Love of makeup thread

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

Makeup lovers of GC: I need advice!

I need to replenish my makeup stock; I have had a lot of it for some time now (probably longer than I should have...), so I'm due for a good restock of most everything.

This is really the only thing I want for Christmas, which is what I told my fiance when he asked. However, I told him don't bother cause it would be weird for him to buy on his own, lol But then he offered to come shopping with me and just pay for it. I'm usually against that kind of thing, but I really don't NEED anything else, and this is the only thing I want this year, so why not I guess.

Anyways, what are some good brands to check out? I've dabbled with many drugstore brands (CoverGirl, Maybelline, Physician's Formula, Neutrogena) and some department store brands too (Clinique & Estee Lauder), so I'm really open to any suggestions. Moderately priced stuff is preferred, but I'm willing to investigate everything. The things I'm looking to replace are:

- An eye shadow palette
- Eye liners (black & brown)
- Mascara (dark brown)
- Blush
- Good brushes (foundation, blush & eye shadow)

Thanks in advance for your expert advice, GC

Eye Shadow palette: I'd suggest checking out sephora for that. It really varies on what colors you want and how much you want. They have some fun things that are set up for different eye colors.

Eye liners: MAC. Their eyeliner (I cannot remember the name and am not near my bag) is amazing. It never fades or wears off during the day/night.

Mascara: I love Dior show. I'm using a Bobbi Brown "no smudge mascara" right now, I think it is my second favorite.

Blush: Nars brand in Orgasm color. I have never seen it look bad on anyone. My other favorite is another MAC product.

Brushes: there are kits found everywhere. Most of mine are from Bobbi Brown. I believe Clinque has a good set as well...

Brands: I am obsessed with Bobbi Brown. It tends to be a bit more expensive, but is fabulous. She has written a ton of books about looking polished but still natural. I am also a big fan of Benefit.

I strongly suggest you go to stores and play around for a bit. Make up can be fickle. I happen to like liquid eyeliner with a flexible brush because of how I do my eyes. My roommate uses a gel and a stiff brush. It can be so individual to choose make up since it is all about how you do it. Some counters/stores will do the make up on you so you can see how you feel and teach you different things; this is why I like sephora because the women will take you to a bunch of different lines to fit your desires. Good luck!

[33girl]

As for the eyeshadow get the Urban Decay Naked Palette. It has 12 full size neutral shadows, a double ended eye pencil AND an eyeshadow primer for $44 - which is normally what you'd pay for THREE UD eyeshadows!! It's back ordered like crazy right now but get on the waiting list. This is one thing that actually lives up to its hype.

Eyeliner: Revlon ColorStay.

Brushes: EcoTools.

Chanel Inimitable is a fantastic mascara, but it's also $30 a tube.

As for blush there are a lot of good ones out there.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

Brands: I am obsessed with Bobbi Brown. It tends to be a bit more expensive, but is fabulous. She has written a ton of books about looking polished but still natural.

I second Bobbi Brown. I love her eye shadows, lipsticks, brow gel, and the gel eyeliner is amazing!

The rest of my makeup is almost all Trish McEvoy. Foundation, powder and blush/bronzer.

These aren't cheap, but I have very sensitive skin that doesn't freak out with Bobbi or Trish, plus I like the way this makeup goes on and wears.

Mascara: this is one thing I'll buy at the drugstore, because you should throw it out every few months. It seems like every time I find one I like, it gets discontinued, but the one I'm using now and like is Cover Girl Lashexact.