Re: Mary Kay
 

^^^^^^^^^
And the rep said "Ditto" - Excellent Product - but I may be a little biased! :)

I am not die hard but thats where I get my liners, powder, lip glass and blush.
ok....maybe i am a bit of a M-A-C lover

Estee Lauder . . . the original!!!
 

Go Estee and you can't go wrong. Not only is Estee Lauder makeup classic, the company owns (that's right, manufactures & distributes) the following:

Estee Lauder (of course)
Aramis
Clinique
Prescriptives
Lab Series for Men
Origins
MAC
La Mer
Bobbi Brown
Tommy Hilfiger (makeup)
Donna Karan (makeup)
Stila
Bumble and Bumble
Michael Kors
American Beauty &
Flirt to name a few . . .

Re: MAC-Aholic
 

Thats really the only thing I dont like about MAC lipglass... its way too gooey although I do LOVE oh baby.

Since I only really use lip color on an everyday basis, I use Lancome Juicy Tubes in sun bronze, mangue, and fraise!;)

I'm not a make-up person. I rarely put on make-up. I just lipgloss or chapstick the lips and go.

But I think I am going to start wearing make-up more, just to switch it up a little.

MAC is it!

They have reasonable prices and they always have an updated line of products by the season.

The Lig Glasses are great and you can buy the pop out eyeshadows to start your own palette. This is cheaper ($9.50) vs I think $13.50 for the eye shadow.

I have heard that Sephora is cool but I have never tried it.

I LOVE MY MAC!

MAC :)
 

I just purchased Studio Fix (NC 42) to try out as opposed to my current Studio Tech. For those of you who use Studio Fix, do you just apply it on a clean face? I don't have to add water or anything to it right?

I also bought my very first M.A.C lipglass: POP MODE - it looks sooooo cool! I had to re-read this thread because tomorrow I'm heading back to the store and getting Oh Baby, C-thru, Chestnut, etc. lol :D

Anyone can give advice as to what brushes to buy? I just stick on some foundation, add a little blush using the little brush that comes with it, use black eyeliner on top and bottom of eyelids (will have to try the brown eyeliner since my eyes are close to light brown), and that's all I do.

I would like to use eye shadows and stuff like that especially at night if I go out. What's the correct way to "decorate" the eyes? Dark color on lids, medium color in the middle, lighter shade under the eyebrows? Tips? Suggestions? Thanks!

Here is a small photo gallery so you can see me :p
http://www.cpflame.com/gallery/brows...p?c=3&userid=1

Re: MAC :)
 

I have Sudio Fix as well. Yea, I usually just put lotion on my face because I have combo skin and a few minutes later I apply it. I
suppose if you needed concealer or something of the sort you should apply that prior to the Fix but Im not into all that stuff.

In reference to the eye shadows, when you go to the counter ask them to do your eyes with a few shades that are neutral and buy those. I have a shimmery brown that works w/ everything.

I usually just apply one color to my eye lids on a daily basis. I only do that whole Dark,Medium and Lighter shade technique for big events, I try to keep things very simple on my face.

You have a nice complexion you dont need much of this stuff anyway!!;)

Re: Re: MAC :)
 

lol, thanks :D I am not into makeup too much, but I wear it everyday for a natural look. However, I was asking for the eye shadow stuff because I am going to a big event and it will be at night. I figured, nicely made eyes and lips, while still looking normal, would be great :D

I just got back from the mall again, lol. Unfortunately all of the names everyone suggested for lipglass doesn't look right for me, :p . I ended up buying the following (all MAC):

*ENGRAVED Powerpoint Eye Pencil (love the way it just glides on-it's black)
*CHESTNUT Lip Pencil
*GITANE Lipglass
*HONEYLUST (eye shadow that is light bronze)
*GREENSMOKE (eye shadow that is very light green, almost silver-looking)
*Angled brush #266 (for eyes)
*Flat brush #239 (for eyes)

The eye shadows I bought was to keep my eyes looking as natural as possible with just a touch of color.

