Love of makeup thread

[etahannah]

Originally Posted by Still BLUTANG

update on studio mist: i ordered some from the website, but then sunday i trekked out to georgetown to go to the mac store to make sure this product was something i wanted. i LOVED it. you spray it on a foundation brush then apply to the skin. it goes on damp then dries in a couple of minutes. it is light and non-smeary. it evened out my skin tone, it was more like a tinted moisturizer than an actual foundation. it will be great for me during the summer - not too heavy. did i mention i LOVED it? in addition to getting the one frome online, i bought another in the store. yeah! (note: i normally wear nw45. "deep dark" matched perfectly.)

i tried this at my last visit to my MAC guy, Drew! it was great but i didnt end up getting it! now i want it!! haha!

instead i got 9 new colors, 4 new brushs, a new lipgloss and a new lipstick
(i was buying a birthday present too but the majority of that was for me!)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE MAC!! it's the only brand i use any more!!

[btb87]

Originally Posted by etahannah

i tried this at my last visit to my MAC guy, Drew! it was great but i didnt end up getting it! now i want it!! haha!

instead i got 9 new colors, 4 new brushs, a new lipgloss and a new lipstick
(i was buying a birthday present too but the majority of that was for me!)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE MAC!! it's the only brand i use any more!!

*sigh*
Probably will be hitting the MAC counter Saturday or Sunday with another MACaholic, delph998!


And I definitely want to get another eye shadow from Bare Minerals.

[ThetaPrincess24]

I recommend the new Bare Minerals eye shadow quad and the Blendable Camoflage eye color collection(for green and hazel eyes).

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I recommend the new Bare Minerals eye shadow quad and the Blendable Camoflage eye color collection(for green and hazel eyes).

What colors are in your iQuad? I just got Meet the Greens in the eyeshadow club shipment.

My favorite collection is the Camoflage, and I have dark brown eyes!

[Educatingblue]

Here are some of my favorites:
*MAC or Clinique pressed powder
*Avon eyeshadow
*Rimmel lipgloss and mascara

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by AOIIalum

What colors are in your iQuad? I just got Meet the Greens in the eyeshadow club shipment.

My favorite collection is the Camoflage, and I have dark brown eyes!

iQuad colors: chenille, citrus twist, camp, and climbing ivy(also a great liner!).


I want the Blendables in Watercolors and Wine Country. I also want Meet the Stones. I looked at the greens but they looked too green for me.

[epchick]

Ok, so I love makeup, but there is just one problem....I dont know how to put it on (at least to look good).

I am a folklorico dancer so we have to put on makeup all the time...but its always overly done and p.s. I use my mom's shades. Everyone always tells me "just use less than you would if you had a performance" but it doesn't look good. I dont know if its just cause i dont know how to put it on, or if they are just bad shades for me (they are really dark blues/grays/browns) or both.

I've tried to watch shows where they teach people how to do it...but I can't do it...I need like "hands on" training! lol How did you all learn?

[KatieKate1244]

Originally Posted by epchick

Ok, so I love makeup, but there is just one problem....I dont know how to put it on (at least to look good).

I am a folklorico dancer so we have to put on makeup all the time...but its always overly done and p.s. I use my mom's shades. Everyone always tells me "just use less than you would if you had a performance" but it doesn't look good. I dont know if its just cause i dont know how to put it on, or if they are just bad shades for me (they are really dark blues/grays/browns) or both.

I've tried to watch shows where they teach people how to do it...but I can't do it...I need like "hands on" training! lol How did you all learn?

I first learned how to from a neightbor, and then over time have just picked up on things, from either watching people do their makeup, reading magazines, etc. Playing around with what you currently have is probably the best way to learn. Makeup counters are usually helpful, but I've gotten some nasty makeovers from them from time to time.

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by epchick

I've tried to watch shows where they teach people how to do it...but I can't do it...I need like "hands on" training! lol How did you all learn?

For my 12th birthday, my mother took me to the Clinique counter at the local A&S (oops, I just dated myself ) for a makeover. The saleswoman helped me pick out a foundation, powder, blush, and some (very light - Mom's instructions) colors of eyeshadow and lipstick, and showed me how to apply everything. She also took me through the Clinique skin care regimen (which I still use today) and showed me how to remove my makeup properly. My mother then bought me the skin care items, makeup, and makeup remover. (I remember her threatening to confiscate the makeup if I used too heavy a hand with the eye makeup. )

I think that's the way to go... go to a makeup counter and ask for advice. Be clear on what you want (a look appropriate for the office, a look appropriate for clubbing, etc.).

[ZTAMich]

http://www.product-girl.com/

my favorite beauty blog!!


Nordstrom is doing pre-sale beauty exclusives right now on the web. Great stuff!

[OtterXO]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

iQuad colors: chenille, citrus twist, camp, and climbing ivy(also a great liner!).


I want the Blendables in Watercolors and Wine Country. I also want Meet the Stones. I looked at the greens but they looked too green for me.

I just ordered the iQuad and I'm pretty excited. I also ordered the eye starter set since my brushes are about shot and I can always use basic brown eyeshadows for everyday wear. I've only ever used MAC brushes before using the bare minerals basic foundation brushes (kabuki, etc) and I'm pleasantly surprised with how well they hold up! Has anyone used their eyeshadow brushes?

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by OtterXO

I've only ever used MAC brushes before using the bare minerals basic foundation brushes (kabuki, etc) and I'm pleasantly surprised with how well they hold up! Has anyone used their eyeshadow brushes?

Not surprisingly, I use their brushes and have been very pleased. I own:

Blending Brush
Double ended Blending/Foil (my favorite!!!)
Coral eye buki brush
Eye defining brush
Flathead Shadow Brush
Heavenly Eyeshadow Brush

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by OtterXO

I just ordered the iQuad and I'm pretty excited. I also ordered the eye starter set since my brushes are about shot and I can always use basic brown eyeshadows for everyday wear. I've only ever used MAC brushes before using the bare minerals basic foundation brushes (kabuki, etc) and I'm pleasantly surprised with how well they hold up! Has anyone used their eyeshadow brushes?

I bought the get started eyes set that you are referring to a few months ago and have been pleased.


I have the following bareminerals eye brushes:

heavenly eye
eye buki
soft focus eye
eye contour
eye defining
liner brush

I have a flathead liner brush and a blending brush that I also use but they are Sephora brand.

[honeychile]

Does anyone feel like recommending a nice lip gloss for me? I keep ending up with one that's too red or pink.

I usually wear naturals, peaches, or mochas.

[Munchkin03]

I am loving Stila right now...and have pretty much for the past year.

I really wish someone had taught me how to put on makeup properly when I was 12 or so...my mother's not so into that stuff and I'm the one who's into it...