i LOVE makeup too!! my favorites are:

ol skool trio by hard candy

roach lipstick, and gash, bruise and maiden lip gunk (lip gloss) by urban decay (check out their website at http://www.urbandecay.com http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif )

i love all things mac: i love the lip glass (clear, oh baby and explicit), the lipstick (i have so many but my favs are cyber, icon, film noir, myth, relic, and media), the lip pencils (chestnut and currant), eye liner (ebony), and eye shadow (camel, courduroy).

i also like bobby brown essentials eye shadow (toast and mahogany) and they have
a real pretty lipstick called "beige gold shimmer"

*a tip for lining the eye*
depending on your eye shape, you might not always want to line the entire eye lid. if you want to diminish the size of large eyes, line the whole eye. if you have almond shaped eyes, just line the corner of the eye, top and bottom, and connect the lines at the end (i'm speaking of the end of the eye below the tail of the eyebrow). if you have small eyes, don't use liner. instead use a real light eyeshadow to line the eyes. also, some people don't look good using a pencil so i recommend getting a small brush and using eye shadow instead. it makes it softer. you can also use a liner and eye shadow combined to make the line look a little more natural.


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I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it.

Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words - "mank" and "ind". What do these words mean ? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind

hi! these are my favorites..

eyeshadow - Mac
Mascara - Christian Dior
Eyeliner - Maybeline.. the mechanical type kind
Foundation - Matte Beige
Blush - Christian Dior (it's natural)
Lip stick - Clinique (i love sweet honey!)
hair straightener - makes it not as frizzy and shitty looking ... VIDAL SASSOON .. its pink and smells wonderful!

bubbles17,

I ended up returning the Moistureincontrol for a similar product made by Clarins, because it smelled better. It didn't really make a big difference so I tried the product made by Lancome, still no big difference. I have realigned my budget (read, getting cheap) that means no more YSL or Lancome. But I still want those CD Plastic Shine lipglosses. I am using an oil free alpha hydroxy acid moisturizer from Kiss My Face (I'm on a health food store kick). My lipstick of the moment is Iman's Black Brandy (so I can support the sistas). I will probably use more of her line. And I like L'Oreals lipliners and Voluminous mascara. Lancome still makes the best mascaras but since L'Oreal is really the same company, Voluminous is close enough. I read in a lot of magazines that most professional make-up artists like Great Lash, but I just can't get past that ugly packaging (no offense AKAs and DZs http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif). L'Oreal lipsticks are pretty good, but I can't stand Revlon (tastes bad) or Maybelline (too waxy).

I just love makeup!!!! I modeled in college and my favorite part was the makeup!!! Then later after I got married I worked for Lancome, which in my honest opinion is more for older ladies, but it was nice stuff.

Right now I am hooked on Bobbi Brown...I got a terrific Apricot blush that is perfect for my skin (I have a mediterranean complexion, dark brown hair, dark brown eyes) and the best lipstick in the world, Raisin!!! I also got a fabulous blush brush that makes all the difference. I am not thrilled with the foundation though....it is oil free and is a bit too matte...it starts to go matte and flat before you even have it blended, so it is harder to work with. My favorite foundation is the new Clinique, I forget the name, it is for combination skin.

Word of advice for the girls asking about eyeshadow---you can never never go wrong with neutrals, no matter what your coloring. Just match the darkness to your skin's darkness. I use a light wash of cream or sand colored shadow over the whole eye, then dark brown on the lid and in the crease. Brown liner on the upper lid and a coat or two of black mascara does it.

By the way, the best mascara is Maybelline Great Lash....all the pros use it and there is a reason.

By the way if you have straight hair that isn't in the best shape, try the new line from Herbal Essences. I have long hair that I have been growing out from perm and color, and the ends are still pretty fried but I am unwilling to lose the length. I have tried everything, but the new line of intensive products from Herbal Essences rock! I got the replenishing shampoo, the intensive conditioning balm and the leave in conditioner (I just use that on the ends)...my hair hasn't looked this nice in months. (And I was using expensive salon brands too!!)

Allie ~ Have you tried a cosmetics line called "Prescriptives"? Pricewise, its a bit on the steep side but the consulatants do something called "color printing" where they analyze your skintone and recommend that you choose products from one of their three color groups based on that. They have a fantastic selection of lipsticks and glosses and I'm sure if you go there you can find something that will look great on you! I'm not sure where you are, but some department stores that might carry Prescriptives include Nordstrom, Hechts, Macy's or Belk.

