I need new makeup! Please help!

[honeydiane1953]

Laurie Geller here too. I also use her primer under my base. I have tried MANY types as have been in the beauty industry for 30 plus yrs.

 

[TheRatPack]

I have a very oily TZone, mostly my forehead though. I either have to carry powder with me EVERYWHERE or deal with the shine. If I don't wear a lot of makeup (like at Disney) the shine isn't nearly as bad....so I'm aware that it's probably my make up making it worse. I'm definitely going to try these suggestions on my next trip to town/ulta/walgreens.

Thanks everyone for sharing and thanks OP for posting the question!

 

[ceecee]

I have a very oily TZone, mostly my forehead though. I either have to carry powder with me EVERYWHERE or deal with the shine. If I don't wear a lot of makeup (like at Disney) the shine isn't nearly as bad....so I'm aware that it's probably my make up making it worse. I'm definitely going to try these suggestions on my next trip to town/ulta/walgreens.

Thanks everyone for sharing and thanks OP for posting the question!

Have you tried oil blotters? I can't be without them, I get them from Mary Kay but you can get them anywhere. Works so much better on the shine than powder.

 

[faith]

To the poster asking about mascara that doesn't clump.
I bought Maybelline one on one. Great product, and the price even better. About $6.00.

 

[MomofKatie]

To the poster asking about mascara that doesn't clump.
I bought Maybelline one on one. Great product, and the price even better. About $6.00.

Thanks- I will try it.

 

[ScrappinGran]

THANK YOU to the OP for posting this thread. I rarely wear makeup, but have lost 60 lbs in the last year and 1/2, am going on our first DCL cruise in 3 weeks, and am ready to wear makeup again and am buying clothes " out of my safety zone " and loving it! I too, have been overwhelmed at the makeup choices out there, and hadn't a clue where to start. I have some makeup, mostly eye shadows and foundation(s), and an ANCIENT mascara. I threw everything out!
So thanks to all your responses, I took lots of notes, and will head to Target, Walgreens, and Ulta today! BRING IT ON!!! I now know what BB is, read about everyone's favorite products, and feel MUCH more informed! Just got an Ulta flyer in the mail Friday. Several brands have Buy One, Get One 50% off deal going on, and there is a 5.00 off coupon (off 10.00 or more). I can't believe I am looking FORWARD to buying and WEARING makeup again!! Will check all the Sunday Paper ads, too. Thanks again, OP, and all you wonderful ladies!

 

[sharbear]

I really like the ulta makeup line. I bought the foundation with primer and its great! I also bought the baked bronzer, very nice, a cheek stain, a gel pencil eyeliner and a pressed powder. I've been really happy with everything. I usually buy more expensive makeup and this compares.

I did buy an eyeshadow compact which compares to Laura Gellar and it was ok but could be that it was more matte than I usually wear. I especially loved the bronzer and the eyeliner seemed to be very high quality.

All the ulta line was buy 2 get 2 free. You can also use a coupon. Of course I had a coupon which didn't start until today, I should have looked. I get emails an they have printable coupons.

 

[uscgmouse]

THANK YOU to the OP for posting this thread. I rarely wear makeup, but have lost 60 lbs in the last year and 1/2, am going on our first DCL cruise in 3 weeks, and am ready to wear makeup again and am buying clothes " out of my safety zone " and loving it! I too, have been overwhelmed at the makeup choices out there, and hadn't a clue where to start. I have some makeup, mostly eye shadows and foundation(s), and an ANCIENT mascara. I threw everything out!
So thanks to all your responses, I took lots of notes, and will head to Target, Walgreens, and Ulta today! BRING IT ON!!! I now know what BB is, read about everyone's favorite products, and feel MUCH more informed! Just got an Ulta flyer in the mail Friday. Several brands have Buy One, Get One 50% off deal going on, and there is a 5.00 off coupon (off 10.00 or more). I can't believe I am looking FORWARD to buying and WEARING makeup again!! Will check all the Sunday Paper ads, too. Thanks again, OP, and all you wonderful ladies!

Congrats!!! Enjoy buying all new things.

 

[TheRatPack]

Have you tried oil blotters? I can't be without them, I get them from Mary Kay but you can get them anywhere. Works so much better on the shine than powder.

Yes, but haven't bought any lately. Some makeups don't give me nearly as much of a shiny look....so I'm going to try a few different foundations before our trip and see if I can find one that helps with that. Might as well carry some blotting papers with me as well.

 

[uscgmouse]

Yes, but haven't bought any lately. Some makeups don't give me nearly as much of a shiny look....so I'm going to try a few different foundations before our trip and see if I can find one that helps with that. Might as well carry some blotting papers with me as well.

