Lauradav, isn't the UCSB campus gorgeous? I visited this summer, along with USC and another school - and I fell in love! But 'SC is still my first choice, though - I felt more at home there than anywhere else.

Wow, Maile was in the chapter when you were there! That is so cool :D.

Amycat, I have a question about the powder thing - my skin is extremely oily (I hate it, but hey, when I'm older = no wrinkles!) and when I try powder, it just isn't the right color, and it looks so obvious :(. Am I doing something wrong? I have a hard to match skincolor, so maybe that's it. I've tried blotting papers and mattifying fluid but it just doesn't work! :( (I.e., it only works for about 30 minutes.) I guess I'll be stuck with shiny skin.

I always use NARS blush in orgasm (funny name I know), stila lip glaze in strawberry (it's really shiny and not goopy!), and either clinique eyeshadow or hard candy eyeshadow. I went to this store called Ulta when I was visiting family out west and they had Pupa, so I bought two of their kits and I just love their eyeshadows and mascara. I may be switching! :D I'm a makeup junkie, I almost went to a college just for the sephora ( I didn't though...and have to go to Chicago to get my sephora fix)!

Jess

I have oily skin too and hard to match skin color--in that things tend to change color on my face--yes freaky--when I used prescriptives I had to use the expensive custom blend to get it right, but clinique for some reason, works. I think it is more "basic" in its colors so it matches a lot of diff skin tones-- let the clinique makeup counter women work with you, they'll find one that works. And, it totally absorbs the oil too-I've had no shiny nose and cheek issues since I've been using clinique.

I love my Clinique makeup!!! I rarely leave home without my New Black eyeliner, Pearly Gates lipgloss, Jet Black mascara, and Happy perfume. I also wear clear eyebrow gel everyday.

M*A*C kicks @ss!

I like L'Oreal's makeup. I've always thought they have the BEST mascaras! I've tried Cover Girl, Maybelline, Mary KAY, and Clinique and Loreal is the best!!!
I also use one of their eyeliners- It's a kind that is always sharpened. It's very easy to blend- that's what makes it great!
Just got their Color Fresco eye color in Icy Spice. It goes on wet and cool and then dries very quickly. LOVE it!!!
Cover Girl's sheer lipstick is great- it's like chapstick with color , very hydrating. \
BUT THE BEST SECRET I HAVE IS: Coty eye-rimming pencil in white. I would notice in college these soap opera stars had something white on the rims of their eyes-really made eyes stand out. Coty also makes it in a slight blue for those with brown eyes. And some other colors, but white can be used for all color eyes- looks great when you are tan.
Have any of you read the book, Don't Go to the Beauty Counter without Me? by Paula somebody(don't remember last name) . She tests all makeups & rates them. It's at the library too.

I've heard that Lancome and L'Oreal are virtually identical products (made by the same company) but L'Oreal costs less than half as much. Anyone know if this is true?

I haven't heard anything about that, but I have heard that Jane cosmetics are made by the same company that makes estee lauder

I have heard this also!

I guess they are just marketed to different people.

I used to be completely Clinique loyal.. but then I ran a little low on the $$$. So I got hooked on Jane and Covergirl. I once found a Wet and Wild lipstick that was the perfect color, and stayed on no matter what I did. Then I lost it and couldn't find it at the store ever again. I just newly got hooked on Mary Kay, and I love their Velocity Facial Cleanser and Lightweight Moisturizer. I love Velocity stuff because it smells exactly like Clinique Happy!

I would just like to say that as a Clinique consultant it makes me feel really good to read all the positive comments regarding the products. It makes me feel proud to work for the company.:)

What's all this fuss about make-up? If you're ugly, you're ugly! :D

Anyways, whenever I "go out" a little blue eyeshadow and frosty lipstick will do it.

So I guess I am succumbing to the magnetism of this thread for all girls ;). So here is what I use:

I swear by plain old Dove soap for my face and body. I believe it's compatible with all skin types.

Follow with Oil Of Olay SPF 15 lotion. *Note* Make sure you apply some kind of SPF every day to your neck and chest area. These areas age faster than facial skin and have an appearance 7 years older than that of the skin on the rest of your body. This is how you can tell if a person has had a facelift, etc. The face will appear youthful while the neck reveals the true age of the skin plus 7 years.

I don't really wear mascara since my eyelashes are already dark and long and I'm pretty sure I look like I'm wearing false lashes a la Tammy Fay when I wear mascara. But I must wear Body Shop's black liquid liner. On the bottom I wear a little smudged Black Kohl penicl liner. DO NOT wear liquid liner under your eyes unless you are a pro. It looks very odd and very "Cabaret"-ish.

I swear by cream rouge on the cheeks or Body Shops blush beads applied on the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin for a natural sun kissed look.

On the lips is plain old Carmex. $1.39.

I am another Clinique fan, won't leave the house without Almost Makeup. I love it because it is so light, and also has SPF 15. I also am a Chapstick, Carmex, Softlips fiend, but was told recently by a dermatologist that plain old vaseline is the best for keeping your lips moisturized and soft. It works great, and I put some on before bed every night. I love Maybelline mascara the best, and think it works even better than more expensive brand names.

SINCE WERE ON THE TOPIC ON MAKE-UP......
 

Why do a lot girls wear mascara to dances and parties, when they know they are going to wind up
crying later?

huh?
 

Why would a girl expect to cry at a dance or party? I don't think I understand your question.

Do you mean, that for stuff like weddings, etc. where there is a possibility of crying, women should not wear makeup or try to look prettier? That's what waterproof makeup and bathrooms at receptions are for! lol

Re: SINCE WERE ON THE TOPIC ON MAKE-UP......
 

lovelyivy explains it really well. You should try Lancome Eternicils. Lasts FOREVER on me. I can go swimming w/it if I want! However, it's really hard to take off so I have to use Bi-Facils by Lancome to remove it (the only remover that I've tried -- and I've tried many -- that actually removes totally waterproof mascara).

So expensive but very worth it. I've had too many embarrasing instances where I've had black-streaked cheeks after crying.

An Australian Discovery...
 

While in Australian, I find that North American brands like Cover Girl, Max Factor and Maybelline are quite expensive (for what you get!)

I discovered this brand in Australia, Napolean.
http://www.napoleoncosmetics.com/

The stuff is great, and I think they want to set up shop in North America soon. The quality is like MAC and Napolean himself is a makeup artist, who had a hand is the development and creation of his own makeup line.

Anyhow, I love the stuff and it is wonderful!