For the Love of Makeup

Enchantress · 03-07-2013, 01:02 PM

BB Creams have revolutionized my life! And, caused quite the rift between me and foundation. A favourite at the moment is Smashbox -Camera Ready. Truly delightful!

meridiantoo · 03-07-2013, 06:22 PM

I've been using this eye cream (Stila - Petal Infusions) for about a week now and wanted to give anyone interested a sort of review:

If you have sensitive eyes/skin, this stuff is great. My first litmus test is always 1) do my eyes water 2) does it seem to calm my skin. It has done both of these consistently. I can't vouch for long-term use and its effects on wrinkles or dark circles or puffiness. I will report back after a month or so for those properties.

Happy shopping!~

meridiantoo · 03-07-2013, 06:36 PM

Another product review: Peter Coppola's DNA (Hydrating Hair Serum - soy-based):

I bought this stuff randomly and LOVE it! It's very hydrating without making hair oily. The directions say to add a few drops to your normal leave-in hair product or you can apply it directly to hair. I just add it to my night-time hair repair stuff and it seems to really help. It doesn't smooth your hair cuticle, but it does hydrate.

meridiantoo · 03-07-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Enchantress

BB Creams have revolutionized my life! And, caused quite the rift between me and foundation. A favourite at the moment is Smashbox -Camera Ready. Truly delightful!

When I look at the color/shade selection for this product, it appears the only undertone available is pink/blue. Do you have cool/pink or blue undertoned skin?

MissItalianDiva · 03-07-2013, 09:33 PM

Ok another shameless plug for a new product I picked up The Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/smashbox...9-001b2166c62d

It has great staying power and a nice brightener in it without it giving you that odd glowing look that I am sure nobody wants underneath their eyes.

meridiantoo · 03-07-2013, 10:40 PM

If anyone curls/straightens their hair with an iron/curling iron/wand, what thermal styling/polishing products do you use to smooth the cuticle and protect hair from heat damage? Any favorites or even ones to avoid?

Thanks!

NorCalStud · 03-07-2013, 11:02 PM

I looked in here thinking this was a thread about "making up" after a disagreement. And for those of us who like making up after fighting..which is all of us....mostly.

VintageFemme · 04-02-2013, 08:00 AM

Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
Cocoa powder
Cornstarch
An empty, sealable container

What you do:
Mix the ingredients together – it’s as simple as that!
Play around with different amounts of each to reach your desired color. If the color is too light, add more cocoa powder.
If you want more of a glow, add more cinnamon.

Kätzchen · 04-02-2013, 01:59 PM

That's a totally beautiful idea, VintageFemme:

Last fall, when I was running low on my favorite face powder,
I added a bit of powdered cocoa and cinnamon to what I had left
in the Physician's Formula container and it worked like magic.

The smell was heavenly, too.

Kätzchen · 04-02-2013, 02:14 PM

My favorite products to use for washing and conditioning my hair and for styling purposes, I love, love, love, their Caviar Mousse - there's nothing like it, that works like it does for my baby-fine, curly hair.

03-07-2013, 01:02 PM	#1
Enchantress Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A complex confection. Preferred Pronoun?: Miss Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The land of milk and honey. Posts: 2,169 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 741 Thanked 3,420 Times in 1,200 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Maybe she's born with it ... BB Creams have revolutionized my life! And, caused quite the rift between me and foundation. A favourite at the moment is Smashbox -Camera Ready. Truly delightful!

03-07-2013, 06:22 PM	#2
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've been using this eye cream (Stila - Petal Infusions) for about a week now and wanted to give anyone interested a sort of review: If you have sensitive eyes/skin, this stuff is great. My first litmus test is always 1) do my eyes water 2) does it seem to calm my skin. It has done both of these consistently. I can't vouch for long-term use and its effects on wrinkles or dark circles or puffiness. I will report back after a month or so for those properties. Happy shopping!~ __________________ “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.” ― Wallace Stevens Last edited by meridiantoo; 03-07-2013 at 06:31 PM. Reason: added "eye" to cream because it's eye cream!

03-07-2013, 06:36 PM	#3
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	Another product review: Peter Coppola's DNA (Hydrating Hair Serum - soy-based): I bought this stuff randomly and LOVE it! It's very hydrating without making hair oily. The directions say to add a few drops to your normal leave-in hair product or you can apply it directly to hair. I just add it to my night-time hair repair stuff and it seems to really help. It doesn't smooth your hair cuticle, but it does hydrate. __________________ “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.” ― Wallace Stevens

03-07-2013, 10:40 PM	#6
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	If anyone curls/straightens their hair with an iron/curling iron/wand, what thermal styling/polishing products do you use to smooth the cuticle and protect hair from heat damage? Any favorites or even ones to avoid? Thanks! __________________ “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.” ― Wallace Stevens

03-07-2013, 11:02 PM	#7
NorCalStud Member How Do You Identify?: gaea's Daddy and Fiance Preferred Pronoun?: Ours Relationship Status: Engaged with gaea:-) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Island Mountain Posts: 440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 1,465 Times in 359 Posts Rep Power: 18918589	last week I looked in here thinking this was a thread about "making up" after a disagreement. And for those of us who like making up after fighting..which is all of us....mostly. __________________ "Love the questions" ...Rainier Marie Rilke...Letters to a young poet Che

03-07-2013, 09:33 PM	#5
MissItalianDiva Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Miss Twiggy Preferred Pronoun?: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and that shit doesn't sound atrocious! Relationship Status: divorce happens..all that glitters ain't gold Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 2,284 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,768 Thanked 7,159 Times in 1,793 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Ok another shameless plug for a new product I picked up The Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/smashbox...9-001b2166c62d It has great staying power and a nice brightener in it without it giving you that odd glowing look that I am sure nobody wants underneath their eyes.

04-02-2013, 08:00 AM	#8
VintageFemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Outside Posts: 2,299 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,828 Thanked 7,620 Times in 1,655 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Homemade Natural Bronzer Recipe Ground cinnamon Ground nutmeg Cocoa powder Cornstarch An empty, sealable container What you do: Mix the ingredients together – it’s as simple as that! Play around with different amounts of each to reach your desired color. If the color is too light, add more cocoa powder. If you want more of a glow, add more cinnamon. __________________ Unfinished Business & Open to Serendipity

04-02-2013, 01:59 PM	#9
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: In a small community (west coast) Posts: 16,257 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,373 Thanked 33,631 Times in 10,723 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	That's a totally beautiful idea, VintageFemme: Last fall, when I was running low on my favorite face powder, I added a bit of powdered cocoa and cinnamon to what I had left in the Physician's Formula container and it worked like magic. The smell was heavenly, too. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. ”Without justice, democracy dies,” — Jess Michaels (Epstein survivor).

04-02-2013, 02:14 PM	#10
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: In a small community (west coast) Posts: 16,257 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,373 Thanked 33,631 Times in 10,723 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Alterna \| Caviar Mousse + SeaSilk moisturizing shampoo & conditioner My favorite products to use for washing and conditioning my hair and for styling purposes, I love, love, love, their Caviar Mousse - there's nothing like it, that works like it does for my baby-fine, curly hair. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. ”Without justice, democracy dies,” — Jess Michaels (Epstein survivor).