The Makeup Clique Thread - Wanna talk makeup? Wanna share tips? Wanna ask ?'s?

[GoofyforDisney3]

BTW I like the Eye Hope Advanced from Philosophy.

I have to second this. I really like it and it does fade the darkness of the circles. There are days when I am well rest (not that it happens often, but it does sometimes happen ) that I almost don't need any concealer or foundation under my eye to cover up the circles.

Bella, have you had any problems with your eye hope not coming out of the bottle right? I used my first bottle almost every day, two times a day and it lasted about 5 months. This bottle I have now is acting like it is almost empty and it has only been a couple of months and I've not been using as religiously as I did before.

 

[bluesaturn]

Okay between you and my husband I am convinced ....for now. I just hate my cuticles and I try everything on them to make them neat but they end up being ragged and ugly.

I've heard that cuticle eraser by CND (Creative Nail Design) is really good. It's an alpha-hydroxy cuticle treatment, so it exfoliates the cuticles gently. It's a cream in a small tube and you just rub it in daily. I've just started using it so no improvement yet but hopefully soon. I bite my cuticles so I'm trying to stop that as a new years resolution.

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I have to second this. I really like it and it does fade the darkness of the circles. There are days when I am well rest (not that it happens often, but it does sometimes happen ) that I almost don't need any concealer or foundation under my eye to cover up the circles.

Bella, have you had any problems with your eye hope not coming out of the bottle right? I used my first bottle almost every day, two times a day and it lasted about 5 months. This bottle I have now is acting like it is almost empty and it has only been a couple of months and I've not been using as religiously as I did before.

YES!! I have had a problem I am on my third bottle and I started using it in maybe JUNE! First bottle lasted and the second two have not! Time to write them a letter. Perhaps you should too! Power in numbers. This stuff is not cheap at 48.00 per bottle.

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

I've heard that cuticle eraser by CND (Creative Nail Design) is really good. It's an alpha-hydroxy cuticle treatment, so it exfoliates the cuticles gently. It's a cream in a small tube and you just rub it in daily. I've just started using it so no improvement yet but hopefully soon. I bite my cuticles so I'm trying to stop that as a new years resolution.

I bite mine too. Where did you get this product?

 

[bluesaturn]

I bite mine too. Where did you get this product?

You can get it at Ulta in the nail section. You can also order it from transdesign.com or head2toebeauty.com or other online nail retailers.

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Okay between you and my husband I am convinced ....for now. I just hate my cuticles and I try everything on them to make them neat but they end up being ragged and ugly.

Have you tried Lush? Lemony flutter may work or their CS can help advise.


I just started using primer from Smashbox & Lash DNA, liking both alot!

 

[java]

Forgive me if it was mentioned but I got the EYE WISH eyebook from Smashbox for Christmas and it is the bomb! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! The colors are adorable and work great together.
Sephora is already sold out of it but it's here
http://www.smashbox.com/EYE-WISH-PALETTE

it was cheaper at Sephora. So it might be less elsewhere. But worth everypenny. I love that lid stuff in there that you put under your shadow. It makes it STICK all day long.

oh and I am a huge Sugar fan too. It's just a plumpy/lip moisturizer. but really plumps!

 

[GoofyforDisney3]

YES!! I have had a problem I am on my third bottle and I started using it in maybe JUNE! First bottle lasted and the second two have not! Time to write them a letter. Perhaps you should too! Power in numbers. This stuff is not cheap at 48.00 per bottle.

I've been keeping my eye out to see if I can find a similar product on another brand, but so far I haven't found anything yet. I may shoot them an email, but I'm not hopeful. I love Philosophy stuff, but the customer service from them seems to be slipping. There was a huge fiasco with a special gift with purchase thing that they advertised on their Facebook page a couple of weeks before Christmas and the fans were fussing and making comments and then they immediately posted a question asking what we as customers wanted. Obviously they were not reading anything the fans were writting. Really put a sour taste in my mouth after that.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

I have also used Amazing Concealer which happens to be on sale at ULTA buy one get one free which is a good price. It is usually 29 for a small tube.

you MUST use moistureizer before you use it or it will end up caking but I am sure you would be using some sort of eye cream anyway. BTW I like the Eye Hope Advanced from Philosophy. I also got the Olay eye roller but am not all that impressed with it. If you have are interested they have it at Costco 2 for 29 as compared with 20 for one at Wal Mart.

Do you really like this concealer? I'm on the fence because it's so expensive, but I know a little goes a long way. I'm thinking of getting it. Especially with the Ulta BOGO, it may be worth it.

