Make-Up & Beauty Thread

[Alyssa]

Hey, so I searched for a thread like this, and I couldn't find one, and thus I made one!

I thought it would be a good wee thread for Make-up junkies/addicts to discuss/talk about new products, post pictures of our favourite products/products of the week..or even post pictures of new make up hauls!

Ill start!

Recently I bought this LOréal Paris Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer. And I have to say I've been using it for 3 days now, and I love it.
Honestly, you notice a difference straight away when you put it on.

Its so velvety and goes on really smoothly, and ya literally only need like a wee wee tiny bit of it like.

Also there was a lot of speculation as to whether it actually helps your make up last longer, and for me it does! I did my make up this morning at 10am, and as of right now its still on, and looks literally the same as it did this morning. I know almost 13 hours with make up on...thats sooo not good! But I've been working really long hours today! And it will be coming off as soon as i wrap up this post!




When it runs out I can say I WILL be re-purchasing this product as I love it.

Cost: £14.49
Purchased at: Superdrug
Dupe: Gosh Primer (Its really great too...and in around the same price)

[suzynyc]

I'm a makeup junkie. I love trying new cosmetics out but I mostly stick to drugstore finds as I have to watch my budget. For foundation right now I am using ERA spray on foundation by Classified Cosmetics. I had tried it a few years ago and loved it but it was too expensive to purchase on a regular basis. But they recently had a great sale so I went ahead and ordered. I love this foundation. It stays on all day with great coverage. Only thing is I don't spray it on my face like you're supposed to. I apply it using a makeup sponge. Works just as well only with no mess.

[Roosje]

Cool thread! I'm a make-up & beauty junkie too.

Alyssa, I have got the Gosh primer you are speaking about. I quite like it, but I'm still not convinced about the real added value of primers in general. If you have a really good foundation (added onto moisturized skin) it should be beautiful and have staying power on itself I'd think. Still, this Gosh primer makes my skin so velvety. If I want to test another primer one day I'll go for the L'Óreal one.

A recent discovery of mine is Rimmel GlamEyes mascara. I used to try every kind of high-end mascara out there, and for over the top evening lashes I still like DiorShow or YSL Faux Cils/Everlong waterproof best, but for a tighter budget and for everyday, nicely seprated and long lashed I love Rimmel GlamEyes (not the waterproof version!). It is a comb mascara which is really handy. On the first coat I wasn't to overly impressed, but the 2nd and 3rd coat made for a beautiful result. I would advise against that other hyped up Rimmel mascara, being sexycurves. For me it was the worst mascara I've ever tried.

Also, I love some Body Shop products. Lip&cheek tint for example. It's a light berry color that can be applied to both lips and cheeks. Instantly freshed-faced with this stuff.

If I have money to splurge (my income varies per month as I work freelance) I love to spend it on anthing Chanel. Their foundations are divine (although not covering much) and give you instant glow and their eyeshadows.... gaaah! I'm addicted. I only have 3 quads of them now, but I absolutely love them. They have a very subtle glitter that does not make your eyes look discoballish, but really sophisticated somehow.

Last beauty buy: Body Shop vitamine C face scrub. My skin looks twice as good after scrubbing with this stuff. I did think it was a tad overpriced though, as a good scrub can also be cheaply done with some grainy sugar mixed with olive oil.

[MJ~And~Me]

This isnt for me

[Olivier]

Neither for me hahah :p

[Hicci]

I think this is one thread where us males won't be interested in much

[Alyssa]

A recent discovery of mine is Rimmel GlamEyes mascara. I used to try every kind of high-end mascara out there, and for over the top evening lashes I still like DiorShow or YSL Faux Cils/Everlong waterproof best, but for a tighter budget and for everyday, nicely seprated and long lashed I love Rimmel GlamEyes (not the waterproof version!). It is a comb mascara which is really handy. On the first coat I wasn't to overly impressed, but the 2nd and 3rd coat made for a beautiful result. I would advise against that other hyped up Rimmel mascara, being sexycurves. For me it was the worst mascara I've ever tried.

Totally agree with you, i purchased the Sexycurves mascara and it was SHITE! lol Just pure terrible!
Although i much prefer cheaper mascaras to like dear ones. Ive tried Mac, Clinique, and alot of other high-end mascaras, and tbh i much prefer the likes of under £5 mascaras. They are sooo much better!
Although i bought the Loreal Volume Millions Mascara, and i do like it.




Its really good, although not so good for the lower lashes as the brush is kinda too big for them. And im kinda in two-minds as to whether or not I would re-purchase it.

