What brand makeup do you use?

I use..
Foundation: Maybelline Matte Mousse
Blush: Covergirl Instant Cheekbones
Mascara: Rimmel Magnif'EYE'r
Eyeliner: Prestige in Very Black
Powder: Covergirl
Lip balm: Bonne Bell Big Ones in Vanilla
Lip gloss/colour: Models Prefer
Eyeshadow: BYS Bronze Shimmer.

What would you highly recommend?

I would recommend...
I spent so long trying to find a good blush, and almost gave up until I found Covergirls Instant Cheekbones. Go out. And get it. NOW. It's about $10AU but worth every single penny, I got the bronze/peach coloured one, and it's so smooth. <3
I've never even been one to gush about products or whatever, because I always found that lame.
But.
Rimmel Magnifeyers Mascara. Heaven sent, approved by God himself! Fucking fantastic, the brush is amazing and it goes on so evenly.

Other products...
Nail Polish: Maybelline Wet Shine in Clear Diamond.
Straightening Product: Davroe Hot Stuff (Awesome)
Wax: Sunsilk

I think I have found a mix of the best products ever.
All I really need to improve on now is my foundation, cos mine sucks.
Oh, and a 'main' eyeshadow would be fantastic.

Share your stories, tips, tricks, whatever. What's your usual makeup? Brands?
What would you recommend, and what would you desperately like to try?

Post edited at 12:00 am on May 1, 2007 by iloveto

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My whole existance is flawed

If anyone has ever wanted to try mineral makeup, go with Everyday Minerals.  The makeup is spectacular, and reasonable.  Say no to gloppy liquid makeup!  

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Even if I'm the only one laughing its still worth doing.  
Because, in a world of moral ambiguity, laughter, though
fleeting, is the only certainty.

My skin has actually cleared up since I started using mineral makeup, and it covers waaaaaaaaaaaay better than my old liquid foundation.

Check them out if you get bored.  They have a FAQ section and stuff.

http://www.everydayminerals.com

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Even if I'm the only one laughing its still worth doing.  
Because, in a world of moral ambiguity, laughter, though
fleeting, is the only certainty.

I would recommend:
Rimmel London Recover Foundation (£6.49)- This is really good if you have clear skin as its very sheer and leaves your skin looking really fresh, I would imagine though that someone with spottier skin might want something that gives a bit more coverage.  What I really like about this product is that it glistens slightly in the sun, it has little shimmery particles in that highlight your cheekbones.  

No7 Lift and Curve Mascara - its really good, it does exactly what it says but its still really light so your eyelashes don't look cloggy and stick together.  Its only sold in Boots stores in England though and its quite expensive (£9.50).

I use alot of natural collection, no7 and 17 products because I work at Boots so I get higher staff discount off of Boots own labels, hehe, I would reccomend them though, I've never been dissapointed with anything I've tried.

Post edited at 2:27 am on May 1, 2007 by Hysteria

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We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

Foundation - MaxFactor Lasting Performance, in Pastelle. Am going to try Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse next though, as a large number of people have recommended it to me.
Concealer - Rimmel Hide The Blemish, in Sand. Am going to swap to a Barbara Daly Tesco concealer next though, as I've read lots of wonderful reviews about it in magazines.
Powder - Barbara Daly Tesco pressed powder - absolutely AMAZING, which I really didn't expect from Tesco makeup. I bought it on recommendation and it's great.
Blush - Maybelline expertwear blush - alright, I suppose.
Mascara - At the moment, No7 Intense Volume. It's okay. I've tried millions of mascaras and never been particularly impressed though.
Pencil Eyeliner - Rimmel. Good. I use some Barry M pencil eyeliners on nights out, but haven't been particularly impressed with them either.
Liquid Eyeliner - Rimmel. I use some Urban Decay Heavy Metal eyeliners when going out at night though.
Eyeshadow - I use millions of eyeshadows, as I'm big into doing up my eyes. I love my Barry M eyeshadows, and my Urban Decay too. I've quite a few good Loreal eyeshadows too. And many, many more.
Lip gloss - I'm not big into doing up my lips, as I have small lips =( I would normally use a 17 lipgloss tube thing that my friend Ciara got me. It's fairly good for quite a natural sheen.

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"God kissed her on the cheek and there she was."

Diorshow blackout mascara which is amazing and you get loads of free crap with it.

Benetint. People go on about how amazing this is but it's actually quite shit, it looks like food colouring on your cheeks and stains your fingers. The problem is it lasts for aeons and I'd feel awful throwing it away.

& sometimes a little touche eclat (which, btw, is the greatest product you will ever buy. You can also get different SHADES in the U.S! Wow. It only comes in one colour here..)

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- لورين

Love, all alike, no season knows nor clime,
Nor hours, days, months, which are the rags of time.

Buuuuut. I hear the foundation from bare minerals is really good, so give it a try. ;)

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KIMCHI~

[Mac also do a lipstick or two that I love... Chic, Chili and Russian Red are a few that I wear regularly.]

Post edited at 6:19 pm on May 1, 2007 by Eliska

Dream Matte Mousse dried my skin out and eventually became clumpy in the jar. It was basically a waste of my money in the longrun, but it was awesome when I first opened it.
I want to order Bare Minerals, but until someone transfers some money to me, I can't.

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Bring me my monocle. I want to look rich.

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I'm a bit too lazy to post all my make up I use.

Buuuuut. I hear the foundation from bare minerals is really good, so give it a try. ;)

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Please don't.  It contains an ingredient called bismuth oxychloride which can make you very itchy, and it generally isn't great for your skin.  They use it because it's a cheap filler.  You would think that the massive amount of money they charge would mean you're getting a quality product, but really it isn't.

I also speak from experience on this.  I used bare minerals for almost a year until I decided I couldn't the itchyness anymore.  Then I found Everyday Minerals and fell in love.  The makeup covers better and it doesn't have worthless crap in it.  Plus they will send you free samples (of which you get to choose the colors).  

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Even if I'm the only one laughing its still worth doing.  
Because, in a world of moral ambiguity, laughter, though
fleeting, is the only certainty.