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!