Let's Talk Makeup Routines...

[sunshyneshay]

Jan 29, 2015 12:30:49 GMT -5 amylee545 said:

Jan 29, 2015 9:57:27 GMT -5 allisong87 said:

mlbrooks - I think I need to get back on the bare minerals bandwagon. I used to be so faithful and then got into the whole BB cream phase which I think messed my face up!

I highly recommend the liquid foundation. It's more of a serum, so it's super light weight. It took me about a week to really get the hang of it, but I love it now and it takes me 2 seconds to put on and blend. I don't even use the brush, just apply the drops to my fingers and rub.

Face wash: I use neutrogena naturals make up remover. It doesn't really so much for me, but I have super sensitive skin and I don't react to it.

Moisturizer: say yes to cucumbers night cream. I only use it at night, so my face doesn't look oily in the morning.

Make up routine: I use bareMinerals liquid foundation as mentioned above, bare minerals "well rested" powder concealer for under my eyes. Nars "orgasm" blush (canNOT live without this. It seriously makes me look flushed and rosy like I just had an orgasm). Loreal mascara. Maybe a little bit of eye liner. If I'm not being super lazy, I'll throw on some eye shadow from the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette. It's all very natural looking colors.

Seems like a lot, but it's really not. It takes me like 10 minutes to do my full makeup.

I use the bare minerals liquid as well and I really like it. I agree not to waste money on the "special" brush, it works well but I can only use it 2-3 times before it needs to be washed and that is just a pain in the ass!

[sarahdawn]

Some of my favorite products are:

Urban Decay's naked 3 eyeshadow palette
Urban Decay eyeliner- I have a bunch of colors but usually just use black.
Nars blush in orgasm
Diorshow mascara
Bare minerals foundation - I have to use powder because I fail at liquid foundation
I don't usually wear lipstick but I love chanel, it's smooth

All these expensive products and most days I don't even wear make up because I'm lazy AF.

[smile55k]

I almost forgot to mention my #1 must-have: eyelash curler!!!! I will not leave the house without curling my eyelashes and putting on mascara. Even to go swimming or working out, I curl and do waterproof mascara. I love the Lash Discovery mascara bc it has a tiny brush. I feel like the small brushes work so much better than the big fluffy ones for getting a good even coating of mascara without clumps. I'm an eyelash snob.

[allisong87]

Jan 30, 2015 13:32:18 GMT -5 smile55k said:

I almost forgot to mention my #1 must-have: eyelash curler!!!! I will not leave the house without curling my eyelashes and putting on mascara. Even to go swimming or working out, I curl and do waterproof mascara. I love the Lash Discovery mascara bc it has a tiny brush. I feel like the small brushes work so much better than the big fluffy ones for getting a good even coating of mascara without clumps. I'm an eyelash snob.

I've never used an eyelash curler before. They scare me!

[dancinqueeen1717]

AH I love makeup.

Okay, so I wash with either Büche de Noel or Ultrabland from Lush. I like their fresh face masks weekly too.
Then I usually use a BB cream or Bare Escentuals' primer (depending on how gross my face is).
Then Bare Escentuals foundation, the regular mineral powder stuff.
Then warmth/tan to contour.
Then a little bright pink blush on the apples of my cheeks.
Then mineral veil.
Then I curl my eyelashes & line my top lashline with a black liner.
Then fiiiiiiiinally, I finish with a waterproof mascara. I don't have any kind of loyalty to a mascara, but right now I'm using a Maybelline one.

When I'm doing fancy makeup, I add fun shadows, lip color, and line my whole eye.

[Deleted]

Jan 30, 2015 13:32:18 GMT -5 smile55k said:

I almost forgot to mention my #1 must-have: eyelash curler!!!! I will not leave the house without curling my eyelashes and putting on mascara. Even to go swimming or working out, I curl and do waterproof mascara. I love the Lash Discovery mascara bc it has a tiny brush. I feel like the small brushes work so much better than the big fluffy ones for getting a good even coating of mascara without clumps. I'm an eyelash snob.

I used to use one but my eye lashes are too long and for this anymore. But ditto on the mascara!

[Poppy]

Jan 31, 2015 0:10:26 GMT -5 @allybells said:

Jan 29, 2015 23:18:26 GMT -5 Poppy said:

@allybells that's the same foundation as me! MUFE. I love it with a beauty blender. Do you use one?

