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Scar Cover

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Sparklefizz Mon 21-Aug-17 13:28:10

Thank you, Tallulah, PamelaJ andf77ms for suggesting Dermacolour. I sent off for a sample kit via Amazon, and it is brilliant. I am really pleased with the results.

Sparklefizz Fri 04-Aug-17 19:41:47

Thanks PamelaJ1

f77ms Fri 04-Aug-17 19:41:40

Dermacolour is fantastic , I am sure you will get some good results with practise . Leichner also does stage make up which is very thick and covers everything , you can buy both through ebay . Bio oil is a waste of time and money (in my opinion) I would not bother , it did nothing for a scar I have xx

PamelaJ1 Fri 04-Aug-17 08:09:08

We used dermacolour in the salon for covering all sorts of things.
You'd be amazed how many brides with tattoos choose dresses that show them off, then decide it doesn't look amazing!
I can't remember using it to fill scars but should think if anything can it can. It's waterproof too so stays until you want to remove it.( within reason?)

Sparklefizz Fri 04-Aug-17 07:07:29

Thank you both. I've done the Bio-oil thing, but thanks for suggesting it BB, and thank you Tallulah - I'll look into the Dermacolor. x

Tallulah57 Thu 03-Aug-17 20:34:58

Hi Sparklefizz you can get a mini palette of Dermacolor which is excellent for covering scars. The palette has 16 different shades which you can mix and change according to the season and to your differing skin tones. The same company has a 'fixing powder' which helps make the colour waterproof. It's quite readily available on ebay and not too expensive, I think I paid less than £20 for the palette and it lasts ages. good luck.

BBbevan Thu 03-Aug-17 16:25:31

My friend swore by Bio-oil for a deep scar on her chin. She said it became less obvious You can get it in Boots etc

Sparklefizz Thu 03-Aug-17 10:25:42

Has anyone had any success with makeup/concealer to cover scars? I have 2 large chickenpox scars on my nose which I remember having because I was 12. They soon disappeared with new skin growth as a teenager, but now have reappeared, the dermatologist says because skin thins after the menopause. They are like 2 craters the size of a 5p piece on my nose and I'm very conscious of them.

I went to the beauty counter at Debenhams yesterday but all they wanted to sell me was some expensive concealer (£18 for a teeny tiny pot)which she tested on me. It partially worked but there must be something better eg. stage makeup. Has anyone used anything they can recommend? Thanks.