Today, I woke up with a giant red rash all over my face, so puffed up that I could hardly open my eyes. The doctor said it was probably from some of the compounds found in most makeup. I'm just getting into theatre and have auditions coming up. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I woke up with a rash on my face after just getting over a bad cold. I was told by the doctor that it was a staph infection spread by wearing a face mask. The face mask I wore so people wouldn’t catch the cold from me. FML
Today, I woke up to find my face all red and swollen. Turns out it is caused by the medication I’ve been taking for over a week now. Only in very rare cases it will cause redness on your skin. I’m glad to know I’m special. FML
Today, I used a new face mask that claimed it would make my skin glow. I must have missed the part about testing for allergies. My “glow” turned into a bright red rash overnight, just in time for a first date. FML
Today, I discovered that I have developed an allergy to salt water on my face. Now, every time I sweat or cry, I come up in a bright red rash. I am allergic to my own bodily fluids. FML
Today, I was preparing for a huge party I've been looking forward to for months. I did all the usual things a girl should do, put on a facemask, painted my nails, exfoliated… I was feeling confident until I peeled off the facemask. I guess when it said "vibrant" what it meant was bright red. FML
Today, I got a new skin cream for my acne. I tested it on a small patch of skin just to make sure I wasn't allergic. I was, and the reaction didn't stay on that small patch of skin. My left arm is now almost entirely covered in a horrible rash. FML
Today, I have a rash all over my face because yesterday my boyfriend broke up with me. Apparently, I am allergic to the something in the tissues with which I was blowing my nose and wiping away my tears. FML
Today, I woke up with a rash all across my body. Last night, my boyfriend and I got it on in some bushes, and it seems one of those was poison ivy. FML
Today, I finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML
Today, I awoke to make-up all over my face and nail polish on my hands and feet because my daughter wanted "daddy to look pretty." I have a job interview in an hour and none of it is coming off. FML
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BeccaHugs 17
Just audition for the part of the half dead zombie. Problem solved.
BVBarmy_girl 22
Hmm.. I was a little to quick to assume OP was a girl xD
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Jacobman0313 3
You know what would cover up that rash really well? some makeup
tararochelle 18
I have allergies to make up too... The dermatologists can usually give you a list of make up that is non-comedogenic and fragrance free. They won't upset your skin. Neutrogena and Almay are very good brands at cheaper prices than department stores. Good luck!
Lilo4life 26
Chug the Benadryl like hitch
dohdohdoh 13
Get better makeup. Even hyper allergics can still use some brands. Try chanel, Dior, etc.
iEmma 7
People allergic to peanuts don't work at the Jif factory, that's for sure. Maybe this potential allergic reaction is life trying to tell you this ain't where you're supposed to be. If you're totally convinced otherwise, then yeah, FYL
vladimirnabokov 15
I have a severe latex allergy and I was involved in theatre for 3+ years and they were pretty tolerant of my allergy. I couldn't use certain props or glues and I even had a bad reaction to spirit gum - I'm not sure if latex is in it - but my directors were actually very supportive of keeping my allergy under control. Any substitute that could be made was made. If you're allergic to some makeup, talk to your administrator - they may be able to have alternatives for you. If not, then it's not the end of the world. Theatre should be 75% acting and only 25% makeup, costumes, and props. If you love acting, by all means, do it!
LaLince 40
You don't need makeup for auditions. Hypoallergenic makeups and medications will solve your problem, when you'll be on stage. Don't panic.
chanellgymnast 17
Try out different makeup brands to find out what works out with your skin! Good luck OP!
mif_fml 27
Try using paint.
Sir_Swaggington 6
Take benadryl like an hour before you apply your makeup.