Make Up Tips.... - Page 7

galaxie · #**151** (**permalink**) Dec 10, 07

Honestly, get the extensions. Fake lashes make me gag - it's soooo obvious they're fake and they look REALLY unnatural. I mean, it's one thing if they are to match a funky outfit or whatever, but I see girls walking down Robson in the middle of the damn day wearing fake lashes and it drives me nuts! They are NOT A DAY LOOK PEOPLE!

galaxie · #**152** (**permalink**) Dec 10, 07

On another note, I LOVE HAVING BANGS. I seriously wear almost NO eye makeup. Just a base cream (MAC base light), little bit of neutral shimmer shadow or pigment (usually MAC pigment in naked) then a thin line of black liner and mascara and I'm DONE! It's SO much less work than it used to be and it looks way more natural! yay!

edit: and it's way easier to remove at night, too :)

Lush · #**153** (**permalink**) Dec 10, 07

No they're not a day look at all, I wear them at work and when/if I go out in the evening.

I buy lash strips, trim them and cut sections and glue them on so they look natural and just make my lashes look more full.
You can't even tell that I have fake lashes on it just looks like I'm wearing eyeliner and really great mascara.

I know what you mean about badly applied fake lashes though they're SO obvious

I've been considering getting bangs, how often do you have to trim them? I haven't had them since I was super young although i've had side swept bangs. I'm just worried that they're going to be too much maintanence

Disco_Whore · #**154** (**permalink**) Dec 10, 07

^If you want them to sit in the same place instead of in your eyes you'll need a trim once a week. Unless your roommate is a stylist, or you go somewhere ridiculously close to home or work it isn't worth it!

ebbomega · #**155** (**permalink**) Dec 10, 07

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Originally Posted by galaxie

On another note, I LOVE HAVING BANGS. I seriously wear almost NO eye makeup. Just a base cream (MAC base light), little bit of neutral shimmer shadow or pigment (usually MAC pigment in naked) then a thin line of black liner and mascara and I'm DONE! It's SO much less work than it used to be and it looks way more natural! yay!

edit: and it's way easier to remove at night, too :)

Just to be a guy, I love how 4 steps is "almost NO eye makeup."

galaxie · #**156** (**permalink**) Dec 11, 07

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Originally Posted by ebbomega

Just to be a guy, I love how 4 steps is "almost NO eye makeup."

How about if the four steps take less than one minute? Does that make it better? :)

galaxie · #**157** (**permalink**) Dec 11, 07

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Originally Posted by Disco_Whore

^If you want them to sit in the same place instead of in your eyes you'll need a trim once a week. Unless your roommate is a stylist, or you go somewhere ridiculously close to home or work it isn't worth it!

Pfft, that's over-exaggerating. I get mine trimmed about every 3 weeks. If they need a little clean-up before that or I can't make it to the stylist, I do it myself. It's not exactly rocket science :P

ash1ee · #**158** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

i need a new black/charcoal eye liner.
heeelllllllpppppppp!

(dear sephora....
come to vancouver stat)

galaxie · #**159** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

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Originally Posted by F*r*a*

There is no way that those 4 steps take less than one minute .. unless your eyeliner is more on your eyelid than on your lashline , your powder/shimmer is caked on , the cream base is totally uneven , and you did one clumpy coat of mascara.

Your mascara and eyeliner alone * if you're doing a good proper job * is one minute alone.

...Speaking of over exaggerating.

Just because you're not as skilled as me doesn't mean you should criticize. It takes me one minute. My entire makeup regimen takes 5. Makeup is quick when you're naturally beautiful :P

galaxie · #**160** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

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Originally Posted by ash1ee

i need a new black/charcoal eye liner.
heeelllllllpppppppp!

(dear sephora....
come to vancouver stat)

Tell me which one you want and I'll get Tim to bring one up. He arrives on the 29th!!

ash1ee · #**161** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

i need suggestions!!!

and if i can't get it locally i'll take you up on that offer!!

Lush · #**162** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

My mom called me this morning from the Sephora in Seattle, I wish I saw this earlier

I bought this the last time I was there and it's incredible

miss.myra · #**163** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

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Originally Posted by galaxie

Just because you're not as skilled as me doesn't mean you should criticize. It takes me one minute. My entire makeup regimen takes 5. Makeup is quick when you're naturally beautiful :P

it doesn't take me five minutes usually.

what are you trying to say here? :wondering:

ash1ee · #**164** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

have any of you tried benefit benetint lipstain?

i want a lipcolor that isnt a harsh lipstick.
more of a stain that stays on for a long time.

