make-up

[ZetaAce]

I hardly wear any makeup to work, cause boy is my job slack (I'm talking ripped jeans slack). But if I'm going anywhere else I'll 'do it up'! My Faves-

Foundation- MAC Studio Fix

Lip Gloss- MAC Lip Glass (Clear or Desire)
Plus I love MACs lip pencils.

Lip Stick- Made by anyone!!! I just pick up any color I like.

Eye Shadow (when I wear it)- Hard Candy (it's good and doesn't crease)

Moisturizer- I use Cetaphil moisturizer and cleanser (every day!). It works so good and my skin is really clean and soft.

ZetaAce

[Allie_XO]

Originally posted by bucutie02:
Now i had a question about eye liner. Well first off, let me just say that i only use foundation, powder, eye shadow, mascara (some days) blush and lipstick. Okay well now that i actually typed all of that out, it sounds like a lot- but it all looks natural and i dont look like a clown. Anyway, my concern is that i never ever wear eye liner. The only times i attempt to put it on is if i am going somewhere really nice and its at night. It always comes out looking bad, and i feel i dont look good in it. Does anyone have any suggestions about maybe how to put it on, or any tricks? I dont even own an eyeliner at the moment, but my first thought was going to clinique and buying one. Also, what about the color? is black one that works on everyone?? thanks!

That is actually something I am pretty good at. I use Loreal Pencil Perfect in Pewter. What you do id get in front of a mirror and pull at the corner of you eye until it is thin and squinty. Then you line your eye as close to the lash. You make have to practice to get it right - so I recommend having makeup remover nearby. You can wear pretty much any eyeshadow with that color, but you must - I repeat must - wear black mascara. And I recommend curling your lashes before you start putting your eyeliner on.

Anyway, other people may do it differently. No one ever taught me how to put on makeup. I am self taught - just imagine I was looking in the early ears!

Thanks for the advice! I have five tests this week. So Friday after my last test, I'm going to go reward myselt with some new makeup! Woo hoo!

Allie

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[Asia2000]

Jeez, I've tried make up all around. I do prefer Clinique products. However, I just don't like make up.

I like eyeliner (Clinique, of course!). I've yet to find a mascara that makes any significant difference, so I don't use that. I love the color of my lips, so I just use some clear gloss to keep em shiny. And every time I put make up on my skin (like foundation) I think it just dulls the natural glow of my skin. So I only use some translucent powder (Clinique, of course!) to take away any shine in the summer.

The only product I truly love is concealer. What a great idea!! When I do get the occassional pimple or not enough sleep (i.e. bags and dark circles), I just tap on a bit of concealer (Clinique, of course!)

So, cinique is my favorite.

Asia

[shopgirl]

Hi Everyone!!!

I'm so happy to see so many Clinique fans on this board!!!

***MIDWESTDIVA***
Just some information that might make you happy. Last year Clinique changed both the small and large bottle of DDML from glass to plastic.

***AXO ALUM***
I have noticed that some of our gifts are now coming in purse shaped boxes, instead of bags. Our next gift, in April, is. In fact, Estee Lauder's gift is in a box too (their recent one anyway). However, the gifts vary from store to store, so it's hard to make a general statment. I don't care for them either. I keep them until they get dirty, then they get the boot.

BTW, Origins and Clinique's price points are very close.

[ilovemyglo]

Fianlly! A subject I love! Just a thought for redheads, my best friend is a red head.. don't use any shimmery lipsticks if you are going for a natural look it will make you look washed out.. but, you could use a lipgloss.... the best colors for everyone are Clinique's (are you surprised there?) Airkiss and Shy... they are both light and when you put them on... they make your pout absolutely gorgeous. Another thing, be careful about lipliners, most are either really pink or really red, go for neutral, they usually look nude. For some really great colors and lipsticks, believe it or not Bath and Body Works has some really great lipsticks that stay on a long time.
A subject no one has mentioned, though.. I have had severe acne since 6th grade.. I am talking people used to ask if I had chicken pox!! It was so humiliating. I hated it. I went to a dermotologist and he prescribed stuff.. it was expensive, smelly and didn't work. I tried everything.. I even went so far as to pay eighty dollars every other month for a treatment that only sorta worked. My cousin came to town last summer and told me to try Cliniques 3 Step. I found out my problem... really oily skin AND it is sensitive, which is hard to take care of. So, I ended up having to get type 3 without the yellow moisturizer instead I had to get Moisture in Control... I LOVE IT!!! It has NO Oil in it which is good... and it absorbs it which is even better. I Have actually gone out without foundation on for the first time in 10 years!!! I love it! My skin is soft and great.. I will never buy makeup from anyone but Clinique! If you have acne, they will help you!! You may have to try a few combos but it is well worth it!

