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UPDATED ultimate cosmetics

MrsE_2
MrsE_2 Posts: 24,161 Forumite
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We have all shared tips on make-up here & I've tried things & loved them & others & not been so keen.
My makeup bag has had an overhaul courtesy of MSE.
I'm now using/testing.........

Primer
Gosh primer, its OK. I'm not sure these make loads of difference. Also got the Benefit Dr feelgood one. Must try smashbox photo finish, anyone use that?
Don't bother with this for work.

Foundation
No.7 intelligent colour for work (great budget buy)
Perscriptives for other (great luxury buy)

Powder
No.7 loose powder for work (great budget buy)
Laura Mercier (great luxury buy)
Will probably just buy the Elemental beauty matt mineral powder when I run out of these & its cheap.

Under eye brightener
Elemental Beauty - bright eyes (fab & cheap)
Don't bother with this for work.

Concealer
Elemental beauty - powder healing concealer (cheap & magic!)
Don't bother with this for work.

Blushers & Bronzers
Using Benefit-Dallas, Revlon Colourstay, Gurelain & Laura Geller. Will only buy Laura Geller in future (LOVE THEM).

Eyeshadows
Using Body shop & Laura Geller, will stick with just Laura Geller in future.
Don't bother with eyeshadow for work, just brush over some bronzer.

Mascaras,
still searching for the ultimate:( :(:( Bourjoise clubbing in waterproof is good, Revlon Colourstay ok. Tried Lancome, Estee Lauder, Clarins, Dior, Chanel, Benefit etc etc.
Haven't tried YSL, (anyone used this?) bought a Max Factor one off ebay that sounds promising, will be road testing shortly, its called...."max factor false lash effect waterproof mascara" Love the name, its what I'm after:rolleyes:
My mascara MUST be super waterproof, otherwise I get lots of smudging above & below my eyes (especially below).

Eyeliner
Colurstay liquid eyeliner, really like this.

Eyebrows
No.7 eyebrow pencil & benefit eyebrow make-up are my favs & coloursport (bit like a felt tip)

Lipsticks,
I use all sorts. Like the Maybeline ones especially

Eyelash curlers
Only one Shu Uemura!

Brushes
I have Ruby & Millie, Estee Lauder & No.7 (No.7 are great).

What have you learnt from the tips on here?:D
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  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    Have missed you MrsE :smileyhea

    I've glanced at your list - what I have learnt so far, is that you have a ton of stuff!!

    Someone mentioned smashbox eyeliner the other day - wonder if its like a pen? Pencils drag the old flesh ..... :o I've never heard of smashbox but then I don't get out much .. :D
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,161 Forumite
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    jeannieblue wrote: »
    Have missed you MrsE :smileyhea

    I've glanced at your list - what I have learnt so far, is that you have a ton of stuff!!

    Missed chatting to you too Jeannie:smileyhea

    As for the ton of stuff.......

    I need it:o
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    MrsE wrote: »
    Missed chatting to you too Jeannie:smileyhea

    As for the ton of stuff.......

    I need it:o
    Me more than anyone........ :o

    Finding the EB eye shadow making a damn good eyeliner! Also good for inner eye lid too. I am love their eye shadows - but have to be careful as I got some all over my face last weekend and ended up with dark patches and streaks across face. No idea how long I looked like that before I noticed :o:o

    Re mascara - I've always been partial to Maybelline, but like you, I find smudges, whatever brand I use.
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • judyjetson
    judyjetson Posts: 1,116 Forumite
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    I have the same problem with mascaras too, I neeed super waterproof ones. For day Ruby & Millie works for me (became a convert after getting a freebie).
    For night time it has to be Lancome Hypnose waterproof - I find that really does not budge.
    Worst mascara - Benefit Bad Gal. Unfortunately not waterproof and I had panda eyes befoe the night was half way through.
  • hieveryone
    hieveryone Posts: 3,865 Forumite
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    I've tried photofinish primer and it's not very good to be honest...


    Bought is to buy. Brought is to bring.
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,161 Forumite
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    judgejaq wrote: »
    I have the same problem with mascaras too, I neeed super waterproof ones. For day Ruby & Millie works for me (became a convert after getting a freebie).
    For night time it has to be Lancome Hypnose waterproof - I find that really does not budge.
    Worst mascara - Benefit Bad Gal. Unfortunately not waterproof and I had panda eyes befoe the night was half way through.

    Benefit bad gal is fantastic, makes them look like falsies, BUT like you it runs all down my face:o

    I'm fairly sure I've tried Hypnose & wasn't crazy on it, good but not great.