Sephora: Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Pocket Pal: Lip Stain

veN · #**165** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

^ That's excellent advice, Farrah.

My suggestions:

SPLURGE ($32): Benefit's Lipscription - exfoliating beads and lip balm set

BARGAIN ($10 + $6.50): The Body Shop's Lip Scuff and Hemp Lip Protector - exfoliating lip scuff with mint and oatmeal, and hemp lip balm. (sold seperately.)

Ps: I want this little gem (Benefit's Justine Case)

veN · #**166** (**permalink**) Dec 12, 07

^ Yeah, I have all these products and like them too, because they aren't too harsh. :)

Another good tip is to run a soft-bristled toothbrush under warm water and run it over your lips. It's a little bit rough, so I reserve this for very chapped conditions. Also, rinse brush well afterward (duh).

veN · #**167** (**permalink**) Dec 14, 07

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Originally Posted by veN

Ardell lash comb (BARGAIN! GREATEST lash separator I've found, and a total steal at LD)... Looks like this:

I would just like to state again, how in love i am with the (CHEAP!) lash separator after it saved me from having tarantula eyes after I got heavy handed with the mascara, while typing on msn. Yeah.

bebu*funfun · #**168** (**permalink**) Dec 16, 07

i went to seattle for work and had 20 mins to stop in a sephora...it was crazy madness and was only able to pick up 2 things. I grabbed this little kit, IT IS SOOO CUTE. The box has little make up lights that light up (extremly blinding, but so very cute). Only 40 bucks and its so cute and fun to play with.

Also pick up the smashbox photo finish and it is also great. I've never used a primer before, but it is easy to apply, a little goes a long way and it feels super light on my face.

Now i am just itching to shop more. who wants to go to sephora with me?! I see all these cute kits and packages online..didnt see them at the store :( cant wait to go again!!!

azazel · #**169** (**permalink**) Dec 16, 07

frogprincess · #**170** (**permalink**) Dec 16, 07

Nev, I wish that I had read this BEFORE I went to LD tonight. I'll pick that brush up for sure next time.

My very kind friend, Esi is going to pick this up for me the next time she goes to Sephora!

#**171** (**permalink**) Dec 17, 07

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Originally Posted by ash1ee

i need a new black/charcoal eye liner.
heeelllllllpppppppp!

(dear sephora....
come to vancouver stat)

Tottaly looking for the same thing and I feel clueless.

Experts, stop bragging and start suggesting please!

ps: I love the maybeline liquid foundation because its soooo light. However it can still lead to break outs, anything simular that would be much more gentle to my skin?

frogprincess · #**172** (**permalink**) Dec 20, 07

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Originally Posted by veN

I would just like to state again, how in love i am with the (CHEAP!) lash separator after it saved me from having tarantula eyes after I got heavy handed with the mascara, while typing on msn. Yeah.

Where is this at the LD?

veN · #**173** (**permalink**) Dec 20, 07

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Originally Posted by frogprincess

Where is this at the LD?

It was either with the eyelash curlers, tweezers and the nail stuff, or it was with all the brushes, sponges etc. I know where it is at my LD on Robson.

Also, I would have totally scooped up that trio powder set from Benefit if I didn't already have Dandelion and Dallas as singles. Looove them!

galaxie · #**174** (**permalink**) Dec 21, 07

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Originally Posted by R Wellbelove

Tottaly looking for the same thing and I feel clueless.

Experts, stop bragging and start suggesting please!

ps: I love the maybeline liquid foundation because its soooo light. However it can still lead to break outs, anything simular that would be much more gentle to my skin?

Rhia, I have an AWESOME Rimmel one. It's like 5 bucks, it lasts freaking forever! I also love Revlon ColorStay but they're a bit more expensive ($15?)

stabmyhead · #**175** (**permalink**) Dec 21, 07

I'm in love with Bare Escentuals! Feels silky soft and light, doesn't look like I'm wearing make up at all. I've slept with it on before on nights where I'm too tired to take it off, and my skin is still awesome the next day. My only problem was the "Flawless Application Brush" was too coarse for my liking. Overall, this product is really amazing and my skin has never felt softer and healthier.