[AXO Alum]

I love the quickliner eyeliner from Clinique because it has a tip for smudging (which I also use for those oopsy mistakes), and it goes on SO SMOOTHLY with no dragging or pulling. So usually, one quick line across and it is perfect. I suggest going to the counter and making an appt. to have your makeup done -- they are really helpful and watch you do it so they can teach you the right way. I also LOVE the brow liner with the built in brush -- the best eyebrow pencil I have ever used!!

**Shopgirl** thanks for the bag advice - glad to know I'm not alone! I just want more makeup!!

As for the moisturizer -- it is great for those icky red shaving bumps that you get!

About lipstick -- the only non-Clinique product I use actually because I just haven't found any that really stay on -- I have fallen in love with the Wal-Mart special "Rimmel - Stay On Lipstick" and boy does it ever! "Mai Tai" is my fav shade. The only drawbacks -- it stinks (in the tube that is), and it goes on dry, but I always wear Chapstick anyway, so that doesn't matter. But it is the VERY FIRST lipstick that I have ever used completely. I have a lot of half tubes here and there. And a lot of one-time used tubes (mostly from Clinique bonuses), but this is the first one I've completely used.

I hate lipliner -- I think it always looks so fake especially when your lipstick is gone, and you have these big clown lips outlined with no color Plus, I don't have 6 hours to stand around trying to get perfect lines around my imperfect lips.

Okay -- back to work...ZetaAce -- its great to hear from you -- I was missing you

[shopgirl]

Hello again!!!

You guys sound like spokesmodels for Clinique. I love it. You all make me feel proud to work for the company...thank you.

***ilovemyglo***
WOW!!! I'm so happy that Clinique has helped you!!! It's such a pain to deal with breakouts.

[ZetaAce]

Originally posted by AXO Alum:
Okay -- back to work...ZetaAce -- its great to hear from you -- I was missing you

Thanks AXO Alum! I've been around, just haven't had a lot of time to post! (Working way too hard! lol)

ZetaAce


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[sammie17]

Gosh I should be doing my homework....LOL...BUT I just love makeup so much I just have to chime in!!

About redhead's makeup...well, I read in various mags that redheads look best with lipstick colors which are about one or twoshades darker than your hair color. It doesn't matter whether it is chemcically processed or not--just if you have red hair, it is best to match a similar lipstick color to it which is one shade darker, because if you go any paler, you will look washed out. However, I don't know what lippie color you would choose if you had dark red hair!!

Also I read that redheads look best with auburnmascara, i.e. Max Factor's 2000 Calorie in Auburn (?? something to that nature). It said that black mascara is too harsh for a redhead. I hope this helps you!

To the girl that wrote about her problem with eyeliner, I feel ya girl!! I have the exact same problem too I know that eye liner is supposed to make you look better...for me it makes me look worse! I have also applied it correctly too For some reason, it makes my eyes look tired instead of bright and alert. However, I find that I look very nice in black liquid eyeliner! It looks best as a thin line which is slightly winged out at the corners. However, I only reserve this look for nighttime!

Clinique lovers, I LOVE the Brow Shaper! I have it in Charcoaled--which is the BEST match I have ever found for my black hair! It actually makes my brows look natural for once LOL! I also love their Naturalizer Lip Pencil. have any of you tried this, too? It is the best lip pencil IMO!! I've always hated lipliners--made my lips look fake and over-drawn...but naturalizer really gives my lips a "my lips but better" look!!!! Give it a try, you guys won't be disapopinted! It also makes a wonderful base for lipstick

I also love their lipsticks...so wonderfully moist!!!! I love thier Sweet Honey and Blushing Buff Lippies...perfect natural rosey colors! I also love their blushes! For my very hard-to-match Asian skin, their blushes actually look natural and give me a glow! Hehee I have their blush in Chestnut.

Shopgirl, you are so lucky to work for Cliniq1ue! Was it hard for you to get into the profession? I admire all the Clinique SA/MA's...you guys have these wonderfully classic and natural makeup looks which i adore

Alrightey now, my fave makeup!

BLUSH-Clinique Chestnut; all other blushes i have tried (from drugstores to MAC to stila) all look bad on me

MASCARA-CG Professional in Black--actually makes my lashes look visible for once!! LOL

LIPSTICK-Clinique Sweet Honey, Blushing Buff, L'oreal Brazil Nut (a wonderful medium brown creme)

LIPGLOSS-MAC Lipglass hands down.

