Ladies, MUST HAVES in your make up bag?

Courtney011691

Things I have in order of application:
- L'Oreal Studio Secrets Primer
- L'Oreal True Match Liquid Concealer
- L'Oreal Infallible 18 Hour Foundation
- Covergirl Professional Waterproof Mascara
- L'Oreal True Match Translucent Finishing Powder

I really love L'Oreal (obvs haha).

bmqbonnie

One of the best tips I ever heard was to mix 1:1:1 MAC fluid foundation, a moisturizer and... Monistat chafing cream.

Monistat is just like Shadowbox Photo Finish primer but cheaper and bonus: it's clear so you don't have to worry about it matching.

By mixing you'll have lighter, more natural coverage and you can adjust according to need. I usually do that and then put straight foundation on problem areas and blend.

Also a white pencil. I use it to highlight this and that.

Other than for foundation, I haven't really found it to be worthwhile to get the super expensive makeup. Decent drugstore makeup does just fine. It's all about the application.

NeonHeartz444

Concealer, finishing powder, mascara, eyeliner, maybe some eyeshadow, and lipgloss.

bmqbonnie

Great list. I am still having trouble finding perfect mascara without clumps...

Pretty sure there isn't one. I went to a Sephora last time I was at the mall and tried a ton. They were no better than drugstore IMO.

The secret is to take your wand out and roll it around on a piece of toilet paper or what have you before applying. That will remove most of them.

MyChocolateDiet

Old thread is old. I HOPE OP got herself some makeup essentials by now, but on the off chance she is still reading this, here are some new loves.

Clinique even better compact make up SPF 15. It's like foundation/powder/sunscreen all in one. And it applies with a sponge and is not a new concept at all but quite useful.

Clinique long last lipwear gloss in Bonfire. Just enough shimmer to feel a little glam but not so much that you look like an azz when hubby takes you to 5guys instead of Roy's.

ThePlight

Eyeliner, eyelash curler and lipstick.

tesha_chandler

Bare minerals foundation!

Nikachelle

Total necro, but there aren't a whole heck of a lot of makeup posts around this place!

Who else bought UD's Naked 3?

I'm still waiting on my blasted Sephora order to be delivered from when I went crazy and stayed up till midnight to order it when Sephora launched it.

KateGifford

Bare minimum: Foundation and mascara.

Every day wear: concealer, Foundation, powder, blush, bronzer, eye brow pencil, black eye liner, white Eye liner, mascara, and chapstick.

Extra wear: false eyelashes and a red or dark pink lipstick.

fShaw86

eyeliner (nyx), mascara (rimmel), lipbalm (maybelline), and a keychain mirror that's around the size of a quarter.

bambishealth

My definite musts are eyeliner, mascara and lip balm. I wear other stuff but these are the essentials, even on my "outdoor" face.

CaraRahl

I've got pretty much the entire Mary Kay collection...I'm an addict...

bikinisuited

Great list. I am still having trouble finding perfect mascara without clumps...

Pretty sure there isn't one. I went to a Sephora last time I was at the mall and tried a ton. They were no better than drugstore IMO.

The secret is to take your wand out and roll it around on a piece of toilet paper or what have you before applying. That will remove most of them.

Read your suggestion in a magazine. Now I keep Kleenex in my bathroom to wipe, it is working better. Thank you lady!

Me2FitMe

Mascara and lipstick for sure... Sometimes I add eye liner

Nikachelle

Great list. I am still having trouble finding perfect mascara without clumps...

Pretty sure there isn't one. I went to a Sephora last time I was at the mall and tried a ton. They were no better than drugstore IMO.

The secret is to take your wand out and roll it around on a piece of toilet paper or what have you before applying. That will remove most of them.

Read your suggestion in a magazine. Now I keep Kleenex in my bathroom to wipe, it is working better. Thank you lady!

If you're having issues, try out COVERGIRL's Clump Crusher. I can't believe how much that stuff DOESN'T clump up on me. It's actually kind of astounding.

meshashesha2012

old thread but what i keep in my makeup bag is pretty much related to my day to day work look :

face powder (make up forever)
eyeshadow (nars charade)
concealer (nars and make up forever)
eyeliner (i use eve pearl liquid liner since the felt tip gives a pretty quick and easy wing)
mascara (givenchy)
blush (nars orgasm)
lipstick/lipstick : whichever one i'm wearing that day. i generally keep my eyes the same for work and will change the lipstick, so some days it's a neutral pink, other days it's red, some days it's eggplant lipgloss and sometimes it's fuscia pink

as for the clumping mascara, that happens to just about every mascara when it's a bit dried out, so first and foremost check that you arent keeping your mascara (or makeup in general) too long

bikinisuited

Great list. I am still having trouble finding perfect mascara without clumps...

