Make up addicts

pink_and_shiny

humblemonkey - Liquid liner is quite tricky. The main tip...don't rush it. Go slower than you think you need to, and with the lightest pressure possible. It is so much easier to build up the line than to make it thinner.

PeaceMe

I am a bare Minerals and Ulta addict among others (ie mac, stilla, I could go on for days) I am a cosmetologist but decided nursing was a more practical career blah!

shrinkingkristy

I love my makeup. Not sure if it's ok to mention here (I don't want to get kicked off MFP!!!) but I sell some on the side for a company that starts with A and ends in N. I'm my own best customer! Love that I get to try everything new at a discount. Hahaha. Cream to powder eyeshadows are really awesome. Eyeshadow is by far my favorite. You can combine so many different colors!

I sell for the same company, and I am quickly becoming my own best customer.

I rarely, if ever, wore makeup before I started with them.

pink_and_shiny

Ladies if you have a Rite Aid near you you NEED to get there tonight! I got some Physicians Formula Powder Pearl palettes (in beige and light bronze pearl) and they're absolutely STUNNING. Seriously. They're on sale (today's the last day) buy one get one free. They're $13.95 so you'll get two for that price. If you have coupons (do a quick google search) you'll get them even cheaper. I had $5 off coupons (used two of them, one on each palette), so I got the palettes for $1.97 each! :noway:

The sale really does end today, and it is only on bronzers (the pearl palettes are considered bronzers) so GO GO GO!!

Anidorie

i sell avon just so i can make money to spend on more makeup with my discount.

nolachick

hey ladies!

head over to macy's to get your free make up consultation + 2 free samples (7day scrub and all over face color , I got the almond blossom)

i haven't tried the products yet, but i can't wait

info link below:
http://www1.macys.com/shop/beauty/featured-brands/clinique/clinique-makeup/clinique-color-open-house?id=55724

pink_and_shiny

Thanks for the link nolachick!

Sephora stores in New York have a special on may 12th - bring in any empty full-size shampoo or conditioner and get a free full-size Ojon Restorative Shampoo and Conditioner!

http://www.sephora.com/help/stores/controller.jhtml?store=C9110&dir=events

nolachick

thnx pink, but my sephora doesnt have any events going on at the moment.
I did go today to return the Living Proof thickening cream, it did thicken but it also gave me dandruff immediately. I wanted to buy the Oscar Blandi Smoothing shampoo but they were out. oh well..


so, I have a favor to ask u girls, can you please go to the link below and "like" my picture so I can be entered to win a "pin up girl" contest. winner wins red pin up lipstick and Dita von Teese's latest book. :bigsmile:

Thnx a million xoxox :flowerforyou:

Hazelhaze05

I'm addicted to lip gloss... Other than that, I never wear any make up. I guess it's the tom boy in me lol

lisa35120

i SWEAR i am the only girl in this world who DOESNT use liquid liner. i can never get it right!!!

No, you aren't!! I don't wear it either. I tried once but it didn't work out very well lol... although that was almost 5 years ago and at that time I was just learning how to put on makeup (I was a tomboy & pretty much refused to wear makeup until then) so that could have something to do with it!

Anyways.. I am pretty much addicted to my makeup! I can go out without it but that's only on quick trips to the grocery store or to the gym.. I HAVE TO have it if I'm going out for fun! I wear clinique makeup mostly but that's because their foundation is the only one I've tried so far that doesn't make me break out!

ImperfektAngel

i sell avon just so i can make money to spend on more makeup with my discount.

lol

wildsun

Addict might not be the right word, but I love it lots! I just like switching up my look, I could go a month easy without the same makeup style used twice.

kdouglas11

I love lipstick... everything else, I don't care about!

nolachick

longest lasting lipstick? i have a fuschia lip liner that i use all over my lips cuz i can't find a lipstick to match it and i find it lasts longer than lipstick. however, it does come off after i eat or drink something. i want something that will hold up on a night out. I heard good things about MB 24hour lipstick but cudnt find the shade i want. :S

suggestions?

and did anyone go on fb to vote for my pic? please follow the link in my last post so i can enter to win a make up contest :blushing:

Toni79927

I'm actually 20 years old and only just wanting twith make up. If anyone wants to give a beginner some tips

Toni79927

* to experiment with

humblemonkey

* to experiment with

check out emilynoel on youtube...she has some great tutorials on how to apply makeup and sme good products to use. shes always doing reviews of products and such...or look back on this thread and u can see reviews of a bunch of products!