I LOVE THE GITANE LIPGLASS AND THE CHESTNUT COMBO!!!:D:D:D This color is TIGHT! When I put it on, I had other MAC reps come and ask what color that was as well as other customers!

After that, I took a peek at Lancome...they had the free gift if you buy something for $26.50...so I bought a face cleanser that cost exactly that, and got other little products in the bag including mascara, eye shadows, lipstick, and makeup remover for the eyes, etc.

What fun! ;)

How many times can you resurrect a thread???
 

Ladies, I just sat here (at work, no less) and read this entire thread!

I must say that I too, am a MAC addict! I discovered MAC about a year or so ago - they don't sell it in my area - and from my first purchase, studio stick , I fell in love - HARD!

On Monday, I purchased studio fix (love it love it love it!), Budding Beauty eye shadow (to go with my Humid shadow ;) ) and Beaux lustreglass. My daughter now wants to know why I'm always wearing lipstick or lipgloss to work, and I told her since I've spent so much money on it, I may as well use it! I don't wear makeup on a daily basis, generally just on Sundays, but now I'm wearing something on my lips every day. One thing I like about MAC - although it may be a little more expensive, a little of it goes a long way. It'll take me forever to use all the eyeshadow that I have (only 5 little pots of the stuff).

Here's my situation: although Beaux and Oh Baby are close in color, I thought I'd have to take my foods intravenously because the lipglass was so stickly. I'm also not that thrilled with Oh baby. I ordered it online, and though I have tried to like it, I just don't. So I'm going to return it. My question is, I'm thinking of replacing it with a lip primer. Have any of you used one before, and is it worth it? Does it really help with feathering, or help the lipstick last longer?

Oh yeah - and the Chestnut liner and "O" lipstick? Best thing since apple pie! But after Monday, I'm not buying any more makeup for a long time.

Estee Lauder Double Matte because it stay on, even in humid weather, PLUS, it wasn't tested on animals!!

Re: How many times can you resurrect a thread???
 

What color is "O"?

Re: Re: How many times can you resurrect a thread???
 

I'm not a descriptive person, but it's a bronzy color. The website honestly doesn't do the cosmetics justice, because if you saw it in person, it wouldn't look the same as it does online.

Re: How many times can you resurrect a thread???
 

Sawrah! You may be a MAC addict but I am the junkie shakin from withdrawl if I don't get a new shadow every month lol I LOVE LOVE LOVE my humid eyeshadow...that color was sent from God for me. Simple as that. I got it a few years ago & it is perfect. MAC is the ONLY make-up I use. When they see me coming they know it 's big money time! I wish we had one on Grand Bahama Island b/c I alone could keep that store in the black!

Oh and "O" is quite a lovely color. I bought it many years ago & it is really nice. Almost like a bronzy color with a touch of deep red-orange.

Also MAC has a blush called Breezy that is quite nice. Has a little sparkle if you like that. I could go on and on about MAC but I shan't:D

Bloomingdales is launching their own makeup called ELF (Eyes, Lips, Face). To get the name out there, they're selling everything for $1 online. Shipping is $5 total.


Check it out:

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elfshop/default.asp

Hey Makeup Lovers!!
 

Just an FYI

http://www.blacknews.com/pr/628cosmetics101.html


Never Pay Full Price For Professional Cosmetics Again --Frustrated with the rising cost of professional quality cosmetics, two African American sisters launched a new website that offers high-end cosmetics, for low-end prices.--


Bolingbrook, IL (BlackNews.com) - Like everything else, the cost of high quality cosmetics have sky-rocketed. The days of $10.00 lipsticks at the mall, are long gone, well not anymore. Sisters, Theresa Phillips, and Tasha Pitchford have developed a line of high quality cosmetics to help ease the purchase of your favorite beauty products.

"We were just tired of paying high prices for quality make-up such as MAC®, and Iman®," said President Tasha Pitchford. "We needed a solution, and it was not your local drug or discount store makeup." This is why www.628cosmetics.com was launched in 2006.

