The Makeup Thread - Page 2

delph998 · #16 01-11-2002, 01:51 PM

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Originally posted by Three_Love

GURL, you are all up in my make-up kit, I have all of those colors practically, LOL. I don't know how I ever survived in life before CHESTNUT lipliner came out...matter of fact, mine is kinda low right now and I need to hit Nordy's. Have any of you MAC users ever traded in old tubes - I can never remember what the exchange is. All I wanted to throw in was a couple more colors -

GURL, I'm a MAC groupie! That's how bad it is for me. I have traded in my old tubes for a new color. It would be stupid for me not too. As a matter of fact, it's about time for me to get my FREE tube of lipstick!

One thing I refuse to buy from MAC is there brushes. They're expensive as CHUCK (who's that

)!! I've gone to Walgreens and Sally's and bought some really nice brushes.

NYC is a cheap make up line that looks good on people.

Truly,

MAC Groupie

Honeykiss1974 · #17 01-11-2002, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by Tigress30
Hello,
I am new to this board. I do theater make-up. I find that bobbi brown has the best foundation and conceler for women of color. You have to be a little careful with MAC foundation and conceler because it contains ingredients that can possibly make african-american skin appear ashy, especially women with medium colored skin. However, MAC is excellent for lip, cheek , and eye color!!! A little tip- most of us wear black mascara, but I find that brown mascara will bring out the color of the eyes more. Try a luminous brown by Revlon to bring out your eyes if they are brown. On the same note, never underestimate the power of a eyebrow wax. Sculpted, clean eyebrows give the face an instant lift and definition. I also know that many women of color do not wear blush, but a nice raisin colored blush is absolutely beautiful on african-american skin. The important thing to remember about make-up is to keep it as simple as possible. Being too generous in make-up application can be disasterous!!!

Tigress

Thanks for the blush tip Tigress! I never wear blush because i always felt like it didn't look "natural" on my skin.

strobelitehoney · #18 01-11-2002, 04:02 PM

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Originally posted by delph998
I have those two colors too! Oh my goodness... I could talk about MAC all day. I actually went through my lipsticks to see how many I have...13 tubes of lipstick and about ten lip glasses! That's awful isn't it?!

So LIPGLASS really is a "word" LOL
I was really starting to believe that was a serious typo problem LOL LET ME SHUT-UP Cause I'm the one asking for the tips. LOL!!!!!!!!!!

delph998 · #19 01-11-2002, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by strobelitehoney

So LIPGLASS really is a "word" LOL
I was really starting to believe that was a serious typo problem LOL LET ME SHUT-UP Cause I'm the one asking for the tips. LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Yep! Lip glass is a word. I know you've seen the stars where this really sheer color on their lips. That's lip glass! It looks great on! You should try it.

strobelitehoney · #20 01-11-2002, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by delph998

Yep! Lip glass is a word. I know you've seen the stars where this really sheer color on their lips. That's lip glass! It looks great on! You should try it.

Oh Cool, I've been trying to get that look, without all that gloss, without looking like I've ate a bucket of chicken from KFC. LOL
Ya'll definitley sold me on that.

delph998 · #21 01-11-2002, 05:13 PM

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Originally posted by strobelitehoney

Oh Cool, I've been trying to get that look, without all that gloss, without looking like I've ate a bucket of chicken from KFC. LOL
Ya'll definitley sold me on that.

The key is getting the perfect kind without all of the GLOSS! Good luck on your search!

candygirl · #22 01-11-2002, 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by Three_Love

"O" - it's my all time favorite MAC color - a classic that looks good on practically anyone.

I bought "O" about three years ago but I didn't really like the way it looked on me. What do you use with it. Maybe thats the reason why its not working for me. I refuse to throw it away or give it away so I'm up for suggestions.

jali0004 · #23 01-12-2002, 04:26 AM

I must agree with everyone here that loves MAC. I use their:

Studio Fix Compact foundation,
Chestnut Lipliner (a must have),
Fluid and 'O' lipsticks
Brow Set (does anyone else use this?? It keeps your brows in check all day and night)

As for eyeshadow and more lipsticks, I bought the holiday kits that were available in Nov '00, and they come with an array of colors, but I don't know all the names

however, I figued out you can use any lipsticks as long as you have CHESTNUT lipliner!!

When I was younger and had more money to spend, I bought Clinique mascara, but Maybeline Great Lash works just as well, and it's cheaper.

When I first learned about MAC, I thought the colors wouldn't work..they seemed very flashy and daring, but they are just wonderful. I really like the eyeshadows, because they don't cake-up, and its more "iridescent" than true color, if that makes any sense

I reccomend going to the counter and tell them that you're new to MAC, and what they recommend. Surprisingly, I've always had a great experience with them, in Minneapolis and Chicago..hopefully they are as helpful in other cities as well.

jali0004 · #24 01-12-2002, 04:34 AM

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Originally posted by candygirl

I bought "O" about three years ago but I didn't really like the way it looked on me. What do you use with it. Maybe thats the reason why its not working for me. I refuse to throw it away or give it away so I'm up for suggestions.

Candygirl:

I felt the same way when I bought O. My MAC consultant applied it for me when I bought it, so of course it was perfect, but when I brought it home, it didn't look the same. So, when I wear it now, I either apply it with a lip brush, or blot. I think when I first tried it, I applied to much, and it didn't look right, because it's an orangy-red-pinkish color....oh, also using chestnut makes it look great.

Oh, I also want to remind everyone to save their lipstick tubes...5 empty tubes=1 free lipstick.

jali0004 · #25 01-12-2002, 04:42 AM

Hi delph998, I just PM'd you..I'm in Mpls too

MeezDiscreet · #26 01-12-2002, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by jali0004
I figued out you can use any lipsticks as long as you have CHESTNUT lipliner!!

AINT THAT THE TRUTH!!!!

Mz. Sports Luva · #27 01-12-2002, 11:30 PM

Yes it is!

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[i]Originally posted by Three_Love
Have any of you MAC users ever traded in old tubes - I can never remember what the exchange is. All I wanted to throw in was a couple more colors -

The exchange is 6 empty containers= 1 lipstick. I recently traded in my containers and got a tube of Carnal. It's a very pretty color and w/ the Lipglass it's even prettier.

I don't wear foundation, but I do wear their presssed powder and I LOVE OH Baby. I never leave home w/o it.

tickledpink · #28 01-14-2002, 10:59 PM

I hear everyone talking about MAC. Where do you get it? I used to love Bovanti, but they closed the stands here.

MeezDiscreet · #29 01-15-2002, 12:20 AM

you can get it at nordstroms and macy's. if your city has a galleria, chances are they will have a m.a.c. store

blueberi1920 · #30 01-16-2002, 08:20 AM

I used to be a MAC addict, but the customer service in my area was getting worse, so I went to Sephora and tried their brand it's really good and it's cheaper too. But I remain ever faithful to Chanel glossimers for my lips.