Putting my face on

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Nope.

It's funny though - I just got a bunch of bday money and was thinking of shopping for some makeup pretty soon. Like maybe tomorrow, my Friday off.

Creepy how you resurrected this thread just in time.

[AllyOops!]

Aw, I love make-up! I'm a lipgloss junkie!

I must recommend the Bare Minerals night treatment. I don't sleep in it, I use it as my actual daily make-up! It is worth every penny. It has done wonders for my skin! Plus, imagine make-up your'e meant to sleep in (although I always wash my face before bed, it still makes me feel good that I actually have something on that is skin friendly)! It gives you flawless coverage and stays in place all day. It's the best invention ever. I'm HOOKED!

[Ponine]

Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

I must recommend the Bare Minerals night treatment.

Hey Ally,
I've looked all over for this... and the gals at sephora didnt know what I was asking for. (SD Sephora)
Does this have another name, or can you find it online?

And while I'm posting....
I am horrible with makeup... esp lips, color and liner.
I cannot pick the right colors to save my life.

If anyone feels that they are good at it, and on other people, I would love a lesson.

[MouseWife]

The only rules I try to go by...

Lip liner: I never had much luck with the pencils. I use a brush instead. Don't go too dark to outline and, for me, I just use the color that I am using that day to avoid too much grief.

Colors: When I was younger, I loved the out there colors {oh, the 80's were such fun!} but today I do go for more subtle natural colors. I think you and I are similar in color, Ponine, and I wouldn't go for corals, or even reds anymore. I use an Avon color called 'Twig' and try to find colors similiar to that {a brownish color}. Colors that are too pink make me look like I am trying to wear make-up and I really like to look like I didn't try too hard.

I don't use foundation, too much trouble. I do use a sunscreen every day. After that dries, I use a pressed compact. Well, if you want to use foundation, ladies, isn't it best to use a sponge to apply it? And, don't forget, seasons change the colors that we need because our skin tones change.

I used to always use a black eyeliner but then I found a grey color and I think that is much more subtle and does the job without being so bold.

Well. That's all I have to offer. Oh, and I use a subtle plum/rose colored blush. With a nice big brush is best. If you want, you can 'set' your face when you are done with loose powder.

A problem I have now that I am older is that my skin is drier and I always have to recheck myself to see if I need more lotion after applying the makeup.

Oh, and I also use brown/black mascara as opposed to black.

that's all....

But wait, Ponine, you said you went to Sephora, did you try and have one of their make up consulations? I have wanted to get one done somewhere and see what I can do to mix things up.

[Ponine]

I have had makeup consultant after make up consultant.
I've done Mary Kay... I had the Bare M person.... the Nordstom clinique gal....


The problem is, I either have to buy everything they use, or I'm hosed.
Now, I did wonderful makeup in HS and college, but as you said, gotta love the 80's.
Any color was a go.
Stage makeup? All over it.... gloriously.

Real life? not so good.

I MUST use foundation, my skin has red splotches all over it, and is incredilby dry.
When I dont use make up people either think I have a sunburn, or that something is very very wrong. Or I get comments like... wow... you should see a dermatologist. No thanks.
Because of this, I dont really need to use blusher. I will never cover up the red.

I currently use the Bare Minerals. I am used to liquid foundation and with a sponge. But if my skin is flaking it makes it look worse.

But colors... wow.... I am horrible. I have a purple eyeliner that the clinique rep used on me, and I havent strayed except for black every once in a while.

but lipstick... I wont even pretend to know.
I pick a color that resembles x, put it on, it doesnt resemble it, its the other side of the color wheel.
its always too dark, too pink, or too orange. I do use the lip pencil, and I'm okay with that, again, color.

I do use the black mascara, brown on me would be a mistake.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Nope.

It's funny though - I just got a bunch of bday money and was thinking of shopping for some makeup pretty soon. Like maybe tomorrow, my Friday off.

If you want to go with expensive stuff check out Sephora. They don't work under commission and I have found [for the most part] if you explain the look you are going for they will keep within that. They also have most of the department store brands.

Basic stuff - Cover Girl and Maybelline mascara and eye shadows are great. As is NYC. Honestly the only reason I now use Bare Minerals is because of my skin. I wore Cover Girl and Maybelline foundation for years. For the most part the rest of my make-up is from Target. Mascara has to be tossed every few months - no sense in spending $10 on it when $5 stuff works just as good (imho).

Creepy how you resurrected this thread just in time.

I'm good like that