sorry for the lateness, things have been kinda hectic w/me but here is the beauty hot list as promised...
LIPS
Lip gloss w/the best color range: MAC Lipglass
Inexpensive lipstick w/the best color range: L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche
Lip gloss: Chanel Glossimer
Inexpensive lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous
Lip balm: La Mer
Lipstick w/the best color range: Nars
Inexpensive lip gloss w/best color range: Maybeline Shine Seduction (ooh la la)
Editors Pick: Cover Girl Wetslicks in Amaze Mint
EYES
Pencil eyeliner: MAC Eye Kohl
Eye shadow: Dior 5-Colour Palette
Waterproof mascara: Lancome Definicils
Inexpensive mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous
Overall BEST masciara Dior Dior Show (I can vouch for that, I LOVE it!)
Inexpensive eye shadow: L'Oreal Paris HIP Powder
Editors Pick: Tarte Bottoms Up Lower Lash Mascara
CHEEKS
Powder blush: Nars
Inexpensive (& a green product) powder blush: L'Oreal Paris Bare Naturale Mineral Doux
Cream blush: Stila Convertible Color
Bronzer: Guerlain Terra Cotta
Editors Pick: Nars Multiple Duo
COVER-UPS
Laura Mercier: Secret Camouflage
Powder: Make Up For EverHD Microfinish
Under eye concealer: Cle' de Peau Beaute'
Inexpensive concealer: Max Factor Erase Cover Up
Green Makeup Line: Cargo Plant Love
Blotting papers: Shiseido Pureness Oil-Control
Editors Pick: Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil
FOUNDATION
Oil-Free foundation: Laura Mercier
Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish
Inexpensive foundation: L'Oreal Paris True Match
Mineral foundation (green product): I.D. Bare Minerals
Tinted moisturizer: Laura Mercier (very good, I can vouch for this product as well).
Liquid foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk (my good friend uses this and its sooo pretty n flawless)
Editors Pick: Pixi Illuminating Tint & Conceal
NAILS
Best Neutral: Essie-Madamoiselle (I have this and its very nice).
Best Red: OPI-Big Apple Red
Best Top Coat/Base Coat: Seche Vite Top/Seche Clear Base (I have this one as well & it's very good)
Best Coral: Essie-Geranium
Best Dark: OPI-Lincoln Park After Dark (I have this too and its da bomb)
Best Nail Strengthener: Duri Rejuvacote
Editors Pick: Ped Egg (for ur feet)
TOOLS
Best eyelash curler: Shu Uemura (it is the best!)
Best inexpensive brush line: Sonia Kashuk
Best Tweezer: Tweezerman Slant (heck yeah!)
Best eye shadow brush: MAC 224 (great for contouring)
Best powder brush: Shu Uemura 18R
Best blush brush: MAC 187
Best eye makeup Remover: Lancome Bi-Facil
Best foundation applicator: Beauty Blender
Editors Pick (green product): Eco Tools
Baller of the Week
Miles Auston of the Dallas Cowboys
Fall Fashion Fix
Akris Punto Hooded Wool Car Coat
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I have the worst time finding a good oil free foundation that doesn't make me break out...could you explain why you endorsed Laura Mercier?
ReplyDeleteAhhh, good question. It's not so much I endorse Laura Mercier's product but based on a past experience I was pleased with the result.
ReplyDeleteIt was last summer I went into Nordstrom because I wanted to get the "bronze" look all the magazines were raving about. I was at the Bobbi Brown makeup counter and the sales woman went over to the Laura Mercier and whipped out her tinted moisturizer. She did the whole test trial on my face. I believe it may have had SPF in it but I can't remember. It came on really well & smooth and as a woman of color I was shocked that it actually matched my complexion! But alas, I didn't buy it but instead bought the Bobbi Brown bronzer compact (as I'm not big on foundation or powder compacts and I didn't want to waste my money on a product that will just sit on the shelf or in my makeup box - I'm speaking from past experiences). It has 3 shimmer sticks and I just use a kabuki brush and brush along my temple & cheeks for that "glow."
My daily routine consists of just washing my face in the morning w/an acne formulated cleanser and then follow-up w/an oil-free moisturizer (light not heavy) and Neutrogena's amazing 45 SPF light touch (I can't remember the exact name of it but its the BEST SPF I've come across) sunblock. I have combination skin and I really don't like putting anything covering my face to be absorbed and further any breakouts.
The best recommendation I can make to you is to buy products from retailers (Nordstroms/Sephora) where you can exchange the product if it doesn't work for you until you find one that does. The problem is that what's good for one person isn't necessarily good for another (makeup wise).
I wished I could be more helpful but everyone's skin it different and it would definitely be quite difficult for me to recommend THE perfect product for you that won't have you break out. Maybe you can consult with a dermatoligst and see what brand(s) they recommend would help benefit your skin type. I hope this helps. What kind of products have you used before?
Word to the wise: stay away from MAC, it's not "healthy" for your skin (the foundations and powders). I use their eyeshadows and lipsticks for their vast array of colors. MAC makeup (their foundations/powders) are great for taking professional pictures but not for everyday use. It will definitely mess up your skin. Ask any dermatologist.