Makeup During Treatment FAQs

• Blend until colour matches your natural scalp colour

• Use a disposable sponge for smoother blending

• Limit makeup on forehead to reduce stark transitions 

Yes. Foundation helps eyebrow pencil cling to skin. Apply foundation first, let dry, then draw in eyebrows.  

Yes. This creates a lighter, more hydrating base that’s comfortable on dry or sensitive skin. It may reduce coverage, so experiment to find your balance. 

Many prefer foundation first to create an even base, then concealer to spot-correct areas needing extra coverage. 

Apply concealer dots from inner to outer corner of eye with clean finger, applicator, or disposable sponge, then blend gently. 

• Purple: brightens dullness, evens yellow skin

•  Yellow: conceals dark purple or blue discolouration

• Green: hides red blemishes, blotchiness, sun spots

• Peach: cancels dark circles (light skin tones)

• Orange: cancels dark circles (darker skin tones) 

To prevent makeup from melting: 

• Press translucent powder with cotton round to absorb oils

• Blot oil before applying powder 
• Consider lightweight primer

• Ensure sunscreen and moisturiser are fully absorbed first 

Foundation provides the most coverage and is best for evening out skin tone and covering discolouration. 

BB creams (Beauty Balm) offer lighter coverage and often include moisturiser, sunscreen, and skin-caring ingredients. They’re ideal when you want a natural look with some coverage and added skin benefits. 

CC creams (Colour Correcting) focus on evening out skin tone and correcting discolouration with light to medium coverage. They’re useful when you want to address redness or uneven colour without heavy coverage. 

During treatment, BB and CC creams can be gentler options for your skin since they’re typically more hydrating and less heavy than traditional foundation. Choose products that are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and pH balanced, and use whichever feels most comfortable on your sensitive skin. 

No, it’s not a good idea. It’s better to use them separately to avoid diluting the sunscreen’s potency and losing protection. 

You likely won’t use enough foundation for adequate coverage, and areas like ears and neck would be missed. It’s best to use sunscreen, let it absorb in the skin and then apply foundation. You may also like a mineral sunscreen powder for re-application over makeup. 

It’s a personal preference. Use photos where you liked your eyebrows as a reference guide. 

Look for a universal taupe pencil – a slightly warm tone that’s not too grey or silvery. 

Rub the pencil on the back of your hand to warm and soften it. 

No, but be very gentle when removing makeup to protect delicate regrowth. 

No, procedures that create open wounds aren’t recommended during treatment. 

Its effectiveness isn’t scientifically proven. If you try it, do a patch test on skin first, avoiding eyes. Ask your healthcare team if unsure. 

Yes! Follow proper hygiene, don’t apply to waterline, and sharpen pencils between uses or spray isopropyl alcohol on the tip to disinfect it. 

Avoid eye makeup while eyes are watering. Focus on brows and blush for facial dimension. 

These aren’t recommended. Glue can irritate sensitive skin, and magnetic lashes may require excessive rubbing to remove. 

No, but be gentle removing it. To protect your lashes:

• Avoid waterproof formulas

• Use gentle remover (see eye makeup remover question below) 

Any gentle cleanser labelled for sensitive skin works. It should be non-irritating and non-oily. Use a cotton pad, hold on eyelid for a few seconds, then wipe downwards from inner to outer corner. 

During treatment, lipstick is OK for 3 months if applied with Q-tips or disposable applicators. 

Using Q-tips or disposable applicators to apply lipstick is the best way to keep your lipstick clean. If applying directly, spray with isopropyl alcohol after each use. 

Ask your pharmacist for products specifically formulated for severely dry skin/lips. 

Ask your medical team or pharmacist for mouth rinse recommendations – they often have samples. 

• Use pump dispensers when possible

• Use spatulas to remove products instead of fingers (and no double-dipping with spatulas)

• Close lids tightly after use

• Never blow on applicators

• Don’t share products

• Test new products on hands/wrists, not face

• Follow expiry dates 

Regular brushes and sponges hold bacteria. Use disposable applicators or clean fingers to apply makeup during treatment. You can find disposable applicators online, at dollar stores, or in the makeup sections of large retailers. 

• Mascara: 1 month once opened

• Most other products: 3 months with proper hygiene 

Sunscreen and hand sanitizer become less effective after expiry. Throw away makeup with separation or off-odours, even before the expiry date.