The Official Make-Up Thread

MoonStar · #**331** (**permalink**) 03-19-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sha_

Assalamualaykum,
Can anyone reccomend a good concealer? I have the Mac Studio Fix one which I hate. Its meant to be creamy and give good coverage, but it seems to get stuck on any little rough spots and look flaky and gross. Also I dont think it gives great coverage, and it highlights my larger pores on my cheeks right next to my nose

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I use Stila Perfecting Concealer, it's great for covering dark undereye circles, and also for any redness on the face. It's pretty thick and creamy, I usually put moisterizer on first, and dab a tiny bit on.

Also sometimes instead of that concealer, or on top of it, I put Mac Hyper Real Foundation, I use it in spots like a concealer. It has a satiny finish so it makes your skin look glowy. My skin is dry and these products don't flake on my skin.

Caramel_Candy · #**332** (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jaani

bwahahahahahhaha!!

@people or their friends who use the PResCRiptiveS: Is the foundation light or heavy? And which do they prefer and why......liquid or compact?

~j

So I asked my friend and she said used a light foundation and then set it with a light layer of powder. But she also said she likes the foundation from Laura Mercier better and is using that now. I think its just a matter of preference, you have to find the brand thats right for you and your skin. Instead of buying foundations just go to several counters and ask for a sample. This way you can see which one works best for you without wasting your money.

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Originally Posted by iSHi

So I usually jsut use my cteaphil to remove the make up and cleanse. But when I to tone my face make-up was still coming off.....I repeated THREE times. So I finally went to grab some rubbing alcohol. And the make up was still there... kinda freaked me out. I returned all my recently purchased foundation/primer/powder. But now my face is all STUPID again.....anyone else had this experience?!

The best make-up remover i've come across (and i've tried many of the years Dior, Chanel, Mac, Oil of Olay, Maybelline, etc.....I like trying new things

) is Pond's Clean sweep toweletts. Clean's well, leaves your face super soft, has a nice smell, and pretty cheap.

Pond's - Clean Sweep, Cleansing & Make-up Removing Towelettes - 30 ea

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Originally Posted by Salika

I use neutrogena's makeup remover, works pretty well and has some non-oily moisturizers so it doesn't dry your face. It's a bit greasy at first, but then it goes away and my face is prone to dryness so I still moisturize afterwards. I try to wash at least as possible since it doesn't help and actually hurts my face. Bleh.

I have the Neutrogena Oil-free eye make up remover and it works really well. Best eye make up remover i've used.

Neutrogena - Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover - 5.5 fl oz

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Originally Posted by onetspvanilla

i realized recently how much i looooove blush. i think the reason why i never liked it before is because i didn't know how to use it, lol (imagine two pink streaks on the face). but i got a nice contouring brush and big fluffy brush, and am now addicted. my favs are NARS orgasm and estee lauder rose nuance. has anyone found a good cream blush that blends nicely?

I LOVE this blush. Its so pretty. I wore it yesterday out with some friends

I recently bought a cream blush stick from Estee Lauder called "Natural". It's pretty for everyday wear but not enough color for dressing up.

iSHi · #**333** (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Caramel_Candy

So I asked my friend and she said used a light foundation and then set it with a light layer of powder. But she also said she likes the foundation from Laura Mercier better and is using that now. I think its just a matter of preference, you have to find the brand thats right for you and your skin. Instead of buying foundations just go to several counters and ask for a sample. This way you can see which one works best for you without wasting your money.

The best make-up remover i've come across (and i've tried many of the years Dior, Chanel, Mac, Oil of Olay, Maybelline, etc.....I like trying new things

) is Pond's Clean sweep toweletts. Clean's well, leaves your face super soft, has a nice smell, and pretty cheap.