[Roosje]

^^ Is it new? I've never seen it in stores. Gotta try it as I really like your lashes in your pics

Maybeline's the Colossal (waterproof) I like a lot also for volumising, The wand is very big though, so mistakes are easily made. I haven't been able to find my holygrail mascara yet. I'm always on the lookout for something better.

For eyeshadows I quite like the brand Bourjois. They are a bit like Chanel's in consistency and they have very nice colors.

[suzynyc]

I'm always searching for the perfect lipgloss. I've come pretty close but every time I find one I like it's taken off the market or the store no longer sells my shade.

Do you guys have any favorite lipglosses?

Right now my favorite is a cheapo/unknown brand I purchased at a local chain store called Gems. The last couple times I went back to look for it they didn't have my shade. So depressing, lol. The Brand is called L.A. colors. It was the perfect consistency and shade of pink. Maybe I'll Google it to see if it's sold online elsewhere. Otherwise, I will miss you almost perfect lipgloss.

Edit: I found the company website, yay!: http://www.lacolors.com/productdetai...0002.0000.0000

[Whisper.]

I think this is one thread where us males won't be interested in much

I agree [laughs]
Haha one of those things that are entertaining to look at

[Roosje]

Suzy: I hardly use lip gloss as it is so sticky and it annoys me when my hair sticks to my lips, but my favourite lip gloss is Bourjous effect 3D. I don't know if Bourjois retails in the US though. Over here it's a drug store brand with department store quality imo.

In my country MAC is only sold in limited places, so very hard to get by and every make-up junkie is always raving about their stuff *jealous*.

[Alyssa]

I dont really wear lipglosses. i just stick to Lipsticks.
My favourite at the minute is Creme Cup by MAC.

[dangerous2000watts]

Primers usually contain sillicon thingy which blocks your pore....

[LoveYouMoreMJ]

Oh yes yes yes! I wanna talk makeup with my fellow MJJC beauties!!!

I've made a promise to myself that I'd stop buying so much makeup. I need to start saving my money for some surgeries that I'll need in the future because insurance won't pay for them.

Foundation Primer - I prefer either smashbox Photo Finish Primer or Make Up For Ever HD primer in either the regular one or the blue one. Those are the only two that I find worth using.

Foundation - I like to have both a powder and a liquid, but my problem is since I'm so fair I'm SO hard to match. I've spent hundreds of dollars on foundations that weren't the right shade for me. So far the only ones that are perfect matches are Bare Escentuals and Bobbi Brown so I pretty much stick with those

Eyeshadow - MAC, Bare Escentuals, and Coastal Scents. 'Nuff said

Mascara - Still on the hunt for that HG mascara. So far I like Cover Girl Lash Blast and Maybelline Volume Express, but I don't love them.

Lipstick/lipgloss - Bottom line, I don't wear them. i don't waste my money on them. They're all crap. i don't like the feel, I don't like that they get all over and don't stay in place. They just suck. It's a shame too because it looks so pretty, but so not worth my time or money.

Eyeliner - So far Smashbox cream eyeliner. LOVE! And also Bare Escentuals liner shadows. I can only use cream or powder eyeliners though. Liquid and gel is too hard to apply, and pencils tug too much. I would like to try Tarte's eyeliners

[suzynyc]

Update: I found my favorite lipgloss on Ebay. Why didn't I think of that sooner?

My current favorite makeup staples:

Foundation: Era spray on foundation (already covered in previous post). When this runs out I will return to the cheaper but almost as good Almay TLC brand or Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless cream foundation.

Eyeliner: I have 2 favorite brands that I alternate depending on whether they are available in the stores. First one is Styli-Style 24 Line & Seal. This stuff is long lasting and easy to apply. Second one is Revlon Colorstay in Blackberry (a plum shade). This one stays put all day but it does tend to finish fast.

Lipgloss - L.A. Colors moisturizing lipgloss in Blushing Pink.

Lipstick - L.A. Girl in Baby Doll.

Blush - I have tried so many but the one I like currently is a peachy/pink color from a small makeup kit I got as a Christmas gift. I also like Bare Minerals blushes but you need to use a light hand with them.

Mascara - I don't wear mascara often but when I do it's Covergirl Lash Blast.

Eyeshadow - I don't have a favorite. I guess I'm still searching for one that works for me.

What I am on the hunt now is for a good large round hairbrush. I have very thick hair and most of the brushes I have tried don't grab onto my hair from the roots enough while I am blow drying. The one I have been using for many years was perfect but it's getting old and the bristles are falling out (I know the feeling, heh).