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Originally Posted by AOIILisa
On another note, has anyone tried the IT Cosmetics CC foundation? I've been using for a few months now and I really like it. You really don't need too much at all, I put it on with a foundation brush and it looks great. I was a Bare Minerals fan for years but I've been using the IT since the weather turned less humid.
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I have yet to try IT Cosmetics anything, but I have heard NOTHING but good things. I'll have to try something soon!
This is the thread made for me!!
Here's my faves:
- Shadows: Urban Decay hands down. I have Naked, Naked 1 Basics and Naked 2 Basics and a few singles and love them all! Some fall out issues on a few shades, but overall, they are just so pigmented and blend well for me. I've also been pleasantly surprised with Too Faced shadows. I bought a palette and hardly reach for it just because I've overwhelmed myself with eyeshadow but every time I do I am SO happy with the results. I've also been generally happy with Mac.
- Eyeliner: Mac fluidline and elf's gel eyeliner. I like the Mac one just a bit more but elf's works REALLY REALLY well for $3. I'm starting to get back into liquids and need to find my perfect liquid. I hear good things about Stila's and Kat Von D's.
- Mascara: Okay, I have a few categories here. Too Faced's Better Than Sex is my all time favorite. I have long, thick lashes so these just make mine over the top bold--and I LOVE it. I know it's hit or miss for people though. For length/definition, I like CoverGirl's Clump Crusher and Benefit's Rollerlash. For "natural", I like Smashbox Full Exposure and Benefit badgal.
- Brows: I have pretty good brows that just needs a little fill ins here and there so Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz works great for me.
- Blush: I have one from theBalm that I love! I can't remember the name. Tarte has some nice blushes too. I need to explore this category more.
- Foundation: Best formula I have worn hands down has been Estee Lauder's Double Wear. Unfortunately I bought it during the Sephora sale (online) and guessed my shade. I was close but no cigar. Went into to exchange it only to realize that they don't carry that brand in store!!! Since I was completely out of foundation and couldn't get to a local department store with an Estee Lauder counter, I had to try a new brand. But, I'll be going to a counter to get matched soon! In the meantime I've been using Too Faced Born this way and it's become my 2nd favorite of all time. I've heard it be VERY hit or miss for people, but works great on my skin!
- Highlighers: Becca. Hands down.
- Bronzers: I don't do a glowy bronzer too much so I'm still on the hunt for a perfect bronzer. I do contour though and I'm like the Lorac Contour Palette for that. The lightest shade is almost perfect for me, so I will be on the hunt for slightly cooler, single shade contour shade when I run out of this one.