top 6 make up/skincare products you can't live without

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  • haylz247
    haylz247 Posts: 435
    For anyone that has ever had problems with their skin this is a LIFESAVER!!! My friend gave me a bottle a few months ago and it saved my skin:

    1) Carley's Clear and Smooth facewash, makeup, daytime lotion, nighttime lotion...etc etc etc
    I think I'll try it out. I've tried about everything and nothing ever works so I'll see how this turns out. Thanks a lot.

    not available in the UK :(

    i bought origins spot gel the other day but don't know if it works as using it with a gel i got from the doctors.
    hate stubborn spots!
  • hellokathy
    hellokathy Posts: 540 Member
    1. Urban Decay Naked Palette (Still trying to convince myself that I do NOT need the Naked 2!)
    2. Benefit YouRebel Light
    3. MAC Plush Lash Mascara*
    4. Essie Top Coat Good to Go
    5. The Body Shop Body Butter (Currently, I'm in love with blueberry)
    6. Lush Sugar Lip Scrub

    *I love this mascara and MAC in general but now that MAC's started to test on animals again I'm in desperate need of an alternative. I tried a couple others but am not really happy with them, yet. Suggestions are welcome!
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    i don't wear a lot of makeup. just powder, generally.

    skin...i have to have lip balm of some type (i prefer burt's bees) and i have a cupboard full of victoria's secret amber romance everything. body butter, lotion, mist, body wash, perfume. when i was younger i always wore natural ambergris oil but when i stopped being able to find it, i didn't have a signature scent for years until i found the amber romance at vicky's.

    also can't live without a natural sea sponge for the shower.

    Um, yeah. That's because ambergris comes from the digestive tract of whales. And in most countries, it's illegal to kill whales.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    1. Urban Decay Naked Palette (Still trying to convince myself that I do NOT need the Naked 2!)
    2. Benefit YouRebel Light
    3. MAC Plush Lash Mascara*
    4. Essie Top Coat Good to Go
    5. The Body Shop Body Butter (Currently, I'm in love with blueberry)
    6. Lush Sugar Lip Scrub

    *I love this mascara and MAC in general but now that MAC's started to test on animals again I'm in desperate need of an alternative. I tried a couple others but am not really happy with them, yet. Suggestions are welcome!

    FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU--

    That's the main reason I loved MAC. I am seriously broken hearted now. Their lip condition is the best lip balm I have ever found. Welp. I guess the search begins anew.
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    Revlon Colorstay foundation
    Clinique concealer
    Revlon eyeliner
    Covergirl lashblast mascara
    Bare minerals veil
    Clinique liquid illuminator
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    I don't wear it often, but all bare minerals for me.
  • hellokathy
    hellokathy Posts: 540 Member
    1. Urban Decay Naked Palette (Still trying to convince myself that I do NOT need the Naked 2!)
    2. Benefit YouRebel Light
    3. MAC Plush Lash Mascara*
    4. Essie Top Coat Good to Go
    5. The Body Shop Body Butter (Currently, I'm in love with blueberry)
    6. Lush Sugar Lip Scrub

    *I love this mascara and MAC in general but now that MAC's started to test on animals again I'm in desperate need of an alternative. I tried a couple others but am not really happy with them, yet. Suggestions are welcome!

    FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU--

    That's the main reason I loved MAC. I am seriously broken hearted now. Their lip condition is the best lip balm I have ever found. Welp. I guess the search begins anew.

    I know! Apparently, all brands of the Estee Lauder group went back to testing on animals. Rumor has it it's because the Chinese market requires it. :( I used to be such a sucker for anything MAC and the worst thing is I heard about it a day before I wanted to go and finally get the Russian Red lipstick.
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    I make sure none of my products on tested on animals - that's very important for me. My favorites are:

    1. YES to Cucumber face towelettes
    2. Burt's Beeswax mango lip balm
    3. MAC mascara
    4. Giovanni organic Smooth as Silk shampoo and conditioner
    5. Bare Minerals fairly light powder with spf 15
    6. Burt's Beeswax lip shine

    WOW, I didn't know MAC started testing on animals. So sad. This will be my last MAC product until they stop. SMH
  • fleur_de_lis19
    fleur_de_lis19 Posts: 926 Member
    1) Aveeno Positively Radiant daily Moisturizer (with spf) >>>> BEST PRODUCT EVER. Most days I never wear make up and only this

    2) Bert's Bees Natural Acne Spot Treatment- Knocks every break out on its *kitten* without over drying

    3) Basics Cleaner Clean Face Wash

    4)Yes To Blueberries Brightening Face Towelettes- Great for removing makeup!