    Will try Ruby & Millie (gotta be one of the few I haven't tried:rolleyes: ) thanks for the tip;)

    Also I like a traditional bristle brush, not these funny plastic spikes:eek:
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
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    Foundation:
    Bare Essential Mineral Foundation (I use the Elemental Beauty one as a budget option but do prefer BE)

    Concealer:
    YSL Touche Eclat or Benefit Boing (which is probably better than YSL!)

    Powder:
    Elemental Beauty Matt

    Bronzer:
    Bare Essentials Warmth (ok it came with the first foundation I got and will probably last me the next ten years my pale skin uses so little!)

    Blusher:
    No 7 and Benefit Thrrrob, Benetint and Posietint are ok

    Highlighter:
    Benefit High Beam

    Mascara:
    Max Factor False Lash Effect

    Eyeshadow:
    No 7 from 3 4 2s mainly although most brands are fine. Have a very nice Clinique trio and am lusting after a Dior one but they arent worth the difference in price.

    Lip Balm:
    Badger lip balm I got in a Xmas set last year although the Molton Brown lip balm for men is quite nice too.

    Nail Polish:
    Nails Inc

    Perfume:
    I'm slightly ashamed to admit to how many different perfumes I own but this week I'm mostly wearing Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • vik6525
    vik6525 Posts: 16,347 Forumite
    MrsE wrote: »
    We have all shared tips on make-up here & I've tried things & loved them & others & not been so keen.
    My makeup bag has had an overhaul courtesy of MSE.
    I'm now using/testing.........

    Primer
    Gosh primer, its OK. I'm not sure these make loads of difference. Also got the Benefit Dr feelgood one. Must try smashbox photo finish, anyone use that?
    Don't bother with this for work.

    Foundation
    No.7 intelligent colour for work (great budget buy)
    Perscriptives for other (great luxury buy)

    Powder
    No.7 loose powder for work (great budget buy)
    Laura Mercier (great luxury buy)
    Will probably just buy the Elemental beauty matt mineral powder when I run out of these & its cheap.

    Under eye brightener
    Elemental Beauty - bright eyes (fab & cheap)
    Don't bother with this for work.

    Concealer
    Elemental beauty - powder healing concealer (cheap & magic!)
    Don't bother with this for work.

    Blushers & Bronzers
    Using Benefit-Dallas, Revlon Colourstay, Gurelain & Laura Geller. Will only buy Laura Geller in future (LOVE THEM).

    Eyeshadows
    Using Body shop & Laura Geller, will stick with just Laura Geller in future.
    Don't bother with eyeshadow for work, just brush over some bronzer.

    Mascaras,
    still searching for the ultimate:( :(:( Bourjoise clubbing in waterproof is good, Revlon Colourstay ok. Tried Lancome, Estee Lauder, Clarins, Dior, Chanel, Benefit etc etc.
    Haven't tried YSL, (anyone used this?) bought a Max Factor one off ebay that sounds promising, will be road testing shortly, its called...."max factor false lash effect waterproof mascara" Love the name, its what I'm after:rolleyes:
    My mascara MUST be super waterproof, otherwise I get lots of smudging above & below my eyes (especially below).

    Eyeliner
    Colurstay liquid eyeliner, really like this.

    Eyebrows
    No.7 eyebrow pencil & benefit eyebrow make-up are my favs & coloursport (bit like a felt tip)

    Lipsticks,
    I use all sorts. Like the Maybeline ones especially

    Eyelash curlers
    Only one Shu Uemura!

    Brushes
    I have Ruby & Millie, Estee Lauder & No.7 (No.7 are great).

    What have you learnt from the tips on here?:D


    The max factor is the BEST mazzy Ive never used! EVER!


    Another one you forgot is....


    Best blusher....

    Smashbox O glow... Without a shadow of a doubt!
    You lied to me Edward. There IS a Swansea. And other places.....

    *I have done reading too*
    *I have done geography as well*
  • Ess-six
    Ess-six Posts: 141 Forumite
    For mascara that doesn't budge, I can highly recommend Estee Lauder Double Wear, it's great (as is the double wear light foundation).

    HTH
  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,161 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    judgejaq wrote: »
    I have the same problem with mascaras too, I neeed super waterproof ones. For day Ruby & Millie works for me (became a convert after getting a freebie).
    For night time it has to be Lancome Hypnose waterproof - I find that really does not budge.
    Worst mascara - Benefit Bad Gal. Unfortunately not waterproof and I had panda eyes befoe the night was half way through.

    Looked for Ruby & Millie today in Boots, but couldn't find a waterproof one:confused:
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