For the Love of Makeup

pinkgeek · 03-02-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MissItalianDiva

Another new product I have been using that I have grown to love is http://www.urbandecay.com/Naked-skin...start=1&cgid=4 Now the deal with this BB cream is a bit different. It only comes in one "shade" because the pigments it is made up of actually diffuse light. So when applying it wont initially match most folks skin but wait 4 min or so and you will see it begin to activate. I am not thrilled with the SPF of 20 but it is better then some others. The anti aging benefits Vitasource and dGlyage make this a winner for me. Also I have noticed it does in fact even out your skin tone.

The other pluses here is it can be used as a primer or you can wear it alone. The moisturizer in this is non greasy and would be great for someone with combo skin, dry skin or even oily since it does not add oil properties.

Have you tried MAC BB? I am trying to get used to it and may give the UD BB cream a try. Do you moisturize under it? I found if I didn't moisturize under the MAC BB I am dry and if I don't use mineral powder over it I am oily. In short, MAC hasn't lessened my routine. Boo!

MissItalianDiva · 03-02-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkgeek

Have you tried MAC BB? I am trying to get used to it and may give the UD BB cream a try. Do you moisturize under it? I found if I didn't moisturize under the MAC BB I was try and if I didn't use mineral powder over it I was oily. In short, MAC hasn't lessened my routine. Boo!

The MAC BB is a picky beast and personally I don't care for it and I am a die hard MAC supporter. The primer they used in the BB cream does cause it to feel dry but like you said it does tend to get oily if you set the BB cream which it shouldn't. I am almost positive this is due to the pigments they chose to use so they could get decent coverage within the BB cream. The only solution I have found for the MAC BB Cream is to use the Benefit Porefessional under as your moisturizer then apply and set if needed then for your oil issue use http://www.urbandecay.com/De-Slick-O...efault,pd.html which is absolutely fabulous for oil control...that has been my only workaround for the MAC BB issue but it is of course a crap ton of steps.

Another great BB Cream is Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream it has a primer moisturizer and oil control built in. It is a great one step fix

pinkgeek · 03-03-2013, 01:10 AM

I'm going to make a run to Macy's and give it a shot. I have the UD oil control product and it's fab. I hadn't thought to use it under the MAC BB. At this point I'm doing more, not less......so.......I'm not terribly perturbed since this is the only product I've not liked and consequently I didn't like the UD tinted moisturizer that came out 2 summers ago. Even switch!! Thanks for the tips darling!

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Originally Posted by MissItalianDiva

The MAC BB is a picky beast and personally I don't care for it and I am a die hard MAC supporter. The primer they used in the BB cream does cause it to feel dry but like you said it does tend to get oily if you set the BB cream which it shouldn't. I am almost positive this is due to the pigments they chose to use so they could get decent coverage within the BB cream. The only solution I have found for the MAC BB Cream is to use the Benefit Porefessional under as your moisturizer then apply and set if needed then for your oil issue use http://www.urbandecay.com/De-Slick-O...efault,pd.html which is absolutely fabulous for oil control...that has been my only workaround for the MAC BB issue but it is of course a crap ton of steps.

Another great BB Cream is Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream it has a primer moisturizer and oil control built in. It is a great one step fix

meridiantoo · 03-03-2013, 02:53 AM

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Chancie · 03-03-2013, 06:02 AM

I got

for Pete and I got

for myself.

I have very fine curly hair hair so lately I've been combing my hair in the shower with a wide tooth comb before I rinse out the conditioner.

I also use

as a leave in conditioner.

blush · 03-08-2013, 04:20 AM

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I got

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I love this shampoo! It smells amazing and works great!!

starryeyes · 03-10-2013, 01:37 AM

The best exfoliant in my opinion is just baking soda and lemon juice! Omg! It's better than any $50 exfoliant I have ever bought in the past. I just use like 2 tablespoons of baking soda and squeeze a Lemon in it, and wash my face with it.

Also, lemon juice and egg white masks. Heaven!

MissItalianDiva · 03-03-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by meridiantoo

Good? Bad? So-so?

awapuhi is great but if you have color treated hair it is not the best option. I currently use Purology http://www.pureology.com/

meridiantoo · 03-07-2013, 09:02 PM

I have tried this cream rinse for about a week and it is so-so. It smells really nice (like ginger) and detangles long hair, but that's about all it seems to do. I think the intensive conditioner may work better.

Hope this helps someone!

03-03-2013, 02:53 AM	#4
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03-10-2013, 01:37 AM	#7
starryeyes Senior Member How Do You Identify?: a round peg in a square hole Preferred Pronoun?: Guess... Relationship Status: Seat taken Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 2,491 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,199 Thanked 10,051 Times in 2,076 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	The best exfoliant in my opinion is just baking soda and lemon juice! Omg! It's better than any $50 exfoliant I have ever bought in the past. I just use like 2 tablespoons of baking soda and squeeze a Lemon in it, and wash my face with it. Also, lemon juice and egg white masks. Heaven! __________________ "It's ok to make mistakes. It's ok to fall down. Get up! Look sickening....and make them eat it!" - Latrice Royale Starry

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meridiantoo Member How Do You Identify?: A Speck in the Milky Way Preferred Pronoun?: Her, She Relationship Status: Monogamous relationship Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Milky Way Posts: 1,441 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,806 Thanked 2,297 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 16305605	I have tried this cream rinse for about a week and it is so-so. It smells really nice (like ginger) and detangles long hair, but that's about all it seems to do. I think the intensive conditioner may work better. Hope this helps someone! __________________ “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.” ― Wallace Stevens

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03-03-2013, 06:02 AM	#5
Chancie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme-inist Relationship Status: I'm lucky. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western Mass Posts: 3,774 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,518 Thanked 14,541 Times in 2,744 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I got for Pete and I got for myself. I have very fine curly hair hair so lately I've been combing my hair in the shower with a wide tooth comb before I rinse out the conditioner. I also use as a leave in conditioner.