    5)Nertrogena- Oil Free, Acne Stress Control Facial cleanser/scrub.

    6) I barely use make up, with the help of all the above products, but when i do its... Bare Essentials Mineral Make up. A little goes a long way.
  • haylz247
    haylz247 Posts: 435
    it makes me so sad when products are tested on animals. thing is, it doesn't always say on packaging.
    it should be the law

    you can get a free copy or download of products that are approved by BUAV

    http://www.gocrueltyfree.org/consumer/get-involved/lbcf-request
  • CruzZ8
    CruzZ8 Posts: 71
    1. Blackest black mascara
    2. Carmex
    3. A good moisturizer
    4. Nars blushes
    5. Elf bronzer
    6. Liquid eyeliner
  • CarleyLovesPets
    CarleyLovesPets Posts: 410 Member
    1. Urban Decay Naked pallet.
    2. Dior Mascara
    3. Colourblend coloured contacts.
    4. Powder foundations

    That's about it.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    I just love Fresh Sugar rose tinted lip treatment with spf 15.
  • brittbonshor
    brittbonshor Posts: 42 Member
    some kind of facial scrub
    aveeno clear complexion moisturizer
    a good foundation (revlon colourstay)
    a good mascara
    a good red lipstick
    hard candy tiki bronzer
  • myraknits
    myraknits Posts: 81 Member
    1. Clairsonic Mia
    2. Make Up For Ever liquid eyeliner
    3.Argon oil spray
    4. Q-tips
    5. Some strange nail color
  • dolly3186
    dolly3186 Posts: 81 Member
    WHat a fun thread idea! I love makeup and skincare but I've narrowed my list down...this was harder than I thought!

    1. Urban Decay Naked II Palette...I use this every single day. Love it.
    2. Noxema facial cleanser. Been using this since I was a teenager and still love it 10 years later. My skin looks great.
    3. Olay sensitive skin facial moisturizer. Using this forever too.
    4. Hard Candy blush in 'Living Doll'. The perfect pink blush!
    5. OPI Nail polish in Bubble Bath - classic sheer pink, have gone through 3 bottles of this already.
    6. NYX Doll Eye Mascara.
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    1. Cetaphil
    2. bare minerals matte foundation
    3. bare minerals flawless definition mascara
    4. ulta black eyeliner
    5. biore blackhead remover strips
    6. formula 10.0.06 matte oil free moisturizer
  • smaugish
    smaugish Posts: 244 Member
    I'm going to do separate lists because lately I've become such a girl I need a list for each ;)

    Make Up:
    1) Rimmel Waterproof Gel Liner
    2) Benefit Bad Gal mascara
    3) Sleek iDivine eye pallets- either Au Naturel or Original
    4) Benefit Brow Zings
    5) Barry M Nail Paint in black
    6) Maxfactor Creme Puff powder

    (runners up were the Soap and Glory Love at First Blush powder, Urban Decay Surreal Skin foundation, Natural Collection tinted moisturiser and Bad Gal eyeliner pencil!)

    Skincare:
    1) Soap and Glory Peaches and Clean deep cleansing milk
    2) S&G Face Soap and Clarity facial wash
    3) S&G Feel Good Factor SPF25 moisturiser
    4) S&G The Greatest Scrub of All face scrub
    5) Boots Essentials cucumber moisturising lotion
    6) Lush Mint Julips lip scrub

    Dunno if you can tell, but I'm a big Soap and Glory fan! :laugh:
  • daharja
    daharja Posts: 15 Member
    OMG - 1. Paula Begoun's RESIST products. I use her program and the difference it has made in my skin is unbelievable. I'm 41, and seriously, it has made my skin look about a decade younger :) Affordable too - and ships to anywhere (and no, I'm not a sales rep or anything, I just love her stuff). I started on one product, and now I use the full Resist program. My friends have been so impressed by the changes they've seen in my skin that now half of them are using it too now.

    2. Covergirl permanent lipsticks - I go to the gym a lot, and love lippies that go on ONCE and stay there! Even stays on in the pool :)

    3. And the Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof mascara. Awesome, and soooo cheap (yeah, I'm a cheapskate).

    4. Clinique BB cream. I'm big on very light, natural makeup. None of that caked on orange look :( The BB cream is sooo nice and sheer, and has sunblock built in.

    5. Body Shop Satsuma shower gel. So nice and fresh in the morning :)

    6. BodyShop hemp hand cream (the one in the metal tube). I have ultra dry, sensitive skin, and this stuff works brilliantly as an all over moisturiser. I'm also subject to eczema, and it's the only moisturiser I've found that doesn't irritate my skin at all. It also seems to actually heal my skin when I have a break out / rash. A little goes a long way. I'd recommend it any day to anyone who has ultra sensitive dry skin. It's also really good for cracked, dry heels.

