Love of makeup thread

[SMTTT]

I really want the Sonia Kashuk Dripping in Diamonds set. Has anyone used any of her brushes? Mine need to retire...

[33girl]

Originally Posted by SMTTT

I really want the Sonia Kashuk Dripping in Diamonds set. Has anyone used any of her brushes? Mine need to retire...

The last brushes I got were ecotools (blush) and bare escentuals (liner). I like both so far. To be fair, I got the BE one for $2 since I had a $10 buy anything at Macy's coupon...so it would have to really suck to piss me off.

[Rubberduckie]

I love NARS. Every product is wonderful, lasting, and a reasonable price.

The NARS Blush in Orgasm is the only blush that looks good on me. I have never met a woman who it doesn't look good on.

[SMTTT]

Wonderwoman collection coming to MAC

[lovespink88]

Bump!

Hautelook.com has an Urban Decay sale right now! 70% off!

I just got the following:
- Afterglow Glide-On Blush in both Indecent & Fetish
- Stardust Eye Shadow in Diamond Dog, Void and Moon Spoon
- Ammo Shadowbox Eye Shadow Palette
- Deluxe Eyeshadow in Peace & Fishnet

To be honest, those last two are a bit, um, bold and I'd probably only use as a little bit of a pop along with other colors for a going out look, BUT the reason I added them is because I was able to use a $25 off promo code on top of that!! I needed to get to $50 first, so I needed to add a few items.

So I got all those things, retail value of $182 for only...$32.56!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (includes shipping and tax). I am PUMPED!

[33girl]

Now that I'm off my makeup fast I have to start reading those emails again.

ETA:

Has anyone tried anything from the new revamped Jane line? I love the looks of the palettes and the cream eyeshadows but I really hate the idea of buying something online that I have no idea about the quality of. It's at some Peebles but none near me unfortunately.

http://www.janecosmetics.com/

[Tulip86]

Such an Essie fan these days! Finally got round to stocking up on NARS.


Found two great websites for makeup fanatics:

www.maskcara.com


http://www.youtube.com/user/Jaclynhill1?feature=watch

[irishpipes]

Resurrecting an old thread to ask a question.

Has anyone used Sigma brushes - specifically eye brushes? Several bloggers/vloggers use them, but I think you can only get them online, so you can't feel them before buying. I have heard they are a less expensive version of the wonderful MAC brushes.

[33girl]

From what I gather, Sigma REALLY made a push to get these out to as many bloggers/vloggers as possible. Everyone raves, but everyone raves about Great Lash too...sometimes I think there's a crowd mania that takes over.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by 33girl

From what I gather, Sigma REALLY made a push to get these out to as many bloggers/vloggers as possible. Everyone raves, but everyone raves about Great Lash too...sometimes I think there's a crowd mania that takes over.

Am I not the only one who is less than impressed by Great Lash? I thought there was something wrong with me.

[irishpipes]

I hate Great Lash. There are some good drug store mascaras, but that one doesn't work for me. CG Lash Blast is good, as is L'Oreal Voluminous.

ETA: But for lower lashes, it is Clinique Lash Power all the way. Absolutely no smudging, flaking, running, etc. EVER. My eyes have a tendency to water, and Lash Power is awesome and lightweight for a waterproof mascara.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

I hate Great Lash. There are some good drug store mascaras, but that one doesn't work for me. CG Lash Blast is good, as is L'Oreal Voluminous.

ETA: But for lower lashes, it is Clinique Lash Power all the way. Absolutely no smudging, flaking, running, etc. EVER. My eyes have a tendency to water, and Lash Power is awesome and lightweight for a waterproof mascara.

Hooray, I'm not alone! I also like Lash Blast and Voluminous from the drugstore.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

I hate Great Lash. There are some good drug store mascaras, but that one doesn't work for me. CG Lash Blast is good, as is L'Oreal Voluminous.

Yes! I get Clump Crusher. It's awesome.

My issue is eye shadow. I have deep-set eyes (think Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz) and therefore, I have a deep crease where my makeup smudges/clumps/looks like crap. As for colors: I always read online that I should use "bright, shimmery colors," but then I end up looking like a cheap woman of the night.

Who makes a good, neutral color palette that will stay in place all day long?

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Yes! I get Clump Crusher. It's awesome.

My issue is eye shadow. I have deep-set eyes (think Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz) and therefore, I have a deep crease where my makeup smudges/clumps/looks like crap. As for colors: I always read online that I should use "bright, shimmery colors," but then I end up looking like a cheap woman of the night.

Who makes a good, neutral color palette that will stay in place all day long?

Urban Decay Naked or Naked 3. Great palettes. I am extremely fair and I think Naked 3's slight lean towards rosy shades works better for me, but both are wonderful palettes with a good mix of matte and shimmer and interesting neutrals.

[AOIILisa]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

Urban Decay Naked or Naked 3. Great palettes. I am extremely fair and I think Naked 3's slight lean towards rosy shades works better for me, but both are wonderful palettes with a good mix of matte and shimmer and interesting neutrals.

Yes.. seconded. I like Naked 2 as well, mostly cooler toned neutrals (I have all three Naked palettes). There's also another Naked Basics palette that is all matte neutrals, in case shimmer isn't your thing.

I didn't know there was a makeup thread, I love makeup and own so much that it requires its own train case, with overflow going in various containers on my vanity. Between CPA gigs, I was an artist for MAC Cosmetics for about 6 months and thoroughly enjoyed it!