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Post by gigi333 on Oct 31, 2017 21:01:05 GMT
Anyone tryout the mac snowball collection? I was in MAC on Friday and they didn't have it out yet. They had remnants of the Nikki Minaj collection but that was it. I wanted to buy their setting spray but didn't like it. I ordered a lipstick an eyeshadow and a highlighter from it can't wait for them to arrive
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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 31, 2017 21:02:56 GMT
I was in MAC on Friday and they didn't have it out yet. They had remnants of the Nikki Minaj collection but that was it. I wanted to buy their setting spray but didn't like it. I ordered a lipstick an eyeshadow and a highlighter from it can't wait for them to arrive For the win! I looked online and really liked what I saw! This new line is very pretty.
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Post by cmpeter on Oct 31, 2017 21:56:16 GMT
Don't forget Sephora VIB sale starts soon...Nov 3 I believe.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 31, 2017 23:53:19 GMT
I am using a L'oreal liquid lipstick today (the one from above) and I have had plenty to drink (water) and ate a sandwich and my lipstick is still perfect. I mean it's really amazing. I thought it would have worn off by now but it is still holding tight. I like it a lot!
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Post by zookeeper on Nov 1, 2017 3:10:43 GMT
I am really focusing on my skin care as opposed to my make up application. I am in love with the 10 step Korean skin care routine and no...you don't use every step every time. My typical routine only takes me 5-7 minutes and feels so good to really take care of my skin. My favorite two websites for Korean skin care are Sokoglam and Peach and Lilly . If you are interested in having really spectacular skin...check it out. Here is what my skin care routine looks like: 1. Oil cleanse Julep hydrating oil This was my first foray into Korean skin care because it is cleansing with an oil. I might try an actual Korean brand for my next cleanser....although the Julep has been doing a good job. Do not be afraid of an oil cleanser if you have oily skin. It will not necessarily make your skin oilier. I would suggest trying some samples of oil based cleansers. Sokoglam in the link above will give you a list of oil cleansers under the Routine tab. 2. Water or Foam cleanser Sum Miracle Rose Cleansing stick Love this stuff! 3. Exfoliation Neo Gen Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling exfoliator I only do this twice a week 4. Toner- The holy grail of toner! Son and Park Beauty Water is da bomb! Korean skin care toner is all about bringing your skin's ph level back to normal... 5. Essence- I have used Mizon Mela Defense White Capsule Essnce and have just switched to The Lotus due to cost. Be mindful of looking at package sizing when price shopping. 6. Serum- Neo Gen white truffle serum This is the part of the skin care routine where you can change serums based your particular skin care needs. 7. Masks/sheets- Good Skin Day Drench and Nourish This is my favorite mask and I have tried several over the last few months. I do a sheet mask twice a week on the same night that I do my exfoliation. This is the lengthy portion of the skin care as you ideally should leave the sheet mask on for 20 minutes. 8. Eye Cream - Saturday Skin Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream Wow! This stuff is amazing!!! A little goes a long way! 9. Face Cream- Here is my confession- I love my Oil of Olay Regenerist micro sculpting cream in the red jar. It feels good and I like it! 10. Sun screen- Just use it!!!!! Pick one that you love and put it on every day...regardless of how long you are going to be outside. Put some on the top of your hands while you are at it. My few extra tid bits- When using a sheet mask...scoop the extra serum and ingredients out of the bottom of the package and spread it on your neck and hands. A little goes a long way with these products. Don't shy away because of price necessarily. One bottle may last you 6-9 months. I did not start all of this at once. Even if you start a step or two at at time, you are doing your skin some good. In fact...if you have sensitive skin, starting with one new product at a time will help you determine which one may cause your skin some irritation. Do not approach skin care as a chore. Think of it as indulging yourself....your future self will thank you!!!