 

[disneyworldluvr349]

I just got the Lauren Luke Smokey Eye set at Sephora for 35 dollars around a week ago.
I watch all of her videos on youtube, and I really love the products that are in the set.
It has your base, and several eyeshadows. It also comes with a clear lipgloss that lasts for awhile.

The one improvement I would make, is having it come with a tutorial. Finding the video on youtube is a hassel.

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Do you really like this concealer? I'm on the fence because it's so expensive, but I know a little goes a long way. I'm thinking of getting it. Especially with the Ulta BOGO, it may be worth it.

You need to put moisturizer under it I said that before but I cannot stress it enough. If you get it and you hate it Ulta takes it back no questions asked. It is a great deal so try it. If it were me I would get two different colors so that you can use one for summer and one for winter. It is a heck of a deal. I paid 39 for the large one but this is the same amount and it is only 28. I think they have a 3.50 coupon too.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

You need to put moisturizer under it I said that before but I cannot stress it enough. If you get it and you hate it Ulta takes it back no questions asked. It is a great deal so try it. If it were me I would get two different colors so that you can use one for summer and one for winter. It is a heck of a deal. I paid 39 for the large one but this is the same amount and it is only 28. I think they have a 3.50 coupon too.

Thank you. I'm going Friday (payday!)!!

 

[mystikgarden]

Ok so I thought you guys would LOVE this one...

So I bought some Midnight Cowboy from Urban Decay. (for those who don't know UD it's a gold shimmery shadow with sparkles in it) We were getting ready to go out and my dd (5) came up to me and said "Your eyes are so sparkley and pretty Mommy!" I said, "Thank you sweetie, you always now how to make Mommy feel pretty." Then she says, "Even your bags look sparkley!"

With that, I think I need to use some eye cream!

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Ok so I thought you guys would LOVE this one...

So I bought some Midnight Cowboy from Urban Decay. (for those who don't know UD it's a gold shimmery shadow with sparkles in it) We were getting ready to go out and my dd (5) came up to me and said "Your eyes are so sparkley and pretty Mommy!" I said, "Thank you sweetie, you always now how to make Mommy feel pretty." Then she says, "Even your bags look sparkley!"

With that, I think I need to use some eye cream!

Kids...they giveth they taketh away! LOL. If you want eye cream Philosophy is having a sale 10 off 50 or 20 off 100 I do not know if it is free shipping.

 

[SueInBoston]

can someone recommend a moisturizing lipstick? I love Guerlain's Kiss Kiss but it's a bit expensive at $30.

Also, thank you for the poster recommending Eye Hope..it's been a month and my dark circles are less noticeable

 

[SueInBoston]

also, can someone recommend a powder/base compact for on the go? I use BE mineral makeup but it's too messy to carry around. I'd like to find a sheer powder compact (like mineral veil) for my make up bag.

TIA

 

[JerseyJanice]

I have a question about mineral make-up.

I use products from both Bare Escentuals and Everyday Minerals. When I get down to the bottom of the jars, there always seems to be some powder left that I can't get out. The sifter lids seem to be sealed tightly to the jars.

Has anyone found a way to pry the sifters open so that you can get the end of the powder out? It seems like a waste to throw them out when there's still make-up in the bottom of the jars.

 

[Hedy]

I have a question about mineral make-up.

I use products from both Bare Escentuals and Everyday Minerals. When I get down to the bottom of the jars, there always seems to be some powder left that I can't get out. The sifter lids seem to be sealed tightly to the jars.

Has anyone found a way to pry the sifters open so that you can get the end of the powder out? It seems like a waste to throw them out when there's still make-up in the bottom of the jars.

I was able to pry the sifter off my BE pot using a metal rat tail comb kind of like a bottle opener in the seam. I got 2 doses out.

 

[cheermom1]

I have a question about mineral make-up.

I use products from both Bare Escentuals and Everyday Minerals. When I get down to the bottom of the jars, there always seems to be some powder left that I can't get out. The sifter lids seem to be sealed tightly to the jars.

Has anyone found a way to pry the sifters open so that you can get the end of the powder out? It seems like a waste to throw them out when there's still make-up in the bottom of the jars.

You can use tweezers too...that is what I use like prying it off all the way around the shifter lip that way it eases it off...good luck..

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Anyone know when the next Sephora Friends and Family is going to be. I have a GC and it is buring a hole in my pocket. I want to stock up on a couple of items but i woudl rather wait and get more for my money. I thought it was in Jan but I could be wrong.