I don't wear much make-up, but one of my girl friends used to work at MAC and she wears it everyday.

She always looks flawless

OK, now don't you think a lot of this is how you apply your makeup?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

That is part of it as well I am sure

hokie said:

same here i'm too lazy for proper foundation. but you're so right about sephora!

i looooove this stuff-

evenstar said:

I feel smothered when I wear foundation. Maybe 5 times I've tried to wear it and even then I only put it on my nose and chin maybe. You know...the yuck spots. But, every day? Nahhhh...I don't even brush my hair half the time. I'm sure as hell not putting on foundation.

MAC and Rimmel London are the best you can get along with Elite
They put less extra stuff in so theres less chance for allergic reactions and so forth, They give you more of a natural look too.

hey ladies...start a photowhore thread of all y'all without makeup...

roodboi said:

no chance in hell i'll post one of me sans mascara and eyeliner. i look inhuman without it.

hokie said:

Hobo!

roodboi said:

I've posted a bunch of photos of myself without makeup

I don't wear foundation, but I love NARS for just about everything else.

Mach said:

That's another thing about MAC - they have a line w/ yellowish undertones (for darker, more olive skin) & a line w/ blueish undertones (for paler skin). You need the right match & if it doesn't work for you MAC lets you return it (I think, it's been so long since I returned something from them). Also, apply it indoors & immediately get into the sunlight w/ a mirror. If you can tell a difference between your face & neck, something is off. You should be undetectable in sunlight if the shade/amount is right...

hokie said:

And your skin looks like porcelain!!!!

JessieJ said:

I use Clinique as well! And I love it!

Ive used both clinique and mac.
Both are equally good IMO.
Im sure there are more higher end ones, but I dont know what those would be.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Yeah...


Especially when I wear my flannel shirt with holes.

JessieJ said:

MoniGram said:

Thanks Moni. It's genetics and sunscreen. I haven't left the house without it since my early, early 20s.

I dreamed of putting makeup on because of this thread

CalhounSq said:

I've never tried MAC for the two times a year I wear foundation. I find most brands of makeup are too dark or too light. I guess I gotta get to the MAC counter.

Stymie said:

They have a pretty good selection of shades So does Iman, actually...


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CalhounSq said:

I have Iman now. It's what I am am wearing in this pic:




And it has been the best so far but I have oily skin so five minutes in, I'm bleeding through it.

Stymie said:

You look gorgeous! Do you not like Iman? Or is the shade not quite right? Looks good here, & you could also mix the closest 2 to get that perfect match (that's what I do with MAC, though one of them is pretty right on). Another thing MAC has is Blot Powder - it's a pressed powder that controls shine & comes in 3 "shades" (has no color really, but I use the darkest shade). It does pretty good. I'm the same way w/ shine, mostly my damn nose So I definitely use the blot powder & when I go out I use blot paper on my nose after a while. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance

& how fucking dare you think of yourself as anywhere near "ugly" That shit all is in your head, YOU ARE PRETTY Know that

I don't like foundation. It never looks smooth (and I'm really good at blending) and it feels heavy.

So usually, I wear a tinted foundation. My absolute favorite is Laura Mercier. It gives a bit of coverage, yet is still fairly sheer. And it's a great base if you do want to wear foundation (if you're getting dressed up in the evening, for example).

Even though it isn't an oil-free moisturizer, I've never had a problem with it making me break out - which is a plus. The color stays true, it doesn't rub off, and it wears evenly.

CalhounSq said:

You are very sweet. The only problem with Iman is it doesn't control oil.

Stymie said:

I'm not sweet, I'm honest Surely somebody has some decent shades w/ shine control built in, but even if they don't try the blot powder from MAC. Plus something w/ shine control might work overtime & block pores, that would worry me a little. But I like the Iman on you

CalhounSq said:

Thanks CSquare. I will try that this weekend. I need something 'cause I'm gonna be on t.v. soon.

Stymie said:

Lemme know what you think, you're gonna look great on the tube

Stymie said:

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Genesia said:

This is my FAVORITE. I use a little bit of concealer under my eyes and then use this on the rest of my face. Love love love it.