Makeup/product roll call for the ladies

[Alicia Leonard]

The cheap stuff? I think not! SWGB, you wear Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and Loose Powder, and Laura Mercier Secret Camoflage concealer, and Bare Minerals bronzer. You, like AL, wear Nars blush in Orgasm, and you use Lancome eyeshadow and Urban Decay eyeliner.



Funny enough, I charge a margarita!

I like mineral makeup, too...but like you I thought it made my pores look big and just generally didn't like the texture of Bare Minerals. We are about the same age, and I think we came of age in the 80's and like our make-up matte and porcelain looking. The glowy/dewy thing is hard for us.

If you really are having makeup settle into your pores I recommend you get your hands on two products post haste -- first, Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque Buy Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque, Mint Julep Online at drugstore.com and second, Dr. Houschka Normalizing Day Oil. https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ec...age=&store=&itemNum=NDO&siteId=1&bulkexists=0 The mask is great for removing pore clogging gunk, and the oil absorbs quickly and will make your skin produce less oil. It's miracle product.

I love Laura Mercier's pressed mineral makeup. It has a more matte finish without looking powdery, and since it's pressed it doesn't end up all over your bathroom! I also recently got the Orgasm Multiple, and I don't love it. It's too light and too dry to wear on your lips and it is more of a highlighter for your cheeks rather than a blush. I prefer yellow tones in highlighter like T. LeClerc's Banane T. LeClerc Pressed Powder - Banane | DERMAdoctor.

I recently parted ways with my long stand-by mascara. I've been using Diorshow for years, ever since Chanel discontinued Drama Lash. Well, Lancome (same parent company as Chanel) recently introduced Hypnose Drama Mascara, and I thought maybe, maybe it was the same as Drama Lash. It's not -- it's better. It's a similar formula with a better brush and I love, love it. Sephora: Lancome HYPN?SE DRAMA Instant Full Body Volume Mascara: MascaraI'm also a fan of Laura Mercier's Courtisanne and Healthy Lips lipsticks.

Another miracle product since you brought up eyebrows -- Anastacia stencils. Sephora: Anastasia Brow Ex-press: Eyebrow Enhancers These were lifesavers when I had a bad wax experience and they helped me grow my eyebrows back in the right shape.

I guess it's official then. When Kit gets over her solar flare exposure and unhooks the morphine drip, we need a makeup and margarita night


Thanks for warning me about the multiple by Nars. I've come really close to buying it and as you know it's not cheap. I had forgotten all about the mint mask, but I've heard about the oil.

My skin is finally starting to take that turn from oily to normal now at my age. And I agree. The dewy look is tough when you grew up with the maximum coverage stuff from Merle Norman as the standard in the 80's.

I'd like to try the Mercer products. I've heard good things about them. I've always liked Lancome too. I could spend all day inside a Sephora. I have not been to the Ulta shop in PC. I'm afraid you guys would have to pull me out of a place like that. I'm such a product, shiny, glossy, smells good hound. Thanks for the advice, beautiful!

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Well, IMO you are a natural beauty who doesn't need makeup. I've seen you in Publix after running remember! Don't change!

Regarding makeup. I like to think of treatments rather than much makeup.

My two biggest tips are: face exercises - brings the blood flowing and firms and tightens - been doing them for years now. Great for stress too!

And for makeup - applying a good non greasy sunscreen and just using an artist brush to touch concealer on any spots that need attention. If I use any makeup base it is brush on generic minerals. That goes for eyes too.

I hardly wear it since we've moved here (or fix my hair good grief!) but when I do, that's about what it amounts to.

I love the following sites for skin care and natural makeup:

skin care, actives, skin care product, natural skin care, serious skin care, organic skin care, skin care information DMAE 4% is so great for firming

Facial Exercise: FlexEffect Facialbuilding Before/After Photos A Must See. < exercises for face

iHerb.com - Vitamins, Supplements & Natural Health Products < natural makeup, skin care and actually lots of natural stuff $5 off first order w/code EPE027

As I get older - I realize that less is best when it comes to makeup!

LOL on SWGB's photo. Is that stuff waterproof??? ;-)

Gidget, you're like Jenny, naturally beautiful I saw your post once on FB with the facial exercises and did them for a few days and then forgot. Thanks for the great links.

