well i am getting used to this make-up thing. today i went and bought Maybelline foundation Mousse. i was surprised to find cocoa made my skin darker and sunburned you know like white women with orange foundation oh well but yeah i love make-up now. if i wear everyday i will need to wake up at 6am and not 6.20-6.30 am in the morning for worf. gees

but yes getting used to this

another make-up question

do you agree with this as to when to throw away make-up and replace them or is this just the industries way of getting you to keep buying new kit

taken from http://www.theladiesclub2000.com/beautytips.htm

Makeup Toss!


[*]Liquid Foundation - Approximately 1 Year [*]Powder Foundation - Up to 2 Years [*]Mascara - 3 Months maximum - If in doubt throw it away! [*]Eye and Lip Pencils - 2 Years [*]Lipstick or Gloss - Up to 2 Years or more if kept in a cool dry place. [*]Eye Shadows - Several years...However, use new applicators

[*]NOTE: If any eye infection occurs throw out all eye makeup immediately! Wait until the problem is cleared up before applying anymore cosmetics

LadyDay wrote:

"well i am getting used to this make-up thing. today i went and bought Maybelline foundation Mousse. i was surprised to find cocoa made my skin darker and sunburned you know like white women with orange foundation oh well but yeah i love make-up now. if i wear everyday i will need to wake up at 6am and not 6.20-6.30 am in the morning for worf. gees

but yes getting used to this "

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I'm just discovering make-up myself and recently bought the Maybelline mousse in cocoa which had the same effect on me; was teling my sister that they need to offer a shade between caramel and cocoa ... Anyone know if there is one?

matte mouse caramel was ok for me. people say so

but yes they do need more shades..........they started off with 8 shades but now i believe they have 12.......it is so nice.... http://www.maybelline.com/products/p...spx?prodid=229 it list all the shades here

i dont wear make up very often but wen i do i used bobby brown and rimmel

*BUMP*

i use vaseline on my lips, avon mascara on my eyes and sleek foundation-only coz its cheap-but i find that it rubs of easy so i have to put on powder before and after.

I note that no one has mentioned Flori Roberts(maybe I'm showing my age). This company was popular in England many years ago, but is now mainly sold in USA. Customers of mine tend to prefer this range as opposed to Iman. I currently stock Iman, Flori Roberts and another range called Interface(which is specifically for black skin). I obtain my stock direct from USA and sell Foundations for approx £12 (Oil Free, Cream to Powder and full coverage). It is a small business(but growing).
You can visit my website lookgoodfeelgoodlondon.co.uk, however, it is still under construction (any help on web design would be grateful).

In my view one should do the best for their skin before considering a makeup application.

By the way I use mostly MAC and Kryolan brushes on my makeovers. Good brushes can make a big difference.

Oh and customer service is a top priority!

i had to have my make-up re-done as it started making me look pale

still using Fashion fair

this time a man did my make-up he was so sweet we even talked about hair.

the shades he chose for me was so fab

plus each time i go to fashion fair i end up with loads of freebies

i would love to try Iman and mac but im gonna make do for now

im so tempted to have a marykay party too just so i can have my make up done

oh yeah ive got blusher but its so subtle ive been won over

How do you guys determine your shade without having a make over. You know when your in a rush and just wanna buy the make up, quickly. I can't seem to find foundation to match my skin tone. I'm currently wearing MAC powder but i want something with a little more coverage, natural and not cakey for oily skin. Is there anybody in the birmingham/midlands region that can recommend a good make up counter? not fashion fair, something for yellow tones...

if your in birmingham got to selfridges they have quite a few make-up counters in there, they have fashion fair and Iman aswell as other brands