Make-up........
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No. Just ran out of the old and would like to try a different kind. Not because of what it's made of. I have no idea what any of it's made of. I just get bored with using the same stuff. I guess if it transformed me into a real beauty, I wouldn't mind being bored, but unfortunately nothing has ever done that.
I like their eye shadows and liners, though. 
I've also had good results with Clinique. I have tried the foundation, my mother has used it for years, but I can't stand the feeling so I only use powder.
Also they have nice make up removers and eye shadows.
Also, I just got some powder and facial cleaners from, http://www.beauticontrol.com/index.html
My Aunt is a consultant and I have had great rusults with this too. Very easy on the skin, which I need.
Also they have nice make up removers and eye shadows.
Also, I just got some powder and facial cleaners from, http://www.beauticontrol.com/index.html
My Aunt is a consultant and I have had great rusults with this too. Very easy on the skin, which I need.
Don't use their base - folks in the industry (including MAC makeup artists) will tell you it's not that great. It contains talc and tends to make a lot of people break out. I've used it in the past, and besides the break-out issue, it hasn't provided me with the type of quality and coverage that I expect.
However - their eyeshadows are FABULOUS. Very rich colors, very true, and they stay put. I also love their lip gloss - no one makes it like they do. To be honest, I like almost every MAC product *except* for the base.
However - their eyeshadows are FABULOUS. Very rich colors, very true, and they stay put. I also love their lip gloss - no one makes it like they do. To be honest, I like almost every MAC product *except* for the base.
I've been resisting the pull to this thread, but I can't help it now. How nice are the eyeshadows and liners, anyway? They stay put, you say? *wipes drool away with tissue*
All of mine are basically wal-mart brand crap, with the exception of the CVS brand crap. Only a handful blend well, and NONE stay put. I put it on my eyelids, and it ends up wearing off and spreading to below my eyebrows. Or if I have a lot on, when I blink it creases. None of my eyeliners stay put, either.
And how do you determine colors that are good for your eyes/face/skin tone?
All of mine are basically wal-mart brand crap, with the exception of the CVS brand crap. Only a handful blend well, and NONE stay put. I put it on my eyelids, and it ends up wearing off and spreading to below my eyebrows. Or if I have a lot on, when I blink it creases. None of my eyeliners stay put, either.
And how do you determine colors that are good for your eyes/face/skin tone?
I would HIGHLY suggest bare escentuals.
The 'starter' kit is like $60, which is like more than I have EVER dreamed I would spend on makeup...normally I buy from CVS, and whatever is on sale...
but omg, this stuff is AMAZING. I thought it would be a one time buy...but once my stuff runs out, I am def getting more.
The nice part is that it is 'natural', and is really kind to your skin. My sister has always had really bad breakout issues from makeup, and she swears by this stuff.
The 'starter' kit is like $60, which is like more than I have EVER dreamed I would spend on makeup...normally I buy from CVS, and whatever is on sale...
but omg, this stuff is AMAZING. I thought it would be a one time buy...but once my stuff runs out, I am def getting more.
The nice part is that it is 'natural', and is really kind to your skin. My sister has always had really bad breakout issues from makeup, and she swears by this stuff.
Ditto... have been buying Bare Essentuals "Bare Minerals" for 2 yrs. now and can't imagine going back to using the liquid foundations that have some very scarey ingredients, or mascaras that contain lead, or things that contain parabens. There are a lot chemicals in cosmetics that are absorbed thru the skin and over time, I believe they contribute to health problems. It is pricey, but lasts a long time!
Hahaha got you hooked, huh?
I'll put it this way - when I'm using MAC eyeshadow and liner, I can go clubbing for the majority of the night, dance the entire time, come home, and the makeup is still there. They might be pricier eye shadows, but they also last FOREVER.