You may need to try a toner before putting on makeup and skip the face lotion before applying makeup.

 

[ashleyasiegel]

So I am a SAHM and haven't really worn make up in years only eye shadow/mascara. I am losing some weight and just want to make a better effort overall. How do you know what shade to pick? I can't afford the dept store make up only the drug store. Is there any good tutorials about learning how to apply things properly?

Thanks for any help!!!
Ashley

 

[Tinkerbellie16]

I bought the Maybelline tattoo eye shadow that Tinkerb mentioned and I don't really care for it either . It seems oily....and it's just different when trying to get it on.....turns out to be a real sheer eyeshadow.

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that! I use the Maybelline tattoo eye shadow in white/ice right under my brow - and I love it! It stays all day. However, I use Benefit and Make Up Forever cream shadows on the rest of my eyelid. I use the pale peach/pink colors and use it as a base for my powder eye shadows or just keep it as is with a little eyeliner for a less made up look. The cream eyeshadows really keep the rest of my eye makeup on without creasing. I was giving the recommendations for the drugstore products so admittedly, I have not used the Maybelline tattoo eye shadow as my 'base', only the department store cosmetics.

I have a very oily TZone, mostly my forehead though. I either have to carry powder with me EVERYWHERE or deal with the shine. If I don't wear a lot of makeup (like at Disney) the shine isn't nearly as bad....so I'm aware that it's probably my make up making it worse. I'm definitely going to try these suggestions on my next trip to town/ulta/walgreens.

Thanks everyone for sharing and thanks OP for posting the question!

Have you tried oil blotters? I can't be without them, I get them from Mary Kay but you can get them anywhere. Works so much better on the shine than powder.

I've got the oily t-zone too. I have used rice papers (oil blotting papers) for decades. And by the way, the Japan Pavillion carries a lot of these for $2.95 each (they even have different color and styles of packaging!)

 

[uscgmouse]

So I am a SAHM and haven't really worn make up in years only eye shadow/mascara. I am losing some weight and just want to make a better effort overall. How do you know what shade to pick? I can't afford the dept store make up only the drug store. Is there any good tutorials about learning how to apply things properly?

Thanks for any help!!!
Ashley

I just googled it. Depending on what I wanted to know. Also try pinterest there are a ton of tutorials on there.

 

[Irin997]

So I am a SAHM and haven't really worn make up in years only eye shadow/mascara. I am losing some weight and just want to make a better effort overall. How do you know what shade to pick? I can't afford the dept store make up only the drug store. Is there any good tutorials about learning how to apply things properly?

Thanks for any help!!!
Ashley

Youtube!!! There are TONS of makeup, hair, skincare, etc, any kind of tutorial you want. I've gotten tons of tips for when I want a change from Youtube.

 

[labdogs42]

I'm totally heading out to buy some BB cream today! I used to use Mary kay tinted moisturizer, but this stuff looks similar and les expensive. Thanks for the scoop!

 

[ceecee]

Isn't the BB cream like a primer to be used under foundation?

 

[trinchick]

Isn't the BB cream like a primer to be used under foundation?

My understanding (and how I've been using it successfully) is that it's like moisturizer/foundation/primer/SPF all in one. I do still use a separate moisturizer under the BB cream and then an under-eye brightener on top.

Here's a link explaining it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bb_cream

 

[virginiamama]

Almay TLC Truly Lasting Color. Love it! The colors are great, it stays on all day, isn't so drying that it feels tight, but also doesn't get oily. I apply with a foundation brush or sponge and it is super light but i can even dab it on as a concealer and it covers. I use only the tiniest bit of mineral powder over it. I order Everyday Minerals, much cheaper than BE.

I really like the Garnier BB Cream if you want to skip the moisturizer but I was a little too shiny with it during the summer. If you don't have oily skin this is a great all-in-one product, and my skin loved it.

 

[TheRatPack]

I was giving the recommendations for the drugstore products so admittedly, I have not used the Maybelline tattoo eye shadow as my 'base', only the department store cosmetics.

I've got the oily t-zone too. I have used rice papers (oil blotting papers) for decades. And by the way, the Japan Pavillion carries a lot of these for $2.95 each (they even have different color and styles of packaging!)

Not a problem on the eyeshadow....my teen daughter will use it LOL. I'll have to remember that about the rice papers at Japan's pavilion....that's a good price Thanks!

 

[peyjax]

A great trick I found is a good primer! Smashbox makes a great one for $40 (photo finish) but the trick I learned online is use Monistat chafing gel you can get at walmart for $6! It works great for the parks too! LOL