What makeup are you wearing today?

[C-dot]

I bought a new mascara today: BareEscentuals Buxom mascara in blackest black. Everything else is ever the same!

 

[zombi]

I did wear Dubonnet lipstick today.

I have my eye on a few MAC shadows I'd like to get to change up my eye makeup a little, but I don't like to have a bright lip with much colour on the eye, too, so they're mostly the same sort of neutral shades.

 

[C-dot]

I did wear Dubonnet lipstick today.

So did I

 

[Miss sofia]

Me too, i'm in love with it! (Thanks C-dot for the heads up. I also busted out the BE Mineral Veil, i had forgotten how good it is!! I do still love my Coty, but the MV really is a great powder).

Today i have a day off, so i'm wearing no makeup, just some Lush Superbalm on my lips and a ton of vaseline on my face.

 

[rue]

Don't you break out from the vaseline Miss Sofia?

 

[LinaSofia]

I had Mineral Veil too - it's fantastic! I really should get some more... not sure why I didn't when it ran out. In fact, since it ran out about 2 years ago I haven't worn powder at all. But my skin is very dry so I don't get very shiny I guess And Miss S, I have been known to use vaseline on my face too! When I was younger and had a makeup-free period I used vaseline only on my eye lashes, it works really well and kinda looks like mascara - great for sensitive eyes.

 

[Miss sofia]

Don't you break out from the vaseline Miss Sofia?

Actually no, it seems to help with my dry skin and it doesn't inflame my psoriasis at all. It seems to be makeup and certain soaps or shower gels that really get me going! After using cold cream for yonks, it has started to annoy my skin which is a shame, as it has been a real treat for my dry patches, so i just use a normal cleanser now and a slather on the vaseline every now and then. I hope i can go back to using it though.

Linasofia - my mum said she always used to put vaseline on her eyelashes too, so i may have to give it a whirl.

 

[rue]

Thank you for answering Miss S

I asked because after moving here, my skin has become really dry and because I also have a mild case of psoriasis, I need to do something about it. I'll give it a whirl!

xo

 

[Miss sofia]

I'm sorry to hear that Rue, it must be the stress of moving house! Aloe vera gel is great too. I use it alot when my psoriasis is bad and it's great for dry skin as well. Aveeno also do some fantastic products for treating dry skin and eczema and psoriasis, i'm sure you would be able to find them at your local chemist. I highly recommend all Aveeno products.

I don't sleep in the Vaseline though, as i find it makes a mess of my pillowcases. I just tend to slap it on when i have a day off like today and potter round the house. I hope it works for you. Of course everyone's skin reacts differently to different products. As i said, the aloe vera gel and Aveeno creams are brilliant though.

 

[fortworthgal]

Rue, you should try Albolene cleanser. It is like a cross between vaseline & cold cream. I've started using it lately and I love it. A big tub is about $10 at Walgreens. There's much talk about it in the last couple of pages of the cold cream thread; it is supposed to be good for people with eczema and dry skin conditions.

 

[rue]

I'm sorry to hear that Rue, it must be the stress of moving house! Aloe vera gel is great too. I use it alot when my psoriasis is bad and it's great for dry skin as well. Aveeno also do some fantastic products for treating dry skin and eczema and psoriasis, i'm sure you would be able to find them at your local chemist. I highly recommend all Aveeno products.

I don't sleep in the Vaseline though, as i find it makes a mess of my pillowcases. I just tend to slap it on when i have a day off like today and potter round the house. I hope it works for you. Of course everyone's skin reacts differently to different products. As i said, the aloe vera gel and Aveeno creams are brilliant though.

Rue, you should try Albolene cleanser. It is like a cross between vaseline & cold cream. I've started using it lately and I love it. A big tub is about $10 at Walgreens. There's much talk about it in the last couple of pages of the cold cream thread; it is supposed to be good for people with eczema and dry skin conditions.

Thank you both! I'm going to try each one of these things and see what works best

The air is REALLY dry here, so I think that's why my skin is acting up.

