Make-up brand!

[Alezia]

I'm looking to restart my make-up set from scratch. Mostly because some of it has been lying around for a while and i know it's a good source of bacteria!

What brands do you use that are best? or are there any specific products you recommend?

Most of the stuff I have right now is cheap pharmacy stuff like l'Oreal, Cover Girl, Maybeline etc...

I did get the portfolio color wheel from Lise Watier today but I was hesitant to spend a lot more without knowing where to go =)

[bridgid8]

Check out link removed. Tons of great product reviews.

[ShuShu Fontana]

I love MAC though it's on the spendy side.

 

Physicians Formula is great and their Mineral Wear is just thing for my overly sensitive, acne prone skin. link removed

[jengh]

I also love mac...

 

Sephora's line is fantastic too--their eyeliner comes in the BEST colors and it's not very expensive.

[chigal28]

Haha, I love L'Oreal....and for me it was a much-needed upgrade from Maybelline, which I had been using since I was 16. LOL!! So I'm probably not the best source of advice.

 

I do have friends who swear by Clinique and MAC, though. Also Bare Escentuals, though it's kind of pricy. I do think it lasts for a while, though, especially since it's powder-based.

[Cognitive_Canine]

I also love MAC. If you can, try to get to a mall and check out all of the makeup for yourself. They usually let you test the makeup and will help you find colors for your skin type.

 

Do you have sensitive skin? What would your daily activities be?

 

You should consider this while buying makeup.

[CarnelianButterfly]

I use Estée Lauder, they make my fav perfume, eye-shadow and the best skin care stuff. I don't have the $ for the stuff right now, but their skin products are very good (and I have very sensitive skin that hates most every thing).

[Madman22]

Mac, Napolean, Kryolan. Anything with high pigment will save you alot of money in the future! Any makeup artist will tell you that.

[rocio]

Make-up is one thing that is worth spending more on. A bottle of foundation will last a long time (I've had the same one for 1.5 years and it's nowhere close to finished.) It's the first thing people see when they look at you and you (presumably) use it on a daily basis. Why not get something good?

 

My favorite brands are chanel, Lise Watier, Estée Lauder and Dior.

 

foundation - chanel (pro-lumier. This stuff works like magic.)

mascara - Lise Watier and Estée Lauder (they are light and don't glob)

lipstick - Dior

eyeshadow - Dior

eye pencil - chanel

powder - chanel

IMO, the best lip gloss you will ever find is pure vitamin E. I empty out lipgloss containers and fill them with vitamin E. It's so beautiful and good for your lips.

 

My favorite blush is actually rimmel.

[rocio]

why would there be bacteria in my foundation? it has a pump and a lid so I don't see how bacteria would get in there.

[rocio]

hmmm.. but what if it looks just as good as it did the day I bought it and I don't have any problem with acne?

 

(I'm really curious because I don't want to have to sink another $50 when my current foundation seems fine.)

 

What about blush and powder and lipstick? same deal?

[rocio]

wow, i have nail polish that are 5 years old. hmm... time to clean out the makeup cupboard!

 

thank u CB

[CarnelianButterfly]

I clean my brushes and chuck stuff regularly. My eye lash crimper just got a lovely trip to sterilization town. I never buy mascara, my friend at the Estée Lauder counter always gives me the mini sample size, which are the perfect size for the recommended shelf life for mascara. I think they put way too much make-up in containers and charge too much, I've never used all of a product before it got to toss time.

[Alezia]

The make-up expiry is the reason I wanted to change it in the first place =) I think I've had my mascara for over 2 years... I always end up doing the same thing then throwing it out because I get an eye infection. It's always the worst thing EVER!!!

You can keep your mascara for up to 6 months if you are cheap, but it's the item with the least shelf life.

My foundation never lasts that long, I'm always changing it... also due to Canadian seasons (tan in summer, pale in winter).

 

I have normal skin (no acne problems). Although I don't use make-up everyday right now mostly because I know it's so old! I usually do neutral shades in the day (browns/tans etc...) and sometimes a bit more poppy with my eyes at night. I'm not all that big on lipstick but that's also because I really haven't found a shade to suit me! Maybe my lips aren't the right shape for it either?

 

We do have a MAC in the mall that opened 6 months ago so I was thinking of checking it out. Are the prices the same ones as on the website? (Just to know before I get a heart attack)

I do have a few friends that swear by the MAC line though

[amtjrtcet]

Benefit Cosmetics. I don't use much makeup, just some mascara, powder, and blush, but Benefit is the best stuff I've ever used.

[ghost69]

an ex of mine always used MAC. saw that in here and thought about it. i think the rest were lauder. they always looked dam sexy and never had any problems.