Make-up hints

we had the tail end of one tropical storm, and then Paloma, but we were only getting hit with the outer band of rain. We only had one day of sun the entire trip.  I did get to read a wonderful book, and I'm very excited to buy other books from the same author.

Can we talk Lipstick?  Do you guys use lipstick, gloss, chapstick-- what brands, colors etc. How do you feel about a RED lip?

Beth - sorry about your lack  of sun, but I am sure you had fun otherwise. What book did you read?

Lipstick. What do you guys think of these lips below (they are gorgeous); the model has on Tarte lipgloss - has anyone used it? I want to order some, but not if it's too sticky. I usually stick with pink, but I do wear red at times. That woman on 60 minutes wears red (the blonde) and she always looks so put together and beautiful.

 tiny tarte we've got 'ere ain't we

Maybe it's cause her lips are so big that I feel blinded by florescent pink lipgloss... It's a little too cotton candy for me.  I do love pink lips though. Everything I wear is a colored gloss. I haven't purchased a tube of lipstick since high school. I really want to try one, but I'm not sure which brand to buy.

I need to have some suggestions for decadron-stain. It's a flush (and it's nearly constant) but it isn't a topical irritation, or a flash from heat (internal or otherwise). I'm right now going with City Block from Clinique, as it's a physical barrier sunblock. But it's not too effective after my mid-day dose of decadron. I don't want to have ghost-face but would like some help. It's not what the Aveeno folks make for sensitive skin, because mine is pharmaceutically derived. Ideas?

Lisa

Lisa- green is the way to go... look at the physicians formula, or hit the Benefits counter in Macy's for some products. Is the red mostly in your cheeks or is it your entire face?

Tina- I think I will try that smash box stuff- sounds like something I would like. I recently got the lip plumper clear gloss from Rimmel. I don't think it does any plumping really, but I love the smell, taste and the look of a thick gloss without feeling like I have a glop of crap on my lips.

The book that I loved was a really quick read called Second Chance by Jane Green, and I cannot wait to get her other books.  I am about to start reading Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin. Both kind of girlie books about a strong female character and her various relationships, job issues etc.... Second chances I can totally see being a movie with hugh grant and renee zellweger...

I LOVE the ogloss!!

I use Shu uemera 165 and 134 for reds - they are pretty

And I have about 200 other colors I use

Trish McEvoy ginger something is really pretty

I don't use Rimmel mascara..I use Dior Blackout

Miss you guys!!!

Marisa- I've always been told that the DIOR mascara is worth trying... tell me more about the one you use.  Hows the little one? Latest pics please.

Raye- now I'm pumped to go buy all of those books. Although reading in my bed listening to the rain outside, vs reading in a hammock in Jamaica with the ocean waves crashing on the rocks below me, just doesn't feel the same.

 I actually just read a great newsletter about the Look Good Feel Better program... they just riased 2.4 million dollars at a fundraiser. I didn't even know they had their own web site www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org

I wrote a piece in college about the addiction to carmex and affrin. (I went to a music conservatory, and people were hooked on both of these damaging products) I will never use either.

Someone mentioned the burts bees tinted chapstick earlier-- I love it.

ooo, like the new spects.

Actually my first time here- have a question maybe you ladies can help with. I am ready to feel girlie and am slowly working thru closet to replace all the clothes that do not fit anymore (which is most).  Need lots of help in the makeup dept.  These days I feel quite pale and am trying to get some color without heavy coverage.  Before bc I was a sweater and now that I am on Lupron and Femara- I sweat most of the time.  If I use foundations or tinted moisturizes it seems to encourage sweating and makeup runs down my face.  I do use basic eyeshadow, liner & mascara and I really like the idea of lipstick but still trying to find a good color. Any suggestions?

Thanks 

Tarte Stain wouldn't run if you got caught in a downpour, IMO. Clinique used to have a Cheek Gel stain, too - and that rocked. Removed it from their product line for some reason. The Tarte is oil-free, water based.

Lisa

Any fragrance addicts here?  I am -- it always fits, no matter how much you gain!

went to an art/craft fair.  you know those hand made wooden pens?  My dh loves his, each one is so different.

Wellllllll, found a crafts person who makes not only pens and such, but a portable fragrance pen!!!  Just hold the tip in the fragrance and it is soaked up a felt type tip into a plastic enclosed wick.  The top screws on, so no drips or evaporation.  Lasts a couple of months and you can clean it for a new scent!  they had all sorts of different woods and I chose one that had been done in about 9 different woods----in circles up the pen.  Just beautiful and I cannot imagine how much work went into it.

It was one of those things you get with your "mad money" so dh won't know how much you spent!!!  LOL

EWB - I use the Dual Finish power by Lancome. Covers nicely w/o being too heavy - use a makeup brush for a lighter finish. I have somewhat oily skin and I use it throughout the day so as not to be too shiny (although I don't like to be too too matte). I gave up foundation a couple of years ago, as it started to emphasize the wrinkles.

Funny you guys talking about Carmex. I had never heard about the stuff until I went into the gas station today for my two sodas. I needed some $1.79 Chapstick and voila, there is the Carmex. What is that stuff?

Fragrances: I use either Lancome Hypnose or Calvin Klein's Euphoria, although I did get a sample of Thierry Mugler's scent Angel in my Sephora catalog - ooh delightful. Until I checked the price! WHOA mama.

Tina - I love love love your new frames. Very cool and edgy indeed.

Raye 

If I get my brows tatooed will my lashless eyes look worse?