Beauty Discussions

I love Burt's Bees also!! And only use Cetaphil soap to wash my face (dermatologist recommended)

I have a Solia Flat Iron and I'm not sure what I would do without it! I've also heard that Chi Flat irons are one of the best!

I have a product brand called "Tarrah" that is an Aloe Vera and Vitamin E base.The 3 step program includes a gentle exfoliator(encourages new cell growth) and an oil free cleanser.Use Gentle Exfoliator 2-3 times a week to help eliminate blackheads and exfoliate dead skin cells. Alternate cleansing with Oil-Free Acne Cleanser one day, Liquid Satin Soap for Sensitive Skin the next. Helps control over-productive oil glands and to rid skin of free-radicals and environmental grime.

I really like the Rimmel brand eye makeup remover: it takes eye makeup off really easy, but it's not oil based so it doesn't leave my skin feeling oily after I use it.

I have fair skin and wear lipgloss and love rimmel lip gloss in snog its a little darker but still looks good on my skin.

I have zillions of allergies so I am limited.  I use Dove or Oil of Olay as a soap or even Basis Soap.  They are plain and unscented and do the job.  I always wear sun screen #15 by Olay or Aveeno for the same reason and just stay out of the sun as much as possible. 

I use some kind of simple, basic cream all over after my shower - it is very dry here in New Mexico.   It is a must.

I have a night cream I use from Avon that is also very nice and hypo allergenic but I cannot remember the name.  I am sure your agent will be happy to help you find it.

I love Paul Mitchell stuff for hair. Also, I use Lancome dual finish face powder, which can be pricey, but covers lots of flaws. I have adult acne, and this provides the illusion of movie-star skin. My deodorant is Sure clinical stregnth, and for once in my life, I do not get sweaty pit stains. It's worth a try.

I like to take baths for relaxation ,and any cheap bubble bath will do. I also like to use a cheap-store-brand face scrub or mask to help unwind. Feeling calm can help bring out inner beauty...and can certainly calm problem skin / reduce stress.

For hair products I swear by Kera Care, Mizani and redken. I use paul mitchell for the daily moisture wash and their serum. Chi is the best flat iron with their 44 guard and silk leave-in.
Lancome primordial lip balm and their gloss whether the gelee or the applicators. I use the aquafusion for face moisturizing and their mascara. Nothing beats the new platinum secret in brazilian cherry, vanilla chai and green apple... my favs!!
I am a big perfume lover and my recent purchases included the Gwen Stefani harajuku lovers, Manificient by Lancome and Fancy by Jessica Simpson to name a few. Baby oil gel is my body moisturizer used in small quantities.

As far as beauty products...makeup...I only use Bare Minerals. It's the only thing I've found that I can wear year round and it doesn't affect my face in any way. I also use the bare products of Oil of Olay...regenerist. The older I get, the more the products suit my face and needs. Hair care...only Paul Mitchell. Especially the Freeze and Shine Hair Spritz. It's the absolute best!

I think Bare Minerals is the best foundation out there.  It's really easy to apply and it never gives the dreaded "line of demarkation" that many liquid foundations tend to leave.  Also it's really light and I don't feel like my pores are really clogged up.

Definitely a Shu Uemura eyelash curler and Dove or Neutrogena facial moisturizer with SPF15.

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straightners are a life saver.i like burts bees,chapstick,vaseline/carmax you should try those

I can't live without my bare escentuals.

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Getting in line behind the other Bare Minerals lovers. I use their foundation, eyeshadow, and blush.  And mineral veil.  And probably other stuff too as I cannot resist their kits.

Clinique's double face powder (it has foundation in it!)

Lancomb's Juicy Tubes--best lipgloss...it's think

Bonabel's eye shadow (walmart has it) so cheap and SO good and shiny

Thanks for the Juicy Tubes tip.  I love lip gloss so I'll have to check that out.

I have recently been a convert to the Kiehl's Abyssine Eye Cream... its lightweight yet still feels luxurious on my skin and honestly, I promise, my crows feet have diminished since I started using it! (Swear!)

I have tried lots of different mascaras, and Maybelline's Great Lash is still my favorite!  For me, it has beaten out more expensive brands, lasts all day, and isn't too heavy.

Noxema.

It's so tingly...

