Makeup (not school work, but face works, lol)

Mamaof1 · November 10, 2007, 8:36am

Everyday I notice new makeup products advertised online, in stores, on t.v., etc. Are you trying any of the new (and/or improved), or are you sticking with the usual?

thumper1 · November 10, 2007, 8:43am

I’m trying Bare Essentials…but to be honest…I think I’ll go back to either Estee Lauder or Clinique.

Jolynne_Smyth · November 10, 2007, 9:12am

I’ve used Bobbi Brown for a few years – it’s very, very natural & matches my skin tones exactly!

The only thing I’m trying that’s new is the latest, greatest sunscreen (Neutragena w/helioplex & LaRosche Posy (from France) has a really effective one).

Mamaof1 · November 10, 2007, 9:16am

Thumper, I just rec’d an email from J.C. Penney’s marketing Bare Essentials? I haven’t tried it yet. I really have read good things about Estee Lauder. What products of theirs do you use?

Jolynne: I have read good things about Bobbi Brown too. Do you use their foundation, (powder or cream?)

Clueless · November 10, 2007, 11:12am

Mamaof1, I love the title of your thread! Soo funny! :)

binx · November 10, 2007, 11:36am

I read a tip a few months ago that seems to be working really well for me. I have real sensitive skin, and I use Retin A (prescription) a couple times a week, which makes it really dry. In the mornings I mix a bit of lotion (Oil of Olay sensitive skin) with a bit of foundation (Neutragena sensitive skin) instead of using either one alone. The lotion dilutes the foundation, so it doesn’t get caught in any wrinkles (wait! Did I say wrinkles? I meant fine lines.) The foundation is just enough to deflect the shadows and highlights that make my skin look older. And by combining them, I seem to avoid that problem of foundation sliding off recently moisturized skin.

Several people have asked me recently how I manage to keep my skin looking so good – that has never happened in my life – so I guess it’s working.

Clueless · November 10, 2007, 11:45am

(wait! Did I say wrinkles? I meant fine lines.)

LOL!

Chedva · November 10, 2007, 12:54pm

I was never a makeup wearer until the last couple of years. I needed something that was easy, quick and “non-fussy”. I absolutely love my Bare Essentials. Brush it on and you’re done. No lines, no blending, stays on all day, really light - doesn’t feel like you’re wearing makeup at all, stays on top of the “fine lines”.

[/end of commercial] - no, I don’t work for them!

cameliasinensis · November 10, 2007, 1:17pm

I’ve always been pretty incompetent at applying makeup, but the week before I left for college, I had a free consultation at Sephora. They can be hit-or-miss depending on the person who does them, but the saleswoman who worked with me was incredibly helpful. I actually ended up buying several of the products she suggested and have been using them on a daily basis.

As for skincare, I use Clinique because that’s what my mother’s always used. I like their [url="<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P122882&categoryId=C16353"]clarifying">http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P122882&categoryId=C16353"]clarifying</a> lotion](<a href=“http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P112709&categoryId=C11400"]mascara[/url”>http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P112709&categoryId=C11400) in particular.

unregistered · November 10, 2007, 1:20pm

I never wear makeup, but I won’t go out in the sun without this:

[Origins</a> | Out Smart™](<a href=“http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY9349&PRODUCT_ID=PROD6014]Origins”>http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY9349&PRODUCT_ID=PROD6014)

It’s fantastic, matches my skin tone beautifully.

HisGraceFillsMe · November 10, 2007, 2:48pm

I’ve always used Clinique. It’s a little bit more pricey, but it’s the only stuff that doesn’t make me break out (a blessing for a teenager such as myself ^_^) and I feel like it’s a little more high quality.

MD_Mom · November 10, 2007, 2:53pm

There are actually makeup discussion forums if you need a change from CC!
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Jolynne_Smyth · November 10, 2007, 2:56pm

True, camelia, a professional make-up job can make all the difference (I never randomly pick up stuff in the drug store any more – ultimately, saves $$).

binx–neat tip!

Mamaof1–I do have Bobbi Brown liquid foundation & the tube of stuff (cover up) that you can use under your eyes. I don’t really use them unless I am going out, though. For me, the blush & lipstick are so great that I just throw them on top of a heavy-duty sunscreen & it seems like enough.

The only thing I don’t use (bought recently) was the tinted moisturizer – highly recommended by the Bobbi Brown make up artist (whom I learned later was on only her second day of work there!) but didn’t really do anything for me.

Can’t say enough about the natural quality of the colors, though!

Clueless · November 10, 2007, 3:34pm

binx, my skin gets really dry during the winter. Your tip about mixing lotion and foundation sounds great. Do you get a different shade foundation when you do that?

99cents · November 10, 2007, 4:07pm

D uses Laura Mercier who produces make up for movie stars. When D wants to she can make her skin looks close to perfect which can be important for occasion such as homecoming.

thumper1 · November 10, 2007, 5:02pm

Binx…I seem to recall somewhere that Retin A topical actually reduces “fine lines”. In fact, when my son stopped using his, I almost stole the tube.

I use an Estee Lauder tinted moisterizer. I love it. It lasts forever and has a mild tint that evens out skin tones. It is the ONLY Estee Lauder product I use. I use a Clinique blush.

I need to go back to Sephora and get a blush of some sort…you know…something pink…to go over my “medium beige”. I do not like the bronzer at all. I also find it takes more time to apply than the tinted moisterizer. But since I’m out of the Estee Lauder and the mall is 35 miies away…maybe I’ll get used to the Bare Essentials and do a total switch. I will say…whenever I use the Bare Essentials, I get some kind of compliment.

binx · November 10, 2007, 5:33pm

Clueless - I actually bought a foundation just a slight bit lighter than my skin. I used to match it exactly, but I felt like I needed a brightener. I am blond, and have a lot of freckles, (therefore a lot of color) so slightly lighter works for me. My foundation has a sunscreen, too, which is good for me, since I get tired of putting layer after layer on my face. I just went up to look at it, and realized that it is not Neutrogena, but L’Oreal. I forgot I switched - bought it on purpose because of the sunscreen.

Yes, Thumper, that is supposed to be an effect of Retin A, which is why I didn’t fight the dermatologist when he recommended it! Because my skin is so sensitive, I can only use a very tiny amount, and only a couple times a week. My doctor emphasized the need to moisturize in the morning, and sometimes I wonder if it’s the moisturizer doing me more good than the medicine. Either way, I’m happy.

oregonianmom · November 10, 2007, 8:46pm

I really like Bare Essentials. I’ve been using it for about a year now, and have dramatically fewer breakouts than I did when I used Clinique.

Clueless · November 11, 2007, 8:45am

Thank you, binx. My lotion has sunscreen in it. I’m going to mix it with the foundation from now!

blackeyedsusan · November 11, 2007, 8:52am

For years my face would break out (as an adult). At the time I was using Clinique liquid foundation, and I never connected the breakouts with it. About 7 years ago I tried Bare Escentuals instead of liquid foundation and no more breakouts – literally – in 7 years! And I also love what it’s done to my skin in general. My pores look smaller, my skin is no longer shiny, and it’s much more natural looking. I am definitely a convert! It’s a wonderful product.

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