Whitestripe Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Ok ladies I need help. I've worn practically no makeup all summer. And school is starting soon so I have to go back to work. I've kinda always wanted someone to show me how to put on makeup (lord knows my mom never did) but he one or two times I've gone for the free mini-makeover at the health fair at work (they have salons and spas come) I've left feeling like a clown and gone to wash my face immediately. Do I just walk up to the Sephora counter at the dept store and say "fix me?" or what? I'm strangely nervous about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 2 hours ago, Whitestripe said: Ok ladies I need help. I've worn practically no makeup all summer. And school is starting soon so I have to go back to work. I've kinda always wanted someone to show me how to put on makeup (lord knows my mom never did) but he one or two times I've gone for the free mini-makeover at the health fair at work (they have salons and spas come) I've left feeling like a clown and gone to wash my face immediately. Do I just walk up to the Sephora counter at the dept store and say "fix me?" or what? I'm strangely nervous about that. You can go to Sephora and they can work with you to get the look you want. I had it done once, and they used a lot of Bare Minerals products because I wanted something super natural looking. And then I went home with the starter kit and a few samples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli Fury Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 The Mac store hires legit makeup artists, and their foundations are the good shit (they have several types). Go there on a weekday when it's not busy and pretend you're looking at everything and only buy foundation (unless you wanna spend mad $, all their products are great quality), they'll put anything on you you want and help you find the right shade of foundation in the right coverage. Watch what brushes they use and how Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I ended up not buying the lime green lipstick. BUT we discovered Elder Sister's DEAL CLOSER, which was in my collection. Yes, I actually brought extra lipstick on my trip so she and I could compare warpaint when I visited. Anyway, it's from Colourpop. And I also found a matte lipstick that looks fab on me (and is easy to use) from the same company. SWEET. I also bought a BITE lipstick. It's the wrong season for the color (a fall-ish brick red), but I'll give it a proper whirl in, like, October. Right now I am ALL ABOUT the fuchsias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Sister Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Xray the Enforcer said: I ended up not buying the lime green lipstick. BUT we discovered Elder Sister's DEAL CLOSER, which was in my collection. Yes, I actually brought extra lipstick on my trip so she and I could compare warpaint when I visited. Anyway, it's from Colourpop. And I also found a matte lipstick that looks fab on me (and is easy to use) from the same company. SWEET. I also bought a BITE lipstick. It's the wrong season for the color (a fall-ish brick red), but I'll give it a proper whirl in, like, October. Right now I am ALL ABOUT the fuchsias. I'm so glad you posted this, because I can't remember the color that was so awesome. What was it called??? We needs it, precious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Color = Juice Bar lippie stix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Sister Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 4 hours ago, Xray the Enforcer said: Color = Juice Bar lippie stix. Got it coming, plus a few more that looked intriguing. Will report my findings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isis Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Ok, so what if I wanted something that was a bit like lipstick but not actually lipstick? Any suggestions? I am completely out of the habit of wearing lipstick, but when I put on eye make up (not that often, maybe once a week) I can't help feeling my lips are a little washed out. I'd like something subtle, just a bit of colour to balance things out. If there are especially good lipsticks which can do this please recommend them (isn't there a range where you can get sheer versions of a colour? I'm blanking on the brand). Otherwise, maybe some kind of stick or crayon type product? NB: not lip gloss though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Isis said: Ok, so what if I wanted something that was a bit like lipstick but not actually lipstick? Any suggestions? I am completely out of the habit of wearing lipstick, but when I put on eye make up (not that often, maybe once a week) I can't help feeling my lips are a little washed out. I'd like something subtle, just a bit of colour to balance things out. If there are especially good lipsticks which can do this please recommend them (isn't there a range where you can get sheer versions of a colour? I'm blanking on the brand). Otherwise, maybe some kind of stick or crayon type product? NB: not lip gloss though Lipstick Queen has varying pigmentation in some of its colors. The Sinner vs Saints lipsticks. I will more often wear lip crayons over lipstick. The ones that are like a tinted balm. I haven't used Clinique Chubby Sticks in particular but a similar thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Tinted lip balms are a good starting point. Lots of companies make decent versions, including drugstore brands like Maybelline and Revlon. For higher end, Clinique Chubby Sticks. Some colors are more sheer than others, which can make blind-buys a crapshoot. I know a lot of women who swear by these things. All of this said, I've found that, as much as I prefer sheer colors for lips, I personally think tinted balms are the worst of both worlds because I'm not fond of the texture and they're not as moisturizing as they should be (especially in winter). Instead, I prefer something like a Mac lipstick in the Lustre finish (sheer to medium buildable coverage) over my regular very moisturizing lip salve. I will also recommend Medieval by Lipstick Queen. It's very sheer, has a wonderful formula, and gives your lips a wonderful subtle flush of color. http://www.lipstickqueen.com/medieval.html And a swatch: http://karlasugar.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Medieval-and-Black-Medium.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Sister Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I can't get away from frosts/lustres/sheen type lipsticks. And I'm addicted to "That Glo Tho", which is amazing over a lipstick. It adds that 80's frost I can't seem to live without right now. They've stopped making it in the stick form, and have said it's going to a liquid form. I actually emailed them about it. That's how much I love it. I do love Mac lustre lipsticks. The consistency and feel are exactly right. And I'm still addicted to Loreal Sandstone...it's another fleshtone frost that's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isis Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Ah yes, I was thinking of the Saints and Sinners range. I kind of agree about lip balm, for me it just slides off same as lip gloss. I'm after something more like a stain. I will check out the Mac lustre stuff too. Weirdly, my favourite lipstick ever was a frosted russety brown colour kinda like a Frosty Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 If you're looking for a lip stain, then you could try Benetint (that has a few colors). Or just go all out and get a matte color from ColourPop. Those things do not budge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Has anyone tried Edward Bess lipsticks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Bummed one of your favourite products has been discontinued? Perhaps you can track it down here: http://www.buymebeauty.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Nice one. BTW, I caved and bought some Lancome Definicils mascara to try it out. I'm not sure it's worth double the cash of my regular brand, but I do like that this mascara has none of the gross-ass "volume" bullshit. Props where props are due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I bought some ridiculous lipsticks. One of them was orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Bumping this for the annual What Is Your Favorite Winter Moisturizer discussion. I'm going to need to invest pretty soon and I'm curious what everyone uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isis Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I finally got around to buying some lipstick! I went in thinking I was going for a chubby stick thing but came out with this Clinique Matte + primer in Clove Pop. And then I got a bit carried away and bought three of these Revlon crayon things - they are half the price of the Clinique version and they are certainly working out well for me so far. They come in three different finishes. So far (haha) I have the Laquer Balm in Coy and the Matte Balm in Fiery and Fierce. The Laquer Balm is like a pale wash of colour with a bit of irridescence and the Matte is properly matte but without being cakey. What I like about the Matte finish especially is that you can continue rejuvenating it over the day by applying vaseline or whatever - the colour just seems to hang around for ages. It's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Oooh, those are gorgeous colors. And yeah, matte lipstick is great for some serious staying power -- mercifully the modern forumulations aren't generally as difficult to manage as they have been in the past. For reasons beyond my comprehension, I bought UD's Smoky palette yesterday. Not the first clue as to why, but yay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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