What makeup are you wearing today?

[Lenore]

I was recently at Sally's to pick up some new pin curl clips and I eyed the Palladio section and discovered that they have a Dual Wet/Dry powder foundation and decided to give it a try. I never thought I'd be able to get away without my liquid foundation! But oh my I can, lol. It has great coverage and because I'm oily, it really works with the foundation to make it look more natural than I've worn in years.

After reading this, I went to Sally's and picked it up as well. The Laurel Nude WD400 (the lightest one they had) is still slightly dark for me, but I love the finish it's giving me! Based on how much I like this, I think I might go to the local costume supply shop and pick up some Ben Nye pancake in a color a bit closer to my actual skin tone.

 

[fortworthgal]

Today for me -
Boots No. 7 mousse foundation in New Ivory
Clinique blended loose powder
MAC Well Dressed blush
Lorac auburn brow pencil
MAC Painterly paint pot (as eye primer)
MAC Orb, Mylar, Satin Taupe & Typographic eyeshadows
Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara
Lacura Red Velvet lipstick

Not today but I was playing with my make up this week and ended up with this cross between Twiggy's 60's mod look and a vintage Barbie

Very pretty, Antje! And I must again emphasize how much I *love* your hair color, it is so vibrant and shiny!

 

[pompsnpincurls]

I am so interested to know how this stands up to your oily skin over the day. I also have extremely oily skin. Keep us updated!

I LOVE THIS FOUNDATION!! Lol, seriously though it's worked out so well. It's so much faster to put on than my liquid and although it looks a little obvious at first,after about 1/2 hour and after I put on my translucent powder it looks great. I still have to blot a little but not nearly as much, and since I've started using this my face has completely cleared up and I haven't had a breakout! I still use my under eye concealer which is the Maybelline rewind under eye and I thought it wouldn't work but I just blot the foundation on and it doesn't cake. I don't even have to use concealer anymore because it covers my scarring and spots. The lightest shade (WD400) is a bit dark for me, but by applying the Maybelline translucent mineral setting powder it lightens it up a bit. This is now my go to summer foundation!!!

*I tried applying this wet but it didn't work very well, so I just apply it over my moisturizer (not right away, I let my lotion set in for about 5-10 minutes first) and just apply it dry with the sponge that's included.

 

[pompsnpincurls]

After reading this, I went to Sally's and picked it up as well. The Laurel Nude WD400 (the lightest one they had) is still slightly dark for me, but I love the finish it's giving me! Based on how much I like this, I think I might go to the local costume supply shop and pick up some Ben Nye pancake in a color a bit closer to my actual skin tone.

I have the same problem with the shade, but I apply my Maybelline Translucent mineral setting powder over it and it lightens it up a bit. I'm glad you tried this! Let me know how the Ben Nye makeup works out, I will be needing a lighter shade for winter. What I've really appreciated about the Palladio is that my skin has completely cleared up and my skin tone is evening out!! I still can't believe it! Lol. I still want to try the Max Factor pancake makeup too but I'm not sure if their lightest shade will be light enough.

 

[fortworthgal]

Today for me - more of the same! I swear I wear the exact same makeup every single day, save for changing foundations & lipsticks occasionally. :lol:

L'Oreal True Match compact foundation in W1
Coty Airspun loose powder in translucent extra coverage
MAC Well Dressed blush
Lorac auburn brow pencil
MAC Painterly paint pot (as eye primer)
MAC Orb, Mylar, Satin Taupe eyeshadows
Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara
Lacura Red Velvet lipstick

 

[Antje]

Today for me -
Boots No. 7 mousse foundation in New Ivory
Clinique blended loose powder
MAC Well Dressed blush
Lorac auburn brow pencil
MAC Painterly paint pot (as eye primer)
MAC Orb, Mylar, Satin Taupe & Typographic eyeshadows
Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara
Lacura Red Velvet lipstick



Very pretty, Antje! And I must again emphasize how much I *love* your hair color, it is so vibrant and shiny!

Thank you, it is alot of work to keep it that way, but it pays of

 

[C-dot]

Today:

Benefit Magic Ink liquid eyeliner
MAC Studio Fix powder
Aveeno Positively Radiant Sunscreen (love, love, love this stuff)
MAC Hey Sailor! Eyeshadow in Crystal Avalanche*
Benefit Eyebrow pencil in Downtown Brown
MAC Lipstick in Lustering (my new favourite pink)

*I went slightly nuts at the launch for the Hey Sailor! collection.