 

[Miss sofia]

OOh i might have to see if i can find the Albolene cleanser over here somewhere. It sounds great. I'm mourning not being able to use my Boots cold cream!

I don't know about any one else, but the change in the seasons, going into Winter, always plays havoc with my skin. I have held off putting on the central heating too, as that does my skin no favours at all either.

 

[Grant Fan]

today I have on
Loreal true match compact makeup in W1
Cafe Latte covergirl eye shadow
Almay black liquid eye liner
Anistasia eyebrow powder in Strawburnt
Loreal true match blush in C1 (baby blossom)
Loreal true match pressed powder in W1
and Maybelline Falsies Winged mascara in Black
and finally Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in Red Revival

 

[fortworthgal]

Today -

Foundation: L'Oreal True Match compact in W1
Powder: Coty Airspun in translucent extra coverage
Blush: Boots No. 7 in soft damson
Eyeshadow: MAC Painterly paint pot, Cover Girl Cafe au Lait, L'Oreal HIP Duo in Shady
Brows: Lorac pencil in auburn
Lips: Balsamo argan oil rose lip balm, Aveda nude pencil, Lacura deep red lipstick

This is the first time I have worn the Boots blush and I really like it! It isn't too shimmery, like some of the Bare Escentuals blushes.

today I have on
Loreal true match compact makeup in W1
Cafe Latte covergirl eye shadow

We're foundation & eyeshadow twins today. lol I also use the pressed powder in W1, I keep it in my bag for touch-ups and I really like it.

 

[Grant Fan]

We're foundation & eyeshadow twins today. lol I also use the pressed powder in W1, I keep it in my bag for touch-ups and I really like it.

I swear by True Match it's great stuff

 

[zombi]

Today....:

Benefit Lemon Aid colour corrector/concealer
Maybelline mousse blush in Soft Plum
Urban Decay eyeshadow in X, Blaze, and Polyester Bride
some old brown eyeliner pencil I don't remember the brand of? Mary Kay perhaps
Benefit Eye Bright pencil
Anastasia brow powder in Strawburn
Lash Exact mascara in Brown Black
Dr Pepper chapstick (this lends a sheer rose tint to the lips actually)


and BPAL's "Devil's Night" and "Samhain" perfumes, blended.

 

[Esme]

Today - Moisturizer, vaseline around my nose, antihistamine eye drops in my eyes, black cake mascara, raspberry flavored Soft Lips, transparent powder. Sick with a cold, trying to look decent when I went out for tissues and zinc.

 

[crwritt]

Today - Moisturizer, vaseline around my nose, antihistamine eye drops in my eyes, black cake mascara, raspberry flavored Soft Lips, transparent powder. Sick with a cold, trying to look decent when I went out for tissues and zinc.

Hope you feel better soon!
Today I just have Jason vitamin E moisturizer, mineral fusion eyeshadow palette in sultry (ivory, taupe, dark gray)
lip balm and a touch of NYC lipstick retro red.

 

[fortworthgal]

Today the weather is cooler, so I felt much more excited about getting prettied up. lol

Foundation: L'Oreal True Match compact in W1
Powder: Coty Airspun in translucent extra coverage, Guerlain meteorites (can't remember what color)
Blush: MAC Improvise
Eyes: Lorac auburn brow pencil, MAC Painterly paint pot, Urban Decay Virgin, Naked, Smog & Darkhorse eyeshadows, L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara
Lips: Aveda nude liner, Maybelline Color Sensational Cinnamon Stick lipstick

Perfume: Nina Ricci Delice d'Epices

 

[C-dot]

Cold weather is much kinder to make-up (Though I bet its not as cold there as it is here, FWGal )

Today:

Benefit's Magic Ink eyeliner
Bare Escentuals's Mineral Veil
Buxom eyeshadow in Pug and mascara
NYC eyebrow pencil in black
Benefit's Flirt Alert lipstick

I matched my flaming red lipstick to a flaming red sweater