JMCade

Love it too! It all started after I had my first child. I figured I was a little overweight, might as well be pretty and a little over weight. :flowerforyou: Went though an AVON-aholic phase. Now I just buy at wal-mart- it's a lot cheaper!

JMCade

i SWEAR i am the only girl in this world who DOESNT use liquid liner. i can never get it right!!!

No, you aren't!! I don't wear it either. I tried once but it didn't work out very well lol... although that was almost 5 years ago and at that time I was just learning how to put on makeup (I was a tomboy & pretty much refused to wear makeup until then) so that could have something to do with it!

Anyways.. I am pretty much addicted to my makeup! I can go out without it but that's only on quick trips to the grocery store or to the gym.. I HAVE TO have it if I'm going out for fun! I wear clinique makeup mostly but that's because their foundation is the only one I've tried so far that doesn't make me break out!

I can't do the liquid either! I end up looking like my kids drew it on me! I'm better off with a pencil and my fingertip to smudge it a little for a softer look.

craftylatvian

i SWEAR i am the only girl in this world who DOESNT use liquid liner. i can never get it right!!!

No, you aren't!! I don't wear it either. I tried once but it didn't work out very well lol... although that was almost 5 years ago and at that time I was just learning how to put on makeup (I was a tomboy & pretty much refused to wear makeup until then) so that could have something to do with it!

Anyways.. I am pretty much addicted to my makeup! I can go out without it but that's only on quick trips to the grocery store or to the gym.. I HAVE TO have it if I'm going out for fun! I wear clinique makeup mostly but that's because their foundation is the only one I've tried so far that doesn't make me break out!

I can't do the liquid either! I end up looking like my kids drew it on me! I'm better off with a pencil and my fingertip to smudge it a little for a softer look.

The Kat VonD liner I use is a liquid type, but the applicator is like a fine, tight paintbrush. The first time you use it, you may not like it, but one you get the hang of it, you may never go back to a regular eyeliner again! I will try and post pics this coming weekend of my eye makeup and you will be able to see the liner.

nolachick

anyone found good deals this week?
there's a 20% off coupon on ulta.com but i can't seem to get it to work. IDK what's up with that.

anyhoo, what's your longest lasting lipstick/lip stain?

nolachick

oh oh where did all the other make up addicts go?

Well i got my order from sephora last night. I got the following things:

Lancome Creme Radiance (creme to foam cleanser) - loving it so far. a little goes a long way

Benefit Big Beautiful eyes palette - not too crazy about the size and colors, will give it another try and if i'm still not happy after a few days i'll return it.

tarte vitamin lipstick in zen - cute color but not as dark as pictured which is ok. i like the texture but i haven't decided if i want to keep it yet.

sarahanne40

This thread is me! A make up addict that is - I love, love, love finding new (to me anyways) make up / tools, lol! At the moment I am waiting on the Sigma F50 and F82 - I have the MAC 227 alredy so I know I am going to love the F50 (which I'm going to be using more as a face/highlight brush than for eyes - hence the dupe) - plus I have seen great reviews on the new kabuki brush set from Sigma (so F82 is the first in this line for me) !!

I mainly love MAC for colour selections and wow factor (eyeshadow / blush) and try to use more skin friendly tinted moisturisers for a daily base, and some estee lauder foundation / highlighter when I'm going out!!

I'll definately be keeping an eye on this thread for future purchase reference (I also use make up alley.com for info / review! )



Sarah

nolachick

hey Sarah! finally we have some activity on this thread. I was wondering if i was the only crazy one about make up still.

ok recently purchased products are :
Benefit Big Beautiful eyes palette - did not work for my skin tone. maybe for someone more fair. - RETURNED!
Tarte Zen Lipstick - I'm still trying to decide if i like it ....more to come.
Sephora brand Creme Stain - LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE! I have tried it is forever fuschia and strawberry red and they are AHMAZING! beautiful color not drying, last a LOOOOOONG time! and at only $12 as compared to other more expensive lip stains ( I tried the Tarte for $24) and was not impressed.

p.s. I am really loving and using a lot more of my Wet n Wild palettes in Comfort Zone and Petal Pusher. So inexpensive yet great quality and last all day over a primer.

sarahanne40

lol - I have only just thought of finding a make up thread here! Being in the UK we don't have Sephora (which sucks) - but I am soon moving to Geneva and I know they have Sephora over there (or at least in France), so looking forward to having a browse through there stuff. Last time I went in one (I think in Aix en Provance, France) I was just looking for some basic clinique and had the BF in tow so didnt have time to ogle anything else! I dont know about you - but makeup shopping with men is worse than clothes shopping - at least they have an idea of what looks good with clothes, but having never tried makeup my BF can't contribute anything and gets very easily bored when I'm browsing, lol!