NAIL COLORS-most suit me fine, but my faves have got to be L'oreal's Jet Set and Maybelline's Express finish--both dry quickly and last long...easy to apply...wonderful colors...great smooth finish!

EYESHADOWS-shadows from Stila and MAC--including: MAC Brule (a great buff base), MAC Patina (a very sheer bronzey-ish color...very natural), Stila Moonlight (wonderful shimmery light color), and Stila Delauney (warm goldish-whitish color...wonderful for brightening the eyes!)

MOISTURIZER/SPF: The only SPF which has worked for my horribly-allergic skin is Cetaphil Moisturizer SPF 15! Great even for my acne-prone, oily skin.

wonderful topic, sorry so long! happy makeup shopping! LOL

[shopgirl]

***Sammie17***

It was actually LUCK that got me the position. I use to work for Origins in the same store I now work for Clinique in. Well, I moved away for a year and when I decided to come back there happened to be a position available. The same people still worked there so it made it much easier for me. If you go to www.clinique.com I believe they list job openings. Also, I work for Dillard's and they do the same thing. I'm sure other companies list job openings too. It's really a matter of timing. It's a great job to have while I'm in school. The pay is pretty good and they work with your schedule. Plus there are oppurtunities to move up in the company too. I'm not certain what it is I want to do, but I suppose I could go that route. If you're interested just check out your local department stores and the websites.

***WARNING***it may change the way you see the world...and SHOPPING!!!!!

[pbear19]

Just some advice for people who haven't had luck with eyeliner...

People who have what is called a "shelf brow" may be better off without lining their top lashes. A shelf brow is when you have your eyes open to their normal degree and your eyelids are completely hidden. You'll notice that your browbone sticks out a little underneath your eyebrows. So, if this is the case, try just lining your bottom lashes, either all the way across or only 3/4 of the way. You can also try lining your top lashes if you really want to, but I would recommend that you only go 1/2 or 3/4 of the way across, otherwise your eye will actually appear to be more closed.

Hope this helps!

[Dewgirl]

Here's a makeup question for y'all....

I recently got glasses, and I feel like I no longer have any eyes. I usually try to stay very neutral on makeup, especially on my eyes, because I have those kind of eyes where almost the whole lid shows, even though my eyes are completely open. But I need to do something!!! Any advice on bringing them out from behind my lenses?

P.S. I can sympathize with you other pale girls...I am very fair skinned with auburn-y hair. The best foundation I've found so far, is of all things, Cover Girl's lightest shade. It matches me perfectly!

[33girl]

Originally posted by Dewgirl:
Here's a makeup question for y'all....

I recently got glasses, and I feel like I no longer have any eyes. I usually try to stay very neutral on makeup, especially on my eyes, because I have those kind of eyes where almost the whole lid shows, even though my eyes are completely open. But I need to do something!!! Any advice on bringing them out from behind my lenses?

If you are nearsighted you need to go heavier on the eye makeup than you usually would. Lots and lots of mascara. You will probably feel like Tammy Faye Bakker when the specs are off but once they're on it will look normal. The lenses to correct nearsightedness "un-magnify" your eyes.

The pain in the butt is trying to get the eye makeup on straight without your glasses on (when your vision is as bad as mine, that is).

[newbie]

Hi! I am nearsighted too, but I have contacts. When I wear my glasses though, I wear lots and lots of mascara, as a previous poster said!! It looks great through glasses...just make sure you have NO clumps or globs...it does tend to look like spiderwebs through lenses! Also groom your brows, since glasses will put the focus on your eyebrows too Another thing that I read in a magazine: put a vanilla-colored eyeshadow from lid to brow, since it really helps to open up the eye. Also you can try lining your eyes (a thin line please, since a thick one will close up the eyes!). The magazine said not to put any more makeup than that, since it will start to look a bit "scary" through the lenses.

I hope I have helped you at least a little! And, yes, it is hard to see the makeup when putting it on, esp. coming from a VERY nearsighted gal like me!

For all Clinique users out there, can you describe to me Sugared Grapefruit Lipstick? It sounds so intriguing!!!

[This message has been edited by newbie (edited February 24, 2001).]

[Dewgirl]

Thanks for the help guys!

I'm off to dig through my makeup collection to put some of these suggestions to work!

(edited to say) I know what you mean about getting the makeup on straight. you know it's bad when you have to get so close to the mirror that you keep hitting it with the eyeliner pencil.

[This message has been edited by Dewgirl (edited February 26, 2001).]