Thanks hun.

jaani · #**334** (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Caramel_Candy

So I asked my friend and she said used a light foundation and then set it with a light layer of powder. But she also said she likes the foundation from Laura Mercier better and is using that now. I think its just a matter of preference, you have to find the brand thats right for you and your skin. Instead of buying foundations just go to several counters and ask for a sample. This way you can see which one works best for you without wasting your money.

thanks a lot!!

i shall look into it

~j

heba · #**335** (**permalink**) 03-22-2008, 08:28 PM

so the mac eyeshadow primer i bought is crapalicious. i dunno if i shared that with you all yet or not, but yeah. waste of 20something bucks thats for dam sure

but, i still want every single colour EVER made by mac

and i want them for free

displaced · #**336** (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 07:37 AM

so..I went to sephora yesterday and ended up filling a basket with $70 worth of stuff. I have an urban decay eye makeup addiction. well, I put it all back and decided to ask the family for a sephora gift certificate for my birthday next month. then I can splurge without the guilt.

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Originally Posted by heba

so the mac eyeshadow primer i bought is crapalicious. i dunno if i shared that with you all yet or not, but yeah. waste of 20something bucks thats for dam sure

but, i still want every single colour EVER made by mac

and i want them for free

too faced's shadow insurance has good reviews.

and I want ever single urban decay eyeshadow for free.

Sugarberry · #**337** (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by displaced

and I want ever single urban decay eyeshadow for free.

omg that would be awsome.....if i could buy all their eyeshadow's I might consider wearing eyeshadow on a semi regular basis.

moonlightrose · #**338** (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 05:50 PM

has anyone tried sheer cover? good? bad?

displaced · #**339** (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugarberry

omg that would be awsome.....if i could buy all their eyeshadow's I might consider wearing eyeshadow on a semi regular basis.

chains and half-baked go together very nicely.

I'm a sucker for products with funky names.

UmmUmayr · #**340** (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 01:20 AM

Try a red corrector instead of ur usual concealer. Also, if you want smooth application of concealer and foundation I would recommend investing in a steel pallet and spatula. U scoop a little of the concealer or foundation onto the pallet and u have to warm it with the spatula, like just go backwards and forward over the concealer. (If you want professional results) otherwise a small concealor brush n whatever concealor u like shld be ok, but pat it onto ur skin don't rub cos then it will come off.

A really excellent concealer for red areas I would recommend is super cover foundation in shade 16, which is a red corrector and all skin tones can use it, don't be put off by the colour

Supercover :: Home > Face > Foundation

Sea_of_Roses · #**341** (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 09:41 PM

I am really cheap when it comes to beauty products, recently Ive been wanting to get a flat iron, theyre pretty pricey

Has anyone tried this from Conair? it seems more promising than regular flat irons but Im not sure

Infiniti NanoSilver by Conair

HijabiPrincezz · #**342** (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea_of_Roses

I am really cheap when it comes to beauty products, recently Ive been wanting to get a flat iron, theyre pretty pricey

Has anyone tried this from Conair? it seems more promising than regular flat irons but Im not sure

Infiniti NanoSilver by Conair

i keep watching the little ad to the side of it and i keep getting amazed by how AWESOME it is!

i want!!!! seriosuly that looks pretty amazing....

i have the revlon stylix and it works okay but it takes a few swipes on a hair part to get it straight, its better than the conair regular one in black and yellow by far though. i hated that one, it really would mess with my hair.

displaced · #**343** (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea_of_Roses

I am really cheap when it comes to beauty products, recently Ive been wanting to get a flat iron, theyre pretty pricey

Has anyone tried this from Conair? it seems more promising than regular flat irons but Im not sure

Infiniti NanoSilver by Conair

my hair would never get straight if I steamed it.

Hard2Hit · #**344** (**permalink**) 03-26-2008, 05:05 AM

Salaams,

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Originally Posted by HijabiPrincezz

i have the revlon stylix and it works okay but it takes a few swipes on a hair part to get it straight, its better than the conair regular one in black and yellow by far though. i hated that one, it really would mess with my hair.

I would never recommend those. The even better quality one's would damage your hair... But if you have real strong hair then I wouldn't recommend using them more than twice a month.

My wife forcefully used that thing on my hair, they got straight but looked too gay'ish. :-s