Makeover thread - Page 2

aopirose · #1 06-12-2005, 03:48 PM

Step away from the Dial! If you feel that you need a soap try Dove or Ivory. I have sensitive skin too. For basic skin care, I have used L'Occitane en Provence without a problem. The Shea Butter Extra-Gentle Cleansing Milk and the Shea Butter Moisturizer with SPF 15 were my good friends. I still use all of the Honey Harvest products because they just have such a light fragrance and leave your skin very soft.

After I ran out of the basic stuff, I switched to Mary Kay because my needs changed.

I have been using some of their Time-Wise products inconjuction with their regular basic oil-free moisturizer. I use the Time-Wise 3 in 1 cleanser, the Day Solution With Sunscreen SPF 15* and Night Solution Set and the regular oil-free moisturizer. I also use the eye cream and the gel. Twice a week I use the microdermabrasion kit. I just can't say enough good things about it. I have been using all of these since April and I can see a difference. No, I don't look like a teenager but my fine lines are gone and I have a glow. OK, the glow may be due to the fact that I am pregnant but my skin looks really good.

As for color, I agree that you should find a counter, Avon Lady or Mary Kay lady. Nothing beats hands on training.

L'Occitane en Provence
http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?...THEAD-_-BEAUTY
or
http://usa.loccitane.com/index.asp?ck=1

Mary Kay
http://www.marykay.com/productpromot...brasionSet.asp

Beryana · #2 06-12-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by aopirose
Step away from the Dial! I have been using some of their Time-Wise products inconjuction with their regular basic oil-free moisturizer. I use the Time-Wise 3 in 1 cleanser, the Day Solution With Sunscreen SPF 15* and Night Solution Set and the regular oil-free moisturizer. I also use the eye cream and the gel. Twice a week I use the microdermabrasion kit. I just can't say enough good things about it. I have been using all of these since April and I can see a difference. No, I don't look like a teenager but my fine lines are gone and I have a glow. OK, the glow may be due to the fact that I am pregnant but my skin looks really good.

As for color, I agree that you should find a counter, Avon Lady or Mary Kay lady. Nothing beats hands on training.

L'Occitane en Provence
http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?...THEAD-_-BEAUTY
or
http://usa.loccitane.com/index.asp?ck=1

Mary Kay
http://www.marykay.com/productpromot...brasionSet.asp

I agree!! Step away from the soap!! LOL

Silver, not to completely plug myself, but I have some Mary Kay Timewise sample/travel sets at home that I am going to drop in the mail for you tomorrow as well as a sample of the Microderm (a very fine exfoliant which basically buffs away the dead surface cells). I'll also send you some look samples for you to try (they come with picture instructions!). Hands on training is still the best, though.

Alpha Love!!

Sarah

AOIIBrandi · #3 06-13-2005, 09:57 AM

I will also suggest Perscriptives. It is what I use and it has been great. I LOVE their super line preventer (although it is very pricey). Don't get their tinted moisturizer though because I don't have sensitive skin and it gives me strange little bumps on my face (not pimples). I would suggest maybe Lancome or Clinique for that. I had them do my make-up at the counter, and show me how, because I don't wear a lot of make-up either. Investing in the brushes has really helped out my make-up application skills, so it may be a thought for you...

As for dying your hair, have you dyed it red before? I did mine about a year ago and had to abandon the idea of being a red head because the red dye doesn't cling to the hair as well as the other colors and it only lasted about 3 weeks which wasn't worth the time or the money to me.

Have you tried Clinique's sun screen? All their stuff is supposed to be hypo-allergenic. I also have a problem with putting sun screen on my face (feels like my face is going to burn off), but I just bought the new neutrogena and I really like it. Also, once it's rubbed in you can't even tell it's there.

AOIIalum · #4 06-13-2005, 11:56 AM

I don't know about sensitive skin types, but I'm also using the Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer (w/spf 15) and Skin Brightening Daily Scrub and been VERY pleased. I love Cetaphil, but also need an exfoliating cleanser in my routine and this one is the best I think I've ever used.

I have to admit, I love all this makeover and cosmetic talk!!!

NeonPi · #5 06-13-2005, 10:11 PM

If you can, try to pick up either last month's or this month's 'In Style' magazine - it had a FABULOUS section on 'what to wear' etc. for any age - hair, makeup, the lot..... the big thing is as you get more 'seasoned', it's best to leave the powder alone ... it makes lines deeper and they show more than less! As well, it allows your skin to breathe (and avoid those pesky breakouts - Hello? Am I thirteen again???