    Best. Products. Ever.
  • peles_fire
    peles_fire Posts: 501
    Lancome Lancome and Lancome. Without it, I would look like a hag. With it, I am glowing and beautiful. :)

    there is no way you could look like a hag!

    Awww... shucks! Thanks! :blushing:
  • CHRISSYTKS
    CHRISSYTKS Posts: 21
    1. Urban Decay Primer Potion
    2. Make Up Forever HD Foundation
    3. Lancome Artliner Precision Point EyeLiner
    4. Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer
    5. Urban Decay Naked 2

    Can You tell I shop at sephora?
  • thankyou4thevenom
    thankyou4thevenom Posts: 1,581 Member
    1) Illamasqua Liquid Light Foundation in 115
    2) Lime Crime's Eye Shadow Helper
    3) Lime Crime's Lipstick in Airbourne Unicorn
    4) Collection 2000 Extreme Felt Eye liner
    5) Sugarpills Sweetheart Palette
    6) MAC Blusher in Vintage Grape

    Illamasqua is the only brand so far I've found with a foundation light enough for my skin. I have yet to find a foundation on the high street light enough for me. Although Liz Earle's new foundation is looking hopeful, I have a small tester pot to try.

    EDIT: I also notice people are saying MAC are testing on animals. They are not unless they are required to do so by law. So that means nothing sold in the UK or USA will be. Only items sold in China have to be by law. If you really don't care about animals stop shopping with MAC by all means. Either that or support MAC and other cosmetic companies that go over there and show the Chinese people it's not necessary and should be changed.
  • shannajojo
    shannajojo Posts: 192 Member
    Mary Kay 3 in 1 cleanser, Mary Kay Day Solution, Mary Kay Foundation Liquid Foundation and Mineral Powder, Mascara.
  • MeggieMurad
    MeggieMurad Posts: 10 Member
    1. Burt's Bees Soap and Camille Facial Wash
    2. Burt's Bees Peach Exfoliating Scrub
    3. Trader Johan's Lip Balm
    4. Two-Faced Heiress EyeShadow
    5. MAC- all of it and any of it
    6. CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara
  • Amryfal
    Amryfal Posts: 225
    i don't wear a lot of makeup. just powder, generally.

    skin...i have to have lip balm of some type (i prefer burt's bees) and i have a cupboard full of victoria's secret amber romance everything. body butter, lotion, mist, body wash, perfume. when i was younger i always wore natural ambergris oil but when i stopped being able to find it, i didn't have a signature scent for years until i found the amber romance at vicky's.

    also can't live without a natural sea sponge for the shower.

    Um, yeah. That's because ambergris comes from the digestive tract of whales. And in most countries, it's illegal to kill whales.

    quite aware of where actual ambergris comes from, but i wore a natural mixture that emulated it :P the brand i loved changed their formula and it no longer agreed with me.
  • rondaa_ambition
    rondaa_ambition Posts: 40
    Mac studio fix concealer, Maybelline Foundation & Makeup Forever HD foundation, Maybelline Fit Me Powder, Mac Lipsticks...
  • BTheGreatest
    BTheGreatest Posts: 145
    I have very sparse eyebrows (due to being a rough little girl and scrarring them to hell) so I would go with colorstay eyeliner and a angle brush, then undereye concealer, and lip gloss!!
  • RoboLikes
    RoboLikes Posts: 519 Member
    1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
    2. Mascara (I use different brands, but my faves are Benefit and Cover Girl)
    3. Peter Thomas Roth facewash
    4. Clarisonic Mia
    5. NARS bronzer
    6. Burt's Bees Honeysuckle chapstick
  • LolasEpicJourney
    LolasEpicJourney Posts: 1,010 Member
    My mothers homemade soap
    And whipped Shea for facial moisturizer (also by my mom)
    As far as makeup I can live without it all. Too busy to care about painting my face on any sort of regular basis


    Edit: homemade chap stick!

    I love that my mother makes soap and creams. Almost every product on the market kills my skin
  • cheerforsteelers
    cheerforsteelers Posts: 686 Member
    I use Bobbi Brown for the most part:

    1. Hydrating face cream
    2. Skin Foundation SPF 15 in 2.5 that lasts me a long time and never cakes on
    3. Bronzer, but only a little bit
    4. Extreme Party Mascara
    5. Highlighting eyeshadow for underneath my brows
    6. Burt's chapstick

    I use all 6 every single day and it takes me maybe 5 minutes total to get ready. I have a touch up stick for throughout the day.
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