Beauty products you love &/or can't be without...

the_devil_made_me_do_it

There are two products that I now can't be without:

Diorshow lash maximizer & Leichner Waterproof Conditioning Mascara.

The lash maximizer is totally brilliant. I have very sparse lashes & even when I use a volumising mascara there isn't much difference. You apply the lash maximizer to your lashes before applying mascara. After applying mascara I basically get a wow factor. You don't even need to use a decent mascara with this any mascara will do.

Leichner mascara was a random buy as I was looking for a waterproof mascara that wasn't going to break the bank. I bought this from ebay and I'm totally amazed by it. I have worn it at the gym, outside in freezing rain and snow & it hasn't budged. One issue I have is that you have to build it up unless your going for a more natural look and then it's fine.

Bronnie

Rimmel Vinyl lip gloss in Crystal Clear.
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I've used this for years and years, on it's own, especially on holiday, over blotted lipstick , or with a slick of lipstick on top.

I have just started scraping the lipgloss out of a palette of 4 shades I barely use, using the wand of a half used Rimmel lipgloss and scooping it from the palette into the tube and giving it a good mix. No waste and more convenient when out and about!

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Great idea bronnie.

I don't use cosmetic lip products only lip balms. However, I am always on the hunt for good eye items, especially for the lashes. Mine are so sparse and not particularly long, so finding good products is a nightmare. Apparently I wasn't born with any eyelashes and things haven't improved since lol. Can't even wear individual false lashes as I haven't enough lashes for them to placed on.

Teeniepops

What I love

Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil. You rub it onto dry skin before lathering with a bit of water and it literally removes all makeup without the need to rub face too much. I don't cake makeup on though but even when I use more on a night out or fancy dress it works a treat.

Bobbi Brown Scrubbing Beads. Mix with fave wash and make an exfoliation to suit your needs rather than being stuck with a standard from a tube.

Bobbi Brown moisturisers and base creams.

I use Bobbi Brown makeup too and love the Shimmer Bricks (can use as eyeshadow or to give a nice glow to cheeks over blusher). Also love the brow brush and Taupe colour (I'm fair so my eyebrows are pale).

Bit of a trend with the BB stuff!

I can't live without my skincare stuff, even if just a cream and SPF.

However, the things I really miss makeup wise are:

Mascara (I use dark brown day to day to keep a more natural look and only use black if wanting a dramatic look)

Blusher - I use a rose Rimmel blusher everyday. I don't always need foundation but I always dust a bit of rose onto cheeks.

Lip tint (rose shades) - same reason as above! The cheaper the better I find with this too. I love the MeMeMe poppy one but it's been discontinued as a concession in Superdrug

Lovelyjoolz

Cannot live without Benefit's "They're Real" mascara. Its fabulous. I used to use their BADGal Lash, but switched after I tried They're Real. I like the Diorshow mascara too, but find it really hard to get off.

Urban Decay's Naked palette is phenomenal too. How I ever coped without it I don't know!

Avon Genics Anew cream - my newest must-have. Calms my rosacea, prevents spots and since using it I've been asked for ID in two supermarkets and on a night out in town. Was told by a colleague that she thought I was only 27. I'm 40 this year

snow_ball

Ooh thanks for this, I've just added They're Real and Naked2 (or basic) to my 'want list'!

I can't cope without Soap & Glory Hand food, smells gorgeous and keeps my hands nice & soft. And Bourgeois blushers in nice rosy pinks, really lift my pale complexion.

Emmala

Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara - it stays on ALL day and doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes (and comes off easily at the end of the day). Even better, I get my DH to stock up when he travels to the States for work so it's much much cheaper and I don't feel bad at changing it regularly!

olivepalm

Nivea hand cream

the_devil_made_me_do_it

teeniepops..re: mememe poppy. Have they replaced it with this?

http://www.mememecosmetics.co.uk/cupid-s-kiss-cheek-lip-tint

Lovelyjoolz..I have fancied trying Benefit "They're Real" mascara, however, I was being wary because some products hype can make them disappointing.

TimBear

The only product I've found which I LOVE and will always buy again is Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. I think it's brilliant, good coverage without being caked on, and one bottle lasts me ages.

HeadAboveWater

Savex lip balm. Wouldn't/couldn't be without it!