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woodsy0912
woodsy0912 Posts: 323
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My reward for losing 100lbs is coming up here in a couple week. And I have decided to make it a.......

.....Makeup overhaul!!!!!

I really only use crappy products that don't even match me so I am going to redo everything I have.

I want to know your Holy Grail products and things you can't live without.

Here is what I am thinking so far...tell me what you think. Also open to changing some of it.

Face: Revlon whipped foundation. (I still can't deceide if I want to go high end here of not)
Concealer: Help I don't know! (Mac studio or Benefit Boi-ing?)
Primer: Bare minerals prime time
Blush/ bronzer: Nars duo in orgasm/ Laguna
Highlighter: ? (High Beam?)
Lashes: Tartes Lights Camera Lashes (or drugstore Clump Crusher)
Brows: ??? (Anastasia powder duo or Anastacia pencil. Can't decide)
Eyes: Urban Decay primer potion
Shadow: I have Naked palette and LOVE it (Also wanting Stila In the Light palette)
Liner: 24/7 Sephora liner
Brushes: Real Techniques kit (all 3 kits!)
Lips: I don't know too much here but I was thinking of starting with a few Revlon Lip Butters and seeing if I like lipstick.
*Elf HD powder
*Urban Decay All nighter spray.

Please help this makeup noob!

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  • tycoluk
    tycoluk Posts: 8
    A friend of mine swears by Mac. I know nothing about makeup, beyond "it goes on your face", but she seems to. :smile:
  • amili045
    amili045 Posts: 99
    My reward for losing 100lbs is coming up here in a couple week. And I have decided to make it a.......

    .....Makeup overhaul!!!!!

    I really only use crappy products that don't even match me so I am going to redo everything I have.

    I want to know your Holy Grail products and things you can't live without.

    Here is what I am thinking so far...tell me what you think. Also open to changing some of it.

    Face: Revlon whipped foundation. (I still can't deceide if I want to go high end here of not)
    Concealer: Help I don't know! (Mac studio or Benefit Boi-ing?)
    Primer: Bare minerals prime time
    Blush/ bronzer: Nars duo in orgasm/ Laguna
    Highlighter: ? (High Beam?)
    Lashes: Tartes Lights Camera Lashes (or drugstore Clump Crusher)
    Brows: ??? (Anastasia powder duo or Anastacia pencil. Can't decide)
    Eyes: Urban Decay primer potion
    Shadow: I have Naked palette and LOVE it (Also wanting Stila In the Light palette)
    Liner: 24/7 Sephora liner
    Brushes: Real Techniques kit (all 3 kits!)
    Lips: I don't know too much here but I was thinking of starting with a few Revlon Lip Butters and seeing if I like lipstick.
    *Elf HD powder
    *Urban Decay All nighter spray.

    Please help this makeup noob!

    HD Powder a must!!!
  • amili045
    amili045 Posts: 99
    great list
  • kirk1115
    kirk1115 Posts: 100 Member
    Definitely go M.A.C. all the way.....infact if you have a M.A.C place near your home, you can go there and let them match the foundation to your skin and they can give you tips for bringing out your eye color.
  • kittenbobitten
    kittenbobitten Posts: 199 Member
    This looks like a VERY exciting list!!
  • mrsmark2010
    mrsmark2010 Posts: 220
    First off congrats on getting close to your 100 pound weight loss. I love both MAC and make up forever foundation. both seem to have great staying power. If you are going high end with everything else, don't skimp on the foundation. I'd splurge there before splurging anywhere else.

    If possible, I'd make an appointment at sephora and take in your suggestions. That way you can try out lots of different options and see if what you think you want will work together.

    Also, I LOVE my MAC brushes. It's all I have and have used them daily for at least the last 5-7 years without having to replace them. Just cleaning ever so often (not nearly as much as I should probably). They are an investment, but so worth it.
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    A friend of mine swears by Mac. I know nothing about makeup, beyond "it goes on your face", but she seems to. :smile:

    My sister loves MAC as well. I want their brushes butI don't have THAT much to spend. I must allocate resources.
  • emilykg12
    emilykg12 Posts: 119
    THIS is my favorite (only) makeup. I buy their powder and the blush exclusively.

    https://janeiredale.com/
  • lilcupcake213
    lilcupcake213 Posts: 545 Member
    I don't use any high end make-up because I can't see spending some of the $$ they ask for some stuff. Some of the prices are outrageous. Do some research either google it , search youtube, or pinterest. . There are a lot of make-up dupes for high end stuff but with make-up you can buy at the drugstore. I've tried A LOT of foundations and the revlon whipped foundation is my absolute favorite. For concealer i swear by the hardcandy glamoflauge. It's the best I have ever used. As far as the ELF HD powder a lot of people say it made them have a weird grey tone to them but I love it. I never had a problem. You sound like you made some pretty great picks. Congrats on your weight loss :happy:
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323

    HD Powder a must!!!