I haven't tried one yet! I know I really should. I just use foam wedges to apply. Or if I'm really lazy I use my hands :x

they are a little investment up front like $20 but last a long time. You can also wash them easily. I love the coverage I get and it wastes so much less product than a sponge. I really love mine. I'll never go back to a regular sponge now that I've used the BB.

[Starbuck128]

Jan 31, 2015 0:27:49 GMT -5 Poppy said:

Jan 31, 2015 0:10:26 GMT -5 @allybells said:

I haven't tried one yet! I know I really should. I just use foam wedges to apply. Or if I'm really lazy I use my hands :x

they are a little investment up front like $20 but last a long time. You can also wash them easily. I love the coverage I get and it wastes so much less product than a sponge. I really love mine. I'll never go back to a regular sponge now that I've used the BB.

Which beauty blender do you use? The description and reviews for the Sephora one obviously makes theirs sound like it's the bees's knees, but is it really that different than any others?

[Deleted]

Why is skin care so damn expensive?? I wanted to start using Dermalogica then I saw the prices. Holy fucking fuck.
I'm old, I need a good skin care line!

[tabH]

Jan 31, 2015 0:27:49 GMT -5 Poppy said:

Jan 31, 2015 0:10:26 GMT -5 @allybells said:

I haven't tried one yet! I know I really should. I just use foam wedges to apply. Or if I'm really lazy I use my hands :x

they are a little investment up front like $20 but last a long time. You can also wash them easily. I love the coverage I get and it wastes so much less product than a sponge. I really love mine. I'll never go back to a regular sponge now that I've used the BB.

I just started using one and I have the teeny ones for concealer too. Life changer!!

[Deleted]

Jan 31, 2015 0:52:44 GMT -5 Starbuck128 said:

Jan 31, 2015 0:27:49 GMT -5 Poppy said:

they are a little investment up front like $20 but last a long time. You can also wash them easily. I love the coverage I get and it wastes so much less product than a sponge. I really love mine. I'll never go back to a regular sponge now that I've used the BB.

Which beauty blender do you use? The description and reviews for the Sephora one obviously makes theirs sound like it's the bees's knees, but is it really that different than any others?

I've always wondered this as well. There's a beauty pro one at TJ MAXX and I wonder if I rather pay $4.99 there or get the original beauty blender and pay a lot more? Is it worth it?

[smile55k]

Jan 30, 2015 20:20:03 GMT -5 allisong87 said:

Jan 30, 2015 13:32:18 GMT -5 smile55k said:

I almost forgot to mention my #1 must-have: eyelash curler!!!! I will not leave the house without curling my eyelashes and putting on mascara. Even to go swimming or working out, I curl and do waterproof mascara. I love the Lash Discovery mascara bc it has a tiny brush. I feel like the small brushes work so much better than the big fluffy ones for getting a good even coating of mascara without clumps. I'm an eyelash snob.

I've never used an eyelash curler before. They scare me!

They do look like some sort of torture device, but I swear it doesn't hurt! I'm the biggest wimp when it comes to eyes (can't put in eye drops) but I am addicted to my eyelash curler.

[allisong87]

Jan 31, 2015 9:04:40 GMT -5 smile55k said:

Jan 30, 2015 20:20:03 GMT -5 allisong87 said:

I've never used an eyelash curler before. They scare me!

They do look like some sort of torture device, but I swear it doesn't hurt! I'm the biggest wimp when it comes to eyes (can't put in eye drops) but I am addicted to my eyelash curler.

I can do eye drops all day every day haha.

[Poppy]

Jan 31, 2015 0:52:44 GMT -5 Starbuck128 said:

Jan 31, 2015 0:27:49 GMT -5 Poppy said:

they are a little investment up front like $20 but last a long time. You can also wash them easily. I love the coverage I get and it wastes so much less product than a sponge. I really love mine. I'll never go back to a regular sponge now that I've used the BB.

Which beauty blender do you use? The description and reviews for the Sephora one obviously makes theirs sound like it's the bees's knees, but is it really that different than any others?

I use Sephora's. the Beauty Blender brand one. I used to lurk on Reddits Make-up addiction sub and all the ladies said it was way worth it. I've never bothered with a knockoff.

[CTri17]

wash face, apply moisturizer, makeup is usually only mascara and eyeshadow. I'm really easy

[jesskr3]

I've really been wanting to try bare minerals, but was scared because I have such horrible skin. Reading this is making me rethink not trying it!!

[yianna]

I love make up and am a bit of a make up whore (or maybe I just have a teeny tiny make up problem).

