I am looking to see what products you have discovered that are so super-fantastic that you are no longer looking to best it. What holy grails are hiding in your beauty bag-o-tricks?
Mine: -Mascara: Bourjois Volume Glamour -Body wash: Philosophy 3-in-1s -Deodorant: Fresh Sugar -Blush: Tarte gel stick (I use Flush) -Face lotion: Alpha Hydroxy Souffle (This hasn't totally unclogged my skin or anything, but I do notice it looks and feels much smoother, so no more bumps!) -Nail polish: NYC (Only $1 a bottle)
I'm forever on the hunt for the perfect concealor, but I have yet to find it!
Skincare: Dan Kern's Clear Skin Regimen cleanser and BP gel with LacHydrin 5 to moisturize at night. Aveda oil free tourmaline protecting lotion during the day.
CoverGirl lipslicks in clear is my favorite lip product ever.
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Know first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
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I like to try out new products all the time so it's hard for me to have only one HG in any particular catergory, but I stopped looking for an HG deodarant after I found Fresh Roll-On sugar.
Maybelline Great Lash mascara in Blackest Black Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten (my go-to shade when I feel like having a little more makeup on without getting into different colors) Nars blush in Orgasm--I know it's on every list and whatnot, but I still love the stuff.
Mascara: Maybelline Full and Soft (as close to HG as I've gotten) Body lotion: Nivea Smooth Sensation Bronzer: Chanel Nail polish: Rimmel Deodorant: Certain Dri Face moisturizer: Amore Pacific Vitalizing Creme Anti-Acne stuff: Mario Badescu Anti-Acne Serum Blush: Tarte Cheek Stain (I use the one called True Love) Lip balm: Kiehl's Baby Lip balm
-- Edited by wetbandit42 at 21:14, 2007-10-27
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Know first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly. - Epictetus
The only ones I have are maybelline's "matte mousse" foundation, secret's "platinum protection" deodorant, john freida's "brilliant brunette" shampoo/conditioner, and Garnier's "100% Color" hair dye.
-- Edited by ttara123 at 00:17, 2007-10-29
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Fashion is art you live your life in. - Devil Wears Prada | formerly ttara123
chapstick: ganache for lips- chocolate mint or choc. raspberry- $4 a pop and the only thing that really heals my lips lipstick: Nars is my absolute favorite, and Labello chapstick in cherry kiss for red stained lips. blush: Tarte in blushing bride, nars orgasm in the summer hair: I love bumble and bumble, Fresh, and Phyto. Phyto 9 is an amazing leave in conditioner. I really like the Does it All and Brilliantine Bumble styling products. The fresh meadowfoam conditioner is really good too. Lotion: Soy milk lotion by archipelago botanicals. genius. I also use their shower gel. Candles: La compagnie de provence in figue, diptyque in baies or feu de bois
Those are probably the only products i'd buy over and over again, regardless of the cost.
moisturizer: I just went back to Aveeno skin brightening and I forgot how much I love it! blush: I am with the others about Tarte. My favorites are flush and dollface. tools: Shu Uemura lash curler & tweezerman tweezers are totally worth the hype. Essence of Beauty brushes are cheap but awesome eyeshadow: I am committed to all things Stila lipstick: Revlon Shiny Sheers are pretty awesome, and they last a while hair: Sebastian shaper hairspray
ETA: I forgot to add MaMa lotion under skincare. It does a great job of fading freckles, etc
-- Edited by halleybird at 22:49, 2007-10-29
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"We live in an age where unnecessary things are our only necessities." --Oscar Wilde
These are products I have bought over and over again, every time I try to stray, I head back to these:
Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash Origins Modern Friction Face Scrub Philosophy Hope in a Jar Moisturizer Nars Orgasm Blush Dior Diorshow mascara Shu Umuera Eyelash curler Clinique Line Erasing Concealer
Cover Girl Volume Exact (although I will try Lash Blast, too, if I can ever find it in stock) BeneFit Dandelion face powder/blush MAC e/s in Gleam Neutrogena loose face powder Retin-a MAC eyeliner teddy MAC eyeliner handforged (for brows) tweezerman tweezers shea butter for lips I always substitute a high spf sunscreen for moisturizer - loving the ones with mexoryl/good UVA protection, like Anthelios. chapstick