I just use liquid foundation with a slightly darker powder, and it works reasonably well for me.  I do not recommend hair removal creams for the face, or for anywhere else.  They do not always work well, and they irritate the skin.  Those harsh chemicals cannot be good in the long run.

I am planning to seek laser hair removal, or electrolysis if that doesn't work.  Those are the only really good ways to remove the facial hair, but they are expensive, painful, and time consuming.

Heather H.

Heather B:

I can tell you that most hair removal creams for the face are just about worthless on a thick cover. As far as I am concerned they're a waste.

I find that the best trick is to shave as closely as possible to start with (I know...duh! ::)). You would be surprised though, at how much even a blade can leave behind.  

To cover beard "shadow" (presuming you have shaved, of course! ;D), I use a liquid foundation that is a little lighter than my actualy skin tone, then I run that over with a powdered base in a slightly darker tone, then match my skin with a dusting of a third powder. (It's a lot to play with, but once it is done and "set", all I have to do is touch it up from time to time.) I have an even skin tone that way, and if I do it right, I don't look like a Geisha or a Kabuki!

You might also try a bleaching cream...but you do so at your own risk. In small areas, it might work...I have seen a tranny (no, not me!) use it face wide...the results were just awful.

Luv 'n hugs,

Jayne Sakura 
"Almost-Angel, T-Girl Genius, and Ultra-Flirt"

Wonder if anyone has any suggestions. Even with the closest shave i can manage i still have very dark beard shadow. I have tried beard cover but to no satisfactory effect especially as i want to go out dressed. Any ideas what i can try? Also do hair removal creams for face work or a waste of time and effort.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thank you

HeatherB27

I just found Sally Hansen skin equalising make up in my local K. Mart, I used it with Sally Hansen firming powder and it seems to cover up my beard shadow fairly well.

I agree that all of those facial hair remover creams are worthless for most of us. I've never had any success the few times I've tried them. For the most part, I do something similar to what Jayne does. I use a good liquid base followed by powder. There are some beard covers and cocealers that might help, but I haven't liked the ones I've tried. I just use some extra liquid makeup in the beard area, and there is an art to making it look right. It's very easy to use too much makeup.

I'm considering electrlysis as a long-term solution. I can deal with the temporary pain and discomfort, but the money is the difficult part to justify. Then again, when I think of the time and money I'll save for the rest of my life by no longer having to shave, it might actually be cost-effective. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/fashionlab/Images/Smileys/Smile01.gif

Hi Heather

Hair removal creams are a waste of money. As the other girls say laser or electrolysis are the only real ways.

However, when you say beard cover what have you used? I would be surprised if you couldn't get good coverage with Dermablend or TV Cover Stick. Try http://www.doreenfashions.co.uk/ who sell these products and are probably close to you. They are lovely people and well worth a visit anyway. (Advert over).

You might also consider getting advice from a dressing service or makeover specialists and there are plenty of them in the East London area.

Hugs

Sarah

Do you want to try teh crazy way? Sure it is crazy, but it's the most efective way to cover the beard shadow.
After a close shave, take a good cream to your face (I specially recomend Channel), and wait a few minutes; Then, take a cheap orange lipstick, and make strokes over the part of your face witch is into shadows.It is just a coloration, so do not aply too much; the rest of the colour, clear it with an issue, Anbd then, one or two minutes ogo, put the normal foundation over your face, but better using two colours: LIghter to the part of your face orange colored, and darker the rest. It is not a joke; I always use this way, and always apperas fantastic. Try it!!
Kisses, Sheryl Ann