Make-up hints

Love both ponytails, Raye!!

Smoke and Mirrors, Lisa - but thanks. Poor resolution on camera phones . My hair is long enough for a small ponytail on the top, which is put to the back of my head and then a small one in the back. I put the hairpiece on top of the back ponytail, covering it. I do need to use clips to secure the sides and very back, as the hair is not long enough to stay put w/o the clips.  

I've had some trouble with Lancome products myself and I don't have sensitive skin- I wear the powder, lipstick and some other products, but I had bought an eyecream once from them and as you mention, it had a slight fragrance to it and my eyes would water so badly I would have to remove it. I now use the Mary Kay firming eye cream (have I mentioned that?!? HA).

Raye

Sierra, I use an eye make-up base. I have used Mary-Kay before and it works.  The one I use now is by MAC and it works.  I've never tried the Walgreen's brand or CVS but I know that they have it there. Next time, I am either buying at the drugstore or Avon due to price point and will try those.

Well, I've tried to submit a post recommending Clinique's Touch Base for Eyes, but I can't get it to go through due to 'inappropriate content'!

Lisa

For my eye base, I use neutrogena stick in number 4.  I use a MAC brush that is especially for cream based makeup, and I love it.

Tina, the eye make-up base is a bit thicker. You make sure you put your eye make-up on when it's still "wet" so the make-up will stick to it.

I'm interested in this eye makeup base....do you apply it just over the upper lids? And Rockmom....does the CVS brand call it that (eye makeup base)?

To highlight my brow bone, I also use my concealer, applying it with a great concealer brush I bought from Sephora. But I also have started to extend my lid color, which is usually a very pale beige, up a bit from over the outer half of the eye. It really helps to open my eyes up some. I'm always trying to get that almond-shaped look....

~Marin

Tina, the Clinique Touch Base for eyes is reasonable at $14, and is designed to be used alone as a pretty neutral eyecolor or as a base for more distinctive colors. I like the Light Canvas, looks great by itself with just a sweep of mascara and it helps to counter the pink I have in my eyelids, too.

http://www.epinions.com/reviews/Clinique_Touch_Base_For_Eyes

Lisa

Can someone tell me about these liquids to put on after moisture and before foundation?  Like Smashbox ??(brain dead).  Will they work under minerals as well as under liquid foundation?

They are supposed to provide a smoother look and "fill in" pores and wrinkles.

Tina...Thanks for that link. I've been thinking about trying their fragrance, Ocean Waters. While stumbling around on the site though, I saw their "Try-Me-Outs" which are samples of their stuff for around $3 each. What fun!

http://www.aubrey-organics.com/categories1.cfm?cat=14

Dotti....There must be something wrong with me because the Photofinish stuff doesn't seem to make a difference. I use a Clinique foundation that does the trick and makes my skin look almost velvety, so maybe I just don't need the primer?

~Marin

OK girls, I need summer hair advice. I'm one year out from chemo. My hair is thick and unruly. Surprisingly, I'm only just starting to get my chemo curls .. well, waves really. Prior to chemo, I had long hair,halfway down my back. Now, it's halfway down my neck.



Here's my quandary. I *think* my ultimate goal is shoulder length. Right now, it's too short to pull back. Should I keep it short enough so that I don't broil over the summer and then commence growing it out in the fall?



Thanks,

Hillary

Hillary, for me, I cut the bottom so the layers can catch up.  I am shoulder length in the front with bangs but I want the crown to grow out so I have one length. I keep the back shorter .....

Beth..You're gonna be absolutely GORGEOUS! Can't wait to see the pic!

Hillary...I agree with Raye that you shouldn't chop anything off or you'll lose precious growing time. Mid-neck sounds like you can pull the sides back or somehow clip them up, can't you? I have grown my hair out while still retaining all of the layers I want because my hairdresser is a magician and has worked with me for two years to keep it looking nice always. It just takes a little planning and practice with different looks at each juncture. Have fun buying ornaments and stuff for it, not to mention all of the "products" (never used that term before chemo!)!

I have a confession, y'all....I'm dating this new guy and he has a boat and belongs to a super-posh gym with an outdoor pool. So of course I'm on a diet and have bought a new VS bikini for the skinnier me. But I've also gone back to the tanning salon ! Listen, it was meant to be...I went in and wanted to pay for "just one" session, but the owner told me that I had 6 left from last year! Sorry to say, I was thrilled!!!  Oooooooooh, I feel so good already! Over on the Mojo-singles thread, Jule and Pepper would say I'm BEING BAD, BAD, BAD!

~Marin

ooh ooh Beth - oh yes, post a pic; you will look so awesome. A blow out - it's been sooo long. What color?

Yes, Marin, good point - at mid-neck length you should be able to put your hair in clips - I did, actually stayed better because it was shorter then and I could use little clips.

And Marin, I can't wait to see this suit!! Can you post a pic of it? I just love your sinful stories of the tanning bed. I am very very light brown with envy.

Beth - True about the head bands - I used the elastic and also the fabric (with elastic). When my hair was shorter, I would use them to pull up any strays after I put my clips in.