Pretty sure there isn't one. I went to a Sephora last time I was at the mall and tried a ton. They were no better than drugstore IMO.

The secret is to take your wand out and roll it around on a piece of toilet paper or what have you before applying. That will remove most of them.

Read your suggestion in a magazine. Now I keep Kleenex in my bathroom to wipe, it is working better. Thank you lady!

If you're having issues, try out COVERGIRL's Clump Crusher. I can't believe how much that stuff DOESN'T clump up on me. It's actually kind of astounding.

I have try so many but not COVERGIRL Clump Crusher. Fabulous idea and thank you!

thatonegirlwiththestuff

Mascara
Powder
Pepper Spray
Eyeliner

gogojodee

Sad. But I'm bumping my old post because I'm curious what everyone is currently using. Haha

Christine_1027

BB cream, eyebrow pencil, lip stain

gogojodee

Nice!

I guess to be fair I should update what I'm using as well.

Nature's Gate lotion on my face when I remember.
Urban Decay's YDK
Bare Escentuals bb cream for eyes
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero
Smashbox concealer in Tan
PUR minerals disappearin ink concealer
Benefit's Theyre Real mascara!

FabulousFantasticFifty

This is everything that I have in my make-up bag!

gogojodee

I love the WNW Nutty! I use that as a base often!

emilee974

I must have eye liner, mascara and my YSL lipgloss

summerhaze71

I don't have input on makeup, but at the end of the day, when you are wanting to wash it all off: Juara Rice Facial Cleanser.... absolute favorite ever!

47Jacqueline

summerhaze71 wrote: »

I don't have input on makeup, but at the end of the day, when you are wanting to wash it all off: Juara Rice Facial Cleanser.... absolute favorite ever!

I've tried a ton of cleansers - Finally decided the best one was soap and water.

I have a ton of stuff, but most used:

L Oreal 2-Step Mascara - doesn't clump, bleed, or run. I teach Aqua fitness so these are really important issues.
Clinique eyebrow pencil
Eye shadows of various colors
blush - one bronzy, one pink
Neutrogena lipstick
Aquaphor lip balm
Jeunnesse firming lotion
Eucerine moisturizer with sunscreen
I have a bunch of primers

Best fun subscription: Ipsy monthly make-up samples

the_alexorcist

Coloured lip balm and mascara.

desika8787

- Wash peeling from Estée Lauder (haha the one and only one)
- Toner from Declaré Switzerland
- Cream from Clarins
- Clinique Concealer
- Mascara from Clinique (the ordiary one - no Volume etc, just blackening)
- Foundation (for the bad/important days haha) from Bourjois
- Nude eye shadow palette from Clarins
- Powder from Dermacol Czech
- Blush powder from Lancôme
- Lipbalm from Manufaktura Czech

Even in general I only use the peeling, toner, cream, mascara and a bit of powder... The rest is when I have a special or important day

kramrn77

Benefit porfessional
Coola matte BB cream (loooove it because my skin is oily and this doesn't make me super shiny)
Este Lauder loose powder
Benefit dandelion blush
Benefit Bad Gal Mascara
Bentint or Benefit Posie Tint for lips
Lip balm

Off work: Stila Dare to Bare makes a consistent round

I tend to buy sample sizes because they fit better and I actually use them all rather then throwing them away.

MommysLittleMeatball

The only thing I wear daily is face moisturizer with spf (olay) and chap stick. I only wear makeup if I am going out on a weekend or a special occasion. When I wear makeup it's very natural, but with a red lip. I do enjoy makeup, but I don't wear 90% of the time because of laziness and my oily skin used to prevent me from wearing makeup, so I got used to going without it. However, I did find makeup I can wear for long periods of time. That being said if you have oily skin you should invest in
Hourglass Immaculate foundation. It's a liquid that finishes as powder. Will not turn you into an oil slick. You won't have to blot all day. It's pretty damn amazing.
Benefit Erase Paste- I have dark circles under my eyes.
Makeup Forever Pro Finish powder. Good by itself for a quick coverage or on top of foundation to finish your look.
Nars blush will last you forever. A little bit goes a long long way.
Lancome bonzer
BareMinerals illuminating powder.
Nars Larger than Life Long-wear liner. Greatest pencil liner ever. It looks like liquid, but it's a pencil, so easy to apply. And I hated applying eyeliner because it used to take me FOREVER, but this one changed that for me. I got it in a gift set that had eyeliners (pencil and liquid)from top brands at Sephora for $34. Look for it around November/December. I have liners to last me years. lol
Almay brown eyes trio. I have a bunch of eye pallets, but this is my go to. I just like nude shades.
Massacra - Makeup Forever
Best lip stain Sephora brand
For a less intense color on the lips, I love this. I use this the most. Even if I don't have on makeup, but want some color I wear this. Revlon Color Stay Lip Stain.