Love of makeup thread

Kali-n-Kohl · #1 08-13-2006, 10:22 AM

i've become a mac worshiper. i love their stuff.

as for skin care, a while back i was having massive issues with my skin (break outs, oily, dry -- good fun) it was like I was going through puberty at 25. I found a really good site, www.acne.org. They have a great program for your skin.

I also like Aveda's products too.

KDDani- I am ITA with you on your Chanel products. They're awesome.

DSTRen13 · #2 08-13-2006, 11:12 AM

I'm a big Bare Escentuals fan ... I hate to use any other kind of foundation - it's too "makeup-y" for me (I have sensitive skin), so Bare Minerals is really great. The Mineral Veil stuff is amazing!

I love the lip shimmers that Burt's Bees makes, and just recently discovered lip tints by the Savannah Bee Company at Bath & Body Works - love them!

If I need to wear "real" lipstick for something, I use Revlon (the only one of the standard drugstore makeup companies that doesn't use animal testing on their products, from what I've read, and their stuff just seems higher quality to me).

adpiucf · #3 08-13-2006, 03:29 PM

I've slowly gone over to the Dark Side-- I love Mary Kay eyeshadows and foundation.

Best Liquid Eyeliner EVER: Bourgois (it's a line made by Chanel)-- also love their lipsticks.

I'm in love with Arbonne skin care products, but I'm trying to wean myself onto something less $$$ and I've found that Ulta face wash and lotion are on par with the good stuff, but cost as much as drug store brands.

aephi alum · #4 08-14-2006, 10:58 AM

I usually just use lipgloss (although heaven knows my commute is long enough to put on full makeup and get in a good chunk of War and Peace as well

).

I have no brand loyalty... my makeup drawer includes a mix of MAC, Clinique, Estée Lauder, and Bobbi Brown. I have a couple of MAC foundations that have an SPF factor, which is a good thing in summer.

I use the Clinique skin care line, except that I skip the moisturizer as my skin is quite oily enough already

and I do not agree with their position that Everyone.Needs.Moisturizer. (I suspect it's a ploy to sell more moisturizer.)

btb87 · #5 08-14-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by aephi alum

I usually just use lipgloss (although heaven knows my commute is long enough to put on full makeup and get in a good chunk of War and Peace as well

).

This made me LOL! Glad no one heard me or they would have thought I was crazy.

Still BLUTANG · #6 08-14-2006, 11:37 AM

have you tried their dramatically different gel instead of the lotion for a moisturizer? it's worked wonders for me.

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Originally Posted by aephi alum

I use the Clinique skin care line, except that I skip the moisturizer as my skin is quite oily enough already

and I do not agree with their position that Everyone.Needs.Moisturizer. (I suspect it's a ploy to sell more moisturizer.)

aephi alum · #7 08-14-2006, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Still BLUTANG

have you tried their dramatically different gel instead of the lotion for a moisturizer? it's worked wonders for me.

No, I haven't tried the gel. I may try that... thanks.

MJo19 · #8 08-14-2006, 01:27 PM

Hi I'm mjo19 and I am a make-up addict...

I am still on my hunt for the perfect mascara..one that does not clump or flake off. I have yet to find one!

My Favs:
Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer
MAC Blush
Clinique Quick Eyes eyeliner
Lancome Lipstick
Clinique Acne Solutions concealer
BeneFit Eye Bright highlighter

Jimmy Choo · #9 08-14-2006, 02:53 PM

Smashbox makeup is wonderful!!! I have sensitive skin and it works well for me. Also Urban Decay has great eye makeup that allows you to really do some cool stuff.
*Someone mentioned skincare issues. I recommend Origins. If I have a breakout it clears me up in 1-2 days. Checks and Balances is a gift from God!!! *

OtterXO · #10 08-16-2006, 07:51 PM

I'm a Bare Escentuals convert as well. I love their foundation and concealer. (Although I can't quite get on their bronzer/blush/eyeshadow bandwagon.) I've noticed an improvement in my skin since I started using it....plus if you fall asleep in it, no biggie. I've converted a couple friends and my mom to the line!

AOIIalum · #11 08-16-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OtterXO

I'm a Bare Escentuals convert as well. I love their foundation and concealer. (Although I can't quite get on their bronzer/blush/eyeshadow bandwagon.) I've noticed an improvement in my skin since I started using it....plus if you fall asleep in it, no biggie. I've converted a couple friends and my mom to the line!

Skip "Warmth" and go for any of the radiances--Bare Radiance, Rose Radiance, Warm Radiance and/or Pink Radiance. These are all over face colors, and I'm addicted to them all. BR and RR make GREAT eye colors as well as face/blush shades! As for eyeshadow, my favorites are Vanilla Sugar, The Gift, Purrfect and Sex on the Beach (a gorgeous plummy shade!) You can order samples all over ebay, but I'm a big fan of www.colorfulsprinkles.com. Very generous samples, phenomenal customer service, and use the SHIPBE code for free shipping!

ilovemyglo · #12 08-20-2006, 10:57 PM

I love Bare escentuals- I have tons of their eyeshadows to go with the foundation. the foundation lasts all day- even in the humidity with sweat in Kentucky in August!

I love benefits mascara

I also got a bottle of SK-II for my skin- the essence- okay this stuff is SUPER expensive, BUT between that and the bare escentuals- my acne is totally gone, my skin is super soft and the start of crows feet is gone- not too mention my skin actually "glows" and people have noticed! I have people telling my my skin looks incredible without makeup- which never used to happen!

So if you have the $ buy a bottle.
I sincerely think it is the fountain of youth bottled.
And no I didn't buy it, it was a gift, so trust me i know I need to start saving for the bottle I will need to buy once I run out of this bottle.

LoveMyKeyKKG · #13 08-21-2006, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovemyglo

I also got a bottle of SK-II for my skin- the essence- okay this stuff is SUPER expensive, BUT between that and the bare escentuals- my acne is totally gone, my skin is super soft and the start of crows feet is gone- not too mention my skin actually "glows" and people have noticed! I have people telling my my skin looks incredible without makeup- which never used to happen!

What is SK-II? I haven't heard of it but that is a "glowing" recommendation.

jadis96 · #14 08-21-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by aephi alum

I use the Clinique skin care line, except that I skip the moisturizer as my skin is quite oily enough already

and I do not agree with their position that Everyone.Needs.Moisturizer. (I suspect it's a ploy to sell more moisturizer.)

I skip the moisturizer in the summer for the same reason. I also change the step # stuff I use from #3 to the mild.

PhoenixAzul · #15 08-14-2006, 11:16 AM

I don't really wear makeup, but I am in love with Aveda products. My life revolves around their Self Control styling stick- any girl with short hair will love it.