The name 6.2.8 Cosmetics, was decided on because the two sisters share the same birth date June, 28. "My sister, and I love make-up," said CEO, Theresa Phillips. "We felt like professional black women needed a way to get quality make-up for lower prices."

Thanks for posting this. Although I am still loving my Bare Minerals make-up, I may try out a lipstick or two from this company. I really like the color "Godiva". :)

ETA: And I just noticed that their lipsticks were buy one get one free! :D

Is bareminerals really that good? I love MAC, however I may have to cheat on him...for a minute:cool:

M.A.C. is the only way to go :) I LOVE their lipglass and eye paints. My favorite is C-Thru when wearing the smokey eye look and for everyday I like Poco Pink or Prr

What! You gona cheat on Mr. Mac shame on you (as I sneak over to pay a visit to Ms Bobbie Brown's counter)

i HAVE to use bobbi brown foundation--NOTHING else works for me

I use bare minerals for my foundation, and I LOVE it. However, I use MAC for practically everything else.

I know I should have posted this here at first. . .
 

. . .and this is what I get for not doing so. I posted this a couple of days ago over in Chit Chat, so I'm bringing it home where it should have been.

not going to lie. I'm loving that new Heiress perfume by paris hilton.

oh my gosh thank you.

I tried it on and totally dug it, but I was completely embarassed to admit it. I'm so glad you came out of the closet on this, LOL!

Really!! It just can't compete with the RL Romance in my book!

Sad news I went to the MAC counter at Nordstroms and was told that my favorite lipstick (OK, one of my favorites since I am a lispstick hoe) Chelsea(sp) has been discontinues. I am on my way to the sick bed now :(

I LOVE RL Romance...I wear it to work everyday! But my soft & sexy side also wears BCBG Sexy as well as Hanae Mori....anybody else hip to Hanae Mori??

I have never heard of Hanae Mori but I will check it out next time I am in the mall.

Dr. Susan Taylor's Rx for Brown Skin

Links:Sepora, Rx for Brown Skin

Have any GCers tried this skincare line? I received a free sample of the Bright and Healthy Ultra-Gentle Moisturizer. It worked well, and left my unusually DRY skin moisturized. I really want to try the Ultra Gentle Cleanser.

I also wear Bareminerals daily..love their products especially the WELL RESTED eye shadow/concealer (makes you look like you got 8 hours of sleep when you know good and well you only got like 2 hours sleep)

I love Dolce and Gabbana "Light Blue"

I go with MAC products

Makeup suggestions
 

I mix it up with Bobbi Brown (concealer is among the best and the foundation), MAC (I like most of their products and wear the liquid foundation daily), Guerlain (the bronzer in No. 3 or 4 great for women of color), Fashion Fair (certain lipsticks), and Chanel (the lip gloss is outstanding).

I am in loooove with Chanel lipgloss. The color Pagoda is the best!

What shade are you? I've been wearing this for about 9 months now, and also just purchased warm radiance, which I absolutely love!

bare minerals
 

I was a complete MAC junkie until I tried bare minerals!I wear it daily and its so natural. It doesn't give me that "I can feel all this stuff on my face" feeling! I still wear MAC, lancome, and chanel glosses though.

quick question how do you guys feel about that Dior Mascara....I'm currently using Maybelline (the pinkbottle green top) but I want a mascara that really lengthens my eyelashes almost to the point where they appear as falsies lol.



also i know this isn't make-up related but its still in the cosmetics area...any tips on prepping for a brazilian wax....i'm thinking of trying one

For a lengthining mascara, I will swear by Cover Girl's Lash Exact in the purple bottle endorsed by Queen Latifah! That mascara makes your eyelashes POP and it is very well priced. Sometimes, you can catch them on sale at CVS, Walgreen's, or Wal-Mart for like 2 for $8 bucks!! I would def recommend that!!!

I used the Dior mascara for a while and it is good but after that bottle ran out, I refused to pay another $25. I've found one that is EVEN BETTER!! Revlon 3D. OMG!! It is the best one I've used yet!

prepping for waxing? have a drink and pill of your choice. SERIOUSLY.