    I was reading in some forums that Makeup Forever makes a great HD powder but ELF has almost the exact same formuly and works wonders as a dupe.
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    Definitely go M.A.C. all the way.....infact if you have a M.A.C place near your home, you can go there and let them match the foundation to your skin and they can give you tips for bringing out your eye color.

    I think there is one near me.

    I really want them to match my concealer and foundation (tell me what my skin tone is etc...) And also have them show me how to do my brows.
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    First off congrats on getting close to your 100 pound weight loss. I love both MAC and make up forever foundation. both seem to have great staying power. If you are going high end with everything else, don't skimp on the foundation. I'd splurge there before splurging anywhere else.

    If possible, I'd make an appointment at sephora and take in your suggestions. That way you can try out lots of different options and see if what you think you want will work together.

    Also, I LOVE my MAC brushes. It's all I have and have used them daily for at least the last 5-7 years without having to replace them. Just cleaning ever so often (not nearly as much as I should probably). They are an investment, but so worth it.

    I have heard great things about MACs foundations... Might have to give it a go.

    And I love Sephoras try it and return policy.
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    I don't use any high end make-up because I can't see spending some of the $$ they ask for some stuff. Some of the prices are outrageous. Do some research either google it , search youtube, or pinterest. . There are a lot of make-up dupes for high end stuff but with make-up you can buy at the drugstore. I've tried A LOT of foundations and the revlon whipped foundation is my absolute favorite. For concealer i swear by the hardcandy glamoflauge. It's the best I have ever used. As far as the ELF HD powder a lot of people say it made them have a weird grey tone to them but I love it. I never had a problem. You sound like you made some pretty great picks. Congrats on your weight loss :happy:

    Thanks so much! I have been researching so many products lately my head is starting to spin. :laugh:

    I may have to try out that Hard Candy concealer...
  • TheDarlingOne
    TheDarlingOne Posts: 255 Member
    woohoo! my kinda topic right here haha.

    face: any revlon product is always good. I also enjoy the Maybelline BB cream for a quick on the go routine
    blush: nars orgasm
    contour/highlight = blunt by mac, shell by mac, and silver dusk to go overtop of shell
    lips: i enjoy revlon just bitten kissable lipstains - my #1 gripe with lipstick is having to constantly reapply. not with these puppies! woohoo lol

    eyes: i see you already have the naked 1 palette by Urban Decay. Excellent choice I might add. They have the most smooth, and easy to blend eyeshadows i've ever dealt with. MAC's shadows are always too chalky and hard to blend for me. Check the sale section of urbandecay.dom they have lovely lovely stuff! You can get single eye shadows for $6-8 bucks if you want to branch out and try some colors. They also have some of their concealer for sale relatively cheap too.
    Also have to have urban decay primer potion.
    their 24/7 glide on eyeliners are good but just as good and half the price is Maybelline's Define-a-line (green with black cap) I go for ebony black.
    i also go for maybelline for the mascara department too - always been a winner!

    eyebrows - i use a color called coconutty from the FLIRT! cosmetics line from Kohls, and a good angled brush. I hear the anistasia brand is tops though! :)

    If you're not exploring the wonderful makeup world on youtube i highly recommend it! :)
    check out Kandee Johnson, MakeupGeekTV, MissChievous, to name a few.
    And I dabble there too you're welcome to check me out :) MyDarlingMakeup.

    Congratz on the weightloss
  • s_hannon
    s_hannon Posts: 43
    Absolutely love MAC, however, I have a few blushes from NARS that are fantastic. In all honestly, I always buy drugstore liner and mascara and splurge on foundation and powder.

