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Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
(Hope this is the right section to put this thread. If not, please move it. I didn't a thread for this.)

I have discovered a new mascara that I really like. Maybelline Stilleto. Very nice. Long tapered wand. And not very expensive.

Now, what I'd like to know:
Has anyone tried those new electrified eye patches? You put them on for 20 minutes or so and they supposedly disperse the lotion deeply into the wrinkles. I'm curious about these.

In fact, I'm curious about all beauty tips. LOL

Also, I absolutely love Revlon MoonDrops Lip Conditioner. No color, but I prefer that. It really softens the lips.

So...anybody got any fun tips to share??

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
I am so makeup challenged. I barely wear it because I can't do it right. I cannot do eyeliner, no clue what color lipstick I should wear and how to get my shadow on is another issue.

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Escapee...have you ever tried one of those flat brushes (the kind you might use to draw in sparse places in the eyebrow) and dark eye powder, rather than actual eyeliner, to line your eyes? It works better because it's not as harsh and you can blend it out easily if you put on too much.

Shadow is really fairly easy, especially if you buy one of those pre-packaged three-in-one types. Brush the lightest over the entire eye area. The middle color over the center, above the pupil. The darkest in the outer crease.

ETA: I saw your pic. You really don't need much makeup. I'm jealous!

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
NO my friend is just good with photoshop. I am considering going somewhere and having someone do my colors and show me how to do my makeup correctly. Don't know where I should go. I tried it once at the Clinique counter at Gottschalks, but the girl there apparently didn't know what she was doing, as she didn't show me what to do or tell me why what colors looked good. The lipstick she gave me was ORANGE, and made my face look pink. Sigh. Any suggestions?

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Maybe you could try the Chanel counter or the Estee Lauder counter and ask a lot of questions. Pay attention to the colors and then go to the Drug Store and get similar.
Unfortunately, a lot of times you've just got to try things to see whether they will work for you or not. Most Drug Stores will let you return these things, though.
I have found that Powdered Foundation works much better than Liquid Foundation, for me.

I think the key thing is to blend-blend-blend so there aren't any harsh lines. Once you've applied the makeup to the face, use one of those fat short brushes and just run it in circles all around your face and neck. This will get rid of any marked lines.

The same can be done with eyeshadow if you think it looks too harsh.

I never buy stuff at the Department Store counters because I just think it's too expensive. I'm a Drug Store girl. Or, should I say, a Drug Store Old Broad.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Escapee, I can't see you in orange lipstick.

Bee, I've pretty much always been a Walmart girl. I did use Victoria Jackson for a while several years ago and really liked it, but I didn't like that I couldn't go to a store and actually see their products in person.

I've been wearing Bare Minerals face makeup and eyeshadows for about a year now and love it. I bought the face and eye starter kits online, but there's a store 5 minutes from my office and I can go there on my lunch hour. I don't care for their mascara and still use my faithful Maybelline and I refuse to give up my Revlon Colorstay (and it does stay ALL day)

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Escapee, I agree with Beekind particularly on blend blend blend. As far as makeup counters, I'm a fan of Bobby Brown's techniques and palettes (their lipsticks are yummy). Their salesgirls are trained to train you on application using her techniques. Also, Youtube has become an outlet for people to learn about different makeup applications.

But mostly, you have to be interested, experiment with colors and looks and practice practice practice. Once you decide on colors and technique, your next best friend is a good set of makeup brushes.

Tex, I haven't had much success with Bare Escentuals type makeups, but my skin tends to be very oily and ruddy. Plus I'm kind of old-school with my preferences, I was raised on Germaine Monteil.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 3:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
I have very oily skin too. The Bare Escentuals was not good for me, as it's not something you can take on the run, like to the gym, toss it in your makeup bag. I need something a little more portable. I dislike the shiny look, I am a matte girl. I am shiny without help. The thing is my eyes, I have never been able to work with the eyes.

Thinking I may hit Macy's and ask some ?'s.

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
Not a makeup question...but any suggestions for a good moisturizer (face) with sunscreen that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Oh and it can't smell the least bit girly.

Caleb, taking the accutane that dries him out so terribly, has to use a moisturizer with sunscreen 2x's a day. I picked up something or other (can't remember what) that cost about $20 and he's complaining it smells too pretty. Also, I don't know if it's that the accutane dries him out so much or if the moisturizer just isn't that good, but it doesn't seem to be helping much (except for preventing sunburn.)

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 3:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Neutrogena Daily Defense is AWESOME. Doesn't smell, great moisturizer/sunscreen and approved by the American Cancer Society.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 3:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Neutrogena Daily Defense is AWESOME. Doesn't smell, great moisturizer/sunscreen and approved by the American Cancer Society.

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 3:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
Beekind, I have never heard of the electrified eye patches but it sounds like another gimmick. Collagen and a cold-water mask (or cucumber slices) for a fast cure for eye-swelling, and a daily routine of alpha-hydroxy/retin-a with moisturizers (I use the Murad line with occasional .1% retinol at night.) It's nice to have a professional facial occasionally to remind you of how good your skin can feel/look.

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
War...Moisturel makes a lotion that has SPF in it and is fragrance free. They keep it behind the pharmacy, though, so you'll have to ask for it even though you don't need a prescription. If they don't carry it, they can order it.
(That's what my DS used when he took Accutane)

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
GAL...I know. Sounds gimmicky to me, too. But a girl can hope for a quick fix. lol

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 4:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I love makeup!!!! Going full drag makes me so happy! LOL
I agree about Bobby Brown. I like that line. For fun, cheap ways to play with makeup, Wet 'n Wild at the drug store is a good brand. Eye pencils for $.99! eye shadow pallettes for $4.00!
I couldn't wear BE because of the bismuth in it..made me itch like crazy and break out.
A fun site is Makeupalley. They have a 'face of the day' (FOTD) board http://www.makeupalley.com/board/j.asp?bid=14 where ladies post their makeup looks. I get lots of fun ideas from there.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 4:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
My new favorite foundation is Makeup For Ever HD foundation -- It is expensive but it comes in a pump dispenser which allows you to really use only what you need. I use a tiny bit, mixed in with my Yonka Pampelmousse moisturizer, and it evens out my skin tone, doesn't sink into my humongous pores, and just makes me look better. You can get it at Sephora.

I love Makeupalley too -- Texannie I think you turned me on to it!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 4:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
LOL..it's so much for looking at all the pics there.
HD didn't do well on me, but i love their MatVelvet makeup. I have lately just been using a little of their full cover concealer mixed with the lift concealer on my rosacea and then wearing a tinted moisturizer on top. i am really surprised i normally go for much heavier coverage.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 4:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Agree about Bobbi Brown. And I like Whitney, too. (jk about the second part). I tend to like Smashbox, too. I swear that cheapo Mabelline Great Lash Mascara is the best, though. Better than Lancome or Chanel waterproofs ever were for a fraction of the cost.

For under eye puffiness, a quick way to reduce it, believe it or not, is Preparation H.

And OMG Yankee, I love Yonka products. When I was poor, I couldn't afford them, but when I finally got money again the first thing I got was the Yonka Cleansing Milk and the Lotion PG.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 6:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
They are the best, aren't they, Tishala? The awesomeness of the Lotion sometimes makes me wash my face when I'd otherwise be too lazy. I love the feel of the cool spritz and the smell.

I use the Lotion, the Elastine Noir at night, and either Pampelmousse or Creme 93 during the day.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 6:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Yankee!!!! I got that same base last year at the makeup show and I adore it!!! I like it better than the MAC one I had. I recently got a Mary Kay med coverage base and it surprised me how good it looks, its a little heavier than the HD one sometimes I mix the 2.

My new fav mascara is Maybelline XXL Extensions. It has 2 sides, 1 is a conditioner/lengthener and the other is the actual mascara. I can do just 2 coats and have decent lashes. They had 2 for 1 at CVS last week so I got 4! I try to only use for a month or 2 and toss.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 6:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
undereye circles and puffiness....keep your eye gel in frig, having it go on cold helps.

MaryKay has this new rollerball undereye gel/cream that comes out cool and the steel rollerball keeps you from tugging to hard with your finger....alway use ring finger in eye area, it has the least strength

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
YanKa users: If I were going to get one product to try out, see if I like it, which one would you suggest??

Pamy...good point about the ring finger. Very true.
Garnier makes a rollerball type product that I like fairly well, though I would like a bit of a wider surface and sometimes feel like enough stuff isn't coming out.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 4:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
Make up alley is great! I love make up and beauty products I am just on a big budget since being a SAHM.
Thanks Bee for giving a review for the Stiletto mascara, I was curious. I usually use the Maybelline Full n Soft.

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
I agree with Bee, The Stiletto mascara is great. And I also like Maybeline Define A Lash (bright green tube)

Panda
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07-15-2005

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 12:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
I just bought L'Oreal Voluminous @ CVS b/c it was on sale - a new one for me! I lost my Maybelline one! (darn pregnancy brain)

make up remover favs: baby oil on a cotton ball and Neutrogena Foaming Face Wash (in the blue pump) and if you feel like splurging Philosophy's Purity Made Simple is soooo nice.