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Post by KiwiJo on Nov 1, 2017 4:40:07 GMT
Well, what a coincidence - I have just been researching local make-up tutors, started to get overwhelmed and came here for some relief. Only to immediately see this thread. It's obviously been around a while but I have never noticed it before. I am 63 years old and have never really known how to do make-up. I can slap on basic stuff but it always looks slapped on; I don't feel that I do myself any sort of favours at all. I have been feeling really down lately - depression raging (as much as depression can rage LOL) but I am coming out of that. I am starting to lose weight (did I mention I am obese?) but have decided to put off looking at clothes until I am a size smaller. I did think of having a make-up lesson as a reward for losing a certain amount but now I am thinking 'why wait?' . Reading this thread and all the enthusiasm and fun so many of you have around make-up, I am thinking I will book a lesson now. I think that making myself look as good as possible will really help me feel better about myself, and therefore about everything else too. So thank you everyone - and by contributing to this thread as you have done, you may consider yourself to have helped someone who needed it!
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Post by gigi333 on Nov 1, 2017 5:18:10 GMT
I didn't wear make up til I was in my mid 30s as I had no clue, my mother does t wear it
I got classes at the urban decay counter in my local department store
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 1, 2017 6:19:40 GMT
Well, what a coincidence - I have just been researching local make-up tutors, started to get overwhelmed and came here for some relief. Only to immediately see this thread. It's obviously been around a while but I have never noticed it before. I am 63 years old and have never really known how to do make-up. I can slap on basic stuff but it always looks slapped on; I don't feel that I do myself any sort of favours at all. I have been feeling really down lately - depression raging (as much as depression can rage LOL) but I am coming out of that. I am starting to lose weight (did I mention I am obese?) but have decided to put off looking at clothes until I am a size smaller. I did think of having a make-up lesson as a reward for losing a certain amount but now I am thinking 'why wait?' . Reading this thread and all the enthusiasm and fun so many of you have around make-up, I am thinking I will book a lesson now. I think that making myself look as good as possible will really help me feel better about myself, and therefore about everything else too. So thank you everyone - and by contributing to this thread as you have done, you may consider yourself to have helped someone who needed it! You will feel so pretty (not that you don't already) but after the lesson you will look at your makeup a different way and feel really good about yourself. It is a total mood enhancer. Trust me on that one. I took BFF for her birthday to Sephora and planned for both of us to have makeovers and spend the money it cost on products (instead of paying for the facial) and she got a ton of new makeup. I thought it was money well spent. You will, too. You'll come back to this thread and tell us how great you feel! Good luck! If you have tips, questions, concerns, anything, post them here. You are most welcome and we would welcome you to this group of makeup enthusiasts!
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Post by AllieC on Nov 1, 2017 10:51:20 GMT
Following on from my post about foundation recommendations, I had to go on a quick trip to a major city on Monday so went into a Mecca store. I was helped by a lovely young lady who took all of my wants into consideration then tried several brands on me. I went with Two Faced Born This Way foundation which is long lasting but better suited to a drier and more mature skin. It is a bit dewy and not matte and I'm pleased to say that I used it today as I was at a conference and got back to my room 13 hours after application and it still looked good. After 8 hours it was still pretty perfect and wore only a little after that. I also bought the Two Faced concealer and setting spray and I'm happy with all I had been very reluctant and self conscious to go into any of these places but it was such a good experience. Next visit I'm going back to get more LOL
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 1, 2017 12:35:41 GMT
