New Makeup ideas?

[ksinger]

Date: 1/12/2010 9:21:03 AM
Author: elledizzy5
NARS blush in Orgasm! Love it!

Oh YEAH! But a little goes a LONG way. I have to be really careful with it or I look like a clown.

 

[ksinger]

Date: 1/12/2010 9:32:31 AM
Author: megeve
Any recommendation for loose powder which is of fine quality, doesn''t clog the pores and to be applied over foundation?

T. LeClerc. There IS no other, IMO. Rice powder based, fine and gorgeously sheer, breathes beautifully and has a gajillion colors. I have used banane, but usually use Camellia as I am very fair. I also have Orchidee(pink) and the lavender color. It sounds weird, but I promise this powder is just the BEST!

 

[megeve]

Bliss, tigian & ksinger,

Thanks for the tips! I am really intrigued with this leClercs recommendation but have to find out whether I could find leClerc products here in my country. I have not seen this brand so far!

Any other high-end brands which are easily found in other countries (Switzerland) for loose powder? and comes in many colorings?

 

[ksinger]

Date: 1/14/2010 4:28:02 AM
Author: megeve
Bliss, tigian & ksinger,

Thanks for the tips! I am really intrigued with this leClercs recommendation but have to find out whether I could find leClerc products here in my country. I have not seen this brand so far!

Any other high-end brands which are easily found in other countries (Switzerland) for loose powder? and comes in many colorings?

T. Leclerc is not that easy to find, at least not where I am. There is ONE place in town that carries it. However, it IS made by a French company, so I doubt you should have too much trouble finding it. It is available online, and you really can''t go wrong with one of the neutral type tones. One caveat though, it does seem to get better reviews from women with normal or oilier skin. So if your skin is dry, you might want to pass.

 

[Amber St. Clare]

Date: 1/12/2010 9:32:31 AM
Author: megeve
Any recommendation for loose powder which is of fine quality, doesn''t clog the pores and to be applied over foundation?

Have you tried Smashbox''s Halo--it''s a hydrating powder. I use it in place of foundation, but I know people who use it as a finishing powder.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 1/12/2010 7:23:27 PM
Author: Maisie
Has anyone had a make up lesson at the Mac counter? I would love to get some tips on applying eye shadow but I feel intimidated by the staff. They are so young and pretty! They will probably wonder what an old biddy like me is expecting!

I haven''t had an offical makeup lesson at MAC, but have had them play around with colors. Unless I pick them out beforehand, the SA will end up putting colors she likes OR try pushing colors from the new collection out (which they have nearly every other week) rather than looking at my coloring and clothing preferences.

You have to be very firm when going to a counter and not be sucked into buying stuff. One a new product had been introduced and the girl applied to much of it (it was a fluid liner or something) and it made my top lids look heavy and she went on and on about how fabulous it looked so I said I''d walk around and think about it. She said great and gave me her card. Problem solved. . .I didn''t end up buying something I knew I wouldn''t use.

All that said, I LOVE MAC products and have learned over time which colors work with my skin and pretty much stick to those shades. (The reason why I have an overstock of purple eye shadows)>

 

[megeve]

Date: 1/14/2010 7:52:34 AM
Author: ksinger
T. Leclerc is not that easy to find, at least not where I am. There is ONE place in town that carries it. However, it IS made by a French company, so I doubt you should have too much trouble finding it. It is available online, and you really can''t go wrong with one of the neutral type tones. One caveat though, it does seem to get better reviews from women with normal or oilier skin. So if your skin is dry, you might want to pass.

Oh, I probably have to pass, my skin is so dry due to the harsh winter! Thanks for the heads up!

Anyway, I can''t find leClerc here but SA has given me a sample pack of Estee Lauder Lucidity translucent loose powder. And I must say it has the same fine quality texture as versace and gives a natural finished look.

 

[megeve]

Date: 1/14/2010 2:26:08 PM
Author: Amber St. Clare

Have you tried Smashbox''s Halo--it''s a hydrating powder. I use it in place of foundation, but I know people who use it as a finishing powder.

No, haven''t heard of this brand. I doubt I would be able to find it here!

Someone recommended la Mer, anyone has tried it?