    Great idea for reaching your goal :flowerforyou:
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    awesome that you have hit such a huge milestone....

    my makeup that i swear by is Bare Escentuals...its the mineral makeup....very light on the face and the few occasions ive worn it while at work and then went to the gym it never came off.
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    Nail polish.

    I am a sucker for collecting the stuff, and good nails to go with that fantastic face will just be a bonus. :wink:
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    Anything and EVERYTHING from Mahya cosmetics. Seriously.....I don't wear much makeup, but my mother-in-law got me hooked to this stuff when I went to the state fair of Dallas. The eye shadow can be used as liner, lip gloss, nail polish.....hair coloring....this stuff ROCKS and you only use like a pinch of it. Just google mahya mineral makeup. So, as far as the big things I need. I keep about a dozen eye shadows, concealer, primer, blush, powder, two mascaras and around 4 shades of lip gloss and lip stick. I'm a plain Jane. lol.
  • lilmzritz
    lilmzritz Posts: 176
    MAC and Benefits for me. What a fun way to reward yourself!
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    bump
  • Matilda444WECHANGED
    Matilda444WECHANGED Posts: 13
    Might I suggest a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. You want to keep that youthful glow, right?
  • reneelee
    reneelee Posts: 877 Member
    A friend of mine swears by Mac. I know nothing about makeup, beyond "it goes on your face", but she seems to. :smile:

    Mac is great and smash box primer is really good.
  • songbirdtree
    songbirdtree Posts: 79
    Why is MAC STUDIO FIX not on there??! best make up ever created!!
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    Bare Minerals products for any foundation, blush and concealer. Love the primer and the mineral veil as well. I went 10 years without makeup of any kind (sensitive and rosacea) before I found this and I have never had a reaction to these products. I have yet to find a mascara that doesn't turn me into a racoon after an hour so I don't use any. The only thing I use on my eyes is a smudged Loreal eyeliner. I have at least 50 bottles of nail polish though...all brands and unusual colors. :bigsmile:
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
    MAC is fantastic, and if you like sparkly stuff, try LUSH, their eyeshadows and liners especially are lovely!
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    Woot great responses guys! Keep 'em coming!

    I like to hear what people recommend then go and do some research.
  • brittshea9
    brittshea9 Posts: 18 Member
    I have been a makeup artist for the past 8 years and I've worked for MAC, Dior, Lancôme, Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, Benefit, Estée Lauder, MAKEUP FOREVER, and Chanel - so basically I've had a really good opportunity to try things from a variety of lines.

    Full coverage foundation: I would recommend either MAC Studio Fix Fluid or MAKEUP FOREVER HD foundation. They both cover really well without looking heavy and they last all day.

    Light coverage foundation: Diorflash airbrush makeup from Dior. It's super lightweight and fresh looking.

    Powder: I'm a fan of Lancôme's Dual Finish pressed powder and MAKEUP FOREVER's loose setting powder.

    Concealer: Benefit's Erase Paste covers EVERYTHING. Also, their yellowy concealer Lemon-Aid is awesome for really dark undereye circles.

    Eye Makeup: Chanel's powders are almost creamy to the touch and wear forever. MAC and MAKEUP FOREVER have the best range of colors and finishes. Lancôme has pretty awesome shadows, too.

    Mascara: Lancôme, hands down. Their Hypnose is incredible.

    Lip products: MAC Lipglass is my favorite gloss. I love lipsticks from Lancôme, Chanel, Arden, MAC, and MAKEUP FOREVER.

    For foundation, always get the beauty advisor's opinion based on your skin type and undertones and always ask for a sample to try before you buy it so you don't get home with $45 foundation you hate. Also, never test it on your wrist or back of your hand. The color there is completely different from your face. Test on your neck instead.
  • brittshea9
    brittshea9 Posts: 18 Member
    Also, NARS blush in Orgasm is the single most flattering blush shade for literally every single skin tone, eye color, and hair color combo.

    I forgot to mention that Anastasia's brow kits are incredible - they have a powder kit that is the bomb. They also have a long wear brow marker that I love.

    And for eyeliners, you can't go wrong with Urban Decay's pencils.

    Also, CONGRATS on your weight loss!!!!
  • jess393
    jess393 Posts: 220 Member
    I literally wear makeup about once a month, so I'm no good for this question. However, CONGRATS on almost 100! Great job, lady!

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