I like Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Cleanser.  This is so gentle on my super senstitive skin.  My skin feels clean and not at all dry.

for cosmetic, i do not have a tendency to change a brand frequently. i just choose the brand i have faith in. of course, people just make a choice in terms of personal taste. feel good, just ok.

anyone like dermablend foundation? or tried it

Oh wow! What an awesome convo <3

I swear by Vitamin C serum... but not any c-serum ;)

 

I just started making my own beauty products... Most of them are Eco/Vegan friendly... . Some items need chemical stabilizer (to prevent the active ingredients from going bad) My vitamin c serum is the BEST! It's so hard to find a good serum that hasn't gone bad by the time it reaches your mail box or the store shelves...  You see them for sale for $100 for a half ounce, and there are no ingredients in them to prevent the vitamin c from going bad.  That infuriates me like you wouldn't believe! I'm going to start marketing my products in February. I already have my Etsy shop up... just need products to add.

I'm gonna do C-serums (that actually work, and are only $25 a bottle, not $100) Sugar scrubs, cleansers and lotions... Then eventually add hair care and make up products. I'm so excited

Wow, Blonde-Gurrl.  That sounds awesome.  I am always wanting to use a serum, but haven't done so because it seems so cost prohibitive, and I wasn't sure if it was worth it.

That is impressive that you figured out how to make one yourself.  Etsy is a great place to sell something like that, too!

the funny thing is... it's SO cheap to make!  well, the standard serums are cheap... but  since i market my stuff, i need to add ingredients that stabilize the vitamin c because it will go bad after an hour.  99% of the c-serums you see for sale don't work because they mix the ascorbic acid with water and don't add a stabilizer. the stabilizer costs $600 for a 1 kilo (11lbs) bag, which will last a long time but you HAVE to buy it in bulk... i don't get these huge companies.. they have the means to afford the "right" ingredients, yet refuse to. i funded my business by myself, yet i won't skimp on anything. i want it to be perfect. i sell mine for $25.. they sell their's for $100...  that just kill me!

if you want to try a c-serum... you can make a very simple one yourself. all you need is l- ascorbic acid (it's the best for your skin) and distilled water. mix 1/8 tsp of l- ascorbic with 1/2 oz of water... shake and spray on your face. you have to use it within minutes tho.  OR you can mix l- ascorbic with a little silicone gel like dimethicone (only water makes it go bad) and it'll spread nicer, the dimethicone will absorb oil and make your face look and feel sooo nice. i noticed dramatic results within 4 or 5 days. i can't live without it.

My Norelco Reflex Plus, triple-headed electric razor.

It gives a very close shave, without irritating my sensitive skin.

The trimming attachment allows me to keep my side burns trimmed, along with my moustache and beard.

For increased useful life, this model machine IS NOT rechargeable, and runs directly from a 120 volt outlet.

It's HQ55+ head is also very easy to disassemble and clean, without the need of tools.

Thanks for taking the time to write all of that out, Blonde.  I think it is so cool you figured out how to make it yourself.

I am going online to find some of those ingredients!!

this place has the l-ascorbic acid and also the silicone gel. if you mix the 2 together, it'll stay good for you. silicone sounds scary, but it's dimethicone.. it's actually ok for your skin and absorbs oil.  if you really want, you could mix it with distilled water, but you'd have to use it all right away.. and it doesn't feel all that pleasant going on.. but hey, it gets rid of wrinkles lol so i don't care about that. then mix a fresh batch the next day. it's actually easier than you think ;)

you'll want to start out with maybe 1/8 tps of powder... then work your way up. 

 

http://www.bulkactives.com/siliconegel.htm

http://www.bulkactives.com/ascorbicacid.htm

Adamo,Dude,have to agree with ya about Noxema. My grandma years ago always brought it to the beach for vacay. It's excellant for when you geta nasty sunburn especially if you keep it refrigerated. Also with the shaving_presently I find the Gillette Fusion line is major smooth and pleasent,as I have very sensitive skin. And for the ladys and men Multi vitamins always just look at the dissolution factor on the back of the box to see which ones are best. It will be a ratio something>something in numerals.

Bambi & Noxema & Mac... I Like The Natural Look As Well.  I Don't Wear Heavy Make Up... I Like Lip Glosses In the Browns and Bronzes I Do A Natural Eye.