Well, what a coincidence - I have just been researching local make-up tutors, started to get overwhelmed and came here for some relief. Only to immediately see this thread. It's obviously been around a while but I have never noticed it before. I am 63 years old and have never really known how to do make-up. I can slap on basic stuff but it always looks slapped on; I don't feel that I do myself any sort of favours at all. I have been feeling really down lately - depression raging (as much as depression can rage LOL) but I am coming out of that. I am starting to lose weight (did I mention I am obese?) but have decided to put off looking at clothes until I am a size smaller. I did think of having a make-up lesson as a reward for losing a certain amount but now I am thinking 'why wait?' . Reading this thread and all the enthusiasm and fun so many of you have around make-up, I am thinking I will book a lesson now. I think that making myself look as good as possible will really help me feel better about myself, and therefore about everything else too. So thank you everyone - and by contributing to this thread as you have done, you may consider yourself to have helped someone who needed it! I agree--why wait! I feel better about myself when I'm taking care of myself--skin care, styling my hair, wearing makeup, accessorizing my outfits. It helps give me motivation to keep making other positive choices.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 1, 2017 12:45:16 GMT
Following on from my post about foundation recommendations, I had to go on a quick trip to a major city on Monday so went into a Mecca store. I was helped by a lovely young lady who took all of my wants into consideration then tried several brands on me. I went with Two Faced Born This Way foundation which is long lasting but better suited to a drier and more mature skin. It is a bit dewy and not matte and I'm pleased to say that I used it today as I was at a conference and got back to my room 13 hours after application and it still looked good. After 8 hours it was still pretty perfect and wore only a little after that. I also bought the Two Faced concealer and setting spray and I'm happy with all I had been very reluctant and self conscious to go into any of these places but it was such a good experience. Next visit I'm going back to get more LOL For the win! You did great I'd say. I will look to see if my Sephora carries Too Faced's foundation as I have normal to dry skin. I am always open to trying new things.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 1, 2017 15:26:55 GMT
I used micellar water to remove my mascara. It seems to work the best for me. Now my eyelids are dry and peeling from the product. This is not a new reaction as it has happened with makeup remover oils. Is there anything I can put on my eyelid to moisturize it? I have my regular eye cream and it stings like crazy. I have to use something to get my makeup off at night and am at a loss what to use so this seems to work. I have tried cosmetic oils, baby oil, olive oil, water, Clinique soap, EstΓ©e Lauder makeup remover, Dior makeup remover etc. and always get the same result. I am not giving up wearing mascara, I just need a moisturizer. Any ideas?
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Post by cmpeter on Nov 1, 2017 17:23:43 GMT
How about coconut oil? Or, using a tube mascara that comes off with water (L'Oreal Double Extend)? What about the Almaty Eye Make Up remover pads?
I remove my make up primarily with CeraVe Hudrating Cleanser followed by a double cleanse with their SA Cleanser. I do follow up with the oil free (pink lid) Garnier Miceller water for my more stubborn eye make up.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 1, 2017 17:31:59 GMT
Coconut oil is the same. I find it very drying. (I know, it's an oil and oils aren't drying but it dries out my eyelids). I use a water soluble mascara and it comes off fairly easily but it does leave residue that I try to get off. I will try coconut oil again.
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Post by maryland on Nov 1, 2017 18:09:56 GMT
Well, what a coincidence - I have just been researching local make-up tutors, started to get overwhelmed and came here for some relief. Only to immediately see this thread. It's obviously been around a while but I have never noticed it before. I am 63 years old and have never really known how to do make-up. I can slap on basic stuff but it always looks slapped on; I don't feel that I do myself any sort of favours at all. I have been feeling really down lately - depression raging (as much as depression can rage LOL) but I am coming out of that. I am starting to lose weight (did I mention I am obese?) but have decided to put off looking at clothes until I am a size smaller. I did think of having a make-up lesson as a reward for losing a certain amount but now I am thinking 'why wait?' . Reading this thread and all the enthusiasm and fun so many of you have around make-up, I am thinking I will book a lesson now. I think that making myself look as good as possible will really help me feel better about myself, and therefore about everything else too. So thank you everyone - and by contributing to this thread as you have done, you may consider yourself to have helped someone who needed it! Off topic but I see you are from Auckland! My husband is going there tomorrow for a business trip. How is your weather looking? He likes to go to Auckland during your spring!
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Post by cmpeter on Nov 1, 2017 19:51:05 GMT
Almay makes a moisturizing one too...I find it too moisturizing for my eyes and use their oil free version.