Morning routine -
Purity Face Wash or Origins Ginzing Scrub
Origins Ginzing moisturizer
Rodan & Fields eye cream

Make Up:
Face Primer (I don't have a favorite right now, but recently been using the Tarte Primer)
Foundation - I have a few I alternate with - Dior Star Foundation, MAC Studio Sculpt or Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous
Concealer - either NARS Creamy Concealer in Chantilly or MAC Prep and Prime in Radiant Rose
Blush - NARS Orgasm, or MAC Springsheen (my current favs)
Eyes - Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Palette, IT Cosmetics Natural Pretty Palette, or Urban Decay Naked Palette
Eye Primer - NARS (Don't remember the name) and MAC Painterly Pot
Mascara - either Too Faced Better than Sex, or Benefit They're Real - bottoms get coated with Rimmel Lash Accelerator
Bronzer (sometimes) IT Cosmetics Ombre Bronzer
Highlight - Laura Mercier in 01
Powder - either BareMinerals Bareskin Setting Powder or Coty loose powder
Eyebrows - either Anastasia Brow Wiz (or dip brow) OR Benefit Gimme Brow

This is my full routine, but I don't always do this, but I LOVE Make up and am addicted to YouTube beauty gurus and tutorials. I'm also Rouge - but I'm not sure I should be proud of that, or not..

Nighttime -
Clinque take the day away balm
Mario Badescu Cucumber Cleansing Lotion
Josie Maran Argan oil Light
Rodan & Fields eye cream

[Deleted]

I desperately need a new regime .
I've been looking at Dermalogica. Face care is so damned pricey though, but at my age I need quality stuff.
I also need a makeup makeover. Maybe it's pregnancy but I feel like I need a makeover too.
I want to go somewhere and just get an update.

[yianna]

Jan 31, 2015 23:09:15 GMT -5 @allybells said:

Jan 31, 2015 22:26:59 GMT -5 @gfj48 said:

I got Ipsy & Birchbox for awhile. After a few months it gets repetitive & boring but I cancelled about 6 months ago and just decided to sign back up for both.

I hated Birchbox and canceled after 3-4 months. They never sent anything good. I always love most of what Ipsy sends and have bought a lot of full sized products. I have friends who get Ipsy too and we do a ipsy swaps every few months with the stuff we don't like. 

I just signed up for Ipsy, based on this - of course, I'm on a wait list, but it'll be exciting to get this bag o' fun once I make it through!

[sunshyneshay]

Jan 31, 2015 8:34:47 GMT -5 @ajzmommy said:

Jan 31, 2015 0:52:44 GMT -5 Starbuck128 said:

Which beauty blender do you use? The description and reviews for the Sephora one obviously makes theirs sound like it's the bees's knees, but is it really that different than any others?

I've always wondered this as well. There's a beauty pro one at TJ MAXX and I wonder if I rather pay $4.99 there or get the original beauty blender and pay a lot more? Is it worth it?

I use the one from TJ Maxx, I have never splurged on the $20 one PPs are talking about so I obviously have nothing to compare, but personally I think it works great.

[Deleted]

Jan 31, 2015 23:53:25 GMT -5 sunshyneshay said:

Jan 31, 2015 8:34:47 GMT -5 @ajzmommy said:

I've always wondered this as well. There's a beauty pro one at TJ MAXX and I wonder if I rather pay $4.99 there or get the original beauty blender and pay a lot more? Is it worth it?

I use the one from TJ Maxx, I have never splurged on the $20 one PPs are talking about so I obviously have nothing to compare, but personally I think it works great.

F then I'll get this one. I'm all for splurging as long as it's necessary, since it sound like it's not then I will get the $5 one.

[jerseyakl]

I have changed quite a bit since getting pregnant but it's been nice on the wallet (I was a big fan of quality serums and creams - usually Estée Lauder or Peter Thomas Roth)

I wash my face in the morning and currently use Trader Joes moisturizer or honest Company.

I use Peter Thomas Roth CC cream and love it. I have freckles so thick foundation is usually too much but this evens me out and is great.

Concealer under my eyes (I forget what kind - nars maybe?). Lancôme powder, a bit of Bobbi Brown bronzer, Lancôme blush and Urban Decay eyebrow powder (wedding makeup artist got me into it- great). Eyeshadow is a mix of different kinds and I use Lancôme eyeliner (my fave) and Estée Lauder mascara.

I use Kirkland face wipes at night. This has always been enough for me and finding the Costco wipes was a huge cost savings. I then use a night cream - used to be good stuff but now Burts Bees or the Trader Joes regular face lotion.