Love of makeup thread

[ZTAMich]

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[honeychile]

I finally found my best lip gloss! It's Estee Lauder's Tender Peach, and has an SPF of 15. Y'all may have noticed that all of my makeup has an SPF...

[12dn94dst]

what up makeup heads!? friday, i found a tutorial on youtube showing how to remove eyeshadow (MAC in particular, but i imagine it would work for any brand) from the plastic pots so you can put it into a palette. i transferred 14 shadows from pot to palette today and now have room to make more purchases.

de-potting demystified

[texas*princess]

I love Smashbox eyeliners. I use their Jet Set Eyeliner when I want a really defined line, and their creme eyeliners when I want something more subtle or something I can blend into my eyeshadow (I also like that they come in fun colors!).

My problem with their creme eyeliners though is that they get smudged on my top eyelid (kind of hard to explain, but I don't have those beautiful doe-looking eyes)

Can anyone recommend either a brand that don't smudge like that or a way to prevent my current creme eyeliner from smudging?

Thanks

[SWTXBelle]

I use liquid eyeliner, and have found that using an eyeshadow base helps keep both my shadow and liner from smudging.
My daughter is a big fan of Avon's creme liners - I have no personal experience with them, but I do know that her liner looks good throughout the day.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I use liquid eyeliner, and have found that using an eyeshadow base helps keep both my shadow and liner from smudging.
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I LOVE Benefit's FYeye! eyeshadow base. It adds a few more minutes to my routine, since you have to let it sit for 3 minutes before applying eyeshadow, but by the end of the day, it's definitely worth it.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

I LOVE Benefit's FYeye! eyeshadow base. It adds a few more minutes to my routine, since you have to let it sit for 3 minutes before applying eyeshadow, but by the end of the day, it's definitely worth it.

I bought this during the Sephora F/F sale on your recommendation and I love it! I had no idea it was actually possible for my eyeshadow to stay on all day.

I'm also a big fan of Benefit's That Gal - it's a foundation primer and it really reduces redness in the skin.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

I LOVE Benefit's FYeye! eyeshadow base. It adds a few more minutes to my routine, since you have to let it sit for 3 minutes before applying eyeshadow, but by the end of the day, it's definitely worth it.

Munchkin - did you ever try the Urban Decay shadow primer? I looked at the FYeye in Sephora, but it seems like it might be a little too thick for my liking.

[texas*princess]

I've heard mixed reviews about Diorshow Blackout -- any of the GC ladies care to comment?

Things I've heard:
+ Color is fantastic
+ Elongates the lashes
- powdery, so it flakes
- doesn't stay put > you get racoon eyes all day

Thoughts?

I'm a huge fan of DiorShow... but wasn't sure if I should fork over the $23 for this other one

[Phimuteach]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I've heard mixed reviews about Diorshow Blackout -- any of the GC ladies care to comment?

Things I've heard:
+ Color is fantastic
+ Elongates the lashes
- powdery, so it flakes
- doesn't stay put > you get racoon eyes all day

Thoughts?

I'm a huge fan of DiorShow... but wasn't sure if I should fork over the $23 for this other one

I haven't heard good things about it. I haven't tried it so I'm not much help. However, Sephora is having their friends and family discount (I think it's still going on) so now might be the time to try it. The code is FF2007 and it gives you 20% off your total.

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I've heard mixed reviews about Diorshow Blackout -- any of the GC ladies care to comment?

Things I've heard:
+ Color is fantastic
+ Elongates the lashes
- powdery, so it flakes
- doesn't stay put > you get racoon eyes all day

Thoughts?

I'm a huge fan of DiorShow... but wasn't sure if I should fork over the $23 for this other one

It's my absolute favorite.

Also, if you're still looking for creme eyeliner ideas, I'd suggest Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner. I'm not sure if that's exactly what you're looking for, but I really like it...it's not too difficult to apply and it does a good job of staying put.

[texas*princess]

Thanks for the heads up on the mascaras and eyeliners... I'll be making a beeline for Sephora later this week and needed the lovely ladies of GC to tell me about another product I may potentially splurge on.

Any comments on the StriVectin Eye Cream?