How I started my makeup collection...

[Rosa]

I'm poor and have to use drug store stuff, but mainly just practicing at home and not going out - other than some foundation, powder, and lip gloss.  I've got some blemishes on my cheeks that need covered. 

What do you girls keep your makeup in?  I would love to find something affordable where I can put it all in one nice organized container.  My mother used to have something she called a Train Case that she kept everything in. 

Oh, and which goes first - foundation or concealer?  I see different answers to this question.  I think concealer goes first - just on dark spots and such, but maybe I'm wrong.

Nice thread!

[Alainaluvsu]

Oh, and which goes first - foundation or concealer?  I see different answers to this question.  I think concealer goes first - just on dark spots and such, but maybe I'm wrong.

Foundation always  goes on first. It works as a concealer to a small extent.

[Naturally Blonde]

That is true - the longer I ve been on hormones, the less and less I feel the need to pile on makeup, BUT....

I just LOVE makeup and enjoy putting them on!

These days I find it a chore! and if I don't have to wear it I won't wear make up. When you get to my age it's botox and a face lift you need. I always seem to look worse with make up than without it.

[Mahsa Tezani]

Foundations need primers and perfectly moisturized skin.

[kelly_aus]

I have a good concealer and foundation, a bunch of different coloured eyeshadows and lipsticks, a couple of eyeliner pencils.. oh and some blush and bronzer..

I don't wear it everyday, to do so here would actually draw more attention to myself than I currently want.. There seems to be 2 groups here that wear makeup all the time - teens and the over-50's..  I also work as a chef and it's kinda frowned upon to wear it in the kitchen..

I'll wear it if I have something on, like going out for dinner or I have a date but otherwise I tend not to bother..

Makeup is a little like fashion, somewhat regional, what works for you where you are, may not work for others in other places...

[Keaira]

http://www.eyeslipsface.com

This website sells make-up pretty cheap, but they also have guide books that contain eyeshadow, eyeliner pencil and the typical cheap applicator sponges that come with all makeup. They show you how to apply the eyeshadow and eyeliner by combining shades.

[Rosa]

I've got blonde hair, but would I still use black eyeliner?  One girl told me yes, but wanted to get your opinion on that.

[MsDazzler]

Depends on how you apply it - heavy, no.. you could get away with it at nighttime for clubs and parties, but during the daytime, if you must wear black eyeliner, just apply enough... gray might be better than charcoal black

[Rosa]

Depends on how you apply it - heavy, no.. you could get away with it at nighttime for clubs and parties, but during the daytime, if you must wear black eyeliner, just apply enough... gray might be better than charcoal black

For blondes, would it be better to use a brown eyelinner, non at all, or what?  I still have a lot to learn about makeup, but especially the eyes.  My eyes have a bit of a sunken look, highlighted by having some under eye bags and very light and sparse eyebrows that also fall a bit below the browline (due to age and a bit of weight I suppose).  My face is not real thin, but some people have told me that my eyes look a bit like a scull.  Any suggestions for such a problem?

[MsDazzler]

For blondes, would it be better to use a brown eyelinner, non at all, or what?  I still have a lot to learn about makeup, but especially the eyes.  My eyes have a bit of a sunken look, highlighted by having some under eye bags and very light and sparse eyebrows that also fall a bit below the browline (due to age and a bit of weight I suppose).  My face is not real thin, but some people have told me that my eyes look a bit like a scull.  Any suggestions for such a problem?

Oh yes, the bags are dreadful.. it requires a pronged approach... just applying concealer underneath is not enough. You have to apply antipuffy/antiwrinkle eye cream around your eyes, pat them dry on the bags everyday to help reduce them.  Also use eye masks frequently.

I use Revlon's Age Defying Concealer for my slight bags because it has eye cream in it already so 'i am doing 2 for 1 with one application, but I still apply eye cream underneath my eyes everyday after shower.

As for eyeliner, brown/gray can work for blondes in daytime.

[Rosa]

Oh yes, the bags are dreadful.. it requires a pronged approach... just applying concealer underneath is not enough. You have to apply antipuffy/antiwrinkle eye cream around your eyes, pat them dry on the bags everyday to help reduce them.  Also use eye masks frequently.

I use Revlon's Age Defying Concealer for my slight bags because it has eye cream in it already so 'i am doing 2 for 1 with one application, but I still apply eye cream underneath my eyes everyday after shower.

As for eyeliner, brown/gray can work for blondes in daytime.

Do you think those antipuff creams really  work?  My bag problem is two fold; I have puffiness plus I seem to have those little veins near the surface that give a purplish tint.  I know that can be concealed, but the puffiness - not so easy.

Thanks for the eyelinner tip too.

[MsDazzler]

Well it really takes discipline day after day to keep applying eye cream even if you feel you see nothing -

Remember, even a dab a day slows down the deteriotating at the very best than if you had done nothing at all.

My friends scoff at me but I am already using antiwrinkle and antiaging products even tho there are no wrinkles showing up yet. Prevention is best than treatment, I say.

Sooo... I encourage you to get concealer that has antiwrinkling or antiaging properties in them such as collagen-infused, etc

[mixie]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the free stuff you can get at a make up counter, especially Mahsa who works for one.  But I wouldn't resist spending about $50 at MAC or Estee Lauder or one of the others and they usually give you a free make up bag with a lipstick, liner, shadow or something like that.

Definitely worth it. 



Wow here's a site that lists all the upcoming gifts with purchase.

When I've bought make up and wanted to set up a kit that's what I started with. Then I filled in with cheap crap.


http://mygiftwithpurchase.com/

[Mahsa Tezani]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the free stuff you can get at a make up counter, especially Mahsa who works for one.

We just give out foundation/concealer/skin cream samples. Nothing more.

[mixie]

Check out the link.  You will be shocked what you get for freeeeee!

[MsDazzler]

We just give out foundation/concealer/skin cream samples. Nothing more.

Really? I ve gotten some eyeshadow samples from MAC and Bare Esscentuals... of course, on my eyes, not in a box heh

[mixie]

Where do you all live?  I am shocked.  They give out BAGS of this stuff.  Half the time if you go to Macy's they'll just give you the free with your purchase even if you don't spend the actual required amount?

It's done in Macy's without fail so perhaps go to Macy's when you do it.  Check out what you get on that website.

[MsDazzler]

Where do you all live?  I am shocked.  They give out BAGS of this stuff.  Half the time if you go to Macy's they'll just give you the free with your purchase even if you don't spend the actual required amount?

It's done in Macy's without fail so perhaps go to Macy's when you do it.  Check out what you get on that website.

I live in San Francisco; she lives in Bay Area, but close enough. 

[mixie]

Hey cool I see that they honor the sales online too!  So you can do that.

But for example  at Elizabeth Arden you could get THIS




for free with any $65 purchase.  So I'd buy a great foundation or two and a mascara and then you get this.   Better yet it's a great way to buy a fragrance.

[MsDazzler]

Hey cool I see that they honor the sales online too!  So you can do that.

But for example  at Elizabeth Arden you could get THIS




for free with any $65 purchase.  So I'd buy a great foundation or two and a mascara and then you get this.   Better yet it's a great way to buy a fragrance.

Looks divine! Thanks for the link tip - I m looking into it.