)

And for down the road, to get used to putting it on, even if it is for more special occasions only, just spend a night in, put on some music that rocks you out, and just PLAY ... (yep, seriously) - that's usually the best way to try a new look, or something you seen that you liked .... just be sure to cleanse REALLY well with your *new* cleanser and moisturize well before you go to bed...

And never, never go to bed with make-up on - I know it may not seem much, but it makes a big difference as sleep is when the skin repairs itself .....

Enjoy - just some tips from my g'ma, mum, and I.

33girl · #6 06-13-2005, 10:33 PM

I'll go the J & J Purpose one better and say go over to the baby care aisle and get J & J Head To Toe Baby Wash. It is the exact same thing as Purpose but TWICE as much costs LESS.

AOIIGal · #7 06-14-2005, 02:06 AM

Sorry--but you know me--fashion and makeup challenged at best. Wish I could help ya, but I know nothing.

I still think you're B. E. A. YOOTIFUL!

AOIIsilver · #8 06-16-2005, 04:04 PM

Thanks, guys for the wonderful advice! Thanks, AOIIGal for the confidence booster....Here is where we are today...

I have new hair at my same color. The stylist thought that even darkening to strawberry blonde would be too much for me.

I have a tan. I can't believe it. Spray tans work and no sweating!

I have Purpose face bar. Excellent stuff.

I have Clinique tinted sunscreen.

Sarah, the magnificent, is sending me a box of goodies! Woo hoo!

I have a cowboy hat for the rehearsal dinner, and I am trying to find my white majorette boots. We were asked to wear dressy cowboy attire to the rehearsal dinner. I am wearing a pressed bandana wrap skirt, pressed/starched white shirt, white majorette boots with tassel and a cowboy hat.

Lipstick seems to be the main issue now. Even with a tan, I am about four million shades lighter than paste. What is a good, cheap, happy lip color for a flamingo pink dress?

Silver

AOIIalum · #9 06-16-2005, 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by AOIIsilver
Lipstick seems to be the main issue now. Even with a tan, I am about four million shades lighter than paste. What is a good, cheap, happy lip color for a flamingo pink dress?

Hmmm, with your coloring and flamingo pink? Can you take a swatch of the dress into the Clinique counter and see what they say? I'm thinking something along the lines of their Bare Brilliance lipsticks--gorgeous but sheer color. Not exactly cheap, but GOOD stuff.

Hope we get to see pictures of the final "look"

Roses!!!

Beryana · #10 06-16-2005, 07:10 PM

With the lipstick, like I told you during hour marathon phone call, don't overdo it! I actually sent you two different lipsticks (one for your rehearsal dinner outfit and then one for everyday and even possibly the wedding itself). You don't want to MATCH your lipstick to your dress unless it is a nice shade of pink (which flamingo usually isn't for a lipstick shade on most people. . . .). Anyway, you should get your 'box' in the next day or so.

Have fun!

Sarah

P.S. Glad your hair isn't Fiona Orange!

AOIIalum · #11 06-16-2005, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by Beryana
P.S. Glad your hair isn't Fiona Orange!

Yikes, I have to ask, but what kind of shade is Fiona Orange?

AOIIsilver · #12 06-16-2005, 11:43 PM

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Originally posted by AOIIalum
Yikes, I have to ask, but what kind of shade is Fiona Orange?

Neon Day Glo Orange when applied to blonde hair. Used in conjunction with 1980's prom gown to have a "Shrek" party for Silver-God-daughter.

To say the least, I was not thinking at the time that I sprayed it in my hair! Luckily, it came out with a LONG swim in a salt-water swimming pool.
Sarah, I totally did not catch that I am getting lipstick, too! I was trying to write everything down, but we were talking so much about EVERYTHING!!!!
Roses,
Silver

Beryana · #13 06-17-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by AOIIsilver
Sarah, I totally did not catch that I am getting lipstick, too! I was trying to write everything down, but we were talking so much about EVERYTHING!!!!
Roses,
Silver

You should be getting it tomorrow if you didn't today.

Yes, you are getting two lipsticks and a LOT of other fun stuff! Nothing too extreme, just stuff to ease you into wearing a little bit of make-up - but not LOOKING like you are wearing make-up. You know to call if you have any questions!

Sarah