Ladies, MUST HAVES in your make up bag?

bernied262

Bare essentials mineral foundation, eyeliner, lip balm and lip gloss. For an evening out, i throw in a mascara.

leggoego

"A good nights sleep is the most important thing in your make up bag" -Tyra Banks

pattya925

"A good nights sleep is the most important thing in your make up bag" -Tyra Banks

Love it!

MNA76

Concealer, black mascara and lip gloss. The rest I can do without for the most part.

ldnmaggie

Never go out withou my eyebrows on. makes such a difference!!
MY MUSTS ARE
Mac eyebrow pencil
Mac studio fix fluid foundation/ estee lauder double wear foundation
Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer (AMAZING AND SO CHEAP )
Eyeshadow always wear loreals color appeal in 165 all over lid and 168 outer and the rimmel london scandal eyes pencil in silver in tear drop with liquid liner and false lashes!
Sleeks face form :P
Bourjois blush in rose frisson
Oh and a white eyeliner and mascara!
Their my musts

LALALA28115

I wear Everyday Minerals, it is Leaping Bunny certified mineral makeup, for everything but mascara and lip color. I have started wearing Motives lip color and this fruit based mascara. Also, certified cruelty free.
That is all I need! I only carry the lip color with me. Everything else I can put on in the morning and it lasts all day long!

peachfigs

I recently whittled mine down to just -

Eyebrow pencil
2 Lipsticks (One red, one more natural looking)
Mascara
Gel Liner
Foundation
Travel Size Moisturiser

But if I had to only choose one, it would be the brow pencil Everyone looks better with groomed brows!

onwarddownward

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taiyola

Foundation
This changes - I've tried nearly every brand going. I used to end up back with Max Factor, but now I'm with No.7.

Bronzer
Usually use this to help with shine and as 'blush'.

Mascara
Eyebrow pencil
Brown eye shadow + brush
Foundation brush - my hands are very sensitive, so this is a must!

Usually I wear foundation and mascara and colour in my eyebrows as mine are very sparse. I occasionally make an effort.

peachfigs

^this is a good tip but I wish I could remember the name of the girl I like. She's asian. That's all I can remember.

As for foundation....it's our bread and butter and we carry like several lines so it's important to consider your skin type and needs when choosing one. When I go to the mall it takes a good long time to find a color to match me. Last time we went thru 4 lines to finally find me a good shade at Chanel. This time when I placed that order I told you about I made sure to get 2 bottles of my fave so as never to run out again.

Another thing that can make it seem like you described above is the state your skin is in when you apply. Namely--exfoliate. Exfolation is important but not something to take lightly and frequency depends on your skin type. Dry skin girls less frequent, normal more, and oily ladies can work up to trying more frequency. This after cleansing and then proper toner and moisturizing gives the applied foundation a way to get on your skin in a more natural looking way. Try it next time you are around some exfoliator. Try exfoliating and moisturizing one hand and the other not. Then apply the foundation to both hands and see if there's a difference. Also you may be using a product that is too matte for your skin type.

Is it Michelle Phan?

dym123

Lip balm and tampons.

UnwrappingCandy

I might sound silly, but for the most part I like my natural face. I only ever wear eye liner, mascara, and lip gloss so those are the things I carry along with a nail care kit and lash curler.

peachfigs

I might sound silly, but for the most part I like my natural face. I only ever wear eye liner, mascara, and lip gloss so those are the things I carry along with a nail care kit and lash curler.

That's not silly at all! I prefer the natural look too.

gonnamakeanewaccount

I have tons of different kinds of makeup in my bag, but my daily look consists of liquid foundation, eyebrow pencil, mascara, and tinted chapstick.

shutterbug282

Mascara, compact powder, eyeliner - liquid, pencil and gel, concealer and foundation.

Iron_Lotus

BB cream
bronzer powder
colour palette for hazel eyes
water proof mascara black
water proof black eyeliner
and a light shade of nude or pink lip gloss

I_see_skinny_Me

Tart smooth operator mineral powder for under eyes. Helps keep theconcealer wrinkles at bay

ElikaCousland

I wake up late every single day, so I'm almost always putting my makeup on in the car and can't do anything too involved. So my everyday makeup is :

Aveeno Positively Radiant tinted moisturizer with SPF 30
Eyeliner - Loreal Infallible in Carbon Black is my go-to because it's a roll-up and that's super convenient, but I love Urban Decay 24/7 too. Such fun colors!
Mascara - I've never found one I adore above all others. Right now I'm using Nyx Doll-Eye Lengthening and it's okay. One day I'll find the perfect one for me!
Pressed powder - Loreal True Match or Physicians Formula - just something light to kill shine and set my face
Lip gloss - Nyx Mega Shine or Lancome Juicy Tubes

PepperWorm

Almay concealer stick.
Physician's Formula powder foundation, translucent matte finishing powder and coral-tone blush
Naked natural pallet eye shadow
Good moisturizer.

S'about it.

MissJacquelineN

Oh gosh.. I've actually cut down on everything but a few things; I went from an entire drawer full to just a small bag .
I always have my liquid foundation- Makeup Forever HD (if I can afford it), Falsies mascara, and my absolute MUST- ITCOSMETICS Bye Bye Undereye Concealer. I have the absolute worst under eye circles and with this stuff you'd never know!