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Post by peachiceteas on Nov 1, 2017 20:01:52 GMT
Coconut oil is the same. I find it very drying. (I know, it's an oil and oils aren't drying but it dries out my eyelids). I use a water soluble mascara and it comes off fairly easily but it does leave residue that I try to get off. I will try coconut oil again. It is not absurd that you find coconut oil drying. It most definitely can be drying regardless of it being an oil. Coconut oil does not hydrate the skin. Coconut oil acts like a barrier between skin and the air and it can trap moisture that is already in the skin but it does not provide additional moisture. So if there is no moisture in your skin to begin with, it will be drying. Coconut oil doesn't have any water in it, so it doesn't provide moisture for the skin. Also not all coconut oil is created equal. It's a great make up remover but you need to follow up with eye creams and moisturiser. *Disclaimer - what works for one might not work for another. If coconut oil works great for you - all the power to you!
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Post by peachiceteas on Nov 1, 2017 20:06:45 GMT
To remove your makeup Delta Dawn I would like to suggest something like Clinique Take The Day off cleansing balm, or the Emma Hardie cleansing balm. They'll work like coconut oil but they have all the extra ingredients in them to make them nourishing. I use the Una Brennan cleansing oil but it doesn't look like it is available in the US so I can't recommend that one! But if you're ever in the UK, I recommend it! Here is on Amazon US but it's out of stock.
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Post by craftmepink on Nov 1, 2017 23:23:38 GMT
Why did I look at this thread?? So what is everyone planning to buy for the Sephora VIB sale? For VIB Rouge members, it starts on Nov. 3- Nov. 6 (just got the email). I think for the VIB members, the sale starts a week after (but don't quote me on that!) I'm planning on getting the Sephora favorites mascara set, a YSL lipstick, saw a plum color that looks pretty for fall, and maybe the Huda Beauty eyeshadow palette in the rose gold edition. The colors look amazing! I may get the Sephora Advent Calendar...may not or buy some eye cream. I don't know about the Sephora Advent Calendar, the products don't look that great at $45. May get the Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Minis, I always wanted to try their lip products!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 1, 2017 23:37:43 GMT
I am going to get an eye shadow pallet I think. I want to have eye shadow that looks like I am not wearing eye shadow. I want it to be very neutral and subdued. I have narrowed it down to a couple of things so I will go take a look I think.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 1, 2017 23:40:48 GMT
I used micellar water to remove my mascara. It seems to work the best for me. Now my eyelids are dry and peeling from the product. This is not a new reaction as it has happened with makeup remover oils. Is there anything I can put on my eyelid to moisturize it? I have my regular eye cream and it stings like crazy. I have to use something to get my makeup off at night and am at a loss what to use so this seems to work. I have tried cosmetic oils, baby oil, olive oil, water, Clinique soap, EstΓ©e Lauder makeup remover, Dior makeup remover etc. and always get the same result. I am not giving up wearing mascara, I just need a moisturizer. Any ideas? I use It cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup with a microfiber cloth. It works better for me than any other eye makeup remover I have tried.