Another brand I swear by for eyeshadows is Urban Decay. They have fantastic colors, and similarly, last a LONG time. A little goes a long way. (I have an "Oil Slick" from literally over four years ago). They're also incredibly creative, color-wise, and if you want an eyeshadow with glitter that looks sexy instead of cheap or tacky, there is not a single brand that beats them. They have the glitter-shadow market cornered.
As for testing which colors look best on your skin tone and type, I'll be honest when I say I just wildly experiment. I don't like rules that tell you what is supposed to look good on you and what colors you should avoid - who says? If I apply it well and creatively, *I'll* be the one to decide if it looks good. I guess one rule that I tend to follow (although I've been experimenting recently, so I'll see if I change my own mind), is that yellow is a hard color for most people to pull off, as it often pulls out really unflattering tones in your skin. If you have darker skin, you've got a better chance of looking good in yellow than pale girls like me.
If you're nervous about really experimenting, start off with very basic, neutral colors. A good artist can help you do this, but I can tell you two neutrals I really like are MAC "Shroom" and MAC "Wedge" (I use them together). The neutrals are great for every day wear (if you like to wear makeup every day, which I do), but you can make them more dramatic for night by applying them more darkly, and giving yourself a smoky eye. I like dipping my brush in a bit of water, and then getting a little patch of the eyeshadow wet - the wet tends to stay on REALLY well if you do it before you go out at night.
After you get your neutrals, buy ONE color that you love just for it's own sake - don't worry about whether or not it's green and you have green eyes, etc, etc, just buy it, and when you have some free time, experiment a bit. You're going to use that to play up the drama, so wear it "for real" once you're comfortable with doing it on a night out - ie, make sure you've tried the look before and are happy with the effect. If it's a really bright color, I tend to use it a bit sparingly (ie don't cover your entire lid with it the first time out), but brightly, to make my eyes "pop." So I might use a really bright aqua on the "table" of my eyelid, for example.
I'll put it this way - when I'm using MAC eyeshadow and liner, I can go clubbing for the majority of the night, dance the entire time, come home, and the makeup is still there. They might be pricier eye shadows, but they also last FOREVER.
Another brand I swear by for eyeshadows is Urban Decay. They have fantastic colors, and similarly, last a LONG time. A little goes a long way. (I have an "Oil Slick" from literally over four years ago). They're also incredibly creative, color-wise, and if you want an eyeshadow with glitter that looks sexy instead of cheap or tacky, there is not a single brand that beats them. They have the glitter-shadow market cornered.
As for testing which colors look best on your skin tone and type, I'll be honest when I say I just wildly experiment. I don't like rules that tell you what is supposed to look good on you and what colors you should avoid - who says? If I apply it well and creatively, *I'll* be the one to decide if it looks good. I guess one rule that I tend to follow (although I've been experimenting recently, so I'll see if I change my own mind), is that yellow is a hard color for most people to pull off, as it often pulls out really unflattering tones in your skin. If you have darker skin, you've got a better chance of looking good in yellow than pale girls like me.
If you're nervous about really experimenting, start off with very basic, neutral colors. A good artist can help you do this, but I can tell you two neutrals I really like are MAC "Shroom" and MAC "Wedge" (I use them together). The neutrals are great for every day wear (if you like to wear makeup every day, which I do), but you can make them more dramatic for night by applying them more darkly, and giving yourself a smoky eye. I like dipping my brush in a bit of water, and then getting a little patch of the eyeshadow wet - the wet tends to stay on REALLY well if you do it before you go out at night.
After you get your neutrals, buy ONE color that you love just for it's own sake - don't worry about whether or not it's green and you have green eyes, etc, etc, just buy it, and when you have some free time, experiment a bit. You're going to use that to play up the drama, so wear it "for real" once you're comfortable with doing it on a night out - ie, make sure you've tried the look before and are happy with the effect. If it's a really bright color, I tend to use it a bit sparingly (ie don't cover your entire lid with it the first time out), but brightly, to make my eyes "pop." So I might use a really bright aqua on the "table" of my eyelid, for example.