 

[fortworthgal]

^ I picked up the lip tint in Sea Mist (the peachy color), but that's all I got. I do love the packaging, though! (Good to see you around again, C-Dot!)

Today for me -
MAC Studio Fix liquid foundation NW15
Clinique blended loose powder
MAC Dame blush
Lorac auburn brow pencil
MAC Painterly paint pot (as eye primer)
MAC Orb, Mylar, Satin Taupe & Typographic eyeshadows
MAC Studio Fix mascara
Trish McEvoy nude lip liner
Julie Hewett Film Noir lipstick

 

[fortworthgal]

Slightly different than usual today -

Chanel Vitalumiere satin smoothing fluid foundation in #10 limpide
Make Up For Ever HD Powder
Clinique blended loose powder
Guerlain meteorites (can never remember what shade this is...)
MAC Well Dressed blush
MAC Painterly paint pot (eye primer)
Guerlain 29 Rue de Sevres eye palette
Lorac auburn brow pencil
MAC Studio Fix mascara
Julie Hewett Oona Noir lipstick

 

[ThemThereEyes]

I haven't been doing much since being seperated from working in cosmetics. Lately the same old thing for me:
Boscia Beauty Balm
Fresh Sugar lip balm in rose

 

[zombi]

Maybelline mousse blush, "Soft Plum" -- so sad this is discontinued. when it's gone, it's gone!
Anastasia brow powder, "Strawburn"
Niva lip balm
FITS LoveSwitch pink-brown mascara
Jealousness gel eyeliner pencil, "Sparkle Brown"

 

[Dixie_Amazon]

I am having trouble with foundation right now. My skin is very flakey due to my wacko thyroid and Rosacea. Even my favorite, Revlon New Complexion, looks yucky. Any recommendations?

 

[fortworthgal]

^ What about a tinted moisturizer or BB cream?

Saturday I wore -
Kiehl's tinted moisturizer in light
Lorac auburn brow pencil
Smith's rose salve lip balm

 

[Dixie_Amazon]

I was thinking about tinted moisturizer but would like more coverage since I get red so easily. I am going to start looking for something tomorrow.

 

[zombi]

Coty Airspun translucent
Canmake cream cheek, sweet orange
Boots no.7 brown-black mascara
Jealousness brown gel pencil eyeliner
Benefit lemon aid brightener
Laura Mercier secret camouflage concealer

 

[Tatum]

I was thinking about tinted moisturizer but would like more coverage since I get red so easily. I am going to start looking for something tomorrow.

Dixie, have you tried Bare Minerals? It dries me out and gives me flakes if I use it for more than a week but the coverage is fantastic, and it doesn't make me flare up. It also looks infinitely more natural in photos than anything else I've used. I just alternate it with Mac every three days or so and am usually fine.

 

[Tatum]

Ah shoot, I posted so I better be on topic!

Mac Studio Fix
Creme Brûlée shadow
Mac Fluidline eyeliner
I forget what mascara....
Mac lip liner (the shade has worn off)
Makeup Forever Moulin Rouge lippy (it was a birthday gift and is my new fave)

 

[C-dot]

I was thinking about tinted moisturizer but would like more coverage since I get red so easily. I am going to start looking for something tomorrow.

I agree with Tatum about BareMinerals foundation, and I will suggest any Clinique foundation if you'd like a liquid alternative. Clinique is always your best bet for sensitive, irritated or allergy-prone skin.

Today:

Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Benefit Magic Ink eyeliner
Buxom Mascara in black
MAC Lipstick in Dubonnet, lip liner in Draw Me Close
MAC Eyeshadow in Feeling Fresh
MAC StudioFix powder
MAC Limited Edition Blush in Summer Rose
Benefit Brow Pencil in Downtown Brown

I'm happy that I require very little brow pencil since I had my brows tattooed on.

 

[fortworthgal]

^ I've thought about doing that! How do you like it?

Today -

MAC Prep & Prime skin base
MAC Studio Fix powder NW15
Lorac auburn brow pencil
Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara
YSL coral lipstick (unsure of color name!)

 

[C-dot]

^ I've thought about doing that! How do you like it?

I adore it! I was surprised to find out that the hue fades away gradually, but touch ups every three years are no problem, and the benefits outweigh that anyway: Now I do not have to worry about my brows smearing off, and it saves me so much time in the morning.