make-up

Aurora · #1 02-20-2001, 06:55 PM

I usually don't get excited over things like this, but this time is different. *drumroll* I have found the PERFECT lipstick. It's Clinique's Different Lipstick in Sweet Honey. I love it! Now, I am on my quest for the perfect eyeshadow.

So, I guess my question to you all is: What is your favorite make-up?

bucutie02 · #2 02-20-2001, 09:46 PM

definitely clinique, i dont buy anything else.

my favorite lipstick color is tender heart. Plus i love when they have those free gifts

ZTAngel · #3 02-21-2001, 12:05 AM

I love Clinique's Sweet Honey! I hate wearing really dark make up and Sweet Honey is perfect because it's a such a natural color. I usually wear it with Clinique's Neutralizer lipliner.

33girl · #4 02-21-2001, 12:13 AM

I'll use anything. I'm a makeup slut.

The only "best" I have found is Revlon classic (not top speed) nail polish. Like mother like daughter.

Allie_XO · #5 02-21-2001, 01:00 AM

Well, in this same topic - how about some makeup advice. I have really fair skin. Think milk. I have tried everything - tanning beds were the biggest disappointment. I didn't even burn! Anyway - I've pretty much got the makeup thing down, although it took forever to find base that was light enough. I still have to get the lightest liquid I find and dilute it with water! Ugh! But, I can't find a lipstick, I'm a redhead, so pinks look stupid, and everything beside pink is too dark. So, you all mention these fancy-shmansy brands - would any of these maybe work for me?? Or does anyone have any other ideas?

Allie the pale-faced GC addict

shopgirl · #6 02-21-2001, 02:01 AM

Hey guys!!!

I work for Clinique.

Sweet Honey and Tenderheart are great colors.
We're coming out with some new colors in March.

sigmagrrl · #7 02-21-2001, 08:03 AM

I use Prescriptives Custom Blend. Being a minority, it's hard to find colors that match our skin tone exactly, so I have my foundtion, concealer, and powder custom blended for me. I've been wearing it for over 10 years now. As for lipstick, I somehow end up making my own colors. I buy one color, blend it with another I have, and then top it off with another, and poof! I have my own shade!

bucutie02 · #8 02-21-2001, 09:36 AM

hey shopgirl,
that is so cool that you get to work for clinique. I love tender heart because its not dark and just gives you a natural look like ZTAngel said. I got one of your new shades that will come out in March. My mom and I got to choose which one we wanted and we both got Shy. Its a pretty color, just too dark for me as an everyday shade. Maybe for the night time it will work

Allie -- I sympathize with you because i am in the same boat. I always end up buying foundation or powder that is way too dark for me so it looks like my face got a tan but the rest of my body didnt. Have you tried any from Clinique? I recently found one that matched my skin tone exactly. Its fair, but also pinkish so it worked! I think its called Stay Ivory. You should really go there and check it out. I am a brunette, my hair is SOOO dark i cant stand it, so anything that goes on my face (such as eyeshadow, blush, or lipstick) really stands out, so i have to be careful when i pick colors out. Anyway, i hope this helps you out a little, you are not alone!!

juniorgrrl · #9 02-21-2001, 10:57 AM

Allie, bucutie, ya'll are just like me - pale! I have been using Clinque's Stay Ivory for years now, since I was about 14. Its great, although, sometimes, its a little more ivory than I need, depending on how much I've been outside or not. I also use Clinique's Tenderheart lip gloss.

I'm one of those people that just tends to use whatever comes with the bonus, unless its *really* a bad color for me.

Allie, have you tried a coral color? Corals are pretty neutral and look good on most people.

PenguinTrax · #10 02-21-2001, 11:43 AM

Try Origins..also made by Lauder (Clinique, Prescriptives). Natural ingredients, great colors and less expensive than the other Lauder brands.

B.

MIDWESTDIVA · #11 02-21-2001, 02:04 PM

Favorite Foundation=MAC Studio Fix

Favorite Lipstick=YSL Rouge Pur

Favorite Lipgloss=Christian Dior Dioriffic Plastic Shine

Favorite Mascara=Lancome Intencils

AXO Alum · #12 02-21-2001, 03:04 PM

Okay I am totally swamped, but I am a make-up junkie!! I don't wear a lot but I sure do end up with a lot!! Mostly through free bonuses!!

I love Clinique's City Stick -- goes on perfectly with NO LINES and not at all [as my husband puts it] "pie crusty"

Clinique's yellow moisturizer goes on from head to toe -- love it! Their quickliner eyeliner is awesome -- it stays put all day! (Violet is my fav shade, but I'm a brunette with fair skin and bright blue/green eyes). Their eyeshadow in "Shameless" is perfect. You can put it on darker for evening or just a bit for daytime. LOVE IT! And who can resist "Happy" -- I should work for Clinique as much as I buy it....

By the way, Shopgirl, please tell every manager you ever come into contact with that WE DON'T WANT ANY MORE STUPID BAGS -- MORE MAKEUP SAMPLES, PLEASE!!

I could decorate my house inside and out with those things!! It was funny, because I filled out a survey whenever it came out, and a response was "No more bags, please" (ie, it was printed on the card for you to check) -- ever since then I've noticed they have been giving a bag AND a matching change purse...hahaha -- guess I'm alone

Allie, I too would recommend Perscriptives for you -- as much as I love Clinique, my mother can't use it because her skin tone just doesn't match anything, but Perscriptives hooked her up with the perfect everything!

bucutie02 · #13 02-21-2001, 03:26 PM

AXO Alum-- I hear ya on that yellow moisturizer, LOVE it!!

Now i had a question about eye liner. Well first off, let me just say that i only use foundation, powder, eye shadow, mascara (some days) blush and lipstick. Okay well now that i actually typed all of that out, it sounds like a lot- but it all looks natural and i dont look like a clown. Anyway, my concern is that i never ever wear eye liner. The only times i attempt to put it on is if i am going somewhere really nice and its at night. It always comes out looking bad, and i feel i dont look good in it. Does anyone have any suggestions about maybe how to put it on, or any tricks? I dont even own an eyeliner at the moment, but my first thought was going to clinique and buying one. Also, what about the color? is black one that works on everyone?? thanks!

SuperXO · #14 02-21-2001, 03:56 PM

I hardly wear any make-up, just a little mascara and who can beat Cover Girl or Maybelline for that? For nighttimes, parties or special occassions, I always go with MAC. The reason is that I feel so comfortable with the people. They sit me down, take as much time as it takes to find what is right for me and what I like, plus they make a point of not testing on animals and being environmentally friendly, so that's a bonus. However, I feel like I should branch out and discover other beautiful make-ups. I also love Happy by Clinique and after all the wonderful recs on this site, I will definitely go there to look for lipstick and eyeshadow, which I badly need. Thanks for the advice everyone!

MIDWESTDIVA · #15 02-21-2001, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by AXO Alum:
Clinique's yellow moisturizer goes on from head to toe -- love it!

I like the Dramatically Different moisturizer too. If only it didn't come in a glass bottle.

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