Lipstick & Mascara

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara and Avon Glazewear Shine lip gloss!

I am also very picky when it comes to my makeup, but when it comes to my lashes I've kind of been liking Maybelline's One By One Volum Express Mascara. It alongates the lashes pretty well and creates a full-on impact.
If you do try it tell me what you thought about it
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I don't do lipstick.. just don't look right with it on...but mascara...OMG I love the Hard Candy (walmart) mascaras....AND they are cruelty free..no animal testing..which is a HUGE PLUS in my book. I use almost all of their make up line and love love it!

I use Maybelleine Voluminous and Avon Long Lashes, both in black...applying one right after the other.

Lipstick is not my thing. I simply use Neutrogena lip care with SPF 15 to keep my lips moist and protected from the sun.
Natural lip color is beautiful to me.

OK, I used to review make-up for my blog and I wear bold lipstick every day so my two lipstick suggestions are:

1) Maybelline 24 hour lip paint - excellent stuff, just apply a thin layer and put the gloss over. IO've worn this on a heavy night out and its still been perfect the next morning.

2) MAC - anything from their matte collection. Ruby Woo is THE best red lipstick I have ever tried.

with any traditional form lipstick (i.e. not stains / glosses etc) the key to it lasting a long time is application. Make sure you buy a matching lip pencil and line your lips and then colour them in with the pencil. Then, for evening (where you generally want a sharper look) apply the lipstick with a lip brush and really work it into the surface of your lips. DO NOT press lips together to spread the lipstick. Finally, gently blot the lipstick by placing a single ply tissue over the lips and pressing some translucent face powder through.

Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara. I love this, I don't wear make-up a lot but when I do this is what I like.

for mascara - i'm partial to Lancome Definicils
(they discontinued my Maybelline sky high curves & i have yet to find ANYTHING that really compares...)

i also picked up one of those "15 different kinds of mascara in sample size" boxes at sephora once (it was on sale & i had a gift card) and it was a GREAT way to try out a ton of products.
i loved some & hated others.

Tarte makes a clay-based mascara that was great for every-day - and didnt smudge.
and the Bare Minerals Flawless Definition was also great. super soft and lightweight.

Lancome Hypnose Drama for mascara. Has ridiculously amazing reviews from just about everyone who tries it.

As far as lip color.. I don't wear a whole lot (pretty rarely) but I do like the newer Revlon lip stains. I also like Mac lipstick but it really depends on the finish.

I don't think there's any such thing as a "stay all day lipstick", but the new Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm stains are very good and don't dry out your lips. When first applied, they look like a highly emollient lipstick. The sheen wears off after a few hours but a nice stain is left behind. The colors look the same on your lips as the color of the tube for most of the colors in that line.

I have a few mascaras I like. I have long lashes, but not a ton of them.

-Maybelline One by One is great for day/work. Separates lashes well so I get volume and length.

-Maybelline The Falsies. More dramatic than the One by One, but doesn't separate as well.

-Rimmel ScandalEyes. Gives me the most volume and separates very well. It's got an enormous brush, so if you have small or very deep-set eyes, it may be a difficult brush for you. Rimmel mascaras are also much more of a 'wet' formula than the Maybelline. Take longer to dry and are easier to smudge onto skin when applying. But once you get used to the formula, the results are great!

Do you have an ULTA near you?! I swear by their (house brand) mascara- either full or lengthening, sometimes both! As for lipstick- I don't wear it... But I think you should try the lip stains that were previously mentioned.
As for the little packets- Crystal LIght makes energy ones that I think do work. They give me that little boost to help me get started or finish out my day.=)

Mascara Maybelline Great Lash, waterproof mascara (in Brownish Black because my skin tone is Caspar the Friendly Ghost white) This is their classic in the pink tube. Doesn't come off until I take it off with mineral oil at night

Maybelline Falsies for Mascara.

I just wanted to chime in and say thanks to all of you ladies for the lipstick recommendations. I've shied away from them in the past because I didn't want to have to reapply every time I took a drink of water, etc. Lol, lord knows I'm drinking plenty of that these days. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Urban Decay - Super curl mascara is my new favorite. It is also super easy to apply. (also cruelty free)

For lips, for longer lasting, I like to combine a matte lipstick and gloss. The mattes always last longer and a quick swipe of a similar color gloss really helps to make the lips look fuller. (Kat von D has good mattes and almost any gloss can work).

I've used Maybelline Great Lash for years. I try different ones but I always go back. I don't use lipstick but am taking notes on all the recommendations :flowerforyou: