For the "Glam" of it

MsBluem · 07-07-2013, 10:50 AM

Anyone use those monthly sample services like Birchbox?

As a femme on a budget, this is the best thing ever.

Kätzchen · 06-07-2015, 12:30 AM

I use eyeliner by Almay (bronze) because my eyes need hypoallergenic products and it stays where I put it.

Burt's Bees lip tint is what I normally choose for my lips because it's organic, natural, and it feels good on my lips and is not messy -it wears well and is long lasting.

Red Dahlia is the latest shade I've been using. I bought like all the rubes they had in this shade because I hate to run out of good lip tint/lip balm.

cookie-face · 06-07-2015, 11:08 AM

Priming. Priming eyelids with Elf Eyelid Primer and my face with Elf Mineral Infused Face Primer took my make-up to the next level- it really kept my make-up from going wonky midday.

I was using gel-eyeliner, which is super bold and really stands out against my brown skin, but it kept transferring to my eyelid and making me look like I got punched in the eye. Then I discovered that if I patted on a bit of translucent powder, the liner could last up to 6 hours without running or fading a lot.

And of course, I couldn't live without my Japanese gyaru lashes. They really transform my eyes in a way that just mascara couldn't.

Learning how to contour my face was also one of the best things I could have learned.

Daisy Chain · 06-11-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cookie-face

Priming. Priming eyelids with Elf Eyelid Primer and my face with Elf Mineral Infused Face Primer took my make-up to the next level- it really kept my make-up from going wonky midday.

I was using gel-eyeliner, which is super bold and really stands out against my brown skin, but it kept transferring to my eyelid and making me look like I got punched in the eye. Then I discovered that if I patted on a bit of translucent powder, the liner could last up to 6 hours without running or fading a lot.

And of course, I couldn't live without my Japanese gyaru lashes. They really transform my eyes in a way that just mascara couldn't.

Learning how to contour my face was also one of the best things I could have learned.

I have not long started using eye primer too, it makes quite a difference, I was impressed.

Anyone tried lip scrub...what did you think ? I use a lot of lip balm and wondered if this would be good or maybe a waste of money and I should just use my face exfoliater on my lips too.

DC

Bèsame* · 06-11-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Daisy Chain

I have not long started using eye primer too, it makes quite a difference, I was impressed.

Anyone tried lip scrub...what did you think ? I use a lot of lip balm and wondered if this would be good or maybe a waste of money and I should just use my face exfoliater on my lips too.

DC

Dont spend money on one, you can use a little sugar, honey, itty bit of olive oil to make your own. Every now and then, it feels really good and the taste isn't bad.

Daisy Chain · 06-11-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bèsame*

Dont spend money on one, you can use a little sugar, honey, itty bit of olive oil to make your own. Every now and then, it feels really good and the taste isn't bad.

Thank you !!!

This looks brilliant....I`ll let you know how I get on. X

DC

cookie-face · 06-13-2015, 04:50 PM

Okay... can't be the only weirdo who likes Gyaru make-up...

I just love that dolly, big-eyed look. But I'm too scared to buy the circle lenses *le sigh*

Venus007 · 06-15-2015, 06:29 PM

I made and used this on Saturday, fabulous!
Thank you Besame for posting this, I may never buy commercial lip scrub again

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

Dont spend money on one, you can use a little sugar, honey, itty bit of olive oil to make your own. Every now and then, it feels really good and the taste isn't bad.

Bèsame* · 06-15-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Venus007

I made and used this on Saturday, fabulous!
Thank you Besame for posting this, I may never buy commercial lip scrub again

oh, your quite welcome! I'm glad you like it

Daniela · 06-11-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cookie-face

Priming. Priming eyelids with Elf Eyelid Primer and my face with Elf Mineral Infused Face Primer took my make-up to the next level- it really kept my make-up from going wonky midday.

I was using gel-eyeliner, which is super bold and really stands out against my brown skin, but it kept transferring to my eyelid and making me look like I got punched in the eye. Then I discovered that if I patted on a bit of translucent powder, the liner could last up to 6 hours without running or fading a lot.

And of course, I couldn't live without my Japanese gyaru lashes. They really transform my eyes in a way that just mascara couldn't.

Learning how to contour my face was also one of the best things I could have learned.

I haven't found an eye primer that I like, but I use this smashbox primer and it works really well. Even if you try really hard to sweat all your makeup off, it won't let you.

And this eyeliner is amazing. I received it in a birchbox and it's the best I've ever used. It works really well for tightlining your eyes (getting between the lashes).

07-07-2013, 10:50 AM	#1
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06-07-2015, 12:30 AM	#2
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,612 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	I use eyeliner by Almay (bronze) because my eyes need hypoallergenic products and it stays where I put it. Burt's Bees lip tint is what I normally choose for my lips because it's organic, natural, and it feels good on my lips and is not messy -it wears well and is long lasting. Red Dahlia is the latest shade I've been using. I bought like all the rubes they had in this shade because I hate to run out of good lip tint/lip balm. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

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cookie-face Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: May 2015 Location: University, a whole nother planet on its own Posts: 100 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 199 Thanked 457 Times in 89 Posts Rep Power: 4124039	Priming. Priming eyelids with Elf Eyelid Primer and my face with Elf Mineral Infused Face Primer took my make-up to the next level- it really kept my make-up from going wonky midday. I was using gel-eyeliner, which is super bold and really stands out against my brown skin, but it kept transferring to my eyelid and making me look like I got punched in the eye. Then I discovered that if I patted on a bit of translucent powder, the liner could last up to 6 hours without running or fading a lot. And of course, I couldn't live without my Japanese gyaru lashes. They really transform my eyes in a way that just mascara couldn't. Learning how to contour my face was also one of the best things I could have learned. __________________ “I myself have seen this woman draw the stars from the sky; she diverts the course of a fast-flowing river with her incantations; her voice makes the earth gape, it lures the spirits from the tombs, send the bones tumbling from the dying pyre. At her behest, the sad clouds scatter; at her behest, snow falls from a summer's sky.” ― Catullus

06-13-2015, 04:50 PM	#7
cookie-face Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: May 2015 Location: University, a whole nother planet on its own Posts: 100 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 199 Thanked 457 Times in 89 Posts Rep Power: 4124039	Okay... can't be the only weirdo who likes Gyaru make-up... I just love that dolly, big-eyed look. But I'm too scared to buy the circle lenses le sigh __________________ “I myself have seen this woman draw the stars from the sky; she diverts the course of a fast-flowing river with her incantations; her voice makes the earth gape, it lures the spirits from the tombs, send the bones tumbling from the dying pyre. At her behest, the sad clouds scatter; at her behest, snow falls from a summer's sky.” ― Catullus