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1. Do you have products for sensitive skin?
Yes. Face Options products are made of pure micronized (finely ground) Minerals with no chemical irritants. Because of this there is virtually no skin irritation and they are recommended for all skin types.

2. Do I need to wear a sun screen with your foundation?
Database Foundations are made from two of the most effective natural sun blocks available. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Both of these minerals provide UVA (Aging Ray) and UVB (Burning Ray) protection with an SPF 26. This is the perfect sun protection, as chemical sunscreens only block UVB rays and can cause irritation to the skin.

3. Is it all right to use your products on acne-prone skin?
Yes. Zinc is a common mineral used for the treatment of acne. Our minerals are non-comedogenic, and allow the skin to breathe and function normally. Please be sure to wash your make-up off every night before bedtime. This will help to ensure healthier skin. However, if you have severe, chronic acne, we recommend that you consult with a corrective skin care facility that promotes drug-free acne treatments.

4. Does it take a long time to apply your products?
Not at all. Face Options is a fast make-up system. Our foundation provides 4-steps in one: Concealer, foundation, powder and sun block. By using the 7 specially designed brushes with the Face Options products, you can apply your make-up in minutes. Add our collectible containers, and save even more time. To learn how to accelerate the application time, please see our step-by-step make-up guide.

5. Can your products be applied after laser surgery or peels?
Yes. Face Options offers the best solution for your skin after laser treatments or peels. Our products not only cover redness associated with peels, the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide have natural anti-inflammatory properties, which help calm irritation. After a peel, our products can usually be applied immediately. With laser resurfacing, the application depends on the laser that was used and how deeply it was used. In most cases, makeup can be applied as soon as the skin has re-epithelized, from 5 to 10 days. Ask your doctor or esthetician for the best time to start wearing makeup.

6. How do I select the best colors and products for me?
It's very easy. You can simply take Color Quiz. We'll give you a customized product selection based on your quiz responses.

7. I noticed that you have only one eyebrow color. Is one color good for everyone?
I call iBrowser the universal eyebrow color (and, it is a great shadow color too). If you have darker hair you can add a little Inkjet (Eye Source Shadow) to give iBrowser more depth to blend with your coloring. Take your #6 Eyebrow brush and put iBrowser on your mixing palate or tissue. Add small amounts of Inkjet till you get a color that is slightly lighter than your hair color.

8. I have been told that it is not good for your skin to wear make-up everyday. Is this true?
On the contrary, I find the opposite to be true. Women that wear make-up on a
daily basis have younger looking skin, longer. Why? Because make-up (non-
comedogenic that is) provides a barrier to the elements. It protects you to some
degree from sun and pollution exposure. Just remember to always wash your face at night. Make-up worn to bed is not healthy for the skin.

9. What ingredients are in your mineral powders?
Active ingredients: Micronized Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide (SPF 26)
Other ingredients: Bismuth Oxychloride, Iron Oxide
May contain: Manganese Violet, Carmine, Mica

10. Do I need to take special care of my brushes?
I recommend that you do. To extend the life of your brushes, wash them
every 2-3 weeks with warm water and liquid soap. Rinse thoroughly. Squeeze out the excess water, reshape with a clean towel and lay them flat to dry.

11. Will the mineral powders dry out my skin ?
No. Face Options mineral powders have no talc to dry out the skin. For the best results with dry skin, apply a moisturizer before applying Database Foundation. If your skin is extremely dehydrated or flaky, we recommend you consult with a licensed esthetician or dermatologist to work with you on improving the health of your skin.

12. I have dark circle under my eyes. Is there something I can do to lighten the area around my eyes and look natural ?
Nest Egg (see Eye Source, Eye Shadow colors) is the perfect product for camouflaging dark circles. Click here to see our step-by-step guide to concealing dark circles.