Oh and I got your email late last night. Kudos on the other article You're a star baby

 

[Gidget]

Yes! Love the Queen Helene Mint Julep! I used to use that all the time, but I had forgotten all about it... Gotta go get me some, now!

LOL mine just arrived yesterday - I love the scrub too. Been using that green stuff since like HIGH SCHOOL!

 

[Gidget]

Gidget, you're like Jenny, naturally beautiful I saw your post once on FB with the facial exercises and did them for a few days and then forgot. Thanks for the great links.

Oh and I got your email late last night. Kudos on the other article You're a star baby

Ha - Alicia, that's cuz you've only SEEN me on fb. But thanks A!

Yes, the face exercises rock. Sure, they are NOT going to fix it all but the earlier in life you start the better off you'll be. I started in my 40's but I wish I'd have started in my 20's or 30's.

Thanks Alicia - and FUN thread. I must rate it (edit: can't cuz it is in lounge?)

 

[Beach Runner]

Kitlit, speaking of lipstick, my daughter is totally into orange. I am always totally into orange as it is my favorite color. Apparently Prada and others introduced orange lipstick in their spring lineup, and now it's hard to find.

Must. Have. Now.

1. J.Crew Bridal 2. YSL Rouge Volupt? Lipstick in Orange Shiver 3. Napoleon Perdis D?vine Goddess Lipstick in Hara 4. Givenchy Lip Lip Lip! Lipstick in Kiss Orange 5. Napoleon Perdis D?vine Goddess Lipstick in Niki

 

[Alicia Leonard]

I like that on the model, BR. Looks more peach/blush than bright orange. Hmmmmmmmm

 

[kitlit]

Kitlit, speaking of lipstick, my daughter is totally into orange. I am always totally into orange as it is my favorite color. Apparently Prada and others introduced orange lipstick in their spring lineup, and now it's hard to find.

Must. Have. Now.

'Smatter of fact, I have several shades of orange in glosses, varying brands. I've always loved it, as I have very fair skin, and reds I like to do can often make my skin look like its gone up in flames--I love to wear the reds in the winter, when the cold keeps me a little paler, but I do mostly oranges and pinks in the summertime (I stick to glosses in the summer, vs actual lipsticks, because they're lighter and make me feel all smiley )

I'm also kind of obsessed with matching my lips to my nails, which are pretty much always an orange or pink this time of year (huge fan of OPI's Cajun Shrimp... )

Alicia, you're right. The best "oranges" actually have a more peachy, coral kind of look to them, and it's surprisingly flattering on a wide range of skintones. One of those things that you think "Omigosh, I could never get away with that!" but will be pleasantly surprised when you try it on... With your dark hair, it'd be gorgeous on you!

 

[kitlit]

I guess it's official then. When Kit gets over her solar flare exposure and unhooks the morphine drip, we need a makeup and margarita night

:funn::rofl::shock:.... Oh, and this one:
Can't wait!

 

[Beach Runner]

I like that on the model, BR. Looks more peach/blush than bright orange. Hmmmmmmmm

I like it too, but not Gatorish enough for me. My daughter ended up buying MUFE's 201 Fluorescent Orange. IT'S BRIGHT.

She's totally into makeup even though when she does it, it's very natural looking (except for the orange lipstick ;-)). Being an artist, she just loves to paint, and that includes her face.

She used to use Bare Escentuals and loved it, but the powder just made too big of a mess in the bathroom.

Scooterbug, I use OPI's "Get Me to the Taj on Time" for the same reason -- since it's a nude color, chips aren't as noticeable. I just love OPI -- partly because of the color names, but mostly because of the wide variety of color choices. Being obsessed with orange, my second favorite orange is "Orange You Glad It's Summer." I think that neither of these still exists, but many salons still have them.

With regard to Sephora, they have a great selection. But we've noticed a big change in their customer service at their Lenox Square (ATL) location. They used to be very helpful and knowledgeable. Now they are just the opposite. Have any of you noticed this change at your local Sephora? Whenever we're in the store, our daughter ends up giving product advice to other customers because the employees know nothing. I feel as if they are just there to stop shoplifters, whereas our daughter researches makeup online as almost a hobby.

Gidget, thanks for the link on facial exercises. I've never heard anyone discuss this subject before this thread.

 

[DD]

I like orange too.