Post your outstanding make-up here.

Kay_Peel

Shampoo - the marvellous Faith in Nature.

Nail Varnish - Suncoat (it's water-based and very gentle)

Cleanser - I'm an Eve Lom fan, but I got a duff batch from Ebay (I think it had gone off because it crystallised after a month) so I switched to Liz Earle and I've been delighted with it.

Moisturiser: Dermalogica Tinted

Foundation: A Mineral Powder from My Beautiful Earth that I bought off Ebay. They sent me some samples and I've been using it for over a year. Lovely. It's the real deal in terms of mineral make-up and far purer than top-range minerals like Jane Iredale. And hand-made by a British small family firm too - so that's a bonus.

Blusher: Chantecaille or Mac See Thru Cheek Colour

Eyeshadow: Chantecaille and Jane Iredale.

Eyeliner: Smashbox gel palette in a range of colours

Mascara: Blinc

Lip Plumper-upper: Eve Lom Kiss Mix

Lipstick: Beauty without Cruelty

Good thread. Loved reading it and will investigate some new ideas.

mossstar

sparepenge wrote: »

Eye Liner - Lancome, & Rubie & Millie pencils. Have some really ancient block eyeliner which is brilliant for that 50's look. Never see block eyeliner anymore.

I use block eyeliner (solid eyeliner) - with a very fine brush it's the only way to get a really subtle look. There are loads about, and loads of the new cream/gel ones too. I use laura mercier block eyeliner, but I've loads of different makes from ebay before now. Block mascara too, if you look!

Foundation: Mac or laura mercier
Mascara - i use sheisido mascara base, then any old cheapy on special over it - amazing!
Clarins - instant skin smoother - it's incredible, completely hides pores and fine lines (use under foundation).
Blush - paula dorf or bobbi brown
lips - sheisdo, or the new bobbie brown tinted lip balms which are FAB

Tigersilly

Hiya

This site is has quite a few bargains

Lancome Hypnose is £9.99 here
http://www.discountcosmetics4u.co.uk/lancome-hypnose-mascara-black-rrp-£1850-boxed-save-£850-p-301.html?osCsid=1d7a4bd9fe2946f40501704a97bbd92b

Cheaper MAC items
http://www.discountcosmetics4u.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=mac&x=9&y=10

And postage is free, so that's cool. I bought some eyeliners from here and they arrived swiftly.

Buffy_the_Vampire_Bat

lisahobden wrote: »

if you put touche eclat on the upper lids as well as below the eyes, it just lights up your eye area - amazing - try it - I honestly could not believe it, I look so much brighter and healthier with the TE all the way around my eyes - above, below, sides.... it is the best make up tip I have ever had!!!!!!

I do this with my No7 Instant Radiance concealer - DEFINATELY makes a difference, and with a dusting of loose powder on top makes a good base for applying eyeshadow/eyeliner etc

Buffy_the_Vampire_Bat

Sarahsaver wrote: »

i think I said before as long as you spend a bit on mascara and foundation the rest is not so important, and colours for lips and eyes tend to be a bit seasonal anyway.

Totally agree - only thing I would add to this is getting the right powder too - assuming you wear powder that is No one wants to look like they've just chucked a bag of flour on their face!

On the subject of outstanding makeup, I bought a couple of Collection 2000 khol eyeliners the other day, and have been very impressed :T

Sarahsaver

Promotional offers on makeup always go on the shelf on the second Wednesday of the month in Tescos.

Sarahsaver

c2000 has improved a LOT IMHO. The only thing I would say about C2000 makeup is dont like the foundation, and the nailpolish is good for up to date colours but not for ease of removal!

Buffy_the_Vampire_Bat

Sarahsaver wrote: »

c2000 has improved a LOT IMHO. The only thing I would say about C2000 makeup is dont like the foundation, and the nailpolish is good for up to date colours but not for ease of removal!

Noted! What is the polish like for chipping?

TIA!

Sarahsaver

I use a sally hansen no chip topcoat over mine. Remember to paint along and under the tips of the nails! Not too bad for chipping - couple of days maybe befpre it needs taking off, but i am yet to find any NP which lasts as long as it says it does.

ames123_2

Good thread! Will have to try this Shiseido mascara base! Thanks for all the tips. I have one to add. Collection 2000 fast stroke liquid eyeliner, it's easy to use and lasts all night.