Love of makeup thread

[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!

[ASTalumna06]

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.

Originally Posted by AOIILisa

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.

Thanks!

I hope the Basics palette is a little less expensive, as it appears the full palette is $54

(I'm generally a drugstore makeup shopper, in case that isn't obvious)

[33girl]

Take the plunge. IT IS WORTH IT. The shadows are all full-size and you are basically getting 12 for the price of 3.

If that's still prohibitive, just do a google search for "naked palette dupes." There are lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots.

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Thanks!

I hope the Basics palette is a little less expensive, as it appears the full palette is $54

(I'm generally a drugstore makeup shopper, in case that isn't obvious)

IT cosmetics has a palette called Naturally Pretty that is very nice. It is $42 I think, and usually on line you can find 10-20% off somewhere. The Ulta salesperson said it was IT's attempt to take the best from the 3 UD Naked palettes in one, less expensive palette. Personally, I would go to Ulta or Sephora and play with the UD Naked palettes, and go with one of those. I consider them staples and well worth the money. The color payoff is awesome so you don't use a lot of product.


ETA: the Basics palette is less expensive, but doesn't get the rave reviews that the Naked palettes do, so make sure it works for you before investing in it.

ETA again: to get your shadow to last all day, try a primer. They aren't expensive and work great. I know there must be drugstore primers that are fine. I like Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Urban Decay Primer Potion or MAC paint pots. Hate Laura Mercier and Clinique primers.

[BAckbOwlsgIrl]

Nars Orgasm is over-rated.

It looks good on fair-skinned ladies.

I suggest that if you want to try it out, get it in one of the blush palettes.

Tarte 12 Hour Blush in Glisten is a nice alternative that lasts longer.

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

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

I've had a good experience with MAC. I put an eensy bit of foundation on the eye area, then apply my eye makeup. I go for the green/blue/purple color range - but with the foundation, I find that I don't have little purple lines living in the creases above my eyelids by noon The same trick should work for neutral colors, and MAC has a decent selection of neutrals.

That said, I have zero brand loyalty. I've had a good experience with Clinique as well (I've been using their skin care products since I was a teenager).

What works, works.