looking into...go to www.SkinRxClinic.com type "lightener" in the search box and the Skin Lightener and the Skin Lightener Kit will both come up.

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Which foundation should I use? I have normal-dry skin and I know I should use a liquid foundation... Do you know of any foundation that meets the following requirements? It must be-blendable-dewy finish-low-medium coverage-must be liquidy not creamy!

Tara Daniele
SkinRxClinic offers high end make up at unbeatable prices. They have a Mineral Liquid Foundation that is amazing and has everything you are looking for...bendable-check, dewy finish-check, medium coverage-check, and its definitely not creamy and heavy it is the perfect mixture of liquid and cream. Go to www.SkinRxClinic.com type "mineral" in the search box and it will pop up. It is worth looking into!

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QUESTION: Is MAC cosmetics really better that other make up? I always get make up at target and it usually makes my face look kinda...blah and I try not to spend too much money on it, even though I wear a fair amount.

Tara Daniele
I have never been one to put another brand down. I am however a make up artist and I will give you the facts. MAC make up is fantastic if your looking for a dramatic look...if you look back at the MAC ads you will notice all of the MAC models show severally dramatic makeup pictures. There is a reason for this...that is the look of MAC Cosmetics! It tends to be heavy and thick and pore clogging. You feel like you are wearing makeup...and I personally don't like that feeling. I recommend checking out SkinRxClinic. They have a wide variety of Mineral based makeup as well as Pressed Foundations and Liquid Mineral Foundation. They have everything you could possibly need from pharmaceutical grade skincare to mineral makeup (including blushes and eye shadows) to brushes and brush kits...it is definitely a one stop shop! Check it out...www.SkinRxClinic.com

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QUESTION: Does Panoxyl 5 acne gel work? I have mild acne and need to know if this is a valid product or do I have other options?

Tara Daniele
I have never heard of Panoxyl 5 but that's not to say it doesn't exist or doesn't work...I just personally haven't heard of it. That said...I am an acne survivor and fought it my whole life so I feel your pain. I highly recommend a Alpha-Beta Glycolic and Salicylic Acid. My favorite products can be found at SkinRxClinic. They have a Acne Cleansing Gel and Acne Purifying Tonic that work wonders!. The Acne Cleansing Gel gently exfoliates and gets deep into your pores to tackle tough and blemish-prone skin. Its mild foaming 12% alpha and beta hydroxy acid cleanser and it helps to clean the pores, reduce pore size, control excess sebum, prevent acne breakouts, and provide overall healthier looking skin. The tonic is highly effective at keeping pores clean and removing excess oil and debris. It helps fight acne causing bacteria, and minimizes the appearance of pores. It leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean, without that "stripped" feeling and it has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti fungal benefits.You can find them at www.SkinRxClinic.com.

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QUESTION: Where can I get a good purple eye shadow? Can you please tell me the brand and color name/number. I live in the UK so it must be available in superdrug or boots :)

Tara Daniele
SkinRxClinic has the best Purple eyeshadws and eye liners! They are my favorite...lasts all day and has great mineral pigments. Celestial Pressed & Crushed eyeshadow is a great purple as well as a the Purple eyeliner! And the best part they are all on clearance and they ship Internationally! Go to www.SkinRxClinic.com type "eye" in search box and scroll down they will come up and you can check out the colors! They are minerals so the pigments are awesome and you can use the mineral pigments for different this....for example if you add the pigments to clear nail polish it will custom make that color nail polish, and the same thing go for lip gloss, just add your favorite crushed minerals into the gloss and you have custom blended lip gloss! Hope this helps!

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QUESTION: Applying Mineral Foundation? Everytime I apply mineral foundation it goes all over my clothes I'm wearing and stains them. Is there I a way to stop this? I tap the excess foundation off but it still flies all over the place!

Tara Daniele
I have the perfect solution for you! SkinRxClinic has a Pump Brush specifically designed to put your Loose Mineral Foundation in. It works wonders..Forget the Mineral Mess! Just go to www.SkinRxClinic.com and type "pump" into the search box. They are super inexpensive and come with a cap that protects the brush so you can take the Mineral Foundation with you anywhere you go just throw it in your purse and go...no mess involved! Check it out you will be pleasantly surprised! Hope this helps!

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QUESTION: What kind of pimples are these? I've been getting dry skin and the break outs are big pimples. Some are tiny white heads and deep black heads, when I pick them, the stuff comes out green! Is this normal?

Tara Daniele
Ok so here's the deal...sounds like you have some serious bacteria growing under the surface layer of skin and this is clogging your pores. I use the word bacteria because you say its green in color and that is usually what causes that! The little white bumps are called Millia and they are hard and not extractable (wont pop) The blackheads are clogged pores that have been oxidized. I strongly recommend trying the Microdermabrasion Peel from www.SkinRxClinic.com. Just go to the website type "micro" in the search box and check it out. It contains glycolic acid and has perfectly symmetrical micro crystal to help remove some of the dead built up surface skin! Once the dead skin is gone the product can penetrate deeper and help clear up the bacteria causing the breakouts! NO picking, you don't want scars! There is actually a tool called an extractor that is specifically designed for those stuborn pimples. www.SkinRxClinic.com offers two options: Double Loop Extractor & Wire Extractor.

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QUESTION: What are peptides and what are the benefits of peptides in Skin Care products?

Tara Daniele
Lets start with "What are Peptides" - Peptides are short chains of amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins and many other different types of organic molecules. Peptides function as messengers in the skin, allowing the epidermis and dermis to communicate more efficiently. - Peptides works by stimulating the deeper layers of the skin and increase overall collagen production, one of the strongest Bio-Peptide chains is palmitoyl pentapeptide-3. To answer your next question "What are the benefits of Peptides in Skin Care Products" - Skin Care products containing Peptides are reported to reduce the signs of aging by increasing collagen production, and as a result making the skin thicker and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Many skin care products contain several different peptides, such as Bio-peptides or  Poly-peptides. SkinRxClinic's Botanical Bio-Peptide Concentrate is the perfect product to intrgrade peptides into your everyday regime. Bio-Peptide Concentrate contains Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3. This breakthrough peptide ingredient stimulates collagen production in the skin and helps to counteract this natural part of the aging process. And as one of the most powerful peptide molecules found in the latest generation of high-end Anti-Wrinkle Skin Care products also helps the skin to heal wounds faster so it is great to use after a Peel, laser or Microdermabrasion treatment.

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QUESTION: Do you carry Mica-Free mineral makeup? Paraben-Free seems to be everywhere but I am having a hard time finding Mica-free products!

Tara Daniele

Your search stops here! www.SkinRxClinic.com has the perfect product for you! Our Ultra Sensitive Mineral base is Mica-free and Paraben-free so you get the best of both worlds and its great for any skin type from extremely sensitive to oily and acne prone! Available in ten shades, Mineral Secrets Ultra Sensitive Loose Mineral Foundation comes in a 6 gram jar, contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for a natural Sun Protection Factor and we add pure silk powder to provide an amazing texture like no other mineral foundation on the market!

Try it out...I am sure you will love it!!

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