Currently living down in Cornwall I am only near Benefit and clinique counters (no MAC - bummer!) - but as I said this is all going to change when I move next month, yay ! I have one lip tint, the Max Factor lipfinity tint in berry burst - which I though would be similar the benefit 'rosie' - but has absolutely NO staying power - I lick my lips and the 'tint' comes off!! I think they were probably afraid of people complaining about staining, but seriously - its a sweet colour and has a nice smell / taste (when you lick you lips, lol) - but I wouldnt waste your cash! Other things I am loving at the moment is coral lipstick and nail polish - I have L'oreal 'Magnetic Coral' which I use lightly with a clear gloss - it looks great ! and Max Factor Hot Salsa naiil polish - which is great with a tan

I'll let you know how the new brushes work out !

craftylatvian

In my quest to find the perfect foundation for my oily skin, I bought:

Maybelliene Dream Matte Mousse: covers very well, but the color is a little too dark but will be good for summer;
L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Smothing Mousse: did not cover as well, wore off easily.

I use Avon Magix primer and that seems to help control my oil.

nolachick

Maybelliene Dream Matte Mousse: covers very well, but the color is a little too dark but will be good for summer;

this is my FAVORITE foundation. i have it in honey beige #4. just ordered 2 more on ulta.com to stock up

craftylatvian

Maybelliene Dream Matte Mousse: covers very well, but the color is a little too dark but will be good for summer;

this is my FAVORITE foundation. i have it in honey beige #4. just ordered 2 more on ulta.com to stock up

I have rosacea and want a full coverage foundation, but one that does not make me look like I am wearing any makeup. The Dream Matte Mousse I like the best so far, but I want to try the Sephora one that is supposed to be like Makeup Forever's HD. My mom, sho has just about the same skin I do, tried the Cover Girl Naturaluxe and she loves it. I have a $2.00 coupon and may have to try it.
I still need to put a pic up of my eye makeup that I get compliments on, but I am almost out of eye primer and my Kat VonD liner :sad:

pink_and_shiny

nolachick - I'm going to have to check out the Sephora stain you were talking about! And talk about the love for Wet n Wild - I'm wearing Comfort Zone today! I absolutely love that palette. All of the Color Icon palettes I have I totally love. I need to get Petal Pusher still, and I'm bummed that I let myself forget about Rite Aid's sale last week. D'oh! If you ever spot an ULTA coupon that's allowed on prestige cosmetics can you send a signal flare my way? I'm always wanting to use that discount on Urban Decay or something, and it is restricted. But one good thing to remember is that those discount coupons are good on the nail polish brands (even OPI)!

Sarah - I always hear about the Sigma brushes and how great they are. I don't own any fancy brushes, so I'm looking forward to living vicariously through your new precious.

craftylatvian - Eye makeup picture, lady! Now! :P



Sooo my most recent makeup purchases:

MAC blush in Well Dressed - I love it. This is my first MAC blush. I've been on a hunt for a light pink blush and I found this color while watching Kate Middleton makeup tutorials on YouTube (speaking of, anyone watch Kandee Johnson? I can't remember if she was mentioned before but she's ridiculously effervescent). I found it for $15 on Amazon and I'm so glad I got it.

CoverGirl Cheekers in Plumberry Glow and Natural Twinkle. I got Plumberry because it is one that Emily Noel likes a lot. I thought they were on sale at RA today, but it turns out they weren't. I still used a $2.50/2 coupon on them and they were $4.39 each, so I'm OK with how it turned out. I only swatched them on the back of my hand and I think they're both very pretty color. I'm more entranced with Natural Twinkle, but that is probably because I can see the shimmer and I'm addicted to anything shimmery and shiny. :laugh: And talk about memory lane, as soon as I smelled the blush I got flashbacks to high school. I wanted to be like all the other girls and even though I had nice Merle Norman makeup, I had to have a CoverGirl compact to carry around with me. :laugh: Oh, peer pressure!

GThealth

I totally understand. No new clothes till I can wear the ones that used to fit....My problem is, it used to just be makeup. I started a youtube makeup channel (GorgeouslyTalented), but recently my "addiction" has expanded into hair and such too. Alas. Ha ha. In the last MONTH I've bought a triple barrel curling iron, a deep waver curling iron, 2 sets of extensions, hot rollers and numerous hair care products. Oh....and some makeup! Ha ha ha. I'll be broke and living on the street...but damn I'll be looking FINE!!! Ha ha.