ProudMotherof4ProudWife2007

Concealer,Black Eyeliner and Mascara is a must

cityjaneLondon

I look dead without my Benefit Benetint. Been using it for years. I would need it on a desert island.

jjhanlon

True Science anti-aging cream
Target's Up&Up refining serum
Almay smart shade anti-aging make-up
Neutrogena rice powder in translucent
Touche eclat
Maybelline cover stick
Clinique all about eyes concealer
Elf translucent Hi-def under eye powder

Almay intense i-color in brown topaz
Maybelline Lash Stiletto
Maybelline Great Lash
Heated eyelash curler (<--MUST HAVE, no ifs ands or buts about it)

Flirt! blush in dragonfly
Ardell brow powder in Taupe
Lancome blonde brow pencil
Covergirl Outlast lip stain in #427

Lots of random cheap earth-tone eyeshadows
Some assorted bronzers and a brown eyeliner for my beauty marks...


And now the realization that I am a giant make-up *kitten* haha

I am not naturally pretty, for some of us it takes work!!! :laugh:

anorangie

This is such a fun thread to me.

Here is what I currently use the most:

Primer:
bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primer

Base/foundation:
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Sheers with SPF

Eyeshadows:
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream, #2 Steel (silver gray shimmer)
or
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream, #18 Purple (light lilac shimmer)
or
Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal, #55 Inked in Pink (light pink shimmer)
*I normally wear only one shadow at a time, lightly applied to the lower lid. I often skip eyeshadow altogether.

Stila, kitten (light champagne shimmer)
*I use a little of this in the inner corners of my eyes to brighten them.

Mascara:
Lancôme is my all-time favorite.

Blush:
Sonia Kashuk Blush, Flamingo 97 (pinky pink, seems bright in packaging but not so bright when applied)
or
e.l.f. Blush, Tickled Pink (peachy pink)

Lips:
Clarins, Joli Rouge Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick, #15 Pink Magnolia
*This is the lipstick that works for me no matter what. I wear it almost exclusively even though I have several other colors. If Clarins ever stops making this I will be very sad--in terms of first-world problems, that is.
or
LipFusion InFatuation, First Crush

Finishing Powder:
bareMinerals Mineral Veil
or
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder

Since trying new make-up can quickly become expensive, I always ask about the store's return policy re: make-up specifically. I feel better trying something new if I know that I can return it in case it's a disaster for some reason (i.e., changes color after applied, causes break-outs, looks garish, etc.).

Have fun!

If you mean Lancome Definicils...that should be in the hall of fame! Clinique just came out with something new and wonderful in that vein of long separated and gorgeous called "amazing" or some such name. It's their newest I beleive. when i tried it a passer by wowed and remarked he thought I was wearing fake lashes. it's that dramatic. the best way to wear these uber long separatey mascaras is with a light colored shadow behind it to create a contrast and show off the sweet and separated innocent lash to it's best effect. Just a tip.

Oh, excellent - thank you. :flowerforyou:

JenniTheVeggie

I don't wear much. Brown eyeliner and black mascara are a must. I love lip gloss too. Besides those things and makeup remover, that's it!

HealthyStartsHere

My must have is eyeliner. Everything else is only special occasion for me.

Ocarina

I'm not sure this will get read but this is one of my favorite topics... I'm pretty hardcore I have to admit. I wear make up EVERYDAY, even to work on night shift. I just have to have it on as I hate the condition of my skin with all the zits and blemishes. Make up really does something to the face and confidence. Plus its fun to put on.

Everyday without rain or shine it takes me 30 minutes to do

I layer up with primers as a base:
NARS eye primer (new! They were out of stock of the good old Urban Decay stuff. I'm excited to try it.)
Bare Escentuals face primer

Then eyes...
Bare Escentuals eyebrow shadow, brown
Bare Escentuals lengthening mascara
Bare Escentuals loose eyeshadow powder... whatever color fits my mood

Foundations... (designed for dry skin)
MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation (liquid)
MAC Mosturecover Concealer (liquid)
MAC Bronzer
MAC Blush

I finish off with MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15 in substitute for finishing powder as I hate the cakey look.

I also have my Sultra Straightener that I use to flat iron my hair then I'm ready to rock and roll. It all stays on and looks great everyday. Replacements are every 5-6 months so its expensive up front but economical as long as you aren't buying new junk everyday of course.

I tend to do the same look everyday with different eyeshadow colors. I highly recommend building a good routine!

MegsLeaBrown

^this is a good tip but I wish I could remember the name of the girl I like. She's asian. That's all I can remember.

As for foundation....it's our bread and butter and we carry like several lines so it's important to consider your skin type and needs when choosing one. When I go to the mall it takes a good long time to find a color to match me. Last time we went thru 4 lines to finally find me a good shade at Chanel. This time when I placed that order I told you about I made sure to get 2 bottles of my fave so as never to run out again.

Another thing that can make it seem like you described above is the state your skin is in when you apply. Namely--exfoliate. Exfolation is important but not something to take lightly and frequency depends on your skin type. Dry skin girls less frequent, normal more, and oily ladies can work up to trying more frequency. This after cleansing and then proper toner and moisturizing gives the applied foundation a way to get on your skin in a more natural looking way. Try it next time you are around some exfoliator. Try exfoliating and moisturizing one hand and the other not. Then apply the foundation to both hands and see if there's a difference. Also you may be using a product that is too matte for your skin type.

Is it Michelle Phan?

I Also use the Youtube videos for help with new makeup ideas as well, but the girl who's tutorials I follow is different. She goes by XSparkage (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZufuEDQi-bHovN37Ra2EA) and she does a lot of really fun stuff!

xoxomarshmallow

Eyelash glue & a bright red/pink lipstick. xoxo

wildcatnyc

Bobby Brown Shimmer Brick
Nars Mykonos eyeshadow
Falsies Mascara
Joey Healey eyebrow powder
Bare Minerals matte powder foundation
Urban decay eyeliner - I use black and dark purple most