Getting away from Clineque, who I'm mad at right now... What does everyone think of Perscriptives? It was recomended to me a long time ago because they custom blend colors for you & I have such fair skin that most foundation is to dark for me. I've never been but want to. It's kind of scary going up to a counter where you've never been. Depending on what yall say, maybe I'll get the nerve. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
Thanks
Heidi

Prescriptives is great. Actually, so is MAC. And you gotta love Stila and Shu Uemura. Damn, I'm addicted to being a diva.

Love you gals!

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Heidi, I am a big believer in Prescriptives and I highly recommend that you give it a try. Not only will the custom blended foundation match your skin so much better than anything else you've tried, but you can also specify the amount of coverage, if you want it oil free or moisturizing, etc. One thing I definitely recommend is that you make an appointment because, at least in the store where I shop, there isn't always a Prescriptives consultant working and the people from other lines who cover the counter aren't trained to do the colorprinting (which helps determine the correct colors for you)

Best wishes!
Tracy

i dont buy any expensive makeup except:
1. estee lauder foundation, lucidity in cool beige
2.black eyeliner, OMG i cannot live w/o it, from anywhere but especially like maybelline budgeproof, the blackest u can buy
3. blush from N.Y.C. you know the really cheap brand
4. bonne bell lip smackers in diamond icing
5. and lastly black wondercurl mascara by maybelline
yeah im cheap, but i still look great!!

I love makeup http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif! Visit www.icompact.com - such a great place for reviews of makeup, hair care, sknicare, etc. plus such an awesome messageboard!!!!!

Though I wear very little makeup (concealer and mascara) on a day-to-day basis, I definitely have some faves:

Fave e/s - Stila (though expensive!) I have the colors Pewter (dark grey/black, great for lining) and a very subtle light baby blue named "popova" that is sooo amazing - usually i won't wear color, but this subtle (can't even really tell it's baby blue) color brings out my dark eyes!

Fave mascara - Neutrogena Full Length Defining - though it smudges http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif. However, it gives me the most amazing long lashes!

Fave concealer - Maybelline Shine Free (heard it was discontinued though http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif) - only color that fit my skintone!

Fave lippies - MAC, Clinique, Stila (though overpriced IMO), and also the new CoverGirl Outlast Lipcolor (the color Forever Fawn is soooo awesome on me - I've found the best lipcolor http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif!)

Fave blush - I wear Clinique on special occasions!

For the eyebrows - I like Clinique Browshaper




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Use the talents you possess -- for the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except for the best.
- Unknown

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.
- Ziggy

A friend is one who walks in when the rest walk out.
- Walter Winchell

OK now I have a question, since I said my fave mascara smears on me by the end of the day http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif, how have you gals dealed with the smudges???

Have you guys ever tried sealers like EL's Raincoat (which is supposed to waterproof lashes), or Benefit's sealer which supposedly makes the lips, brows, and eyes waterproof?

I have naturally long eyelashes, so whenever i wear mascara they look really fake. I only wear mascara on special occasions, and even then i dont put any on the bottom lashes. What i do use is cover girl clear mascara. It works great for an everyday use. It doesnt make them thick like black mascara does, but it just gives them an extra "umph"! It says it can also be used to tame your brows, but i never use them for that. Newbie, maybe you should give that a try if you havent already and save the "real" mascara only for special occassions.

Does anyone know if Clinique makes a clear mascara?

Speaking of new makeup findings.... recently i was in clinique looking for blush and i wanted a new shade. I am very fair skinned so in order for the blush to look natural i have to buy light colors. This time, however, i wanted to get like a rosy color because i wanted to create the "flushed" or "just came back from working out look", and i found this kind of cream blush. They didnt have it on display for everyone to see, but the lady showed me a box of samples she had. The color i got is called Rosy Blush and you basically can put it on with your finger or cotton ball. It comes in a small compact- and i recommend. Its different from the regular blush and i love the color. They also had a gel blush, but i didnt like they very much.

BTW, i got an email from clinique about two days ago, and they are selling a pink fluffy purse from Legally Blonde. I really want to buy it, but its 35 dollars, and i dont know if i would actually wear it out in public! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

cheap girls unite! LOL
I'm a Cover Girl for foundation (liquid and powder) blush and eyes. And..these great lip glosses called Lip Slicks.
My Mom is a Mary Kay consultant so I've grown up on watching ladies put on make-up, all my lipsticks are all MK
herbal essence oil free moisturizer..all the way
all in all tho I don't usualy wear a lot...

