I am a loyal Mary Kay gal.

I work under hot lights all day and their stuff does not clog my pores, the masquera doesn't run, and with some of their eye creams (prior to eyeshadow) my make up looks as fresh at 9 pm as it did at 1 pm! My lipstick also stays on better and doesn't cake or crack my lips...especially if you put on this cream before you apply lipstick (stops some colors like reds from bleeding)....

Seriously! I love their products and am extreamly fond of their Velocity skin care. The facial cream is light-weight and doesn't make your face feel oily...and their facial scrubber is AWESOME. I DIE whenever I run out and haven't gotten my new order!

Seriously - try Mary Kay! I've tried the others and swear by Mary Kay now.

The aforementioned Max Factor Aqua Lash. I discovered it when I was a lifeguard, and have been loyal to it since! It comes in a lot of cool colors, including a new one: auburn. I haven't tried that yet, though. Just make sure it's the AQUA lash, as the packaging looks all the same!

Thanks, Honeychile. That definitely sounds worth looking for. I think the auburn sounds fabu!! I like the different colors - they show up better behind the ole glasses!

You're certainly welcome!

Since I have red hair, I'm tempted to try it. But, as my mama pointed out, the object is to make my eyelashes darker! Of course, she's also made me promise that, if I remarry, that I will get my eyelashes dyed!

I'm a big fan of Clinique for almost all products. And since I am procrastinating, I will give you a breakdown of what I do. (run far away boys, if you haven't already). I have combination skin that never breaks out unless reeeally stressed, if that helps.

Foundation: Clinique Almost Makeup, really sheer finish, has an SPF, and lasts forever

Bronzer: BeneFit Hula - it's fabulous on everyone

Blush: rarely wear due to my ruddy Irish cheeks, but I usually wear Clinique sheer double-pressed or something like that or BeneFit BeneTint

Lips: I hate lipstick, so it's either Clinique SuperBalm or BeneFit BeneTint, which is a great red wash

Mascara: hands down Clinique Naturally Glossy, I adore it

Brows: I use some sort of shaper from BeneFit, it's fabulous

Other products I love are Stila Lip Shine and BeneFit Oooh La Lift! to reduce under-eye circles from cramming/drinking/etc.

Here is my make up list since like GP, I'm procrastinating: :)

Foundation- Clinique, it never makes me break out
Powder- Clinique, not too heavy and I never break out from it
Blush- Clinique
Lips- Garden Botanika or Clinique
Eyeliner- Smashbox
Eyeshadow- MAC, they have so many great colors and the color stays on all day
Mascara- Christian Dior, it never smears

Most important:
Facial Cleanser- Shiseido (sp?), so gentle on my face and it works really well with my skin type

When I worked at Bloomingdale's, I knew all the cosmetics people so they were all 100% honest with me when it came to their products and what colors would look best on me. Also, I got my discount on the stuff. I don't know what I'll do when I run out since I don't have my Bloomie's discount anymore. :(

Please forgive me for hijacking this thread, but this info is what I need to know - what about makeup remover? When I put on eyeliner, mascara and eyeshadow, it doesn't come off easily. I've tried "homemade" suggestions such as baby oil/petroleum jelly but it stilll doesn't come off easily. Any suggestions?

BTW. . . I also like Mary Kay products, although I really don't wear a lot of makeup (usually on weekends only because I"m too lazy to put it on during the week!). I need another facial consultation because the last foundation I bought wasn't as close to my skin coloring as I would have liked - but of course, that was 3 years ago!

Honestly, Maybelline makes the best eye makeup remover. My eyeliner is waterproof and the stuff doesn't budge with normal facial cleanser. Plus, if you get a normal facial cleanser in your eye, it's really painful. I can't think of the name of the stuff but it's in a small plastic bottle. It's a really greasy formula but it works so well.

I have to add my endorsement for M.A.C. products--although I am having to watch the budget while I look for full time employment--I especially like the lip color b/c it has no taste at all (very important according to Mr. dzandiloo), and it lasts for.e.ver. And don't forget, once you collect 6 empty M.A.C. containers (of any kind), you can bring them back & get a free lipstick!

I also like M.A.C. eye colors-but recently found a grocery store brand (*GASP*) that has been giving them a run for their money (and it only costs $1.99 per tub-compare that to M.A.C. prices...). Its called "Jordana" and it's packaged in a M.A.C.-like fashion. I've only tried one color, but at that price, I think I will try out some other colors (and BTW-unlike most grocery store/drugstore make-ups, they have some cool, rich colors to choose from).

M.A.C. Studio Fix is the foundation for me, though. I have oily skin, so creme foundation is not acceptable. The studio fix is more like a powder, but with full coverage. I love it.

I admit, I like Avon Glimmersticks eye-liner....fun colors & stays on. Retractable pencil, so you don't have to deal with annoying eye pencil sharpeners.

Still haven't found a mascara or a blush that I love/can't live without. Will try some of the suggestions above.

Co-sign on this! I've tried dozens, but the Maybelline eye makeup remover in the PINK bottle is the best bang for your buck! And, for the safety of your eyes, don't use a tissue, use a soft paper towel or something else that doesn't "fluzz" when you use it. Those little bits of tissue can scratch your cornea overnight!

This might sound weird but I swear by baby wipes. I use them to remove all of my makeup and then I put a little eye makeup remover on them and use that to get my eye makeup off. They work sooooooo well and my skin is so clear and soft and wonderful!!!! :D

After I wake up a little more I will come back and post MY list of makeup, I love love love makeupn and I use all kinds...;)

I have a special eye makeup remover, I think it's called "Take the Day Off" - it's from Clinique and it's purple. Slap that on a cotton ball and I am good to go! :)

Wow! Thanks everyone for the responces. I went to the mall this morning to find M.A.C. Of coarse they don't have it here, but they do have it at the mall where I am from (but I am an hour away).

I then decided to go by Clarins. She put some stuff on me, but I just didn't like the lady too much. She was a bit older, and I kind of wanted a younger person to help me. I went to Este Lauder because my Grandmother gave me a huge box kit for Christmas from there. The girl who helped me was awesome and after doing my foundation, she showed me how to use the stuff in the kit I got for Christmas.

So I ended up buying their skin care gift set for $22 dollars or so. When I get more money I can go back and buy the full size skin care stuff. I also got a foundation brush, and some liquid foundation. I really like the way it looks. I guess all there is left now is to see if it makes me break out.

Thanks again! I will check out the M.A.C. products next time I go home.

PS - Oh, and y'all don't worry about hijacking the thread with your questions!! I don't care :)

I am a really big fan of Bobbi Brown and victoria secret has some really great eyeshadows and lipsticks.

Covergirl has an eyemake up remover that works really well. I don't know the name of it but it comes in a blue bottle. I love that stuff it gets even the smudge proof stuff off.

:)

LOL.

Am I the only one who shops at CVS for makeup??

I wear a lot of Avon because one of my mom's good friends is an "Avon lady". It used to be kind of the old lady brand but they have a lot of new, good colors.

I basically refuse to pay much for makeup... And not to sound stuck-up but I am really good with it so I can buy cheap stuff and work with it (assuming it's quality enough not to break me out or irritate me!).