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Revlon Colorstay Eyemakeup

• I now use the shadows and the liners and couldn't be happier.  I've never worn a liner that lasts longer, expensive or otherwise.  For the shadows, they have a very wearable color selection and are very pigmented - a great alternative for those of us who don't want to or can't drop the money on the expensive stuff.

Mineral Makeup

• I use the brand Larenim, and use the powder like you normally would a loose powder - over my concealer/tinted moisturizer.  Serious staying power and no chalkly/fake look!  And I swear it's cleared my skin up just a bit.

• homemade aspirin toner. My skin is clearer than it's ever been, and I think this is why.


• philosophy's the present makeup primer.


• Stila Sage palette. I never wore green eye makeup b/c my eyes are mostly green, but it looks great!

The new stuff from this year:

* sulfate-free shampoos (my lowlights have lasted twice as long)

* my new T3 hair dryer (dries my hair so much quicker)

* Molton Brown skinfresh facial wash (a random find at Marshall's- such a good cleanser and so moisturizing!)

* Jonathan Product Create Curl Serum (tried it on a whim at Sephora and fell in love, which totally surprised me!)

* Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

* Jergens Natural Glow

The old standbys I couldn't live without:

* La Mer

* MD Forte cleansers

* Rosula prescription cleanser for acne

* Benzaclin

* Dr. Dan's Lip Balm

* Remede UV Coat

* YSL Touche Eclat

-- Edited by rosey at 16:26, 2005-12-30

nicoley013 wrote:

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halley... what is homemade aspirin toner? Im looking for a remedy to clear up my skin... right now my skin is soo dried out from using so much retin A, i literally have dry skin peeling off my face, even after I exfoliate!, ive never had face problems and now I am and going crazy...

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here is the site from makeupalley. If your skin is really dry, though, I might skip it, because the aspirin contains salicylic acid. http://makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemID=45864/Aspirin_Toner/Unlisted_Brand/Treatments/

hmm i second the revlon eye makeup.  the eyeliner is the best!!! i wish they came in more colors though.  also, i looooove diorshow mascara....even though it is a little pricey.

I agree about Bare Minerals makeup.

Also I loooove benefit's Dandelion.  I asked for Georgia for Christmas but didn't get it, so on my next trip to the mall, I'm treating myself.

Not a 2005 discovery, but just FYI I adore Cover Girl lip slicks in "lots of shine" or whatever the clear color is (in a light pink tube).  I use it instead of chapstick (and I have tried it all) and I love it the most.  It's moisturizing, not greasy or sticky, and makes my lips just a tad glossy--not too lacquered.

lsubatgirl wrote:

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Well this year I finally broke down and bought the She Uerma eyelash curler and got some Dior Show Mascara and everyone compliments me on my eyelashes now.

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whats the difference between the eyelash curler you have now and others ones out there? and i usually have a problem with my mascara, i get black under my eyes after a while of wearing certain brands, does Dior?

thanks.

Murad's Pomegranite scrub. I cannot say enough good things. It makes me wnat to shower twice as often just to use it.

Dermologica's toner. I had used it before and went back to it this summer. It's nice

I also am in deep love with their daily microfoliant. It's pricey at $45, but it lasts a long time. It's love-r-ly.

Rusk's str8 hair masque. Oh so smoothy-silky.

Laura Merciers cover ups. I finally tried them and I really like them. My sales lady was a raving bitch, but the product is nice. Same goes with Dior Show, but without the bitchy saleslady part.

Oil of Olay's Microdermabraision-peel. It's orange and smells good.

Murad's fruit enzyme masque. Eats the dead skin right off your face.

-gd

Is bare minerals really that good! everyone raves about it and ive never tried it.  I have alot of red in my face and dry skin, would this be something I should try? And what products would you recommend?