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God, I love makeup..Sephora is like, my heaven, I could spend hours in there just playing http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

These are my faves http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
Powder & concealer- Laura Mercier & Prescriptives magic water based powder..(it just feels really cool when you put it on http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
Blush-Laura Mercier & Benetint(by benefit)
Eye Makeup Base- Benefit-Fyeye
eyeshadow-ulta, bobbi brown
mascara- maybelline full & soft

It's got to be MAC makeup all the way! I sometimes use SmashBox, but being in the industry, they all use MAC pretty much, it's fabulous!

I've read about Urban Decay makeup a lot, so I decided to try it. They sell directly from their site, but were sold out of the "Face Case" I wanted. I ended up ordering from sephora.com The two face cases I got were rockstar and first date to pin-up. The face cases come with 4 eye shadows, 4 lip sticks,and a blush all designed to mix and match. The rockstar has a pink, purple, black and shimmery nude for the eyes. I got it because I can't turn down pink, and I didn't think I'd wear it much. Turns out that I love it! It's edgey-er than I'm used to but I have no problem changing my look a bit. It actually matches my messy shag that I just got. The 1st date to pin up case is browns and neutrals but it's too heavy looking on me, so I rarely wear it. The lip colors are mostly their "lip gunks" which are flavored glosses. Those are great too! I really recomend Urban Decay to anyone. I'm going to order more soon. I really wish it was sold here, my mom's an impulse buyer & I'd be stocked in no time.
Heidi

Bucutie, thanks for your advice! But, yes, I've tried clear mascaras and also, you know, those "lash darkeners," for example - Cover Girl makes that, and so does Origins...but they do nothing for me! Hopefully someone will tell me if they've tried those sealers before http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif. Also Bucutie, I LOVE those creamblushes that you mentioned which are from Clinique!!!!! I have the one in Natural - and it looks awesome on!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif I also like their powder blushes, too.

BTW, Bucutie, to see if Clinique sells a clear mascara (which I don't think they do - I don't remember hearing of it), log on to www.clinique.com - pretty cool website there, tells you which colors are supposedly your best! (Though for me, experimenting is the best way of choosing the "best" color - recommendations sometimes don't work for me!)

Also, about Urban Decay - I love their Lipgunks! Very cool...I also love their sparkly eyeliners http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif!

urbandecay.com They didn't have the newest colors for sale there when I ordered about 2 months ago. Why? I don't know. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/confused.gif
sephora.com This is who I ordered from, I think they have the entire line.
Heidi

Heidi, the Urban Decay face case sounds interesting! I'd love to have everything in one package like that. Can you tell me Urban Decay's web address so I can see it?

Thanks!

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@~Tracy~@

By the light of the lamp, by the light of the lamp, by the bright shiny light, by the light of the lamp...if you are a DeeZee, you're the best that you can be, by the bright shiny light of the lamp!

i have to agree w/ sigmagrrl about not being able to find the perfect shade as a minority. I have to check out prescriptives now. currently i am using maybelline true illusion concealer in dark beige (and even that is not really the 'perfect' shade), and i love estee lauder lipstick in cinammon stick. that is so far the most natural looking, perfect lipstick for me. i experiment a lot w/ different colors of clinique eyeshadow as well.

i don't use foundation, but before i apply my makeup i use estee lauder's spotlight skin tone perfector. it gives u this nice glow http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

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"You've made me stronger
By breaking my heart
You've ended my life
And made a better one start
You've taught me everything
From falling in love
To letting go of a lie
Yes you've made me stronger
Baby, by saying goodbye"
--Regine Velasquez

i have to agree w/ sigmagrrl about not being able to find the perfect shade as a minority. I have to check out prescriptives now. currently i am using maybelline true illusion concealer in dark beige (and even that is not really the 'perfect' shade), and i love estee lauder lipstick in cinammon stick. that is so far the most natural looking, perfect lipstick for me. i experiment a lot w/ different colors of clinique eyeshadow as well.

i don't use foundation, but before i apply my makeup i use estee lauder's spotlight skin tone perfector. it gives u this nice glow http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

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"You've made me stronger
By breaking my heart
You've ended my life
And made a better one start
You've taught me everything
From falling in love
To letting go of a lie
Yes you've made me stronger
Baby, by saying goodbye"
--Regine Velasquez