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Post by cmpeter on Nov 1, 2017 23:40:56 GMT
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 1, 2017 23:44:24 GMT
I used micellar water to remove my mascara. It seems to work the best for me. Now my eyelids are dry and peeling from the product. This is not a new reaction as it has happened with makeup remover oils. Is there anything I can put on my eyelid to moisturize it? I have my regular eye cream and it stings like crazy. I have to use something to get my makeup off at night and am at a loss what to use so this seems to work. I have tried cosmetic oils, baby oil, olive oil, water, Clinique soap, EstΓ©e Lauder makeup remover, Dior makeup remover etc. and always get the same result. I am not giving up wearing mascara, I just need a moisturizer. Any ideas? I use It cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup with a microfiber cloth. It works better for me than any other eye makeup remover I have tried. I will try this next. I am kind of frustrated! Thanks for the suggestion. i will go to Sephora tomorrow or Friday.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 2, 2017 0:07:46 GMT
I use It cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup with a microfiber cloth. It works better for me than any other eye makeup remover I have tried. I will try this next. I am kind of frustrated! Thanks for the suggestion. i will go to Sephora tomorrow or Friday. I have tried several other eye makeup removers and they either don't work at all or they make my eyes itch and feel gross. I'm not sure which is more important to my process--the microfiber cloth or the bye bye makeup but I think both together work great. I got my first cloths in a 4 pack at the dollar tree but recently got some different ones at TJMaxx.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 2, 2017 0:12:22 GMT
I will try this next. I am kind of frustrated! Thanks for the suggestion. i will go to Sephora tomorrow or Friday. I have tried several other eye makeup removers and they either don't work at all or they make my eyes itch and feel gross. I'm not sure which is more important to my process--the microfiber cloth or the bye bye makeup but I think both together work great. I got my first cloths in a 4 pack at the dollar tree but recently got some different ones at TJMaxx. Did you get them in the bath section of TJMaxx? I can look at Marshall's. I have a really good store near me. I don't know where else to buy microfibre cloths. Any other suggestions? I am open to advice (being enabled...you know how it is...)
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Post by mom on Nov 2, 2017 0:52:19 GMT
I have tried several other eye makeup removers and they either don't work at all or they make my eyes itch and feel gross. I'm not sure which is more important to my process--the microfiber cloth or the bye bye makeup but I think both together work great. I got my first cloths in a 4 pack at the dollar tree but recently got some different ones at TJMaxx. Did you get them in the bath section of TJMaxx? I can look at Marshall's. I have a really good store near me. I don't know where else to buy microfibre cloths. Any other suggestions? I am open to advice (being enabled...you know how it is...) Delta Dawn I have bought this one before and it works well....but the ones at TJMaxx/Marshalls would work just as good I am sure. They are in the bath/spa section. At my TJMaxx they are about $5.99 a piece or so. SaveSave
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 2, 2017 1:28:53 GMT
I have tried several other eye makeup removers and they either don't work at all or they make my eyes itch and feel gross. I'm not sure which is more important to my process--the microfiber cloth or the bye bye makeup but I think both together work great. I got my first cloths in a 4 pack at the dollar tree but recently got some different ones at TJMaxx. Did you get them in the bath section of TJMaxx? I can look at Marshall's. I have a really good store near me. I don't know where else to buy microfibre cloths. Any other suggestions? I am open to advice (being enabled...you know how it is...) Yes, they were in the section with other bath and beauty products/tools. The ones I got were 3 for $5.99 but I am sure there are a variety. Amazon also has some, and I just saw some at Kohls.com as I was placing an order.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 2, 2017 3:42:01 GMT
Did you get them in the bath section of TJMaxx? I can look at Marshall's. I have a really good store near me. I don't know where else to buy microfibre cloths. Any other suggestions? I am open to advice (being enabled...you know how it is...) Delta Dawn I have bought this one before and it works well....but the ones at TJMaxx/Marshalls would work just as good I am sure. They are in the bath/spa section. At my TJMaxx they are about $5.99 a piece or so. SaveSave mom I have those and they are kind of rough, too. I have the eyelid cleaning ones. They are just tiny and they work but I have to scrub to get the black off. I will look at Marshall's tomorrow maybe.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 2, 2017 3:50:41 GMT
Just FYI, I was looking at the fine print to see if the coupon could be used more than once and I believe the Colourpop is excluded. Just don't want you to be surprised when you're trying to check out. I am not really sure what I want... I don't really need anything right now. Maybe I will grab something for christmas presents.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 2, 2017 10:00:42 GMT
I want a couple of milky shades of nail polish. I want a milky pink and a milky peach. I am good for nude, red, pink, shiny, etc. I wonder if I will even be able to get anything in the colours I want. www.pinterest.ca/pin/352899320792757735/this is an example but others, too. Suggestions are always welcome.
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