Spinoff - Ladies - how do you wear your makeup?

[Serena]

For work I have to wear the full deal. Full makeup, more intense colors than normal. The lights there fade color out and without it I look like a ghost. And I have to take my makeup with me to touch up during the day.

Normally, for something nice, I wear it full, just in more natural colors.

At home, I may or may not wear any at all. It just depends on what's going on.

 

[Maleficent13]

My daily make-up routine consists of chapstick and moisturizer. If I'm going out, I'll put on a little powder, some mascara and a colored lipstick. And then, inevitably, I will forget I'm wearing the mascara, rub my eye, and end up with raccoon eyes in the first hour.

I did just by some lipgloss that I have taken to wearing on a regular basis though (I was inspired by Stinkerbelle's lipgloss thread of a while back). It's Revlon's LipGlide Sheer in Sheerly Melon. It really brightens up my new tan. But I about passed out at the $7.00 price tag! I am just not a make-up buyer.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

None, ever.

 

[stinkerbelle]

Originally posted by Maleficent13
I did just by some lipgloss that I have taken to wearing on a regular basis though (I was inspired by Stinkerbelle's lipgloss thread of a while back). It's Revlon's LipGlide Sheer in Sheerly Melon. It really brightens up my new tan. But I about passed out at the $7.00 price tag! I am just not a make-up buyer.

honey honey honey...you have to watch the sales! You can get those BOGOF (buy one get one free) at Walgreens/Rite Aid/CVS every once in a while. I agree, $7 is alot for a Drugstore brand lip gloss...but if you watch the sales, you can make out like a bandit. (I'm gonna have to try that Sheerly Melon one!)

Try the Revlon Super Lustruous lip glosses - if you like orangy ones with a tan - Coral Glow is PERFECT! I love mine!

ok - I'm a makeup freak thank you very much.

 

[monarchsfan16]

No makeup, unless it's a major thing (Semi formal, NHS induction, and I'll wear some to prom next year). Beyond that none at all. I can't stand the stuff, and I save so much money by not having to replace it all the time.

 

[NMAmy]

I wear a little every day--even if I'm just running to the grocery store. It only takes about 5 minutes to put everything on--I'm definitely a low maintenance kind of girl. DH says I'm the only woman he knows who can get out the door so quickly! (I have curly wash-n-wear hair!) And I don't reapply makeup unless I'm going out somewhere fancy.

A little foundation under my eyes and on my nose (to even things out), a little eyeshadow and mascara. And I could not live without my eyeliner! Just a little smudge but it makes my eyes pop!

Now I NEVER wear lipstick--I've always hated it. I have thin lips and it just seems to draw attention to that. Plus I always end up getting more on my teeth and any glass I happen to be drinking out of! Just plain old Carmex for me, thanks! My lips do seem to have a naturally rosy pink color so I don't really need it. Any color I buy looks so artificial!

 

[rhanditresmom]

Full face everyday, unless I'm just cleaning house. I have a most unpleasant complexion....sigh....

 

[Bichon Barb]

Cover stick, mascara, blush and something light on the lips for everyday.

The above plus foundation and eyeshadow for special occasions. (And I even break out the dreaded contact lenses!!)

Oh, and inexpensive cosmetics--I would much rather spend my money on a good bottle of wine.

No seriously, I wear cheap Cover Girl foundation. The expensive brands are more likely to make me break out.

 

[Annette_VA]

If I'm not leaving the house or if I'm just going to the gym (or here lately, physical therapy), or Target, it's no make up.

If I know I'm going to be going out, seeing people I'll wear make up, which consists of loose powder, eyeliner, & eyeshadow.

The only time I wear lipstick is if I'm getting my portrait done. I have a tube of lipstick that I break out every year when we're getting our Christmas portraits done - LOL

 

[SC Minnie]

I wish I had the complexion to go without foundation but I don't. I have freckles and I try to cover and even them out a little.

I wear full makeup to work and church. On Saturday I usually wear a little mascara and liner if I am running errands.

Some women at the Y come in on Sat. morning in full makeup-- they are the type that doesn't sweat like I do.

 

[Maleficent13]

Originally posted by stinkerbelle
honey honey honey...you have to watch the sales! You can get those BOGOF (buy one get one free) at Walgreens/Rite Aid/CVS every once in a while. I agree, $7 is alot for a Drugstore brand lip gloss...but if you watch the sales, you can make out like a bandit. (I'm gonna have to try that Sheerly Melon one!)

Try the Revlon Super Lustruous lip glosses - if you like orangy ones with a tan - Coral Glow is PERFECT! I love mine!

ok - I'm a makeup freak thank you very much.

Okay...confession time. I bought some eyeshadow at the same time, but have NO idea how to wear it. Oh, make-up guru, can you help me?

 

[Robmom]

I wear full makeup most days. I also have freckles and have very pale skin, so I have to wear makeup to make me look alive. I went out this weekend without makeup and stopped to look at myself in the mirror and nearly passed out. I didn't like what I saw.

 

[stinkerbelle]

Originally posted by Maleficent13
Okay...confession time. I bought some eyeshadow at the same time, but have NO idea how to wear it. Oh, make-up guru, can you help me?

Practice Practice Practice.

I'm not one for elaborate eye makeup...I can't handle liquid liner - heck I look odd with ANY eyeliner on...so I keep my eye makeup very very simple. (besides, I like some funky colors - greens mainly - which are best worn solo)

first - lightly apply some concealer to your eyelids - just the lids, nothing else, and let that 'set' for a minute or 2. (this will hopefully keep your shadow there all day and not pull a disappearing act by noon.)

what color did you buy? is it "sheer" or very very dark when applied? I would just do a very sheer "wash" of color over your eyelid, nothing more, if it's a very light/sheer color, you could bring it up a bit higher over the 'crease' of your eye. use the sponge applicator it came with (or a nice brush if you have one) and just lightly apply over your lid. that's all.

what brand did you buy? I find covergirl/maybelline shadows to be crap (but that's JMO)...love revlon and JANE for drugstore brands.

 

[Maleficent13]

I bought Maybelline because it came in an 8 pack with all kinds of different colors, and I had no idea what colors would look good on me. They are very light colors (I was WAY to chicken to try dark ones!).

So I need concealer now too?!?! Ugh...this make-up thing is very complicated! I feel like I'm failing Girl 101!

 

[stinkerbelle]

Originally posted by Maleficent13
So I need concealer now too?!?! Ugh...this make-up thing is very complicated! I feel like I'm failing Girl 101!

hahahaha...No worries! You can skip the concelear...I have "oily lids" so eyeshadow just does a disappearing act.

Maybelline is actually good for you to start with - they are relatively sheer to begin with. Have fun with them!

Trust me - I JUST started "playing" with makeup this past year...I must have looked hideous through HS/college! heheheh

 

[pkasbohm]

i am very light. I usually only put eyeliner and mascara on everyday, but if i go out then i definitly put on a whole face. I just don't see the need to put it on when i am around a bunch of kids all day who don't care what i look like

 

[browneyes]

I wear all or none.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

I don't need foundation, so I only wear a sunblock moisturizer and some concealer (the MUST of my regimen) then I use a translucent powder (cannot have an ounce of color or it turns orange). I put a neutral eyeshadow (one that is the same color of my skin) on my eyelids to even out the color because of those pesky raccoon eyes I naturally have. Then some eyeliner, mascara and lipstick.

I think it was Salma HAyek who said it takes alot of makeup to make her look like she's not wearing any...and I have to say the same holds true for me. Most men cannot believe I wear any makeup...they just don't know the secrets.