How long did it take to find the right makeup for you?
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free skin care · Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:39 am

And how much trial and error was involved, and how did you go about finding products (ie--recommendations, reviews, reading labels, etc)?

Also, what are some of your favorite brands?

free skin care · Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:14 pm

Still looking Laughing

My favorites evolve constantly. It has never been a static process. I look everywhere for recs; on-line, a discount store 10 miles from my house has close-outs and overstocks. I've found some real gems there. - My favorite skincare/gadget ones are from Toby and others are from EDS in general. I have followed through on some makeup recs from you tubers but usually they are not so great. (some yes, others no). Most things I find are by accident or trial and error. If I see something recommended I usually research other places: makeupalley, and other reviews before I go forth!
My favorites are all over the map:
My favorite lipliner is from Revlon... My favorite eye pencil is from an organic line called Vapour. Favorite blush (esposed) from Tarte, Favorite eyeshadows - wouldn't know where to start - maybe MAC, some Bobbi Brown, Lorac... Lipstick - I love everything! Revlon butters are so nice though for a great price.

Does anyone have a particular line that they gravitate to?

free skin care · Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:10 pm

I just enjoy makeup. I love sopping for it (online or in store); trying it for the first time, receiving packages in the mail and reading about it.

I have a lot of mineral makeup. I have been buying for over ten years.

I also enjoy buying from Walmart (Hard Candy and Wet and Wild) and Shoppers Drug Mart.

The one item I am always hoping to improve upon:
mascaraI like Blinc (available here at EDS) but would like to find a curling mascara. I had one that I liked from Avon but it is discontinued.

Any suggestions on a mascara that helps curl lashes?

free skin care · Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:47 pm

I don't know that I will ever find the perfect makeup, always looking for something better....

Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:53 pm

I'm always looking for something better.
At this time,my favority foundation is cpb(Clé de Peau Beauté) cream foundation.

free skin care · Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:25 pm

Shadows: Chanel is my go-to brand after so much trial and error and heaps of failures.Love the creamy consistency of their quads and their blendability. Chanel 'Safari' single is also a staple.

Lippie: too many favorites to mention but my favorite gloss is just a cheap-o Meijer brand thats a dupe for Chanel glossimer. Or I use a lip liner all over and just swoosh on the gloss over it.

Foundation: I only use a dusting of mineral makeup over sunscreen now. Lucy Minerals is nice and the color Cream is spot-on for me. It works as concealer over any spots too.

Blush: Laura Mercier Second Skin Lush Nectarine. Lots of failures but this is the one I always go to.

Mascara: Tarantino Fleur de Lash in Black. I use it wiggled into the lash line as my tightline liner now. Easy peasy.

Yeh lots of experimentation but these are my favorites now.

Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:47 pm

I was fine with all kinds of makeup until I hit my 50's.

For now I am really liking Skinn Cosmetics. The mineral powder does not get a funky shine, it doesn't make me itch or dry out. ( I only use a little over sunscreen also.) I even like the BB cream to some degree. I think it is better for skin that isn't as dry as mine.

The makeup in the line in all is supposed to be skin treatment as well as a makeup. I buy kits when they are offered at a good price.

free skin care · Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:49 am

I like Origins and Lancôme. I'm always looking too. On the hunt now for a long lasting organic lipstick that isn't a lot of money.

free skin care · Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:17 am

The right cosmetics always change, as we age. I like a natural look, so I use light foundations and tinted mositurizers. But, I'm always open to new and better products.

Foundations/TMs: Make Up For Ever Face & Body foundation, Laura Mercier TM, Amore Pacific TM and my most recent find IT Cosmetics CC Cream

Blush: Tarte Cheek Stain, NARS Orgasm, a few Clinique blushers (I like Clinique, I think it's an under-rated line for clean, wearable, real color, at fair prices)

Eyeshadow: I think high end products are often best for my aging eyelids, in that they usually use more finely milled pigments that won't settle into fine lines. I use Chantecaille, and Burberry eyeshadow.

Mascara: Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara

Eyeliner: Laura Mercier Tight Liner, and a variety of pencil liners from different brands ranging from Sephora to Vincent Longo.

Bronzer: NARS Laguna, Too Faced Chocolate Soleil. Both are excellent, look natural and don't make me look orange or red.

Concealer: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage, IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness

I never wear ALL of this at once Laughing

I often just wear concealer, or bronzer, and sometimes just wear eyeliner and not shadow...but whatever I choose to wear, my goal is always to keep it natural looking.

free skin care · Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:19 am

I am always looking for something newer and better. They keep improving things. Watch some makeup reviews on youtube. I subscribe to Wayne Goss and HotandFlashy.

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